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Virat Kohli, who played a match-winning knock in the final to help India lift the T20 World Cup, has opened his heart on social media to thank his wife Anushka Sharma for her immense contribution to his achievement.

Virat Kohli, who played a match-winning knock in the final to help India lift the T20 World Cup, has opened his heart on social media to thank his wife Anushka Sharma for her immense contribution to his achievement. Taking to Instagram, Kohli posted a picture of the two and wrote, "None of this would remotely be possible without you my love." "This victory is as much yours as it’s mine. Thank you and I love you for being YOU," Virat Kohli wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) × Anushka Sharma's Instagram post Earlier, after India lifted the coveted title for the second time, Anushka also shared her love for her husband on social media, calling Virat her home. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) × Notably, Anushka was not present physically to witness the iconic moment in the West Indies. However, Virat was seen talking to her and his kids, Vamika and Akaay, through video call. He could be seen making funny faces as he talked to them from the field. Virat Kohli's daughter's cute concern The second T20 World Cup win came after a wait of 17 years and so the emotions clearly ran high as soon as Hardik Pandya threw the last ball of the innings to beat South Africa. As tears flowed on the field, with Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya and Virat Kohli all letting their emotions out, Anushka shared in a post how their daughter was worried if they had someone to hug them. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) × Virat and Anushka tied the knot in 2017 and welcomed their daughter Vamika in 2021. Their son Akaay was born earlier this year. Virat Kohli retires from T20 internationals Virat didn't have the best run in this World Cup, but he made sure he delivered when it mattered the most. Kohli added 76 runs to India's scorecard in the final match and was named Player of the Match. Kohli also chose the moment to announce that he would be retiring from T20 internationals after the World Cup. Calling it an "open secret", Kohli said that it is time for the younger players to enter and do wonders for Team India on the international stage.

Virat Kohli's heartfelt Instagram post for Anushka Sharma will brighten up your Monday morning

<p>After playing a match-winning knock for Team India in the final of the T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli has added another feather to his glorious cap. Kohli is not just the king on the field, but also off-field, with his social media posts garnering several likes and comments. His latest post, where he posted pictures of him and Team India lifting the cup, is now the most-liked Instagram picture in India. He has officially beaten Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani's wedding pic which earlier held the title.&nbsp;</p>

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Kohli's T20 World Cup post has been liked over 18 million times, while Kiara-Sid's post stands at 16.26 million. Kohli has over 270 million followers on Instagram. He posted pictures of Team India lifting the trophy, followed by pictures of him with the trophy in the locker room with the Indian flag wrapped around his shoulders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He wrote, "Couldn’t have dreamt of a better day than this. God is great and I bow my head in gratitude. We finally did it. jai hind."</p>

<p>Kiara Advani's wedding post had picture-perfect snapshots from her wedding ceremony and received massive praise from their fans. The couple dethroned another celebrity wedding post, that of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt that had received 13.19 million likes.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Most liked Instagram post in the world</h2>

<p>The crown for the most liked Insta post is neatly placed on the head of Argentina&nbsp;great Lionel Messi. The star footballer's post on his team celebrating the FIFA World Cup victory has garnered 75.3 million likes.&nbsp;</p>

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Virat Kohli at the T20 World Cup</h2>

<p>Kohli might not have clicked throughout the tournament, but he stood his ground at just the right time. Kohli played a brilliant knock in the final, scoring 76 runs, while holding on to one end as wickets fell in quick succession early on. He later cemented a partnership with Axar Patel to take India to a decent score of 176. After the win, Kohli announced that he would be bidding adieu to the T20 format, calling his exit an "open secret".<br />
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Along with Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja have also exited the shortest format.</p>


After playing a match-winning knock for Team India in the final of the T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli has added another feather to his glorious cap. Kohli is not just the king on the field, but also off-field, with his social media posts garnering several likes and comments.

After playing a match-winning knock for Team India in the final of the T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli has added another feather to his glorious cap. Kohli is not just the king on the field, but also off-field, with his social media posts garnering several likes and comments. His latest post, where he posted pictures of him and Team India lifting the cup, is now the most-liked Instagram picture in India. He has officially beaten Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani's wedding pic which earlier held the title. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) × Kohli's T20 World Cup post has been liked over 18 million times, while Kiara-Sid's post stands at 16.26 million. Kohli has over 270 million followers on Instagram. He posted pictures of Team India lifting the trophy, followed by pictures of him with the trophy in the locker room with the Indian flag wrapped around his shoulders. He wrote, "Couldn’t have dreamt of a better day than this. God is great and I bow my head in gratitude. We finally did it. jai hind." Kiara Advani's wedding post had picture-perfect snapshots from her wedding ceremony and received massive praise from their fans. The couple dethroned another celebrity wedding post, that of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt that had received 13.19 million likes. Most liked Instagram post in the world The crown for the most liked Insta post is neatly placed on the head of Argentina great Lionel Messi. The star footballer's post on his team celebrating the FIFA World Cup victory has garnered 75.3 million likes. Virat Kohli at the T20 World Cup Kohli might not have clicked throughout the tournament, but he stood his ground at just the right time. Kohli played a brilliant knock in the final, scoring 76 runs, while holding on to one end as wickets fell in quick succession early on. He later cemented a partnership with Axar Patel to take India to a decent score of 176. After the win, Kohli announced that he would be bidding adieu to the T20 format, calling his exit an "open secret". Along with Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja have also exited the shortest format.

Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup post is the most-liked on Instagram in India

<p>An activist group, on Saturday (Jun 29) interrupted a rally speech by Nigel Farage, the leader of Britain’s right-wing Reform UK party, by lowering a banner featuring a “beaming picture” of Russian President Vladimir Putin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident comes days ahead of the United Kingdom general elections, which will be held on July 4, as candidates are making their final pitch to the voters.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘I (heart emoji) Nigel’ banner</strong></h2>

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/west-provoked-russia-ukraine-war-says-uks-nigel-farage-734001">Reform UK party leader</a> was in the middle of his speech at The Columbine Centre in Walton-on-the-Naze in Essex, a county in southeast England when a remote-controlled banner featuring an image of the Russian president was lowered.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Farage did not notice the banner with a picture of a beaming Putin giving a thumbs-up with the words “I (heart emoji) Nigel” written below as it was being lowered.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It wasn’t until some people in the audience began laughing that he saw the banner and said “Who put that up there?” adding, “Someone at the Columbine Centre needs to get the sack.”</p>

<p>The stunt was carried out by an activist group called Led by Donkeys that posted the video of it on their X account with the caption, “We just dropped in on Farage’s election rally with a beaming picture of Putin. Nigel was not pleased.”</p>

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<p>“Nigel Farage says Putin is the world leader he ‘admires the most’ and blames the West for Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine,” the group said in the clip referring to a recent statement by the Reform UK leader which drew strong criticism across the British political spectrum.</p>

<p>The audience was heard chanting “Rip it down” before two people tried to pull it down and/or tear it, which did not work.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Farage’s controversial remarks about Ukraine war</strong></h2>

<p>The Reform UK leader is running as a member of parliament (MP) in the seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea in his eighth attempt to win a seat in the House of Commons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Farage sparked outrage earlier this month when he said that while the conflict in Ukraine is Putin’s fault, the West “provoked this war”.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/watch-woman-throws-milkshake-at-reform-uk-leader-nigel-farage-on-first-day-of-campaigning-728956">Woman throws milkshake at Reform UK leader Nigel Farage on first day of campaigning</a></strong></p>

<p>Speaking at the BBC Panorama show, the Reform UK leader said he had been warning about conflict with Russia since 2014.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that it was the eastward expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union that gave Putin “an excuse” to go to war with Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the time, Home Secretary James Cleverly from the ruling Conservative Party accused Farage of echoing the Russian president’s “vile justification” for the war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Labour Party, which is expected to win by a landslide margin&nbsp;in the upcoming election branded Farage as “unfit” for any political office.</p>

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An activist group, on Saturday (Jun 29) interrupted a rally speech by Nigel Farage, the leader of Britain’s right-wing Reform UK party, by lowering a banner featuring a “beaming picture” of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

An activist group, on Saturday (Jun 29) interrupted a rally speech by Nigel Farage, the leader of Britain’s right-wing Reform UK party, by lowering a banner featuring a “beaming picture” of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The incident comes days ahead of the United Kingdom general elections, which will be held on July 4, as candidates are making their final pitch to the voters. ‘I (heart emoji) Nigel’ banner The Reform UK party leader was in the middle of his speech at The Columbine Centre in Walton-on-the-Naze in Essex, a county in southeast England when a remote-controlled banner featuring an image of the Russian president was lowered. Farage did not notice the banner with a picture of a beaming Putin giving a thumbs-up with the words “I (heart emoji) Nigel” written below as it was being lowered. It wasn’t until some people in the audience began laughing that he saw the banner and said “Who put that up there?” adding, “Someone at the Columbine Centre needs to get the sack.” The stunt was carried out by an activist group called Led by Donkeys that posted the video of it on their X account with the caption, “We just dropped in on Farage’s election rally with a beaming picture of Putin. Nigel was not pleased.” 🚨We just dropped in on Farage’s election rally with a beaming picture of Putin. Nigel was not pleased. pic.twitter.com/KeDiOMeyu6 — Led By Donkeys (@ByDonkeys) June 29, 2024 × “Nigel Farage says Putin is the world leader he ‘admires the most’ and blames the West for Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine,” the group said in the clip referring to a recent statement by the Reform UK leader which drew strong criticism across the British political spectrum. The audience was heard chanting “Rip it down” before two people tried to pull it down and/or tear it, which did not work. Farage’s controversial remarks about Ukraine war The Reform UK leader is running as a member of parliament (MP) in the seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea in his eighth attempt to win a seat in the House of Commons. Farage sparked outrage earlier this month when he said that while the conflict in Ukraine is Putin’s fault, the West “provoked this war”. Also Read | Woman throws milkshake at Reform UK leader Nigel Farage on first day of campaigning Speaking at the BBC Panorama show, the Reform UK leader said he had been warning about conflict with Russia since 2014. He added that it was the eastward expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union that gave Putin “an excuse” to go to war with Ukraine. At the time, Home Secretary James Cleverly from the ruling Conservative Party accused Farage of echoing the Russian president’s “vile justification” for the war. Meanwhile, the Labour Party, which is expected to win by a landslide margin in the upcoming election branded Farage as “unfit” for any political office. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Author-philanthropist and Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty, shared a video explaining her perspective on gender equality.</p>

<p>Taking to X on Thursday (June 27), Murty explained how she believes men and women are ‘like two wheels of a bicycle’.</p>

<p>“In my view, men and women are equal but in different ways. They complement each other like two wheels of a bicycle; you can't move forward without the other,” Sudha Murty wrote on X.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/this-maldivian-minister-got-arrested-for-performing-black-magic-on-president-muizzu-735934">This Maldivian minister got arrested for performing 'black magic' on president</a></p>

<p>The video starts with a question, “What is equality? You should define first”. She adds, “You know both genders are different”.</p>

<p>“Women are wired differently than men. Women are usually very good at languages," she said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Murty further adds they are outstanding managers, compassionate and giving.</p>

<p>"Men, on the other hand, are different. They are wired differently. Their emotional quotient is not like women. They may have a good IQ but they definitely don't have a good EQ (emotional quotient)."</p>

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<p>Since being shared, Murty's video has accumulated more than 5,904 views. Social media users posted varied comments while reacting to her opinion on gender equality.</p>

<p><strong>What did X users say about Sudha Murty’ gender equality video?</strong></p>

<p>“So true!!,” wrote an individual while agreeing with Murty.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another joined in and added, “True, Both face hard of life. Without both nature is not complete.”</p>

<p>A third wrote, “Very true. On same page.”</p>

<p>Earlier this week, she also posted about a phone call she once&nbsp;received from former president APJ Abdul Kalam.</p>

<p>Murty thought the former president's call was&nbsp;for her husband and Infosys founder Narayana Murthy.</p>

<p>Taking to her official X account, she wrote, "Once I received a call from Mr. Abdul Kalam, who told me that he reads my columns and enjoys them."</p>

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<p>Notably, Sudha Murty is also an author and former chairperson of the Infosys Foundation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sudha Murty is the author of several books, mostly for children, and is also known for her contribution to Kannada and English literature.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 73-year-old author is a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar, the Padma Shri (2006), and the Padma Bhushan (2023).</p>

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Author-philanthropist and Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty, shared a video explaining her perspective on gender equality. Taking to X on Thursday (June 27), Murty explained how she believes men and women are ‘like two wheels of a bicycle’.

