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A giant snake fossil unearthed in a&nbsp;mine in the state of Gujarat in western India, belongs to one of the biggest snakes ever discovered.

This giant snake, named Vasuki indicus, is estimated to have reached 15 metres in length, exceeding even a T-Rex. Scientists found 27 vertebrae, some even in their original position within the spine. They believe Vasuki resembled a large python and lacked venom.

The lignite mine where the fossil was found is located in Panandhro, in the western state of Gujarat.

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Debajit Datta, a postdoctoral researcher in palaeontology at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee and the lead author of the study, says, “Considering its huge size, Vasuki was a slow-moving predator that would control its prey through constriction like anacondas and pythons. This snake lived in a marshy swamp near the coast at a time when global temperatures were higher than today.”

The snake could have weighed up to 2,200 pounds (1,000 kilogrammes), researchers said in the journal Scientific Reports.

The name Vasuki is given after the mythical snake king Vasuki, who is seen in coil around the neck of the Hindu deity Lord Shiva.

Remains of the snake’s backbone were discovered in 2005 by co-author Sunil Bajpai&nbsp;from the same institute, near Kutch, Gujarat. The researchers compared more than 20 fossil vertebrae to skeletons of living snakes to estimate the size.

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“The estimated body length of Vasuki is comparable to that of Titanoboa (another huge prehistoric snake), although the vertebrae of Titanoboa are slightly larger than those of Vasuki. However, at this point, we cannot say if Vasuki was more massive or slender compared to Titanoboa,” said Sunil Bajpai.

Titanoboa, estimated at 13 metres long and weighing more than 1 tonne, lived between 58mn and 60mn years ago.

Describing Vasuki, paleontologist Debajit Datta said, "Vasuki was a majestic giant. It might have spent most days peacefully resting its head on a high porch formed by its own massive coil, or perhaps moved sluggishly through the swamp."

The mystery of Vasuki's diet remains. Given its size, it could have preyed on crocodiles. Interestingly, crocodile and turtle fossils were found alongside Vasuki's remains, along with fish and even two primitive whales – Kutchicetus and Andrewsiphius.

“Snakes are amazing creatures that often leave us stunned because of their size, agility and deadliness,” Datta said.

(With inputs from agencies)

A giant snake fossil unearthed in a mine in the state of Gujarat in western India, belongs to one of the biggest snakes ever discovered. This giant snake, named Vasuki indicus, is estimated to have reached 15 metres in length, exceeding even a T-Rex.

A giant snake fossil unearthed in a mine in the state of Gujarat in western India, belongs to one of the biggest snakes ever discovered. This giant snake, named Vasuki indicus, is estimated to have reached 15 metres in length, exceeding even a T-Rex. Scientists found 27 vertebrae, some even in their original position within the spine. They believe Vasuki resembled a large python and lacked venom. The lignite mine where the fossil was found is located in Panandhro, in the western state of Gujarat. Also read: Nature’s grand theatre: Volcanic eruption and northern lights create stunning visuals in Iceland. Watch! Debajit Datta, a postdoctoral researcher in palaeontology at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee and the lead author of the study, says, “Considering its huge size, Vasuki was a slow-moving predator that would control its prey through constriction like anacondas and pythons. This snake lived in a marshy swamp near the coast at a time when global temperatures were higher than today.” The snake could have weighed up to 2,200 pounds (1,000 kilogrammes), researchers said in the journal Scientific Reports. The name Vasuki is given after the mythical snake king Vasuki, who is seen in coil around the neck of the Hindu deity Lord Shiva. Remains of the snake’s backbone were discovered in 2005 by co-author Sunil Bajpai from the same institute, near Kutch, Gujarat. The researchers compared more than 20 fossil vertebrae to skeletons of living snakes to estimate the size. Also read: Comet Pons-Brooks will be extremely close by when Jupiter and Uranus come in conjunction “The estimated body length of Vasuki is comparable to that of Titanoboa (another huge prehistoric snake), although the vertebrae of Titanoboa are slightly larger than those of Vasuki. However, at this point, we cannot say if Vasuki was more massive or slender compared to Titanoboa,” said Sunil Bajpai. Titanoboa, estimated at 13 metres long and weighing more than 1 tonne, lived between 58mn and 60mn years ago. Describing Vasuki, paleontologist Debajit Datta said, "Vasuki was a majestic giant. It might have spent most days peacefully resting its head on a high porch formed by its own massive coil, or perhaps moved sluggishly through the swamp." The mystery of Vasuki's diet remains. Given its size, it could have preyed on crocodiles. Interestingly, crocodile and turtle fossils were found alongside Vasuki's remains, along with fish and even two primitive whales – Kutchicetus and Andrewsiphius. “Snakes are amazing creatures that often leave us stunned because of their size, agility and deadliness,” Datta said. (With inputs from agencies)

Fossil of largest-ever snake ‘Vasuki’ unearthed in western India mine

Scientists have identified the largest marine reptile ever to swim in the seas. The creature lived 202 million years ago, a scientific paper published on Wednesday (Apr 17) said. The creature's fossilised jawbone was found in 2016 by a fossil hunter on a beach in Somerset. Four years later, a father and daughter found another similar jawbone, a report by BBC said.

The fossils are from the ichthyosaur reptile, which could have been 25 metres long. "The new find is comparable in size and morphology to a specimen from Lilstock, Somerset, described in 2018, but it is more complete and better preserved. Both finds are from the uppermost Triassic Westbury Mudstone Formation (Rhaetian), but the new specimen comes from Blue Anchor, approximately 10 km west along the coast from Lilstock," the scientific paper published on Wednesday said.

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"We herein formally assign these two specimens to a new genus and species, Ichthyotitan severnensis, which is the first-named giant ichthyosaur from the Rhaetian. This taxon has an estimated body length of around 25 m, or at least somewhere in the 20–26 m range, and represents the largest estimate for a prehistoric marine reptile," the paper added.&nbsp;

Dr Dean Lomax, a palaeontologist and the lead author of the paper said that the giant ichthyosaur died out in a mass extinction and the ichthyosaurs that lived after that never reached the enormous size again, BBC reported.&nbsp;

The first glimpse of this creature came in 2016 when fossil hunter Paul de la Salle was scouring Somerset beaches. Salle discovered what turned out to be the first known jawbone of this marine reptile.

He talked to Dr Lomax, and they published their findings in 2018 but wanted more evidence to understand just how big the creature was, BBC reported.&nbsp;

In 2020, Ruby Reynolds and her father Justin found what Lomax was looking for.

"I was massively impressed - really, really excited. I knew that right at that point we had a second giant jawbone from one of these massive ichthyosaurs just like Paul's," the palaeontologist told BBC.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Scientists have identified the largest marine reptile ever to swim in the seas. The creature lived 202 million years ago, a scientific paper published on Wednesday (Apr 17) said.