Author-philanthropist and Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty, shared a video explaining her perspective on gender equality. Taking to X on Thursday (June 27), Murty explained how she believes men and women are ‘like two wheels of a bicycle’. “In my view, men and women are equal but in different ways. They complement each other like two wheels of a bicycle; you can't move forward without the other,” Sudha Murty wrote on X. Also read: This Maldivian minister got arrested for performing 'black magic' on president The video starts with a question, “What is equality? You should define first”. She adds, “You know both genders are different”. “Women are wired differently than men. Women are usually very good at languages," she said. In my view, men and women are equal but in different ways. They complement each other like two wheels of a bicycle; you can't move forward without the other. pic.twitter.com/MMShEOtg9Q — Smt. Sudha Murty (@SmtSudhaMurty) June 27, 2024 × Murty further adds they are outstanding managers, compassionate and giving. "Men, on the other hand, are different. They are wired differently. Their emotional quotient is not like women. They may have a good IQ but they definitely don't have a good EQ (emotional quotient)." Also read: Astronauts hide at ISS after Russian satellite blasts into 100 pieces Since being shared, Murty's video has accumulated more than 5,904 views. Social media users posted varied comments while reacting to her opinion on gender equality. What did X users say about Sudha Murty’ gender equality video? “So true!!,” wrote an individual while agreeing with Murty. Another joined in and added, “True, Both face hard of life. Without both nature is not complete.” A third wrote, “Very true. On same page.” Earlier this week, she also posted about a phone call she once received from former president APJ Abdul Kalam. Murty thought the former president's call was for her husband and Infosys founder Narayana Murthy. Taking to her official X account, she wrote, "Once I received a call from Mr. Abdul Kalam, who told me that he reads my columns and enjoys them." Once I received a call from Mr. Abdul Kalam, who told me that he reads my columns and enjoys them. pic.twitter.com/SWEQ6zfeu4 — Smt. Sudha Murty (@SmtSudhaMurty) June 25, 2024 × Notably, Sudha Murty is also an author and former chairperson of the Infosys Foundation. Sudha Murty is the author of several books, mostly for children, and is also known for her contribution to Kannada and English literature. The 73-year-old author is a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar, the Padma Shri (2006), and the Padma Bhushan (2023). (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>It is common to see Indian moms drying clothes on the balcony in India, but not so common in Dubai. An Indian woman left the internet divided when a video went viral of her hanging clothes to dry on a balcony of the hotel Atlantis, The Palm, the most iconic and luxurious hotel in Dubai.</p>

<p>In the video shared on Instagram by Pallavi Venkatesh, her mother can be seen hanging a pair of shorts on the balcony rail of the hotel to dry in the sun with the caption, "Moms just momming at Palm Atlantis". The video received comments from users either praising or criticising her. The hotel also responded to the viral post.</p>

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<p>In just six days, the video has gained 11.1 million views and more than 900 comments. Some users found the video humorous and responded, "Our moms are the best" and "She is Mom. She can do anything". Another user commented, "You can take mom out of India but to take India out of mom is just impossible."</p>

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<p>However, many users also criticised the act, with one user commenting, "This is bad manners in other countries. Respect the rules of the hotel that you are staying in." Another user responded, "It's illegal to do this in Dubai! U can get fined, check the laws."</p>

<p>"Mom duties," Atlantis, The Palm Hotel commented on the viral video with an applauding emote. "We hope you enjoyed your stay! (We include a retractable drying cord in every bathroom, so that you can dry your clothing over the bath)"</p>

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<p>Responding to the hotel, the user said that they did not have enough time to dry their clothes and preferred to dry them quickly out in the Dubai weather.</p>

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It is common to see Indian moms drying clothes on the balcony in India, but not so common in Dubai. An Indian woman left the internet divided when a video went viral of her hanging clothes to dry on a balcony of the hotel Atlantis, The Palm, the most iconic and luxurious hotel in Dubai.

It is common to see Indian moms drying clothes on the balcony in India, but not so common in Dubai. An Indian woman left the internet divided when a video went viral of her hanging clothes to dry on a balcony of the hotel Atlantis, The Palm, the most iconic and luxurious hotel in Dubai. In the video shared on Instagram by Pallavi Venkatesh, her mother can be seen hanging a pair of shorts on the balcony rail of the hotel to dry in the sun with the caption, "Moms just momming at Palm Atlantis". The video received comments from users either praising or criticising her. The hotel also responded to the viral post. Also Read | Heavy rains in Delhi-NCR bring respite from intense heat, more showers expected in the week In just six days, the video has gained 11.1 million views and more than 900 comments. Some users found the video humorous and responded, "Our moms are the best" and "She is Mom. She can do anything". Another user commented, "You can take mom out of India but to take India out of mom is just impossible." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pallavi Venkatesh (@iam.pallavivenkatesh) × However, many users also criticised the act, with one user commenting, "This is bad manners in other countries. Respect the rules of the hotel that you are staying in." Another user responded, "It's illegal to do this in Dubai! U can get fined, check the laws." "Mom duties," Atlantis, The Palm Hotel commented on the viral video with an applauding emote. "We hope you enjoyed your stay! (We include a retractable drying cord in every bathroom, so that you can dry your clothing over the bath)" Also Read | Sudha Murty discusses gender equality: ‘Men and women are equal, but…’ Responding to the hotel, the user said that they did not have enough time to dry their clothes and preferred to dry them quickly out in the Dubai weather. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian mom hangs clothes on balcony of Dubai's Atlantis, The Palm; hotel reacts to viral video

<p>In a bizarre medical case, a 52-year-old man from Austria was found to have developed the rare condition of endotracheal hair growth after smoking a pack of cigarettes every day for 30 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In this weird medical condition, hair started growing inside the man's throat. The problem deteriorated when he got his hair plucked out for 14 years from his throat because it kept growing due to his smoking habit.</p>

<h2><strong>Revisiting the rare medical case</strong></h2>

<p>According to a report published in the American Journal of Case Reports, the patient started visiting the doctors in 2007 and complained facing difficulty in breathing. He also complained about a chronic cough and hoarse voice.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The man informed the doctors that he once coughed out a 5 cm long hair and said that he had been smoking cigarettes since 1990. He further said that he started developing the symptoms in 2006.</p>

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<p>A bronchoscopy was performed on the man by the doctors and they found various hair growing from an area in his throat where he had earlier undergone&nbsp;surgery after facing a near-drowning incident in his childhood.</p>

<p>He had also undergone a tracheotomy at the age of 10 in which his trachea was cut open to allow an air tube to be placed for making oxygen reach his lungs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later, the opening was closed using a skin and cartilage graft from his ear, and this area subsequently became the site of hair growth.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Peru to stop labeling transgenders at mentally ill after facing backlash</strong></p>

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<p>Then, the doctors performed surgery on the man and removed six to nine 2-inch long hair, however, it grew back. The man continued to visit the hospital every year for 14 years to get the hair plucked out.</p>

<p>According to the doctors, the hair growth started due to his habit of smoking cigarettes. The man's condition improved after he quit smoking in 2022 and an endoscopic argon plasma coagulation was performed by the doctors which included burning the hair cells.</p>

<p>A year after the procedure was conducted, two hairs were removed by the doctors from his throat and they performed another coagulation. Since then, the man has not reported any hair growth.&nbsp;</p>

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In a bizarre medical case, a 52-year-old man from Austria was found to have developed the rare condition of endotracheal hair growth after smoking a pack of cigarettes every day for 30 years.

In a bizarre medical case, a 52-year-old man from Austria was found to have developed the rare condition of endotracheal hair growth after smoking a pack of cigarettes every day for 30 years. In this weird medical condition, hair started growing inside the man's throat. The problem deteriorated when he got his hair plucked out for 14 years from his throat because it kept growing due to his smoking habit. Revisiting the rare medical case According to a report published in the American Journal of Case Reports, the patient started visiting the doctors in 2007 and complained facing difficulty in breathing. He also complained about a chronic cough and hoarse voice. The man informed the doctors that he once coughed out a 5 cm long hair and said that he had been smoking cigarettes since 1990. He further said that he started developing the symptoms in 2006. Also Read: 'Briefly uploaded' document shows US top court to allow abortions in medical emergencies in Idaho A bronchoscopy was performed on the man by the doctors and they found various hair growing from an area in his throat where he had earlier undergone surgery after facing a near-drowning incident in his childhood. He had also undergone a tracheotomy at the age of 10 in which his trachea was cut open to allow an air tube to be placed for making oxygen reach his lungs. Later, the opening was closed using a skin and cartilage graft from his ear, and this area subsequently became the site of hair growth. Watch: Peru to stop labeling transgenders at mentally ill after facing backlash Then, the doctors performed surgery on the man and removed six to nine 2-inch long hair, however, it grew back. The man continued to visit the hospital every year for 14 years to get the hair plucked out. According to the doctors, the hair growth started due to his habit of smoking cigarettes. The man's condition improved after he quit smoking in 2022 and an endoscopic argon plasma coagulation was performed by the doctors which included burning the hair cells. A year after the procedure was conducted, two hairs were removed by the doctors from his throat and they performed another coagulation. Since then, the man has not reported any hair growth. (With inputs from agencies)

Bizzare! Rare hair grows inside throat of a man who smoked cigarettes for 30 years

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<p>“I would really really appreciate your help. This 7 month dog at our animal hospital needs urgent blood transfusion. He is admitted for a suspected tick fever and life threatening anaemia. We urgently need a dog blood donor in Mumbai,” Mr Tata wrote on Instagram.</p>

<p>According to the post shared on Instagram, the following were the eligibility criteria for the dog blood donor:</p>

<p>-Clinically healthy</p>

<p>-Between 1 to 8 years of age</p>

<p>-Weighing about 25 kg or above</p>

<p>-Fully vaccinated and dewormed</p>

<p>-Free from any recent major illness</p>

<p>-Free from ticks and fleas and has no history of tick fever in at least the last 6 months</p>

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<p>Ratan Tata urged the people of Mumbai to help save the life of a dog who was in a critical condition. Within a few hours, people started to react to the post. The internet was moved to see such great compassion towards animals by the industrial giant.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A user commented, "A legend who doesn't post for anything, posts for blood for a dog not even his own. If this isn't a golden lesson in humility what is?".</p>

<p>"We have only one heart sir, how many times will you win it?" another user wrote in the comments.</p>

<h2>Ratan Tata's compassion towards animals</h2>

<p>This is not the first time&nbsp;Ratan Tata has shown&nbsp;love and compassion for animals. A LinkedIn user, Rubi Khan, in a post, praised the Taj Hotel in Mumbai for how accommodating it was towards strays.</p>

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<p>Rubi wrote that she saw a street dog sleeping at the hotel's entrance. Upon enquiring, the staff informed her that the dog had been a part of their hotel since it was born. They said that Ratan Tata has instructed the staff to treat all the animals that enter the hotel premises well.</p>

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Industrialist Ratan Tata shared a post on Instagram asking Mumbaikars to help him find a blood donor for a seven-month-old dog admitted to his animal hospital in Mumbai.