Scientists have identified the largest marine reptile ever to swim in the seas. The creature lived 202 million years ago, a scientific paper published on Wednesday (Apr 17) said. The creature's fossilised jawbone was found in 2016 by a fossil hunter on a beach in Somerset. Four years later, a father and daughter found another similar jawbone, a report by BBC said. The fossils are from the ichthyosaur reptile, which could have been 25 metres long. "The new find is comparable in size and morphology to a specimen from Lilstock, Somerset, described in 2018, but it is more complete and better preserved. Both finds are from the uppermost Triassic Westbury Mudstone Formation (Rhaetian), but the new specimen comes from Blue Anchor, approximately 10 km west along the coast from Lilstock," the scientific paper published on Wednesday said. Also read | A 6-foot-tall dinosaur? Smallest-ever Titanosaurs to have walked the Earth discovered in Argentina "We herein formally assign these two specimens to a new genus and species, Ichthyotitan severnensis, which is the first-named giant ichthyosaur from the Rhaetian. This taxon has an estimated body length of around 25 m, or at least somewhere in the 20–26 m range, and represents the largest estimate for a prehistoric marine reptile," the paper added. Dr Dean Lomax, a palaeontologist and the lead author of the paper said that the giant ichthyosaur died out in a mass extinction and the ichthyosaurs that lived after that never reached the enormous size again, BBC reported. The first glimpse of this creature came in 2016 when fossil hunter Paul de la Salle was scouring Somerset beaches. Salle discovered what turned out to be the first known jawbone of this marine reptile. He talked to Dr Lomax, and they published their findings in 2018 but wanted more evidence to understand just how big the creature was, BBC reported. In 2020, Ruby Reynolds and her father Justin found what Lomax was looking for. "I was massively impressed - really, really excited. I knew that right at that point we had a second giant jawbone from one of these massive ichthyosaurs just like Paul's," the palaeontologist told BBC. (With inputs from agencies)

Largest marine reptile to have ever swam the seas lived over 200 million years ago

What is fame? Maybe it is when a seemingly unremarkable sketch you scribbled on&nbsp;the smallest piece of paper is sold for thousands of dollars.

This is exactly what happened in the US, where a small yellowed piece of paper on which the famed Renaissance genius Michelangelo had scribbled a square sold for a whopping $201,600. This, as per a statement released by auction house Christie's on Wednesday (Apr 17), was 33 times its estimated value.

<h2>Its discovery</h2>

As per AFP, the scribble was found stuck to the back of the frame of another Michelangelo painting. The second painting had been in a private collection for decades, the auction house said in a media statement.&nbsp;

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It was accompanied by a letter from Michelangelo's last direct descendant and was initially expected to fetch somewhere between $6,000 and $8,000.

However, Christie's in New York said that the piece, when it went under the hammer, ended up selling for "33.6 times its low estimate." The auction house did not disclose any details of the buyer.

<h2>What is the sketch?</h2>

The small work, AFP reports, depicts a block of marble. Written on the paper is the word "simile," which in English translates to "similar".

This is believed to have been drawn while the Renaissance genius Michelangelo was working on his famed work&nbsp;the Sistine Chapel ceiling, a Christie's specialist told AFP some time back.

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It is accompanied by a letter written by the artist's descendant, Cosimo Buonarroti. Written in 1836, in the letter, he offers the piece by his "illustrious forefather Michelangelo" to Sir John Bowring, who at the time was the future governor of Hong Kong, whose signature appears at the bottom of the sheet.

While the sketch is unsigned and has no proof, it is indeed drawn by Michaelangelo, as Christie's said that its research team has confirmed that the Italian artist was behind the small drawing.

(With inputs from agencies)

What is fame? Maybe it is when a seemingly unremarkable sketch you scribbled on the smallest piece of paper is sold for thousands of dollars. This is exactly what happened in the US, where a small yellowed piece of paper on which the famed Renaissance genius Michelangelo had scribbled a square sold for a whopping $201,600.

What is fame? Maybe it is when a seemingly unremarkable sketch you scribbled on the smallest piece of paper is sold for thousands of dollars. This is exactly what happened in the US, where a small yellowed piece of paper on which the famed Renaissance genius Michelangelo had scribbled a square sold for a whopping $201,600. This, as per a statement released by auction house Christie's on Wednesday (Apr 17), was 33 times its estimated value. Its discovery As per AFP, the scribble was found stuck to the back of the frame of another Michelangelo painting. The second painting had been in a private collection for decades, the auction house said in a media statement. Also read | Brazil woman wheels in corpse of an elderly man into bank to 'sign' for a loan It was accompanied by a letter from Michelangelo's last direct descendant and was initially expected to fetch somewhere between $6,000 and $8,000. However, Christie's in New York said that the piece, when it went under the hammer, ended up selling for "33.6 times its low estimate." The auction house did not disclose any details of the buyer. What is the sketch? The small work, AFP reports, depicts a block of marble. Written on the paper is the word "simile," which in English translates to "similar". This is believed to have been drawn while the Renaissance genius Michelangelo was working on his famed work the Sistine Chapel ceiling, a Christie's specialist told AFP some time back. Also read | Ancient humans lived in THIS vast lava tube in Saudi Arabia 7,000 years ago It is accompanied by a letter written by the artist's descendant, Cosimo Buonarroti. Written in 1836, in the letter, he offers the piece by his "illustrious forefather Michelangelo" to Sir John Bowring, who at the time was the future governor of Hong Kong, whose signature appears at the bottom of the sheet. While the sketch is unsigned and has no proof, it is indeed drawn by Michaelangelo, as Christie's said that its research team has confirmed that the Italian artist was behind the small drawing. (With inputs from agencies)

Tiny scribble, whopping price: Michelangelo's simple doodle sold for THIS much

In the snow-covered continent of the Antarctic, which is also home to hundreds of active volcanoes, there is one volcano which is spewing gold dust worth a small fortune every day.&nbsp;

A report by IFL Science citing a study said that one of the most ferocious and tallest active volcanoes on the continent, Mount Erebus, is expelling more than just smoke.&nbsp;

It was reportedly found that the volcano is spewing out pockets of gas containing crystallised gold every day, which is worth around $6,000.&nbsp;

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The so-called gold dust is no larger than 20 micrometres but over the course of the day, you can get gold which weighs roughly 80 grammes.&nbsp;

The scientists also said that the gold dust travels far and wide after researchers found traces of the gold in ambient air up to 1,000 kilometres away from Mount Erebus.&nbsp;

However, the gold from the volcano may not make you rich as its geographic isolation poses a challenge.&nbsp;

<h2>Why does Mount Erebus spew gold?</h2>

The <a href="https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg13117853-300-science-antarctic-gold-dust/">discovery</a> that the world’s southernmost active volcano on Ross Island near the McMurdo Station is spewing out gold dust was made back in the 1990s.&nbsp;

At the time, scientists noted that while other volcanoes are known to emit gold, Mount Erebus is the only one to emit it in metallic form, which left scientists baffled.&nbsp;

However, in a recent interview, British volcanologist and professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Oxford, Tamsin Mather told Metro UK that gold is not the only valuable thing that comes out of the volcano.&nbsp;

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She noted that the volcano has an “unusual chemistry to its magma” and is one of the “few that has persistent active lava lakes in its crater”.

However, despite the unusual magma Mount Erebus is just one of many volcanoes which is spewing gold, according to Mather, as there are others which also emit metals like copper.&nbsp;

Mather also told the Metro UK you cannot harness the “metallic bounty” as “you can not put an umbrella over a large volcano, trust me.”

(With inputs from agencies) 
&nbsp;

In the snow-covered continent of the Antarctic, which is also home to hundreds of active volcanoes, there is one volcano which is spewing gold dust worth a small fortune every day.

In the snow-covered continent of the Antarctic, which is also home to hundreds of active volcanoes, there is one volcano which is spewing gold dust worth a small fortune every day. A report by IFL Science citing a study said that one of the most ferocious and tallest active volcanoes on the continent, Mount Erebus, is expelling more than just smoke. It was reportedly found that the volcano is spewing out pockets of gas containing crystallised gold every day, which is worth around $6,000. Also Read | Snow-covered Antarctica hosts hundreds of volcanoes. Scientists say their chances of eruption are... The so-called gold dust is no larger than 20 micrometres but over the course of the day, you can get gold which weighs roughly 80 grammes. The scientists also said that the gold dust travels far and wide after researchers found traces of the gold in ambient air up to 1,000 kilometres away from Mount Erebus. However, the gold from the volcano may not make you rich as its geographic isolation poses a challenge. Why does Mount Erebus spew gold? The discovery that the world’s southernmost active volcano on Ross Island near the McMurdo Station is spewing out gold dust was made back in the 1990s. At the time, scientists noted that while other volcanoes are known to emit gold, Mount Erebus is the only one to emit it in metallic form, which left scientists baffled. However, in a recent interview, British volcanologist and professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Oxford, Tamsin Mather told Metro UK that gold is not the only valuable thing that comes out of the volcano. Also Read | Indonesia’s Ruang volcano erupts, forces evacuation of 800 to nearby islands She noted that the volcano has an “unusual chemistry to its magma” and is one of the “few that has persistent active lava lakes in its crater”. However, despite the unusual magma Mount Erebus is just one of many volcanoes which is spewing gold, according to Mather, as there are others which also emit metals like copper. Mather also told the Metro UK you cannot harness the “metallic bounty” as “you can not put an umbrella over a large volcano, trust me.” (With inputs from agencies)

Mount Erebus: Antarctica’s tallest active volcano spews gold dust worth $6,000 every day

An elephant stunned the commuters in Montana in the United States as she roamed on the streets of Butte on Tuesday. The elephant escaped the confines of a travelling circus, NBC Montana reported.

An elephant stunned the commuters in Montana in the United States as she roamed on the streets of Butte on Tuesday. The elephant escaped the confines of a travelling circus, NBC Montana reported. Sheriff Ed Lester of the Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department said the elephant was "spooked by a vehicle and escaped briefly." Videos and images from Butte show the large animal walking around Harrison Avenue, overshadowing cars. A man was seen carrying a stick, desperately trying to corral the elephant on one of the roads. Another video shows the animal hilariously crossing the road in a designated turning lane, although in the opposite direction. People from the Ethical Treatment of Animals, the animal welfare group, informed that the animal escaped similarly before in 2010 and 2014. Nicole Perreira, their spokesperson, called Viola, the escaped circus elephant, "elderly." She belongs to a travelling circus called Jordan World Circus. Viola escaped when she was spooked by the sound of a vehicle while she was taking a bath. ALSO READ | Scientists make deadly discovery of 'vampire' bacteria which feasts on human blood Sheriff Lester said, "The elephant was walking in the street for a block or two but was then loaded into a trailer by circus staff." The handlers rounded up Viola after 20 minutes of her escape. "Glad it ended well, and as far as I know, the show went on as scheduled," Lester added. No injuries or damage were reported. × Bill Melvin, the venue's manager, told Daily Montanan, "The circus, of course, is very professional, and they had a professional trainer and he was real calm and the animal was calm and they were able to get her right back. It was not nearly as dramatic as you would think." However, PETA has criticised the event, stating, "Viola's desperate break for freedom follows decades of abuse and involuntary servitude at the hands of Carson & Barnes Circus, which forces her to perform gruelling, painful tricks and has been caught on video electroshocking elephants and beating them with a sharp, steel-tipped bullhook." (With inputs from agencies)

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Blind psychic Baba Vanga, who apparently had rightfully predicted the 9/11 attacks as well as the COVID-19 pandemic, also made a scary prediction of World War III in 2024.

Now, with Iran attacking Israel and the latter planning out a retaliation, the predictions of the next world war have come to the fore, leaving many concerned.

<h2>Who was Baba Vanga?</h2>

Baba Vanga was a Bulgarian prophetess who emerged as an important figure among conspiracy theorists after some of her pronouncements came true. She died 27 years ago in 1996.

Baba Vanga, who is famously called the Nostradamus of the Balkans, predicted an event which will happen every year till 5079, when according to her the world will end.

For the year 2024, the mystic predicted numerous dark events which included biological attacks, terrorist attacks in Europe as well as World War 3, which some are finding eerily possible as tensions escalated in the Middle East and Iran launched nearly 300 missiles and drones on Israel on Saturday (April 13).

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As per media reports, the prophetess had predicted a wave of terror and said that a 'major country' may dabble with biological warfare.&nbsp;

The blind psychic had warned that the developments may take place after the invasion of southern Israel by Hamas.

Baba Vanga, also known as Vangelia Pandeva Dimitrova, had claimed to have a rare gift from God which helped her see into the future after she lost her sight at the age of 12.

<h2>Predictions of Baba Vanga which became true</h2>

The most important predictions made by Baba Vanga which became true were the 9/11 attacks in New York City and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

In her 50-year-long career, the prophetess also predicted the coronavirus pandemic, the death of Princess Diana in 1997 and the Chernobyl disaster in Ukraine in 1986.

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While predicting about coronavirus pandemic 'years ago', Baba Vanga said, "The coronavirus will be all over us."&nbsp;

In 1989, the psychic speaking about the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Centre, said, "Horror, horror! The American brethren will fall after being attacked by the steel birds. The wolves will be howling in a bush, and innocent blood will be gushing."

Baba Vanga also made a correct prediction about Barack Obama becoming the first black president of the United States, although she said that he would be the very last.

(With inputs from agencies)

Blind psychic Baba Vanga, who apparently had rightfully predicted the 9/11 attacks as well as the COVID-19 pandemic, also made a scary prediction of World War III in 2024.

Blind psychic Baba Vanga, who apparently had rightfully predicted the 9/11 attacks as well as the COVID-19 pandemic, also made a scary prediction of World War III in 2024. Now, with Iran attacking Israel and the latter planning out a retaliation, the predictions of the next world war have come to the fore, leaving many concerned. Who was Baba Vanga? Baba Vanga was a Bulgarian prophetess who emerged as an important figure among conspiracy theorists after some of her pronouncements came true. She died 27 years ago in 1996. Baba Vanga, who is famously called the Nostradamus of the Balkans, predicted an event which will happen every year till 5079, when according to her the world will end. For the year 2024, the mystic predicted numerous dark events which included biological attacks, terrorist attacks in Europe as well as World War 3, which some are finding eerily possible as tensions escalated in the Middle East and Iran launched nearly 300 missiles and drones on Israel on Saturday (April 13). Also Read: US plans new sanctions against Iran, hopes allies will follow in its footsteps As per media reports, the prophetess had predicted a wave of terror and said that a 'major country' may dabble with biological warfare. The blind psychic had warned that the developments may take place after the invasion of southern Israel by Hamas. Baba Vanga, also known as Vangelia Pandeva Dimitrova, had claimed to have a rare gift from God which helped her see into the future after she lost her sight at the age of 12. Predictions of Baba Vanga which became true The most important predictions made by Baba Vanga which became true were the 9/11 attacks in New York City and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In her 50-year-long career, the prophetess also predicted the coronavirus pandemic, the death of Princess Diana in 1997 and the Chernobyl disaster in Ukraine in 1986. Watch: Operation 'True Promise' revealed: Iran warns Israel against 'slightest' response to weekend attack While predicting about coronavirus pandemic 'years ago', Baba Vanga said, "The coronavirus will be all over us." In 1989, the psychic speaking about the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Centre, said, "Horror, horror! The American brethren will fall after being attacked by the steel birds. The wolves will be howling in a bush, and innocent blood will be gushing." Baba Vanga also made a correct prediction about Barack Obama becoming the first black president of the United States, although she said that he would be the very last. (With inputs from agencies)

After 9/11 and pandemic, is Baba Vanga’s prediction of WWIII coming true with Iran-Israel tensions?