Industrialist Ratan Tata shared a post on Instagram asking Mumbaikars to help him find a blood donor for a seven-month-old dog admitted to his animal hospital in Mumbai. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ratan Tata (@ratantata) × “I would really really appreciate your help. This 7 month dog at our animal hospital needs urgent blood transfusion. He is admitted for a suspected tick fever and life threatening anaemia. We urgently need a dog blood donor in Mumbai,” Mr Tata wrote on Instagram. According to the post shared on Instagram, the following were the eligibility criteria for the dog blood donor: -Clinically healthy -Between 1 to 8 years of age -Weighing about 25 kg or above -Fully vaccinated and dewormed -Free from any recent major illness -Free from ticks and fleas and has no history of tick fever in at least the last 6 months Also read | About Half of India's population falls short on physical activity: Study Ratan Tata urged the people of Mumbai to help save the life of a dog who was in a critical condition. Within a few hours, people started to react to the post. The internet was moved to see such great compassion towards animals by the industrial giant. A user commented, "A legend who doesn't post for anything, posts for blood for a dog not even his own. If this isn't a golden lesson in humility what is?". "We have only one heart sir, how many times will you win it?" another user wrote in the comments. Ratan Tata's compassion towards animals This is not the first time Ratan Tata has shown love and compassion for animals. A LinkedIn user, Rubi Khan, in a post, praised the Taj Hotel in Mumbai for how accommodating it was towards strays. Also read | Heavy rains in Delhi-NCR bring respite from intense heat, more showers expected in the week Rubi wrote that she saw a street dog sleeping at the hotel's entrance. Upon enquiring, the staff informed her that the dog had been a part of their hotel since it was born. They said that Ratan Tata has instructed the staff to treat all the animals that enter the hotel premises well. (With inputs from agencies)

Ratan Tata urges Mumbaikars to help him find a blood donor for a sick dog

<p>Archaeologists made an unexpected discovery when they unearthed a jar of wine - which was filled with the drink and tightly sealed - in an ancient tomb&nbsp;nearly 2,000 years after it was buried.</p>

<p>The wine was recovered among the grave goods which were accompanying a Roman man in his burial. The Romans had filled his cremated remains in a glass container before sealing it.</p>

<p>The wine, which was once sweet, has now a reddish colour and is filled with human dust.</p>

<p>With the reddish stain and human dust, this wine is now the oldest known vintage of the world, going beyond the 4th century CE&nbsp;Speyer wine bottle&nbsp;by hundreds of years.</p>

<p>Archaeologist Juan Manuel Román of Carmona's Museum of the City said, "We were very surprised that liquid was preserved in one of the funerary urns."</p>

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<p>The mausoleum appears to be a collective tomb which belonged to a specific family and appears as a rarity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Archaeologists in 2019 stumbled upon the chamber in southern Spain which was till then sealed and its contents were preserved for thousands of years.</p>

<p>The archaeologists found various luxurious grave goods – patchouli perfume, jewels and jewellery, fabrics, glass objects, and a large lead container.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, after opening the container, the researchers were left shocked when they discovered a sealed glass urn which was half-filled with some sort of liquid.</p>

<p>In ancient Roman times, it was a known funerary practice to pour wine on the cremated remains. However, there is also little chance that the liquid entered into the urn by mistake.</p>

<h2><strong>How do scientists analyse the wine?</strong></h2>

<p>Headed by the University of Cordoba's chemist Daniel Cosano in Spain, the researchers held a comprehensive series of chemical analyses to determine what the liquid actually was.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Greece: Athens Acropolis closes due to heatwave</strong></p>

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<p>The pH of the liquid and organic matter within was measured. They used inductively&nbsp;coupled plasma mass spectrometry and identified the chemical elements present in the mineral salts in the liquid.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry was used for identifying&nbsp;polyphenols, chemical compounds which can be found in food and drinks.</p>

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Archaeologists made an unexpected discovery when they unearthed a jar of wine - which was filled with the drink and tightly sealed - in an ancient tomb nearly 2,000 years after it was buried.

Archaeologists made an unexpected discovery when they unearthed a jar of wine - which was filled with the drink and tightly sealed - in an ancient tomb nearly 2,000 years after it was buried. The wine was recovered among the grave goods which were accompanying a Roman man in his burial. The Romans had filled his cremated remains in a glass container before sealing it. The wine, which was once sweet, has now a reddish colour and is filled with human dust. With the reddish stain and human dust, this wine is now the oldest known vintage of the world, going beyond the 4th century CE Speyer wine bottle by hundreds of years. Archaeologist Juan Manuel Román of Carmona's Museum of the City said, "We were very surprised that liquid was preserved in one of the funerary urns." Also Read: Ancient Herculaneum beach buried by Mount Vesuvius 2,000 years ago reopened after extensive restoration The mausoleum appears to be a collective tomb which belonged to a specific family and appears as a rarity. Archaeologists in 2019 stumbled upon the chamber in southern Spain which was till then sealed and its contents were preserved for thousands of years. The archaeologists found various luxurious grave goods – patchouli perfume, jewels and jewellery, fabrics, glass objects, and a large lead container. However, after opening the container, the researchers were left shocked when they discovered a sealed glass urn which was half-filled with some sort of liquid. In ancient Roman times, it was a known funerary practice to pour wine on the cremated remains. However, there is also little chance that the liquid entered into the urn by mistake. How do scientists analyse the wine? Headed by the University of Cordoba's chemist Daniel Cosano in Spain, the researchers held a comprehensive series of chemical analyses to determine what the liquid actually was. Watch: Greece: Athens Acropolis closes due to heatwave The pH of the liquid and organic matter within was measured. They used inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry and identified the chemical elements present in the mineral salts in the liquid. The high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry was used for identifying polyphenols, chemical compounds which can be found in food and drinks. (With inputs from agencies)

Sealed and filled jar of wine recovered with burials of dead Roman in tomb

<p>A frustrated traveller on an Avianca flight from Los Angeles to Bogotá caused a delay after claiming he had a confirmed reservation but was denied boarding due to a double booking.</p>

<p>The viral video making rounds on social media shows the passenger's hour-long standoff with the flight crew.</p>

<p>“Don’t be disrespectful, is my money worthless?” said the unnamed flyer during the confrontation with the flight crew.</p>

<p>The flyer reportedly purchased his ticket three months in advance, however, flight attendants informed him that the flight was oversold, leaving no seats available for him.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Regardless of being asked to deplane, the flyer refused, according to the Columbian media.</p>

<p>The clearly upset passenger launched into a heated argument with the flight attendants. He felt he was being treated unfairly and demanded, "Stop offering me lousy alternatives, I have to be on that flight!" In an attempt to gain leverage, he declared, "I'm a lawyer, you should show me some respect."</p>

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<p>“I paid for it, they deducted it from my card, you haven’t given me anything, it wasn’t a favour! It seems disrespectful to me that you would sell something you don’t have,” he stated.</p>

<p>As he noticed the camera, he rebelliously said, “And film what you want, I hope I become famous.”</p>

<p>Tension escalated as the flight attendants, faced with the man's disobedience, warned they'd call the police.</p>

<p>The passenger shouted back that he welcomed their arrival. "Bring them on," he yelled, "I'll file a report myself!"</p>

<p>He argued, “You can’t be playing with people’s plans.”</p>

<p>This caused the man to voluntarily leave the plane out of logical concern for the passengers indoors. The other travellers clapped as he left.</p>

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<p>In Colombia, the selling of flight tickets is regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to regulations, the airline should have offered the affected passenger an alternative way to reach their destination on the same date and via the same route.</p>

<p>If the airline couldn't get him on another flight to Bogotá that same day, they were obligated to compensate him at least 30% of his ticket price.</p>

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A frustrated traveller on an Avianca flight from Los Angeles to Bogotá caused a delay after claiming he had a confirmed reservation but was denied boarding due to a double booking.

A frustrated traveller on an Avianca flight from Los Angeles to Bogotá caused a delay after claiming he had a confirmed reservation but was denied boarding due to a double booking. The viral video making rounds on social media shows the passenger's hour-long standoff with the flight crew. “Don’t be disrespectful, is my money worthless?” said the unnamed flyer during the confrontation with the flight crew. The flyer reportedly purchased his ticket three months in advance, however, flight attendants informed him that the flight was oversold, leaving no seats available for him. Also read: ALMA telescope sheds light on planet formation around binary stars Regardless of being asked to deplane, the flyer refused, according to the Columbian media. The clearly upset passenger launched into a heated argument with the flight attendants. He felt he was being treated unfairly and demanded, "Stop offering me lousy alternatives, I have to be on that flight!" In an attempt to gain leverage, he declared, "I'm a lawyer, you should show me some respect." NEW: Man has a meltdown on a plane set to depart from Los Angeles to Bogotá, Colombia after flight attendants told him he had to exit because they double booked. This is one of the rare instances where I'm on the side of the passenger having a meltdown. The man claimed he had… pic.twitter.com/BpslCQDDyT — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 25, 2024 × “I paid for it, they deducted it from my card, you haven’t given me anything, it wasn’t a favour! It seems disrespectful to me that you would sell something you don’t have,” he stated. As he noticed the camera, he rebelliously said, “And film what you want, I hope I become famous.” Tension escalated as the flight attendants, faced with the man's disobedience, warned they'd call the police. The passenger shouted back that he welcomed their arrival. "Bring them on," he yelled, "I'll file a report myself!" He argued, “You can’t be playing with people’s plans.” This caused the man to voluntarily leave the plane out of logical concern for the passengers indoors. The other travellers clapped as he left. Also read: World's tallest male dog Kevin passes away, leaving owners devastated In Colombia, the selling of flight tickets is regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority. According to regulations, the airline should have offered the affected passenger an alternative way to reach their destination on the same date and via the same route. If the airline couldn't get him on another flight to Bogotá that same day, they were obligated to compensate him at least 30% of his ticket price. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>A wedding in Bareilly in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh turned chaotic as a disagreement over chicken biryani led to a violent fight between the families of the groom and bride. The incident, captured in a viral video shared on social media, revealed a scene of mayhem with individuals kicking, punching, and hurling chairs at each other.</p>

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<p>Reports indicated that as wedding rituals proceeded, guests were served food, including chicken biryani.</p>

<p>Some guests were reportedly unhappy because they did not get leg pieces. This seemingly minor issue quickly escalated into a full-blown confrontation between the two groups.</p>

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<p>The situation got worse and people started fighting, with even the groom getting involved. At one point, the groom's family said they would not continue with the wedding.</p>

<p>Fortunately, after much persuasion, the families agreed to set aside their differences, allowing the wedding to proceed.</p>

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<p>Despite the chaotic start, the families managed to reconcile, and the wedding continued as planned.</p>

<p>The couple exchanged vows, adhering to tradition, and embarked on their new journey together.</p>

<p>As the festivities concluded, guests departed peacefully, and harmony was restored without the need for police involvement.</p>

<p>This chaotic event in Bareilly echoes a similar incident from some days ago, where a dispute over tasteless golgappas served at a wedding led to a brawl. The argument got so intense that three guests, including the groom's father, ended up in hospital. The scuffle over snacks halted the ceremony as both parties were compelled to march to the Bhamora police station.</p>


A wedding in Bareilly in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh turned chaotic as a disagreement over chicken biryani led to a violent fight between the families of the groom and bride.

A wedding in Bareilly in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh turned chaotic as a disagreement over chicken biryani led to a violent fight between the families of the groom and bride. The incident, captured in a viral video shared on social media, revealed a scene of mayhem with individuals kicking, punching, and hurling chairs at each other. Also read | Viral video shows drunk driver dragging traffic policeman. WATCH Reports indicated that as wedding rituals proceeded, guests were served food, including chicken biryani. Some guests were reportedly unhappy because they did not get leg pieces. This seemingly minor issue quickly escalated into a full-blown confrontation between the two groups. A wedding scene from Bareilly, UP. They are fighting over a #Chicken leg piece in Biryani 🤦🏻‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/Vd0kGhDQku — Sneha Mordani (@snehamordani) June 24, 2024 × Also read | Use it and eat it! New 'fascinating' robots are fully operational as well as edible The situation got worse and people started fighting, with even the groom getting involved. At one point, the groom's family said they would not continue with the wedding. Fortunately, after much persuasion, the families agreed to set aside their differences, allowing the wedding to proceed. Also read | Video: People run for cover as part of Chinese rocket explodes in residential area Despite the chaotic start, the families managed to reconcile, and the wedding continued as planned. The couple exchanged vows, adhering to tradition, and embarked on their new journey together. As the festivities concluded, guests departed peacefully, and harmony was restored without the need for police involvement. This chaotic event in Bareilly echoes a similar incident from some days ago, where a dispute over tasteless golgappas served at a wedding led to a brawl. The argument got so intense that three guests, including the groom's father, ended up in hospital. The scuffle over snacks halted the ceremony as both parties were compelled to march to the Bhamora police station.

Wedding in Uttar Pradesh turns chaotic over missing chicken leg piece, chairs and fists fly

<p>With cash transactions taking the back seat and digital payments becoming more and more common in developing and developed nations, the spending behaviour of people has significantly changed. Researchers from the University of Adelaide and the University of Melbourne in Australia have concluded that digital payments are driving people to spend more as there is no physical exchange involved. The researchers conducted the study by doing a meta-analysis of 71 previously published papers and by observing the spending behaviour of people across 17 nations.</p>

<p>The experts concluded that the convenience in spending has made people more prone to spending on luxurious items that are most of the time unnecessary.</p>

<p>They advised people to carry cash as it helps as a self-control mechanism.</p>

<p>"To prevent spending more than planned, we recommend consumers carry cash instead of cards whenever they can, as it acts as a self-control method," said researcher Lachlan Schomburgk.</p>

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<p>"When using cash, people physically count and hand over notes and coins, making the act of spending more salient. If nothing is physically handed over, it's easy to lose track of how much is spent," he added.</p>

<p>The link between high spending and digital payments has been visible for a long but it’s the first time that the spending behaviour of people has been tracked at this scale, further cementing the previous theories.</p>

<p>The scientists revealed that the difference in spending was "small, but significant". People with access to digital payments were more likely to spend money on luxury clothing and jewellery.</p>

<p>They also observed that digital payments did not affect tips or donations. People spend money on donations as much as they used to do with cash.</p>

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<p>"Against our expectations, we found that cashless payments do not necessarily lead to greater tips or donations, in comparison to cash," said Schomburgk.</p>

<p>Furthermore, researchers found a link between better economic conditions and greater digital payment acceptability.</p>

<p>"The transition towards a cashless society seems almost inevitable. I believe this research is crucial because it shines a light on an overlooked aspect of this transition: how payment methods influence our spending behaviour," Schomburgk concluded.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


With cash transactions taking the back seat and digital payments becoming more and more common in developing and developed nations, the spending behaviour of people has significantly changed.

With cash transactions taking the back seat and digital payments becoming more and more common in developing and developed nations, the spending behaviour of people has significantly changed. Researchers from the University of Adelaide and the University of Melbourne in Australia have concluded that digital payments are driving people to spend more as there is no physical exchange involved. The researchers conducted the study by doing a meta-analysis of 71 previously published papers and by observing the spending behaviour of people across 17 nations. The experts concluded that the convenience in spending has made people more prone to spending on luxurious items that are most of the time unnecessary. They advised people to carry cash as it helps as a self-control mechanism. "To prevent spending more than planned, we recommend consumers carry cash instead of cards whenever they can, as it acts as a self-control method," said researcher Lachlan Schomburgk. Also read: Bengaluru couple finds live cobra in Xbox package from Amazon "When using cash, people physically count and hand over notes and coins, making the act of spending more salient. If nothing is physically handed over, it's easy to lose track of how much is spent," he added. The link between high spending and digital payments has been visible for a long but it’s the first time that the spending behaviour of people has been tracked at this scale, further cementing the previous theories. The scientists revealed that the difference in spending was "small, but significant". People with access to digital payments were more likely to spend money on luxury clothing and jewellery. They also observed that digital payments did not affect tips or donations. People spend money on donations as much as they used to do with cash. Also read: This Spanish city will bar apartment rentals to tourists by 2028 "Against our expectations, we found that cashless payments do not necessarily lead to greater tips or donations, in comparison to cash," said Schomburgk. Furthermore, researchers found a link between better economic conditions and greater digital payment acceptability. "The transition towards a cashless society seems almost inevitable. I believe this research is crucial because it shines a light on an overlooked aspect of this transition: how payment methods influence our spending behaviour," Schomburgk concluded. (With inputs from agencies)

Digital payments making people more prone to spending on luxury items, jewellery: Study

<p>In a bizarre and scary incident, a woman died after tripping off a treadmill and falling out of the window of a gym in Indonesia.</p>

<p>The incident happened on June 18 in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia when a 22-year-old woman fell from the third floor of a gym while working out on a treadmill. The video of the unusual incident shows a large open window behind the woman on the treadmill.</p>

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<p>The woman stopped on the treadmill to wipe her face with a towel, however, she quickly lost her balance, stumbled backwards and rolled out of the window behind her.</p>

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<p>She desperately attempted to hold onto&nbsp;the window frame, as seen in the video, but failed to grab it and fell down three stories. She was immediately taken to the hospital, as per the New York Post report, but due to serious head injuries, doctors couldn’t save her life. Her autopsy revealed that she suffered extensive bruising and lacerations to her head.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Accident or negligence?</strong></h2>

<p>An investigation revealed that the distance between the treadmill and the window from which she fell was only 60 cm. Police noted that the position of the treadmill created a ''dangerous'' situation.</p>

<p>''It's very easy for someone to fall off the treadmill and then fall down,'' Pontianak Police Commissioner Antonius Trias Kuncurojati said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Though the gym had warning stickers everywhere telling gymgoers not to open windows, the sticker was reportedly damaged.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>When the gym owner was questioned, he said the treadmills' backs were facing the windows because he didn't want to block the view. While there are personal trainers who are tasked to close open windows, one was taking a break when the incident occurred. The gym was subsequently closed for three days.</p>

<p>The gym is now under investigation for alleged negligence and its operating permit will also be re-examined, the authorities said. The cops are also questioning several witnesses and seeking expert opinion.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a bizarre and scary incident, a woman died after tripping off a treadmill and falling out of the window of a gym in Indonesia. The incident happened on June 18 in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia when a 22-year-old woman fell from the third floor of a gym while working out on a treadmill.

In a bizarre and scary incident, a woman died after tripping off a treadmill and falling out of the window of a gym in Indonesia. The incident happened on June 18 in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia when a 22-year-old woman fell from the third floor of a gym while working out on a treadmill. The video of the unusual incident shows a large open window behind the woman on the treadmill. Also Read | Video: People run for cover as part of Chinese rocket explodes in residential area The woman stopped on the treadmill to wipe her face with a towel, however, she quickly lost her balance, stumbled backwards and rolled out of the window behind her. NEW: Woman steps off the back of a treadmill and fatally falls out of a three-story window. Devastating... The incident happened in Pontianak, Indonesia while the woman was working out. The 22-year-old victim had reportedly been exercising for about 30 minutes when she… pic.twitter.com/zt0OpCrrTr — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 24, 2024 × She desperately attempted to hold onto the window frame, as seen in the video, but failed to grab it and fell down three stories. She was immediately taken to the hospital, as per the New York Post report, but due to serious head injuries, doctors couldn’t save her life. Her autopsy revealed that she suffered extensive bruising and lacerations to her head. Accident or negligence? An investigation revealed that the distance between the treadmill and the window from which she fell was only 60 cm. Police noted that the position of the treadmill created a ''dangerous'' situation. ''It's very easy for someone to fall off the treadmill and then fall down,'' Pontianak Police Commissioner Antonius Trias Kuncurojati said. Though the gym had warning stickers everywhere telling gymgoers not to open windows, the sticker was reportedly damaged. Also Read | Pregnant wife fakes own kidnapping to use husband's savings to pay off debt When the gym owner was questioned, he said the treadmills' backs were facing the windows because he didn't want to block the view. While there are personal trainers who are tasked to close open windows, one was taking a break when the incident occurred. The gym was subsequently closed for three days. The gym is now under investigation for alleged negligence and its operating permit will also be re-examined, the authorities said. The cops are also questioning several witnesses and seeking expert opinion. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>As India marks 49 years since the Emergency, it's a time to remember the dark days in the country's history. The Emergency, imposed on June 25, 1975, by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was a period of censorship, arrests without warrants and the suspension of many democratic freedoms.</p>

<h2><strong>The Background</strong></h2>

<p>The Emergency was declared citing internal disturbances but was widely seen as an attempt to maintain power. Indira Gandhi's government faced strong opposition and criticism, leading to a declaration of Emergency which lasted until March 21, 1977.</p>

<h2><strong>The Declaration and Public Reaction</strong></h2>

<p>In a post-midnight broadcast, Indira Gandhi declared on All India Radio, “The President has declared a state of Emergency. There is no need to panic.” These words marked a grim turn, suspending all fundamental rights, except the right to life. The government exercised strict control over the media, imposing censorship on newspapers and magazines. Radio and television were also tightly regulated, allowing only government-sanctioned news to be aired.</p>

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<h2><strong>Constitutional Provisions for Emergencies</strong></h2>

<p>Reflecting on the Emergency, it is crucial to understand the provisions in the Indian Constitution. The Constitution of India allows for the declaration of three types of emergencies:</p>

<p><strong>National Emergency</strong><br />
Article 352, which can be declared when there is a threat to the security of India, either from internal unrest or external aggression.</p>

<p><strong>State Emergency</strong><br />
Article 356 can be declared when there is a failure of the constitutional machinery in a state and the state cannot function according to the Constitution.</p>

<p><strong>Financial Emergency</strong><br />
Article 360, which can be declared when there is a threat to the financial stability or credit of India.</p>

<p>These provisions are meant to be used only in exceptional circumstances to ensure that the democratic fabric of the country is not compromised.</p>

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<h2><strong>Opposition Backlash</strong></h2>

<p>The imposition of the Emergency led to widespread protests and arrests of opposition leaders. Many political activists, including Jayaprakash Narayan and Morarji Desai, were jailed. The opposition, however, continued to resist and the period saw the rise of the Janata Party, a coalition of anti-emergency forces.</p>

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As India marks 49 years since the Emergency, it's a time to remember the dark days in the country's history. The Emergency, imposed on June 25, 1975, by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was a period of censorship, arrests without warrants and the suspension of many democratic freedoms.