A Russian influencer, Maxim Lyutyi, who promotes a raw food diet on social media, has been jailed for starving his son by putting him on a “sunshine diet”. The 44-year-old is sentenced to eight years' imprisonment in a penal colony.&nbsp;

Lyutyi wanted his baby boy, Kosmos, to be like Superman, instead, he died of “pneumonia and emaciation”, the court said.

The court sentenced him for intentionally putting the newborn on a strict diet that deprived him of all kinds of nutritional food and forced the child to go on for hours only “feeding on the sun”.&nbsp;

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Lyutyi was found guilty by a court in Sochi for the intentional infliction of grievous bodily harm on the child.&nbsp;

<h2>Influencer also stopped wife from breastfeeding the newborn</h2>

The court said the influencer also stopped his partner Oxsana Mironova from breastfeeding the child as per The Sun. Mironova had earlier said that she was just a “slave” to his extreme diet partner.&nbsp;

News outlet Mash said Lyutyi used to take the boy away from Mironova for a day at a time and douse him in cold water in order to "harden him." Despite the suffering, the child was not taken to doctors.

Mironova also alleged that due to her diet (as suggested by Lyutyi) she suffered from an iron deficiency which then caused problems for the child who weighed just three-and-a-half pounds at birth.&nbsp;

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Lawyer Alexey Avanesyan told the court, "Several years before meeting Lyutyi, Mironova opted for the vegan lifestyle. Premature babies, children of mothers suffering from iron deficiency anaemia during pregnancy are at risk."

In his last court appearance, Lyutyi pleaded guilty to the death of his child due to his “negligence”.

"If I knew that my son was born prematurely, that his mother had contraindications for pregnancy, then at the first symptoms of the child's illness I would immediately contact a hospital, regardless of the wishes and beliefs of the mother," he said according to The Sun.

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He reportedly told a judge that he never intended to kill his son and that he loved him. The father was also fined £860 (approx $1072). Lyutyi reportedly tried to blame the child's death on his partner.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A Russian influencer, Maxim Lyutyi, who promotes a raw food diet on social media, has been jailed for starving his son by putting him on a “sunshine diet”. The 44-year-old is sentenced to eight years' imprisonment in a penal colony.

A Russian influencer, Maxim Lyutyi, who promotes a raw food diet on social media, has been jailed for starving his son by putting him on a “sunshine diet”. The 44-year-old is sentenced to eight years' imprisonment in a penal colony. Lyutyi wanted his baby boy, Kosmos, to be like Superman, instead, he died of “pneumonia and emaciation”, the court said. The court sentenced him for intentionally putting the newborn on a strict diet that deprived him of all kinds of nutritional food and forced the child to go on for hours only “feeding on the sun”. Also Read | WATCH: Planes wade through flash floods at Dubai airport, several flights cancelled Lyutyi was found guilty by a court in Sochi for the intentional infliction of grievous bodily harm on the child. Influencer also stopped wife from breastfeeding the newborn The court said the influencer also stopped his partner Oxsana Mironova from breastfeeding the child as per The Sun. Mironova had earlier said that she was just a “slave” to his extreme diet partner. News outlet Mash said Lyutyi used to take the boy away from Mironova for a day at a time and douse him in cold water in order to "harden him." Despite the suffering, the child was not taken to doctors. Mironova also alleged that due to her diet (as suggested by Lyutyi) she suffered from an iron deficiency which then caused problems for the child who weighed just three-and-a-half pounds at birth. Also Read | Israel targeting refugee camps? 11, including children, dead in airstrike on Al-Maghazi refugee camp Lawyer Alexey Avanesyan told the court, "Several years before meeting Lyutyi, Mironova opted for the vegan lifestyle. Premature babies, children of mothers suffering from iron deficiency anaemia during pregnancy are at risk." In his last court appearance, Lyutyi pleaded guilty to the death of his child due to his “negligence”. "If I knew that my son was born prematurely, that his mother had contraindications for pregnancy, then at the first symptoms of the child's illness I would immediately contact a hospital, regardless of the wishes and beliefs of the mother," he said according to The Sun. Also Read | Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow hits Chernihiv with missiles, killing nine He reportedly told a judge that he never intended to kill his son and that he loved him. The father was also fined £860 (approx $1072). Lyutyi reportedly tried to blame the child's death on his partner. (With inputs from agencies)

Russian food influencer jailed for starving newborn son, feeding him only sunlight for superhuman powers

An IT professional from India’s Pune city in&nbsp;Maharashtra, filed a complaint that she was duped of INR 13.94 lakh ($16,672) by fraudsters posing as officials from a global courier company and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). The victim, a resident of Lohegaon, also said that she was forced to disrobe over a video call as the ‘officials’ wanted to check moles and birthmarks.

The Airport police are now investigating the matter.

Inspector (Crime) Sarjerao Kumbhar of the Airport police said Monday (Apr 15), "The victim, a resident of Lohegaon, told us that the caller posing as 'NCB officer' forced her to disrobe on a video call for a 'physical verification' after claiming that they suspected her of 'money laundering and terror links'."

Police said the charges have been filed under IPC and the IT Act.

<h2>What happened?</h2>

The police inspector quoted the victim as saying she received a call from a man who claimed that he was a representative of a courier firm and that NCB had intercepted a Taiwan-bound drug parcel with her name as the sender.

“He told her that the parcel contained drugs, passports and other incriminating material. The man then told her that he was connecting the call with an NCB officer for an inquiry," the inspector said.

The fraudsters got the victim on a video call on the pretext of getting her bank details. They also asked the IT professional to transfer money to a bank account to ‘verify the banking details’.

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“They also forced her to disrobe on video call 'to check moles and birthmarks', the victim reportedly told police.

The 26-year-old lady realised she was duped when the ‘officials’ didn’t return her money and instead blocked her&nbsp;number.

The victim had initially filed a complaint with Pune police’s cybercrime. An FIR was filed in the case on Sunday (Apr 14) after initial verification.

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"We will send emails to the banks, cellphone companies and video call app for details of the financial transactions and communication. We will investigate the matter further based on the details received," Inspector Kumbhar said.

(With inputs from agencies)

An IT professional from India’s Pune city in Maharashtra, filed a complaint that she was duped of INR 13.94 lakh ($16,672) by fraudsters posing as officials from a global courier company and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).