As India marks 49 years since the Emergency, it's a time to remember the dark days in the country's history. The Emergency, imposed on June 25, 1975, by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was a period of censorship, arrests without warrants and the suspension of many democratic freedoms. The Background The Emergency was declared citing internal disturbances but was widely seen as an attempt to maintain power. Indira Gandhi's government faced strong opposition and criticism, leading to a declaration of Emergency which lasted until March 21, 1977. The Declaration and Public Reaction In a post-midnight broadcast, Indira Gandhi declared on All India Radio, “The President has declared a state of Emergency. There is no need to panic.” These words marked a grim turn, suspending all fundamental rights, except the right to life. The government exercised strict control over the media, imposing censorship on newspapers and magazines. Radio and television were also tightly regulated, allowing only government-sanctioned news to be aired. Also read | Delhi Minister Atishi says 'indefinite fast will continue until Delhiites get water' Constitutional Provisions for Emergencies Reflecting on the Emergency, it is crucial to understand the provisions in the Indian Constitution. The Constitution of India allows for the declaration of three types of emergencies: National Emergency Article 352, which can be declared when there is a threat to the security of India, either from internal unrest or external aggression. State Emergency Article 356 can be declared when there is a failure of the constitutional machinery in a state and the state cannot function according to the Constitution. Financial Emergency Article 360, which can be declared when there is a threat to the financial stability or credit of India. These provisions are meant to be used only in exceptional circumstances to ensure that the democratic fabric of the country is not compromised. Also read | PM Modi calls for 'consensus' ahead of inaugural session of 18th Lok Sabha Opposition Backlash The imposition of the Emergency led to widespread protests and arrests of opposition leaders. Many political activists, including Jayaprakash Narayan and Morarji Desai, were jailed. The opposition, however, continued to resist and the period saw the rise of the Janata Party, a coalition of anti-emergency forces. (With inputs from agencies)

1975 Emergency in India: Reflecting on everything that happened

<p><strong>Golden Temple controversy:&nbsp;</strong>A woman said she was getting death threats on social media after for performing yoga inside the famous Golden Temple in India's Punjab. Archana Makwana, an Instagram influencer and yoga practitioner, visited the temple on June 21 and observed International Yoga Day by performing 'her favourite' Shashank asana inside the premises. Her action was immediately condemned by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the body responsible for the temple's administration. Even a police complaint was filed against Makwana for 'hurting' Sikh sentiments and dignity.</p>

<h2><strong>Why SGPC raised objections?</strong></h2>

<p>According to SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami, the woman left the temple without offering prayers. Dhami also accused the woman of deliberately ignoring the sanctity and historical importance of the holy place and committing 'heinous acts.'</p>

<p>Golden Temple General Manager Bhagwant Singh Dhangera objected to the woman posting the photos and videos on social media.</p>

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<p>"After verifying through the CCTV cameras, it was found that she performed yoga exercises at 7.04 a.m. after entering the premises at 6.57 a.m. She spent almost an hour in the 'Parikrama' but she had not paid a reverence during her stay," he added.</p>

<p>The SGPC also sacked three of its employees for negligence and fined them around Rs 5,000 each.</p>

<h2><strong>Woman receiving death threats</strong></h2>

<p>Amidst the controversy, the influencer has now removed all photos and videos of her visit to the holy place from social media and has issued an apology.</p>

<p>"I was unaware that practicing yoga in the Gurdwara Sahib premises could be offensive to some as I was just paying my respect to him and didn't mean any harm to anyone," Makwana said.</p>

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<p>She added she was getting death threats from people on social media and also abusive trolling. She has vowed not to repeat the 'same mistake' again.</p>

<p>"I sincerely apologise for any hurt I may have caused and promise to be more mindful in the future. Please accept my sincere apologies," she further said.</p>

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Golden Temple controversy: A woman said she was getting death threats on social media after for performing yoga inside the famous Golden Temple in India's Punjab.

Golden Temple controversy: A woman said she was getting death threats on social media after for performing yoga inside the famous Golden Temple in India's Punjab. Archana Makwana, an Instagram influencer and yoga practitioner, visited the temple on June 21 and observed International Yoga Day by performing 'her favourite' Shashank asana inside the premises. Her action was immediately condemned by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the body responsible for the temple's administration. Even a police complaint was filed against Makwana for 'hurting' Sikh sentiments and dignity. Why SGPC raised objections? According to SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami, the woman left the temple without offering prayers. Dhami also accused the woman of deliberately ignoring the sanctity and historical importance of the holy place and committing 'heinous acts.' Golden Temple General Manager Bhagwant Singh Dhangera objected to the woman posting the photos and videos on social media. Also read: India: Mother arrested after forcing 20-month-old to smoke, drink "After verifying through the CCTV cameras, it was found that she performed yoga exercises at 7.04 a.m. after entering the premises at 6.57 a.m. She spent almost an hour in the 'Parikrama' but she had not paid a reverence during her stay," he added. The SGPC also sacked three of its employees for negligence and fined them around Rs 5,000 each. Woman receiving death threats Amidst the controversy, the influencer has now removed all photos and videos of her visit to the holy place from social media and has issued an apology. "I was unaware that practicing yoga in the Gurdwara Sahib premises could be offensive to some as I was just paying my respect to him and didn't mean any harm to anyone," Makwana said. Also read: Boss` time rule backfires: Fines himself Rs 1,000 for being late She added she was getting death threats from people on social media and also abusive trolling. She has vowed not to repeat the 'same mistake' again. "I sincerely apologise for any hurt I may have caused and promise to be more mindful in the future. Please accept my sincere apologies," she further said. (With inputs from agencies)

Woman receiving death threats for performing Yoga inside Golden Temple, issues apology

<p>A piece of a spacecraft jointly launched by China and France on Saturday (Jun 22) stormed back to Earth shortly after the launch and exploded near a residential area, forcing people to literally run for their lives.</p>

<p>Long March 2-C rocket had a Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM) satellite on board as it lifted off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre at 3.00 am on June 22. As the rocket lifted off, its booster fell back on Earth over a populated area.</p>

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<p>The incident, videos of which are now circulating on social media, caused panic among the residents as they ran for cover.</p>

<p>The booster is said to carry a hypergolic mixture of nitrogen tetroxide and unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine (UDMH). Both of the elements are considered Toxic for humans.</p>

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<p>However, for the Chinese authorities, the mission was a roaring success. The satellite, meant for studying the farthest explosions of stars, reached the orbit successfully, as per claims.</p>

<p>China’s National Space Administration said the satellite will help scientists study celestial phenomena, including gamma-ray bursts. Reuters reported that the mission will play a key role in advancing astronomical discoveries.</p>

<p>This is the first spacecraft made jointly by China and France. Collaboration with European and Asian powers shows how China is getting better at exploring space and the moon, and becoming scientifically advanced.</p>

<p>Previously, China said its Chang'e-6 moon probe moved rock samples from the far side of the moon to a spaceship orbiting the moon. The spaceship might come back to Earth around June 25. If it does, China could be the first country to bring back rocks from the far side of the moon.</p>

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A piece of a spacecraft jointly launched by China and France on Saturday (Jun 22) stormed back to Earth shortly after the launch and exploded near a residential area, forcing people to literally run for their lives.

A piece of a spacecraft jointly launched by China and France on Saturday (Jun 22) stormed back to Earth shortly after the launch and exploded near a residential area, forcing people to literally run for their lives. Long March 2-C rocket had a Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM) satellite on board as it lifted off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre at 3.00 am on June 22. As the rocket lifted off, its booster fell back on Earth over a populated area. 🙀 Behind the scenes of SVOM launch https://t.co/Fcc0OAY3ac pic.twitter.com/5fiM4oz2GY — China 'N Asia Spaceflight 🚀𝕏 🛰️ (@CNSpaceflight) June 22, 2024 × The incident, videos of which are now circulating on social media, caused panic among the residents as they ran for cover. The booster is said to carry a hypergolic mixture of nitrogen tetroxide and unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine (UDMH). Both of the elements are considered Toxic for humans. Also read: NASA`s HiRISE camera captures image of phobos, Mars` `space potato` Moon However, for the Chinese authorities, the mission was a roaring success. The satellite, meant for studying the farthest explosions of stars, reached the orbit successfully, as per claims. China’s National Space Administration said the satellite will help scientists study celestial phenomena, including gamma-ray bursts. Reuters reported that the mission will play a key role in advancing astronomical discoveries. This is the first spacecraft made jointly by China and France. Collaboration with European and Asian powers shows how China is getting better at exploring space and the moon, and becoming scientifically advanced. Previously, China said its Chang'e-6 moon probe moved rock samples from the far side of the moon to a spaceship orbiting the moon. The spaceship might come back to Earth around June 25. If it does, China could be the first country to bring back rocks from the far side of the moon. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>A pregnant Thai woman faked her own kidnapping to pay off her debt using her husband's savings. The woman colluded with the loan sharks and staged her kidnapping last month, as per a report by South China Morning Post (SCMP).</p>

<p>It started with the woman, who is also a gambling addict, telling her husband one day she is going to get her documents photocopied.</p>

<p>Minutes later, the husband receives a text on his phone, reading: "If you want your wife and children to be safe, don’t call the police."</p>

<p>A startled husband, his relatives and friends searched for the five-month-pregnant woman everywhere but to no avail. The 'kidnappers' even sent him a video showing the lady abandoned in a remote forest, with a black bag over her head and her hands bound.</p>

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<p>The man informed the police about the incident.</p>

<p>After investigation, rescuers and police staff were able to locate the woman on the morning of May 31. She was found soaking wet in the rain in the forest, trembling because of the cold. She was first taken to a hospital and then interrogated by officials.</p>

<p>She claimed she was followed by two masked men in the market and later abducted. She said the kidnappers made her transfer $2,200 from her husband's savings account.</p>

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<p>But her lie couldn’t survive for long. Police found obvious loopholes in her statements and established that the transaction was linked to the loan sharks.</p>

<p>After three hours of grilling, the woman eventually admitted to staging the fake kidnapping to pay off her debt.</p>

<p>The husband, meanwhile, has urged the police to refrain from taking any action against the woman, considering that she is pregnant with his child. The police let her off the hook with a warning and advice that she must stay away from gambling.</p>

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A pregnant Thai woman faked her own kidnapping to pay off her debt using her husband's savings. The woman colluded with the loan sharks and staged her kidnapping last month, as per a report by South China Morning Post (SCMP).

A pregnant Thai woman faked her own kidnapping to pay off her debt using her husband's savings. The woman colluded with the loan sharks and staged her kidnapping last month, as per a report by South China Morning Post (SCMP). It started with the woman, who is also a gambling addict, telling her husband one day she is going to get her documents photocopied. Minutes later, the husband receives a text on his phone, reading: "If you want your wife and children to be safe, don’t call the police." A startled husband, his relatives and friends searched for the five-month-pregnant woman everywhere but to no avail. The 'kidnappers' even sent him a video showing the lady abandoned in a remote forest, with a black bag over her head and her hands bound. Also read: This Spanish city will bar apartment rentals to tourists by 2028 The man informed the police about the incident. After investigation, rescuers and police staff were able to locate the woman on the morning of May 31. She was found soaking wet in the rain in the forest, trembling because of the cold. She was first taken to a hospital and then interrogated by officials. She claimed she was followed by two masked men in the market and later abducted. She said the kidnappers made her transfer $2,200 from her husband's savings account. Also read: Boss` time rule backfires: Fines himself Rs 1,000 for being late But her lie couldn’t survive for long. Police found obvious loopholes in her statements and established that the transaction was linked to the loan sharks. After three hours of grilling, the woman eventually admitted to staging the fake kidnapping to pay off her debt. The husband, meanwhile, has urged the police to refrain from taking any action against the woman, considering that she is pregnant with his child. The police let her off the hook with a warning and advice that she must stay away from gambling. (With inputs from agencies)

Pregnant wife fakes own kidnapping to use husband's savings to pay off debt

<p>Have you ever been in a situation at an airport where you are unable to fly out for the reasons not in your control? Weather, for instance? Or just you reaching late to the gate to find your flight has already taken off.&nbsp;</p>

<p>What would you do to get out of such a situation? Contact airline, of course. But what if you run into the airline CEO itself?&nbsp;</p>

<p>A chance event like that took place with an American citizen in Doha.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The person, sister of an American entrepreneur, bagged a business ticket out of Doha after running into the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Qatar Airways at the airport.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a post shared on the social media platform X, Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski said his sister was unsuccessfully trying to fly out of the Qatari capital Doha and reach the United States with a standby ticket.</p>

<p>A standby ticket is an airline ticket that does not guarantee a seat on a specific flight but allows the traveller to wait at the airport and board a flight if there is a seat available after all confirmed passengers have boarded.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Turbulence in the skies: Are our flights safe?</strong></p>

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<p>Jawoslawski said that even though there were seats open on a flight from Doha to Chicago, the airline was refusing to take any more passengers by citing weight management issues.</p>

<p>Jaroslawski's sister stood under the departure screens wondering how she could reach the US.</p>

<p>"A man walked up to her and asked her why she is so sad. My sister told him everything about the situation," wrote Jaroslawski on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The man told her to wait at the business class lounge and assured that things would work out.</p>

<p>Turns out the stranger was none other than Badr Mohammed Al Meer, the CEO of Qatar Airways.</p>

<p>Jaroslawski's sister then got a business class ticket to New York City.</p>

<p>"Incredible the power some people hold in this world. With a snap of a finger everything went from sour to super sweet," Jaroslawski wrote on X on June 19.</p>

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Have you ever been in a situation at an airport where you are unable to fly out for the reasons not in your control? Weather, for instance? Or just you reaching late to the gate to find your flight has already taken off.

Have you ever been in a situation at an airport where you are unable to fly out for the reasons not in your control? Weather, for instance? Or just you reaching late to the gate to find your flight has already taken off. What would you do to get out of such a situation? Contact airline, of course. But what if you run into the airline CEO itself? A chance event like that took place with an American citizen in Doha. Also read | 'The Boeing Curse:' Aviation giant faces a tough road ahead The person, sister of an American entrepreneur, bagged a business ticket out of Doha after running into the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Qatar Airways at the airport. In a post shared on the social media platform X, Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski said his sister was unsuccessfully trying to fly out of the Qatari capital Doha and reach the United States with a standby ticket. A standby ticket is an airline ticket that does not guarantee a seat on a specific flight but allows the traveller to wait at the airport and board a flight if there is a seat available after all confirmed passengers have boarded. Also watch | Turbulence in the skies: Are our flights safe? × Jawoslawski said that even though there were seats open on a flight from Doha to Chicago, the airline was refusing to take any more passengers by citing weight management issues. Jaroslawski's sister stood under the departure screens wondering how she could reach the US. "A man walked up to her and asked her why she is so sad. My sister told him everything about the situation," wrote Jaroslawski on X. The man told her to wait at the business class lounge and assured that things would work out. Turns out the stranger was none other than Badr Mohammed Al Meer, the CEO of Qatar Airways. Jaroslawski's sister then got a business class ticket to New York City. "Incredible the power some people hold in this world. With a snap of a finger everything went from sour to super sweet," Jaroslawski wrote on X on June 19. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Barcelona, which is a top holiday destination in Spain, would bar&nbsp;apartment rentals to tourists by 2028. On Friday (June 21), Barcelona's Mayor Jaume Collboni said that by November 2028, the city will scrap the licences of the 10,101 apartments currently approved as short-term rentals.</p>

<p>"We are confronting what we believe is Barcelona's largest problem," Collboni told a city government event, as reported by&nbsp;news agency Reuters. The move comes as Barcelona&nbsp;seeks to rein in soaring housing costs and make the city liveable for residents.</p>

<p>Collboni said that the boom in short-term rentals in Barcelona means&nbsp;some residents cannot afford an apartment after rents rose 68 per cent&nbsp;in the past 10 years and the cost of buying a house rose by 38 per cent. Access to housing has become a driver of inequality, particularly for young people, the mayor added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Collboni is making a mistake'</strong></h2>

<p>Spain's Housing Minister&nbsp;Isabel Rodriguez said she supported Collboni's decision. In a post on X, Housing Minister Rodriguez said, "It's about making all the necessary efforts to guarantee access to affordable housing."</p>

<p>The Barcelona mayor's decision was criticised by&nbsp;the city's tourist apartments association APARTUR. "Collboni is making a mistake that will lead to (higher) poverty and unemployment," APARTUR said, adding, that the ban would also&nbsp;trigger a rise in illegal tourist apartments.</p>

<p>But, Barcelona authorities said&nbsp;it would maintain its "strong" inspection regime to detect potential illegal tourist apartments once the ban comes into force.</p>

<h2><strong>Hotels stand to benefit from decision</strong></h2>

<p>Hotels stand to benefit from Collboni's decision. Reuters reported that the opening of new hotels in Barcelona's most popular areas was banned by a far-left party governing Barcelona between 2015 and 2023.</p>

<p>However, Collboni has signalled he could relax the restriction.</p>

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Barcelona, which is a top holiday destination in Spain, would bar apartment rentals to tourists by 2028. On Friday (June 21), Barcelona's Mayor Jaume Collboni said that by November 2028, the city will scrap the licences of the 10,101 apartments currently approved as short-term rentals.

Barcelona, which is a top holiday destination in Spain, would bar apartment rentals to tourists by 2028. On Friday (June 21), Barcelona's Mayor Jaume Collboni said that by November 2028, the city will scrap the licences of the 10,101 apartments currently approved as short-term rentals. "We are confronting what we believe is Barcelona's largest problem," Collboni told a city government event, as reported by news agency Reuters. The move comes as Barcelona seeks to rein in soaring housing costs and make the city liveable for residents. Collboni said that the boom in short-term rentals in Barcelona means some residents cannot afford an apartment after rents rose 68 per cent in the past 10 years and the cost of buying a house rose by 38 per cent. Access to housing has become a driver of inequality, particularly for young people, the mayor added. 'Collboni is making a mistake' Spain's Housing Minister Isabel Rodriguez said she supported Collboni's decision. In a post on X, Housing Minister Rodriguez said, "It's about making all the necessary efforts to guarantee access to affordable housing." The Barcelona mayor's decision was criticised by the city's tourist apartments association APARTUR. "Collboni is making a mistake that will lead to (higher) poverty and unemployment," APARTUR said, adding, that the ban would also trigger a rise in illegal tourist apartments. But, Barcelona authorities said it would maintain its "strong" inspection regime to detect potential illegal tourist apartments once the ban comes into force. Hotels stand to benefit from decision Hotels stand to benefit from Collboni's decision. Reuters reported that the opening of new hotels in Barcelona's most popular areas was banned by a far-left party governing Barcelona between 2015 and 2023. However, Collboni has signalled he could relax the restriction. (With inputs from agencies)

This Spanish city will bar apartment rentals to tourists by 2028

<p>An eight-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was crowned winner at the world’s ugliest dog competition, on Friday (Jun 21). The canine, who has been competing for the title for years now, beat seven other competitors at the event held on a fairground in California, United States.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Wild Thang wins the title</strong></h2>

<p>The eight-year-old Pekingese from Coos Bay, Oregon was finally crowned the winner at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, marking his first win after he had competed four times before. Wild Thang had secured second place three times before finally winning this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The dog born and raised in Los Angeles recently retired to Oregon. The eight-year-old canine was among eight dogs who were competing for the title and walked the red carpet at the fair on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the contest’s website, the competition has been going on for nearly 50 years and welcomes dogs of “all breeds and sizes”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest is not about making fun of ‘ugly’ dogs, but having fun with some wonderful characters and showing the world that these dogs are really beautiful!” the website reads.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wild Thang, and his owner Ann Lewis, will receive $5,000. Meanwhile, a 14-year-old pug named Rome, who was contesting for the first time, secured second place and received a prize of $3,000.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A white-coated and mixed-breed rescue dog named Daisy May, who is also 14 years old, won third place and received $2,000. It was also Daisy May’s first time at the competition.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Glugly’</strong></h2>

<p>Wild Thang’s look has been attributed to a disease which prevented the growth of his teeth, leaving his tongue hanging outside his mouth. The canine also suffers from a muscular disorder in one of his legs.</p>

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<p>According to his bio, Wild Thang contracted distemper as a puppy from a rescue foster, and “barely” survived. “His teeth did not grow in, causing his tongue to stay out and his right front leg paddles 24/7,” said his owner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But other than that, she described Wild Thang as a “healthy, happy Glugly (glamourous/ugly) guy”. &nbsp;</p>

<p>According to his owner, Wild Thang “loves people, other dogs and especially his toys” and his “purpose in life is to promote the necessity of getting your pets vaccinated”.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An eight-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was crowned winner at the world’s ugliest dog competition, on Friday (Jun 21). The canine, who has been competing for the title for years now, beat seven other competitors at the event held on a fairground in California, United States.

An eight-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was crowned winner at the world’s ugliest dog competition, on Friday (Jun 21). The canine, who has been competing for the title for years now, beat seven other competitors at the event held on a fairground in California, United States. Wild Thang wins the title The eight-year-old Pekingese from Coos Bay, Oregon was finally crowned the winner at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, marking his first win after he had competed four times before. Wild Thang had secured second place three times before finally winning this year. The dog born and raised in Los Angeles recently retired to Oregon. The eight-year-old canine was among eight dogs who were competing for the title and walked the red carpet at the fair on Friday. Also Read | Shiny monolith removed from Nevada desert days after its mysterious appearance. Here’s why According to the contest’s website, the competition has been going on for nearly 50 years and welcomes dogs of “all breeds and sizes”. “The annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest is not about making fun of ‘ugly’ dogs, but having fun with some wonderful characters and showing the world that these dogs are really beautiful!” the website reads. Wild Thang, and his owner Ann Lewis, will receive $5,000. Meanwhile, a 14-year-old pug named Rome, who was contesting for the first time, secured second place and received a prize of $3,000. A white-coated and mixed-breed rescue dog named Daisy May, who is also 14 years old, won third place and received $2,000. It was also Daisy May’s first time at the competition. ‘Glugly’ Wild Thang’s look has been attributed to a disease which prevented the growth of his teeth, leaving his tongue hanging outside his mouth. The canine also suffers from a muscular disorder in one of his legs. Also Read | US family claims over $80,000 from NASA after space debris hit their home According to his bio, Wild Thang contracted distemper as a puppy from a rescue foster, and “barely” survived. “His teeth did not grow in, causing his tongue to stay out and his right front leg paddles 24/7,” said his owner. But other than that, she described Wild Thang as a “healthy, happy Glugly (glamourous/ugly) guy”. According to his owner, Wild Thang “loves people, other dogs and especially his toys” and his “purpose in life is to promote the necessity of getting your pets vaccinated”. (With inputs from agencies)

World’s Ugliest Dog Contest 2024: Wild Thang, an eight-year-old Pekingese, crowned winner

<p>As the mystery surrounding the shiny monolith which appeared out of nowhere in the desert near the US city of Las Vegas continued, the local police said that they had removed the structure over “public safety” concerns. The move, which has been described as “lame” by social media users, came after the mirrored structure was spotted last week.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Why was it removed?</strong></h2>

<p>In an update about the pandemic-era mystery, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) said that they had removed the “mysterious monolith” on Thursday (Jun 20) afternoon “due to public safety and environmental concerns.”</p>

<p>The mysterious monoliths which appeared seemingly out of nowhere across several countries and multiple US states during the COVID-19 pandemic had resurfaced over the weekend when the LVMPD announced the latest sighting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, on Friday (Jun 21), in a series of posts on X, the Las Vegas police announced the removal of the glimmering, six-foot-four prism.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It is being stored at an undisclosed location while public authorities determine the most appropriate way to dispose/store the item,” said the Las Vegas police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It added that the structure was “made out of reflective sheet metal folded into a triangle and secured with rebar and concrete.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>The officials also said that they are not sure how the monolith got to its location or who might be responsible.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The monolith, similar to that of an object which appears in Stanley Kubrick’s movie ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,’ was spotted by the Las Vegas Metro Search and Rescue team at Gass Peak which is 64 kilometres north of Sin City.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Las Vegas police, in subsequent posts on X, also reminded hikers and visitors to remain on marked trails and discouraged people from “venturing off” or “leaving objects and items behind.”</p>

<h2><strong>‘Lame’: Social media users respond</strong></h2>

<p>Hundreds of people commented on the social media post by the Las Vegas police and called the removal of the monolith “lame” while others called it a waste of taxpayers’ money.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/mysterious-monolith-returns-mirrored-structure-spotted-near-las-vegas-733033">‘Mysterious monolith’ returns! Mirrored structure spotted in desert near Las Vegas</a></strong></p>

<p>“Thank goodness you got rid of that thing. The environment was in danger! People could have been hurt! Heroic stuff. Bravo,” said one user. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The series of discoveries starting in 2020 has sparked many conspiracy theories involving aliens, while others suggest that it could just be a highly coordinated and elaborate prank.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first monolith was discovered by accident when wildlife officials in the US state of Utah. The structure mysteriously disappeared less than 10 days later.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The more recent one was found on a hill in Wales, United Kingdom back in March.&nbsp;</p>

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As the mystery surrounding the shiny monolith which appeared out of nowhere in the desert near the US city of Las Vegas continued, the local police said that they had removed the structure over “public safety” concerns.