An IT professional from India’s Pune city in Maharashtra, filed a complaint that she was duped of INR 13.94 lakh ($16,672) by fraudsters posing as officials from a global courier company and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). The victim, a resident of Lohegaon, also said that she was forced to disrobe over a video call as the ‘officials’ wanted to check moles and birthmarks. The Airport police are now investigating the matter. Inspector (Crime) Sarjerao Kumbhar of the Airport police said Monday (Apr 15), "The victim, a resident of Lohegaon, told us that the caller posing as 'NCB officer' forced her to disrobe on a video call for a 'physical verification' after claiming that they suspected her of 'money laundering and terror links'." Police said the charges have been filed under IPC and the IT Act. What happened? The police inspector quoted the victim as saying she received a call from a man who claimed that he was a representative of a courier firm and that NCB had intercepted a Taiwan-bound drug parcel with her name as the sender. “He told her that the parcel contained drugs, passports and other incriminating material. The man then told her that he was connecting the call with an NCB officer for an inquiry," the inspector said. The fraudsters got the victim on a video call on the pretext of getting her bank details. They also asked the IT professional to transfer money to a bank account to ‘verify the banking details’. Also read: Humans can get the disease killing beavers in Utah “They also forced her to disrobe on video call 'to check moles and birthmarks', the victim reportedly told police. The 26-year-old lady realised she was duped when the ‘officials’ didn’t return her money and instead blocked her number. The victim had initially filed a complaint with Pune police’s cybercrime. An FIR was filed in the case on Sunday (Apr 14) after initial verification. Also read: Techie`s LinkedIn post seeking junior wife sparks backlash online "We will send emails to the banks, cellphone companies and video call app for details of the financial transactions and communication. We will investigate the matter further based on the details received," Inspector Kumbhar said. (With inputs from agencies)

Fraudsters dupe Indian IT professional of $16,000, force her to disrobe on camera

The American space agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) released an image of a galaxy called IC 4633, taken by the NASA-European Space Agency (ESA) Hubble Space Telescope, which is located around 100 million light-years away from us in the constellation Apus. A part of this galaxy had been hidden due to “a stretch of dark dust,” said the ESA.

<h2>About the IC 4633</h2>

The galaxy is spiral-shaped, rich in star-forming activity, and also hosts an active galactic nucleus at its core, said the ESA, in a statement. &nbsp;

If seen from our point of view, it would appear that the galaxy is “tilted mostly towards us” which allows astronomers to see its billions of stars, it added.&nbsp;

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However, the space agencies cannot fully view the galaxy and its features – at least in visible light – as it is partially covered by a dark dust cloud.&nbsp;

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The cloud in question overlaps IC 4633 and is a part of the Chamaeleon star-forming region which is some 500 light-years from us.&nbsp;

Notably, this region, which is in a nearby part of our Milky Way galaxy, occupies a large area of the southern sky.&nbsp;

<h2>'Treasury of young stars'</h2>

The European Space Agency also noted that the cloud has been well-studied for its “treasury of young stars, particularly the cloud Cha I, which has been photographed by both Hubble and the James Webb Space Telescope.&nbsp;

According to the ESA, the cloud which overlaps the galaxy lies east of the well-known Cha I, II, and III, and is also known as MW9 and the South Celestial Serpent, which has been classified as an integrated flux nebula (IFN).&nbsp;

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IFN, according to space agencies, is a “cloud of gas and dust in the Milky Way galaxy that’s not near to any single star and is only faintly lit by the total light of all the galaxy’s stars”.&nbsp;

It also described the South Celestial Serpent as a “vast, narrow trail of faint gas that snakes over the southern celestial pole and is much more subdued looking than its neighbours,” adding that Hubble has no problem in identifying the IFN. However, the image only captures a tiny part of it.

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The American space agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) released an image of a galaxy called IC 4633, taken by the NASA-European Space Agency (ESA) Hubble Space Telescope, which is located around 100 million light-years away from us in the constellation Apus.

The American space agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) released an image of a galaxy called IC 4633, taken by the NASA-European Space Agency (ESA) Hubble Space Telescope, which is located around 100 million light-years away from us in the constellation Apus. A part of this galaxy had been hidden due to “a stretch of dark dust,” said the ESA. About the IC 4633 The galaxy is spiral-shaped, rich in star-forming activity, and also hosts an active galactic nucleus at its core, said the ESA, in a statement. If seen from our point of view, it would appear that the galaxy is “tilted mostly towards us” which allows astronomers to see its billions of stars, it added. Also Read | Sleep triggers built-in garbage disposal system in our brains, startling study shows However, the space agencies cannot fully view the galaxy and its features – at least in visible light – as it is partially covered by a dark dust cloud. (Photo credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, J. Dalcanton, Dark Energy Survey/DOE/FNAL/DECam/CTIO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA; Acknowledgement: L. Shatz) The cloud in question overlaps IC 4633 and is a part of the Chamaeleon star-forming region which is some 500 light-years from us. Notably, this region, which is in a nearby part of our Milky Way galaxy, occupies a large area of the southern sky. 'Treasury of young stars' The European Space Agency also noted that the cloud has been well-studied for its “treasury of young stars, particularly the cloud Cha I, which has been photographed by both Hubble and the James Webb Space Telescope. According to the ESA, the cloud which overlaps the galaxy lies east of the well-known Cha I, II, and III, and is also known as MW9 and the South Celestial Serpent, which has been classified as an integrated flux nebula (IFN). Also Read | Experts believe rare lunar event may be linked to Stonehenge's alignment IFN, according to space agencies, is a “cloud of gas and dust in the Milky Way galaxy that’s not near to any single star and is only faintly lit by the total light of all the galaxy’s stars”. It also described the South Celestial Serpent as a “vast, narrow trail of faint gas that snakes over the southern celestial pole and is much more subdued looking than its neighbours,” adding that Hubble has no problem in identifying the IFN. However, the image only captures a tiny part of it. (With inputs from agencies)

Hubble telescope spots ‘hidden’ galaxy with billions of stars, ‘mostly tilted towards us’

As Donald Trump creates history by becoming the first former US President to face a criminal court, his Democrat rival Joe Biden's campaign has started using the trial against him.

On the opening day of his Manhattan "hush money" trial, Donald Trump, as per reports, appeared to doze off in court. This has led to the generation of "sleepy don" references on social media—a play on one of many nicknames Trump coined for President Joe Biden.

<h2>Slack-jawed 'Sleepy Don'</h2>

The New York Times first reported that during the trial, a seemingly exhausted Trump's head kept "dropping down and his mouth goes slack." &nbsp;

The publication in its live blog then reported that "Trump has apparently jolted back awake" upon "noticing the notes his lawyer passed him several minutes ago".

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Other reporters also noticed Trump "leaning back in his chair with his arms folded". Reuters reporters in an email chain shared that "his eyes very much appeared to be closed for several minutes at a time" just before 3 pm.

<h2>Meme fodder for opposition and netizens</h2>

Quickly pouncing on the observations of Trump dozing in the courtroom, his adversaries coined the nickname "Sleepy Don," borrowed from his nickname for Biden, "Sleepy Joe".

Biden's team on X posted a video of a CNN reporter talking about 'Sleepy Don,' with the caption: "Donald Trump appeared to be asleep. His head would fall down. He didn’t pay attention to a note his lawyer passed him. His jaw kept falling on his chest and his mouth kept going slack."

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They also posted a meme poking fun at Trump's late-night posts on Truth Social, his social media platform.

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Trump's campaign has, however, vehemently denied rumours of the courtroom nap and said it was "100% Fake News coming from 'journalists' who weren’t even in the court room."

However, despite the Trump team's denial, the nickname was too catchy and soon led to some hilarious posts on X. Take a look:

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Honestly, let him sleep. 
Wheel him into a fake Oval Office on the back nine of Trump National, tell him he’s the president, hand him a Diet Coke and a hamberder, play a nature video, quietly close the door, and walk away.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SleepyDon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SleepyDon</a> <a href="https://t.co/jupvKVGrNa">pic.twitter.com/jupvKVGrNa</a>
— Jo (@JoJoFromJerz) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoJoFromJerz/status/1779948989816709534?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Who’s the sleepy joe, now? 😂 
 
I deem you Sleepy Don. <a href="https://t.co/6fdbY1FxuH">pic.twitter.com/6fdbY1FxuH</a>
— 🕊️💞Dannie D💞🕊️ (@DannieD01) <a href="https://twitter.com/DannieD01/status/1779959479624507843?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Trump fell asleep at his criminal trial. 
 