As the mystery surrounding the shiny monolith which appeared out of nowhere in the desert near the US city of Las Vegas continued, the local police said that they had removed the structure over “public safety” concerns. The move, which has been described as “lame” by social media users, came after the mirrored structure was spotted last week. Why was it removed? In an update about the pandemic-era mystery, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) said that they had removed the “mysterious monolith” on Thursday (Jun 20) afternoon “due to public safety and environmental concerns.” The mysterious monoliths which appeared seemingly out of nowhere across several countries and multiple US states during the COVID-19 pandemic had resurfaced over the weekend when the LVMPD announced the latest sighting. However, on Friday (Jun 21), in a series of posts on X, the Las Vegas police announced the removal of the glimmering, six-foot-four prism. “It is being stored at an undisclosed location while public authorities determine the most appropriate way to dispose/store the item,” said the Las Vegas police. It added that the structure was “made out of reflective sheet metal folded into a triangle and secured with rebar and concrete.” The officials also said that they are not sure how the monolith got to its location or who might be responsible. MYSTERIOUS MONOLITH UPDATE: A lot of you have asked about the mysterious monolith that was recently spotted north of Las Vegas. Yesterday afternoon, we assisted with the removal of the item due to public safety and environmental concerns. pic.twitter.com/4NrR9FDo4T — LVMPD (@LVMPD) June 21, 2024 × The monolith, similar to that of an object which appears in Stanley Kubrick’s movie ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,’ was spotted by the Las Vegas Metro Search and Rescue team at Gass Peak which is 64 kilometres north of Sin City. The Las Vegas police, in subsequent posts on X, also reminded hikers and visitors to remain on marked trails and discouraged people from “venturing off” or “leaving objects and items behind.” ‘Lame’: Social media users respond Hundreds of people commented on the social media post by the Las Vegas police and called the removal of the monolith “lame” while others called it a waste of taxpayers’ money. Also Read | ‘Mysterious monolith’ returns! Mirrored structure spotted in desert near Las Vegas “Thank goodness you got rid of that thing. The environment was in danger! People could have been hurt! Heroic stuff. Bravo,” said one user. The series of discoveries starting in 2020 has sparked many conspiracy theories involving aliens, while others suggest that it could just be a highly coordinated and elaborate prank. The first monolith was discovered by accident when wildlife officials in the US state of Utah. The structure mysteriously disappeared less than 10 days later. The more recent one was found on a hill in Wales, United Kingdom back in March. (With inputs from agencies)

Shiny monolith removed from Nevada desert days after its mysterious appearance. Here’s why

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<p>A family in the United States&nbsp;is claiming more than $80,000 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) after&nbsp;a small piece of debris fell from&nbsp;space&nbsp;and smashed through the roof of their home in Florida, the news agency AFP reported on Friday (June 21).</p>

<p>According to&nbsp;law firm Cranfill Sumner, the incident occurred on March 8 when the debris weighing&nbsp;700 grams hit Alejandro Otero's home in Naples, Florida, making a hole in the roof. There were no injuries reported.</p>

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<p>Cranfill Sumner pointed out that the problem of space trash has risen due&nbsp;to increased spatial traffic, and&nbsp;NASA's response could set a precedent for how future claims are handled.</p>

<h2><strong>'There could've been injury or fatality'</strong></h2>

<p>Cranfill Sumner said&nbsp;Otero's son was at the house at the moment of impact. Mica Nguyen Worthy, the family's lawyer, said, "My clients are seeking adequate compensation to account for the stress and impact that this event had on their lives."</p>

<p>"They are grateful that no one sustained physical injuries from this incident, but a ‘near miss’ situation such as this could have been catastrophic," Worthy said.</p>

<p>"There could have been serious injury or a fatality," the lawyer added.</p>

<h2><strong>A look at the debris</strong></h2>

<p>NASA confirmed that the debris&nbsp;was part of a cargo pallet of used batteries that was released from the International&nbsp;Space&nbsp;Station as waste in 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Instead of fully disintegrating before falling to Earth, a section remained intact when it reentered the atmosphere, the US&nbsp;space&nbsp;agency added.&nbsp;</p>

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A family in the United States is claiming more than $80,000 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) after a small piece of debris fell from space and smashed through the roof of their home in Florida, the news agency AFP reported on Friday (June 21).

A family in the United States is claiming more than $80,000 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) after a small piece of debris fell from space and smashed through the roof of their home in Florida, the news agency AFP reported on Friday (June 21). According to law firm Cranfill Sumner, the incident occurred on March 8 when the debris weighing 700 grams hit Alejandro Otero's home in Naples, Florida, making a hole in the roof. There were no injuries reported. Also read | Are we alone in the cosmos? NASA chief says a trillion Earth-like planets are out there Cranfill Sumner pointed out that the problem of space trash has risen due to increased spatial traffic, and NASA's response could set a precedent for how future claims are handled. 'There could've been injury or fatality' Cranfill Sumner said Otero's son was at the house at the moment of impact. Mica Nguyen Worthy, the family's lawyer, said, "My clients are seeking adequate compensation to account for the stress and impact that this event had on their lives." "They are grateful that no one sustained physical injuries from this incident, but a ‘near miss’ situation such as this could have been catastrophic," Worthy said. "There could have been serious injury or a fatality," the lawyer added. A look at the debris NASA confirmed that the debris was part of a cargo pallet of used batteries that was released from the International Space Station as waste in 2021. Instead of fully disintegrating before falling to Earth, a section remained intact when it reentered the atmosphere, the US space agency added. (With inputs from agencies)

US family claims over $80,000 from NASA after space debris hit their home

<p>A company drilling for oil off the Israeli coast stumbled upon a shipwreck which might change maritime history as we know it. The ship, which according to the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) is 3,300 years old is also said to be the remains of the oldest shipwreck to be found in the deep sea.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>About the shipwreck discovered</strong></h2>

<p>The shipwreck and its artefacts were discovered around 1,800 metres deep at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea by Energean, an energy company. The cargo on the ship included hundreds of amphorae – a tall ancient Greek or Roman container likely used for carrying oil, wine or fruit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The shipwreck was discovered last year after the Energean-operated underwater robot was scouring the seabed and stumbled upon the 12- to 14-metre-long ship buried in the muddy bottom of the sea among hundreds of jars.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The energy company’s environment lead Karnit Bahartan said that they had sent the images to the IAA; it turned out to be a “sensational discovery, far beyond what we could imagine”. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The ship is still sitting at the bottom of the ocean. However, Energean worked with the IAA and retrieved two of the jars to the surface for research.</p>

<h2><strong>‘Groundbreaking discovery’</strong></h2>

<p>The finding of the hundreds of intact ancient amphorae has been described as a “groundbreaking discovery” by the IAA.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Israeli authority also said that given the depth at which the shipwreck is, it has been undisturbed by waves, currents or fishermen for millennia. Therefore, the IAA believes that it offers a greater potential for research.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Only two other shipwrecks with cargo are known from the Late Bronze Age in the Mediterranean Sea…both found off the Turkish coast. Yet both of those shipwrecks were found relatively close to shore,” Jacob Sharvit, head of the IAA marine unit noted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The shipwreck, Sharvit said, has “tremendous potential” for research and since it was “preserved at such a great depth time has frozen since the moment of disaster.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the IAA, the discovery suggests that the navigational skills of ancient sailors were more advanced than previously thought.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The discovery of this boat now changes our entire understanding of ancient mariner abilities. It is the very first to be found at such a great distance with no line of sight to any landmass,” said Sharvit.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He also noted that up until this discovery, researchers were under the impression that the trade during this period was conducted by boats sailing close to the shore and “safely flitting from port to port”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The discovery of this boat now changes our entire understanding of ancient mariner abilities. It is the very first to be found at such a great distance with no line of sight to any landmass,” said the official from the IAA.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The finding, as per the Israeli official, also suggests that the sailors navigated using celestial bodies like the sun and star positions to find their way.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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A company drilling for oil off the Israeli coast stumbled upon a shipwreck which might change maritime history as we know it. The ship, which according to the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) is 3,300 years old is also said to be the remains of the oldest shipwreck to be found in the deep sea.

A company drilling for oil off the Israeli coast stumbled upon a shipwreck which might change maritime history as we know it. The ship, which according to the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) is 3,300 years old is also said to be the remains of the oldest shipwreck to be found in the deep sea. About the shipwreck discovered The shipwreck and its artefacts were discovered around 1,800 metres deep at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea by Energean, an energy company. The cargo on the ship included hundreds of amphorae – a tall ancient Greek or Roman container likely used for carrying oil, wine or fruit. The shipwreck was discovered last year after the Energean-operated underwater robot was scouring the seabed and stumbled upon the 12- to 14-metre-long ship buried in the muddy bottom of the sea among hundreds of jars. Also Read | After human testicles, microplastics discovered in human penises for first time The energy company’s environment lead Karnit Bahartan said that they had sent the images to the IAA; it turned out to be a “sensational discovery, far beyond what we could imagine”. The ship is still sitting at the bottom of the ocean. However, Energean worked with the IAA and retrieved two of the jars to the surface for research. ‘Groundbreaking discovery’ The finding of the hundreds of intact ancient amphorae has been described as a “groundbreaking discovery” by the IAA. The Israeli authority also said that given the depth at which the shipwreck is, it has been undisturbed by waves, currents or fishermen for millennia. Therefore, the IAA believes that it offers a greater potential for research. “Only two other shipwrecks with cargo are known from the Late Bronze Age in the Mediterranean Sea…both found off the Turkish coast. Yet both of those shipwrecks were found relatively close to shore,” Jacob Sharvit, head of the IAA marine unit noted. The shipwreck, Sharvit said, has “tremendous potential” for research and since it was “preserved at such a great depth time has frozen since the moment of disaster.” According to the IAA, the discovery suggests that the navigational skills of ancient sailors were more advanced than previously thought. “The discovery of this boat now changes our entire understanding of ancient mariner abilities. It is the very first to be found at such a great distance with no line of sight to any landmass,” said Sharvit. Also Read | Does space travel impact eye health? Researchers investigate He also noted that up until this discovery, researchers were under the impression that the trade during this period was conducted by boats sailing close to the shore and “safely flitting from port to port”. “The discovery of this boat now changes our entire understanding of ancient mariner abilities. It is the very first to be found at such a great distance with no line of sight to any landmass,” said the official from the IAA. The finding, as per the Israeli official, also suggests that the sailors navigated using celestial bodies like the sun and star positions to find their way. (With inputs from agencies)

A 3,300-year-old shipwreck discovered off Israeli coast could rewrite history. Here's why

<p>Ethiopia is all set to celebrate the new year on September 11. However, while the rest of the world lives in 2024, Ethiopia is still in 2016.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There is a discrepancy in the dates and Ethiopia will welcome 2017 on September 11. This arises because they do not follow the Gregorian calendar and are 7-8 years behind&nbsp;other countries.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>What calendar does Ethiopia follow?&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Ethiopia follows the Ge'ez calendar, which draws from the ancient Coptic calendar. This calendar has 13 months, 12 months of 30 days each and an intercalary month known as Pagumē, which usually has 5-6 days depending on whether it's a leap year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Ethiopian Calendar begins on Meskerem 1, which according to the Gregorian calendar is September 11 in a non-leap year.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Ethiopian calendar lags behind the Gregorian one because of the difference in the computation of dates of the birth of Jesus Christ.</p>

<p>Pope Gregory XIII established the Gregorian calendar in 1582. This was derived from calculations by Dionysius Exiguus. On the other hand, the Ethiopian calendar relies on calculations from the Coptic Church (7 BC).&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Why Ethiopians don't follow the Gregorian calendar like the rest of the world?&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Ethiopians don't follow the Gregorian calendar like the rest of the world because having their calendar is a sense of pride for them and an important part of their culture. Following the Ge'ez calendar sheds light on the fact that Ethiopia has succeeded in safeguarding its identity from globalisation and colonial influence.</p>

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<p>The Ethiopian and the Gregorian calendars coexist in social and business contexts, particularly in international and metropolitan settings. The calculations might confuse many, but Ethiopians have aced the navigation between the two calendars.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>New Year Celebrations in Ethiopia&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Ethiopia welcomes the New Year on Meskerem 1, or September 11 for the rest of the world. The New Year celebration is called Enkutatash, which means 'gift of jewels' and marks the return of the Queen of Sheba from her visit to King Solomon in Jerusalem.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Ethiopia is all set to celebrate the new year on September 11. However, while the rest of the world lives in 2024, Ethiopia is still in 2016. There is a discrepancy in the dates and Ethiopia will welcome 2017 on September 11.