Looks like Sleepy Don is too old and low-energy to be president.
— Tristan Snell (@TristanSnell) <a href="https://twitter.com/TristanSnell/status/1779998507933258003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Sleepy Don! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DeadlineWH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DeadlineWH</a> <a href="https://t.co/m7U5qiG7ce">pic.twitter.com/m7U5qiG7ce</a>
— Peaceful Citizen 110  (@SKUsa11) <a href="https://twitter.com/SKUsa11/status/1779995911692718106?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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"Sleepy Don" or "Don Snoreleon"?🤔 <a href="https://t.co/4g239yPHGA">pic.twitter.com/4g239yPHGA</a>
— 💙 Dr. MemeNstein votes 💙 BLUE 🇺🇸 (@Coste1Costello) <a href="https://twitter.com/Coste1Costello/status/1779999777402355950?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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It’s always projection with this assclown. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SleepyDonald?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SleepyDonald</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SleepyDon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SleepyDon</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DonSnoreleone?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DonSnoreleone</a> <a href="https://t.co/I7ymX1L6GZ">pic.twitter.com/I7ymX1L6GZ</a>
— 😱 Scary Larry 😱 🇺🇦✊🏻🇺🇸🗽 (@aintscarylarry) <a href="https://twitter.com/aintscarylarry/status/1779970313364885657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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They changed his diaper, and now it's time for a nap, guys.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SleepyDon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SleepyDon</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TrumpisaNationalDisgrace?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TrumpisaNationalDisgrace</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TrumpStinks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TrumpStinks</a> <a href="https://t.co/dYO1ZjdoWi">pic.twitter.com/dYO1ZjdoWi</a>
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Sleepy Don fell asleep in court. 💤
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If Sleepy Don is too low energy to stay awake during the first day of his criminal trial, does he even have the stamina to be President? <a href="https://t.co/hrk4FC0lr0">pic.twitter.com/hrk4FC0lr0</a>
— Christopher David (@Tazerface16) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tazerface16/status/1779922452057104498?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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As Donald Trump creates history by becoming the first former US President to face a criminal court, his Democrat rival Joe Biden's campaign has started using the trial against him.

As Donald Trump creates history by becoming the first former US President to face a criminal court, his Democrat rival Joe Biden's campaign has started using the trial against him. On the opening day of his Manhattan "hush money" trial, Donald Trump, as per reports, appeared to doze off in court. This has led to the generation of "sleepy don" references on social media—a play on one of many nicknames Trump coined for President Joe Biden. Slack-jawed 'Sleepy Don' The New York Times first reported that during the trial, a seemingly exhausted Trump's head kept "dropping down and his mouth goes slack." The publication in its live blog then reported that "Trump has apparently jolted back awake" upon "noticing the notes his lawyer passed him several minutes ago". Also read | Trump hush money case: No jury selected on day 1 as potential jurors confess to bias against the Republican Other reporters also noticed Trump "leaning back in his chair with his arms folded". Reuters reporters in an email chain shared that "his eyes very much appeared to be closed for several minutes at a time" just before 3 pm. Meme fodder for opposition and netizens Quickly pouncing on the observations of Trump dozing in the courtroom, his adversaries coined the nickname "Sleepy Don," borrowed from his nickname for Biden, "Sleepy Joe". Biden's team on X posted a video of a CNN reporter talking about 'Sleepy Don,' with the caption: "Donald Trump appeared to be asleep. His head would fall down. He didn’t pay attention to a note his lawyer passed him. His jaw kept falling on his chest and his mouth kept going slack." Also read | Elon Musk's X backtracks, will comply with Brazil court order to ban certain accounts They also posted a meme poking fun at Trump's late-night posts on Truth Social, his social media platform. https://t.co/a12PUkIa4k pic.twitter.com/Swan4rIvjP — Biden-Harris HQ (@BidenHQ) April 15, 2024 × Trump's campaign has, however, vehemently denied rumours of the courtroom nap and said it was "100% Fake News coming from 'journalists' who weren’t even in the court room." However, despite the Trump team's denial, the nickname was too catchy and soon led to some hilarious posts on X. Take a look: Honestly, let him sleep. Wheel him into a fake Oval Office on the back nine of Trump National, tell him he’s the president, hand him a Diet Coke and a hamberder, play a nature video, quietly close the door, and walk away.#SleepyDon pic.twitter.com/jupvKVGrNa — Jo (@JoJoFromJerz) April 15, 2024 × Who’s the sleepy joe, now? 😂 I deem you Sleepy Don. pic.twitter.com/6fdbY1FxuH — 🕊️💞Dannie D💞🕊️ (@DannieD01) April 15, 2024 × Trump fell asleep at his criminal trial. Looks like Sleepy Don is too old and low-energy to be president. — Tristan Snell (@TristanSnell) April 15, 2024 × Sleepy Don! #DeadlineWH pic.twitter.com/m7U5qiG7ce — Peaceful Citizen 110  (@SKUsa11) April 15, 2024 × 🤔 "Sleepy Don" or "Don Snoreleon"?🤔 pic.twitter.com/4g239yPHGA — 💙 Dr. MemeNstein votes 💙 BLUE 🇺🇸 (@Coste1Costello) April 15, 2024 × It’s always projection with this assclown. #SleepyDonald #SleepyDon #DonSnoreleone pic.twitter.com/I7ymX1L6GZ — 😱 Scary Larry 😱 🇺🇦✊🏻🇺🇸🗽 (@aintscarylarry) April 15, 2024 × They changed his diaper, and now it's time for a nap, guys.#SleepyDon #TrumpisaNationalDisgrace #TrumpStinks pic.twitter.com/dYO1ZjdoWi — Richard Smith (@Richard_ezio) April 16, 2024 × Sleepy Don fell asleep in court. 💤 — Stephen King (@StephenKing) April 15, 2024 × If Sleepy Don is too low energy to stay awake during the first day of his criminal trial, does he even have the stamina to be President? pic.twitter.com/hrk4FC0lr0 — Christopher David (@Tazerface16) April 15, 2024 × (With inputs from agencies)

'So, the defence rests now?': Netizens dub Trump 'Sleepy Don' amid reports of his mid-trial courtroom nap

A recent study has confirmed the existence of a discrete number sense in rats, offering new insights into the specific neural circuits involved in number processing in animals.

A recent study has confirmed the existence of a discrete number sense in rats, offering new insights into the specific neural circuits involved in number processing in animals. The research, conducted by a joint research team from the City University of Hong Kong and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, was published in Science Advances. According to the researchers, the study offers a significant animal model for analysing the neural basis of numerical ability and disability in humans. They deployed a numerical learning task, brain manipulation techniques and AI modelling to tackle an ongoing debate about whether rats can count. The results shed light on the mechanisms that underlie numerical ability, a cognitive skill essential to mathematical proficiency, which is a defining characteristic of human intelligence. The researchers have titled the article "Disparate processing of numerosity and associated continuous magnitudes in rats." Professor Yung Wing-ho, Chair Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at CityUHK, said the research team aimed to minimise the impact of constant magnitudes in numerical tests and performed a detailed quantitative analysis to find the respective contributions of numbers and magnitudes. ALSO READ | NASA snaps 2,000-foot-wide asteroid, visible through amateur telescopes, as it zips past Earth The animal-focused algorithm developed by the team generates stimuli that emphasise numbers while reducing the impact of other distractions. "This will help us better understand how animals perceive and quantify numbers," Professor Yung said. During the research, they found that the rats without previous knowledge of numbers developed a sense for them when trained with sounds representing two or three numbers. When given a choice of food rewards, rats consistently focused on the number of sounds rather than continuous magnitudes. Furthermore, the findings help unveil the relationship between magnitude and numerosity processing. The researchers blocked a specific part of the rats' brain called the posterior parietal cortex. It impacted their ability to understand numbers but not their sense of magnitude. "This suggests that the brain has a specific area for dealing with numbers," Professor Yung continued. The study solved a long-standing mystery about how brains handle numbers and explained how genes are related to mathematical ability. The practical applications of neural network modelling extend to AI. (With inputs from agencies)

Do animals have a sense of numbers? Study involving rats suggests animals may be able to count

UPSC CSE Mains Result 2024: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) of India has declared the results for the Civil Services exams conducted in 2023 on their official website, upsc.

UPSC CSE Mains Result 2024: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) of India has declared the results for the Civil Services exams conducted in 2023 on their official website, upsc.gov.in. Aditya Srivastava secured All India Rank 1, followed by Animesh Pradhan in the second spot and Donuru Ananya Reddy on the third. UPSC has recommended 1,016 candidates for appointment. The candidature of 355 recommended candidates has been kept provisional. Who is Aditya Srivastava? UPSC CSE Topper Who Scored AIR 1 In a mock interview with Chahal Academy, Aditya Srivastava said he hails from Lucknow and pursued his Bachelor's and Master's in Technology from IIT Kanpur. He also worked at Goldman Sachs for about 15 months. When asked why he wanted to pursue Civil Services, Aditya replied, "It was a well-thought decision. Coming from my background, my focus was on attaining financial stability. So, I did the job. Then, I realised that money stopped being the differentiator. So, I was looking at what my career should look like. There civil services offered the opportunity to contribute positively to the system of which I am already a part and have impact on grassroot levels and also innovate within the framework. Those were the kind of things I was looking for." UPSC CSE Toppers' List 2023 Aditya Srivastava Animesh Pradhan Donuru Ananya Reddy PK Sidharth Ramkumar Ruhani Srishti Dabas Anmol Rathore Ashish Kumar Nausheen Aishwaryam Prajapati ALSO READ | North Indians are mistaken for Bengalis in THIS country. The simple reasoning dates back to British rule About UPSC CSE India's Civil Service Exam (CSE) is a nationwide competitive examination. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the exam, considered one of the toughest to crack in the country. UPSC conducts the exam in two phases: prelims and mains. While prelims contain objective-type questions, mains have descriptive and essay-type answers. Candidates who qualify these two phases sit for an interview. After qualification, they can join services like Indian Administrative Services, Indian Police Services, Indian Foreign Services, Indian Revenue Services and more. The UPSC CSE exam dates back to 1854. The British East India Company conducted it for the first time. The age limit to sit for the exam is between 21 and 32 years. However, there's some age relaxation as per category. The nationality of the candidate appearing for the UPSC CSSE exam must be Indian, and they must have a graduation degree from any recognised university. (With inputs from agencies)

UPSC 2023 Results Out: Meet Aditya Srivastava who got AIR 1 in CSE; Check full toppers' list

Utah state wildlife officers have announced that a disease responsible for the recent beaver deaths in the northern part of the US state could affect humans. Since March 23, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has found nine beavers dead in Utah, Summit and Wasatch counties.

Utah state wildlife officers have announced that a disease responsible for the recent beaver deaths in the northern part of the US state could affect humans. Since March 23, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has found nine beavers dead in Utah, Summit and Wasatch counties. The Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter staff discovered the initial five deceased beavers between March 23 and April 2. The beavers lived together in a lodge at the preserve and were all found in the same area. Tests on three revealed that they had tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, hare plague and deer fly fever. Bacteria transmitted by tick and deer fly bites can cause the disease. It can also spread through direct contact with an infected animal's blood or tissue, drinking contaminated water or eating undercooked meat from an infected animal. ALSO READ | Pluto has heart-shaped feature on its surface, and scientists now know how Tularemia is not only a threat to beavers, rabbits and rodents. The disease can also reach humans, usually via bug bite. The DWR reported, "The disease can be life-threatening for people if not treated quickly." However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most infections are treatable with antibiotics. “The bacteria that causes this infection is known to be in the environment in many parts of Utah; however, it is unusual to see this many animals die from it at once,” DWR veterinarian Ginger Stout said in the release. “There is a concern about the possibility of tick-borne or fly-borne diseases, so it’s advised to take the necessary precautions by wearing protective clothing, using appropriate insect repellent, and checking for ticks after being in brushy areas,” Stout added. Individuals who come across deceased rabbits, beavers, or other rodents should avoid the carcasses and report them to the nearest DWR office, according to officials. The symptoms of tularemia might vary from person to person. They may include ulcers on the skin where the bite occurred, swollen glands in the armpit, groin coughing, chest pain and difficulty breathing. Before this, the most recent wildlife death from tularemia was confirmed when a rabbit died in 2017. To keep yourself safe, wear a bug repellant, long sleeves and pants to avoid bites, and check for ticks after visiting bushy areas, DWR officers advised. (With inputs from agencies)

Disease killing beavers in Utah can also be contracted by humans, officials warn

As the world grows more concerned about a better work-life balance, a Chinese retail tycoon has unveiled a major bonanza for its employees. Yu Donglai, the founder and chairman of Pang Dong Lai, has declared that the employees of his retail company can claim 10 days of “unhappy leaves”. He took the decision because “everyone has times when they’re not happy, so if you’re not happy, do not come to work.” He also added that the management can’t deny these ‘unhappy leaves’ to the employees and doing so would be deemed a violation. “This leave cannot be denied by management. Denial is a violation,” he added.

<h2>Seven-hour shift</h2>

The company’s employment policy prefers a healthy work-life balance. As per media reports, Pang Dong Lai offers a seven-hour daily shift with weekends off. Employees are also entitled to 30 to 40 days of annual leave as well as five days off during the Lunar New Year. “We do not want to be big. We want our employees to have a healthy and relaxed life, so that the company will too,” Yu Donglai said.

He added that “freedom and love” are very important.

<h2>Job-level certification system</h2>

Yu Donglai earlier introduced a job-level certification system in his company. Under this system, “even a janitor can earn up to 500,000 yuan (US$70,000) annually as long as their professional capabilities reach a certain level," he added.

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Donglai had earlier condemned Chinese bosses for expecting youngsters to work for longer hours. He had said, “Making staff work overtime is unethical and an expropriation of other people’s opportunities for growth."

<h2>Reaction on Chinese internet</h2>

Users on the Chinese internet lauded the move by Donglai, with some saying such culture should be promoted worldwide.

“Such a good boss and this company culture should be promoted nationwide," one user said.

Watch:&nbsp;China Embassy reacts to Taiwan FM's WION interview, says 'It will eventually unify with motherland'

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Another said, “I want to switch to Pang Dong Lai. I feel like I would gain happiness and respect there."

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As the world grows more concerned about a better work-life balance, a Chinese retail tycoon has unveiled a major bonanza for its employees. Yu Donglai, the founder and chairman of Pang Dong Lai, has declared that the employees of his retail company can claim 10 days of “unhappy leaves”.