Ethiopia is all set to celebrate the new year on September 11. However, while the rest of the world lives in 2024, Ethiopia is still in 2016. There is a discrepancy in the dates and Ethiopia will welcome 2017 on September 11. This arises because they do not follow the Gregorian calendar and are 7-8 years behind other countries. Also read | Quishing: How scammers are using QR code trickery to steal people’s money and data What calendar does Ethiopia follow? Ethiopia follows the Ge'ez calendar, which draws from the ancient Coptic calendar. This calendar has 13 months, 12 months of 30 days each and an intercalary month known as Pagumē, which usually has 5-6 days depending on whether it's a leap year. The Ethiopian Calendar begins on Meskerem 1, which according to the Gregorian calendar is September 11 in a non-leap year. Watch | International Yoga Day: PM Modi leads celebrations, says world seeing new Yoga economy going forward The Ethiopian calendar lags behind the Gregorian one because of the difference in the computation of dates of the birth of Jesus Christ. Pope Gregory XIII established the Gregorian calendar in 1582. This was derived from calculations by Dionysius Exiguus. On the other hand, the Ethiopian calendar relies on calculations from the Coptic Church (7 BC). Why Ethiopians don't follow the Gregorian calendar like the rest of the world? Ethiopians don't follow the Gregorian calendar like the rest of the world because having their calendar is a sense of pride for them and an important part of their culture. Following the Ge'ez calendar sheds light on the fact that Ethiopia has succeeded in safeguarding its identity from globalisation and colonial influence. Also read | Boss' time rule backfires: Fines himself Rs 1,000 for being late The Ethiopian and the Gregorian calendars coexist in social and business contexts, particularly in international and metropolitan settings. The calculations might confuse many, but Ethiopians have aced the navigation between the two calendars. New Year Celebrations in Ethiopia Ethiopia welcomes the New Year on Meskerem 1, or September 11 for the rest of the world. The New Year celebration is called Enkutatash, which means 'gift of jewels' and marks the return of the Queen of Sheba from her visit to King Solomon in Jerusalem. (With inputs from agencies)

Seven years behind, a country will celebrate new year in September and usher in 2017

The world&#39;s biggest cement maker, LafargeHolcim has agreed to sell its Lafarge India business to the Ahmedabad-based group of Indian companies, Nirma Ltd for an enterprise value of around $1.4 billion, they said on Monday.<br />
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&quot;This agreement is an important step in our 3.5 billion Swiss franc ($3.56 billion) divestment programme,&quot; LafargeHolcim Chief Executive Eric Olsen said in a statement.<br />
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&quot;With this deal, two-thirds of the programme has been secured and the remainder of the program is well on track. We are confident that we will meet our target by the end of this year.&quot;<br />
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The deal, the proceeds of which will be used to pay down LafargeHolcim&#39;s debt, is subject to approval by the competition commission of India.<br />
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The world's biggest cement maker, LafargeHolcim has agreed to sell its Lafarge India business to the Ahmedabad-based group of Indian companies, Nirma Ltd for an enterprise value of around $1.

The world's biggest cement maker, LafargeHolcim has agreed to sell its Lafarge India business to the Ahmedabad-based group of Indian companies, Nirma Ltd for an enterprise value of around $1.4 billion, they said on Monday. "This agreement is an important step in our 3.5 billion Swiss franc ($3.56 billion) divestment programme," LafargeHolcim Chief Executive Eric Olsen said in a statement. "With this deal, two-thirds of the programme has been secured and the remainder of the program is well on track. We are confident that we will meet our target by the end of this year." The deal, the proceeds of which will be used to pay down LafargeHolcim's debt, is subject to approval by the competition commission of India. ($1 = 0.9828 Swiss francs) (Reuters)

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<p>Delhi Police has whacked it out of the park when it comes to using social media to its advantage. Time and again, the department has made some fun social media posts to spread awareness about certain issues. In the latest such step, Delhi Police posted a Bridgerton-style letter to warn people against the dangers of drinking and driving.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bridgerton fans are well aware of Lady Whistledown, the gossip columnist who has a knack for peeping into the lives of every socialite in London and then writing about them. Taking a cue from the popular column in Bridgerton, Delhi Police wrote a similar letter and posted it on X, formerly Twitter.</p>

<p>The post reads, <em>"Dearest Readers, A most urgent matter has come to our attention regarding the dangers on our roads. It appears some among us still dare to drink before taking the reins of their modern-day chariots..."</em></p>

<p>You can read the entire Bridgerton-style letter by Delhi Police here.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While Delhi Police is leaving no stone unturned to put fun into everyday matters, Dearest Gentle Readers, we also urge you to pay heed to the grave matter at hand and take immediate steps to rectify your on-road behaviour.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>About Bridgerton</h2>

<p>The third season of the massively popular Netflix show recently wrapped up with an extremely satisfying end. Even though everyone now knows who Lady Whistledown is, the gossip column is not likely to end anytime soon. Meanwhile, the Bridgerton family successfully wed two children this time - Francesca and Colin. The beloved Penelope Featherington also had her heart's long-cherished desire fulfilled. The fourth season of Bridgerton is expected to release in 2026.&nbsp;<br />
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Delhi Police has whacked it out of the park when it comes to using social media to its advantage. Time and again, the department has made some fun social media posts to spread awareness about certain issues.

Delhi Police has whacked it out of the park when it comes to using social media to its advantage. Time and again, the department has made some fun social media posts to spread awareness about certain issues. In the latest such step, Delhi Police posted a Bridgerton-style letter to warn people against the dangers of drinking and driving. Bridgerton fans are well aware of Lady Whistledown, the gossip columnist who has a knack for peeping into the lives of every socialite in London and then writing about them. Taking a cue from the popular column in Bridgerton, Delhi Police wrote a similar letter and posted it on X, formerly Twitter. The post reads, "Dearest Readers, A most urgent matter has come to our attention regarding the dangers on our roads. It appears some among us still dare to drink before taking the reins of their modern-day chariots..." You can read the entire Bridgerton-style letter by Delhi Police here. Delhi Police's latest letter to the people of Delhi.#BRIDGERTON#RoadSafety pic.twitter.com/hfB8jEPzYX — Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) June 20, 2024 × While Delhi Police is leaving no stone unturned to put fun into everyday matters, Dearest Gentle Readers, we also urge you to pay heed to the grave matter at hand and take immediate steps to rectify your on-road behaviour. About Bridgerton The third season of the massively popular Netflix show recently wrapped up with an extremely satisfying end. Even though everyone now knows who Lady Whistledown is, the gossip column is not likely to end anytime soon. Meanwhile, the Bridgerton family successfully wed two children this time - Francesca and Colin. The beloved Penelope Featherington also had her heart's long-cherished desire fulfilled. The fourth season of Bridgerton is expected to release in 2026.

Dearest Gentle Reader, do not drink and drive: Delhi Police posts Bridgerton-style letter

<p>Kaushal Shah, founder of the Mumbai-based beauty brand Evor Beauty, implemented a new rule requiring all workers to appear at the office by 9:30 AM, to increase workplace efficiency.</p>

<p>Failure to comply with the guideline could end in a Rs 200 penalty for the latecomer. But the initiative took an unexpected turn when Shah himself was fined Rs 1,000 for being late.</p>

<p>Shah, the founder of Evor Beauty, wrote on X about his plan's failure. He said that last week, he implemented a "strict rule" requiring all employees to report to work by 9:30 AM instead of the customary 10 or 11 AM. In order to enforce the restriction strictly, Shah announced that anyone who arrives late will have to pay a ₹200 fine.</p>

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<p>"Last week, to increase productivity in the office, I made a strict rule for everyone to be in the office by 9:30 AM (earlier we used to come by 10-11) and if we're late, we pay ₹200 as a penalty."&nbsp;"This is me paying it for the 5th time," he shared a screenshot of his Rs 200 transaction.</p>

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<p>Shah,&nbsp;in a follow-up post stated he had opened a second UPI Lite account to receive the fines. Team activities would be funded by the money raised.</p>

<p>"For the concern about paying the penalty to my own UPI wallet, please note that I have created a separate UPI Lite account specifically as a team fund," he said.</p>

<p>&nbsp;"The money collected is used solely for team activities and benefits, such as dining and other team events," Shah added.</p>

<p>He clarified that the goal of posting the rule on social media was to show that no one is above the rules of an organisation be it CEOs or founders. “If you establish a rule for your employees, you must be the first to follow it,” he stated.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Kaushal Shah, founder of the Mumbai-based beauty brand Evor Beauty, implemented a new rule requiring all workers to appear at the office by 9:30 AM, to increase workplace efficiency.

Kaushal Shah, founder of the Mumbai-based beauty brand Evor Beauty, implemented a new rule requiring all workers to appear at the office by 9:30 AM, to increase workplace efficiency. Failure to comply with the guideline could end in a Rs 200 penalty for the latecomer. But the initiative took an unexpected turn when Shah himself was fined Rs 1,000 for being late. Shah, the founder of Evor Beauty, wrote on X about his plan's failure. He said that last week, he implemented a "strict rule" requiring all employees to report to work by 9:30 AM instead of the customary 10 or 11 AM. In order to enforce the restriction strictly, Shah announced that anyone who arrives late will have to pay a ₹200 fine. Last week, To increase the productivity in office, I made a strict rule for everyone to be in the office by 9:30 am (earlier we used to come by 10-11) and if we‘re late, we pay Rs.200 as penalty. This is me paying it for the 5th time🫠 pic.twitter.com/4qYi6kTP17 — Kaushal (@_kaushalshah) June 19, 2024 × "Last week, to increase productivity in the office, I made a strict rule for everyone to be in the office by 9:30 AM (earlier we used to come by 10-11) and if we're late, we pay ₹200 as a penalty." "This is me paying it for the 5th time," he shared a screenshot of his Rs 200 transaction. Also read: Putin's Pyongyang yawn: Social media buzzes over videos of 'bored' Putin at North Korean concert - See pics Shah, in a follow-up post stated he had opened a second UPI Lite account to receive the fines. Team activities would be funded by the money raised. "For the concern about paying the penalty to my own UPI wallet, please note that I have created a separate UPI Lite account specifically as a team fund," he said. "The money collected is used solely for team activities and benefits, such as dining and other team events," Shah added. He clarified that the goal of posting the rule on social media was to show that no one is above the rules of an organisation be it CEOs or founders. “If you establish a rule for your employees, you must be the first to follow it,” he stated. (With inputs from agencies)