As the world grows more concerned about a better work-life balance, a Chinese retail tycoon has unveiled a major bonanza for its employees. Yu Donglai, the founder and chairman of Pang Dong Lai, has declared that the employees of his retail company can claim 10 days of “unhappy leaves”. He took the decision because “everyone has times when they’re not happy, so if you’re not happy, do not come to work.” He also added that the management can’t deny these ‘unhappy leaves’ to the employees and doing so would be deemed a violation. “This leave cannot be denied by management. Denial is a violation,” he added. Seven-hour shift The company’s employment policy prefers a healthy work-life balance. As per media reports, Pang Dong Lai offers a seven-hour daily shift with weekends off. Employees are also entitled to 30 to 40 days of annual leave as well as five days off during the Lunar New Year. “We do not want to be big. We want our employees to have a healthy and relaxed life, so that the company will too,” Yu Donglai said. He added that “freedom and love” are very important. Job-level certification system Yu Donglai earlier introduced a job-level certification system in his company. Under this system, “even a janitor can earn up to 500,000 yuan (US$70,000) annually as long as their professional capabilities reach a certain level," he added. Also read: Chinese couple abandons baby with nanny for $55mn inheritance from ex-partner Donglai had earlier condemned Chinese bosses for expecting youngsters to work for longer hours. He had said, “Making staff work overtime is unethical and an expropriation of other people’s opportunities for growth." Reaction on Chinese internet Users on the Chinese internet lauded the move by Donglai, with some saying such culture should be promoted worldwide. “Such a good boss and this company culture should be promoted nationwide," one user said. Watch: China Embassy reacts to Taiwan FM's WION interview, says 'It will eventually unify with motherland' × Another said, “I want to switch to Pang Dong Lai. I feel like I would gain happiness and respect there." (With inputs from agencies)

Chinese boss announces ‘unhappy leaves’, asks sad employees to go off work

Policymakers in New York have proposed contraception to reduce the population of rats and other rodents in the city. The city government proposed the idea of distributing rat contraceptives after an escaped zoo owl, known as Flaco, died due to rat poison.

Policymakers in New York have proposed contraception to reduce the population of rats and other rodents in the city. The city government proposed the idea of distributing rat contraceptives after an escaped zoo owl, known as Flaco, died due to rat poison. On Thursday, City Council Member Shaun Abreu, who is the chair of the Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management, presented a city ordinance to launch a pilot programme for handling millions of rats lurking in subway stations and empty lots by using birth control instead of lethal chemicals used in glue traps and rat poison that lead to a slow, brutal death. He said contraceptives are more ethical and humane than other methods. They plan to use ContraPest, which targets ovarian function in female rats and disrupts sperm cell production in males, The New York Times reported. The current methods to kill rats include snap and glue traps, rat poisons, and carbon monoxide. While rat poisons make them bleed internally, carbon monoxide suffocates them in their burrows. Some non-professionals have even trained their dogs to hunt rats. ALSO READ | A land in Australia, which has drowned, was once Aboriginal hotspot in ice age Some lawmakers in Albany have proposed a statewide ban on snap and glue traps. Rashad Edwards, a film and television actor who runs a pest management company in New York City with his wife, opposes the idea of glue traps and says that carbon monoxide is the most efficient way to deal with rats and rodents. While carbon monoxide kills the rats slowly, putting them to sleep and killing them, Edwards avoids rat poison as it is dangerous and torturous to rodents. "This is not a problem we can kill our way out of," said Jakob Shaw of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. "It's time to embrace these more common sense and humane methods." In recent years, two California cities have passed bans on glue traps. "It ends an inhumane practice of managing rat populations. There are more effective and humane ways to deal with rats," said Jabari Brisport, the New York state senator." Last year, New York Mayor Eric Adams hired a "rat czar" to deal with the detested rodents. Last month, New York Coty mandated all businesses to put trash in boxes to reduce the food served to rats. (With inputs from agencies)

New York to use contraceptives instead of glue traps and poison to get rid of rats

An IndiGo flight from Ayodhya to New Delhi was diverted to Chandigarh on Saturday (Apr 13) after its landing attempts in the national capital failed due to bad weather. Satish Kumar, an officer with the Delhi Police, was aboard the IndiGo flight number 6E2702.&nbsp;

In a post on X, Kumar said on Sunday the flight's scheduled departure time was 3.25 pm and the arrival at 4.30 pm. "Around 4.15 pm, the pilot announced that there was bad weather at the Delhi Airport, and assured that the plane had 45 minutes of holding fuel," Kumar said.

He added that the pilot attempted landing twice, but could not do it due to bad weather "and still wasted a lot of time" deciding the next course of action.

<h2>'Passengers and crew started puking'</h2>

"At 5.30 pm (after a lapse of 75 minutes since the holding fuel announcement) the pilot announced that he’ll finally attempt landing at Chandigarh. By that time lot of passengers and one of the crew staff started puking out of panic," he added.

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The plane finally managed to land at 6.10 pm at Chandigarh Airport after a lapse of 115 minutes since the 45 minutes holding fuel announcement, Kumar further said.

He pointed out that passengers got to know after landing "that we’ve landed in the nick of time with only 1 or 2 minutes of fuel left from the crew staff."

Several X users reacted to the post.

"Amazing how everyone becomes an aviation expert before the aircraft lands !!" user Many Hats said.&nbsp;

"Had the pilot blundered, you wouldn’t have been able to make this post!" another user said.

"FYI, pilots carry enough fuel for holding (that means making round circles in the air to wait), they also carry additional fuel to make multiple attempts of landing at the original destination airport. Furthermore, if that doesn't work out, they also have reserve fuel," X user Abhishek Agarwal said.&nbsp;

<h2>IndiGo responds</h2>

However, IndiGo&nbsp;has clarified that there was sufficient fuel in the aircraft throughout the flight&nbsp;duration.

"IndiGo flight 6E 2702 operating between Ayodhya and Delhi on April 13th was diverted to Chandigarh due to bad weather in Delhi. The captain executed a go-around which is in line with the standard operating procedure. This is an absolutely safe maneuver. The aircraft had sufficient fuel at all times to divert to an alternate airport, as per regulations," an IndiGo spokesperson told the news agency ANI.&nbsp;

An IndiGo flight from Ayodhya to New Delhi was diverted to Chandigarh on Saturday (Apr 13) after its landing attempts in the national capital failed due to bad weather.

An IndiGo flight from Ayodhya to New Delhi was diverted to Chandigarh on Saturday (Apr 13) after its landing attempts in the national capital failed due to bad weather. Satish Kumar, an officer with the Delhi Police, was aboard the IndiGo flight number 6E2702. In a post on X, Kumar said on Sunday the flight's scheduled departure time was 3.25 pm and the arrival at 4.30 pm. "Around 4.15 pm, the pilot announced that there was bad weather at the Delhi Airport, and assured that the plane had 45 minutes of holding fuel," Kumar said. He added that the pilot attempted landing twice, but could not do it due to bad weather "and still wasted a lot of time" deciding the next course of action. 'Passengers and crew started puking' "At 5.30 pm (after a lapse of 75 minutes since the holding fuel announcement) the pilot announced that he’ll finally attempt landing at Chandigarh. By that time lot of passengers and one of the crew staff started puking out of panic," he added. Had a harrowing experience yesterday with @IndiGo6E Flight No. 6E2702 from Ayodhya to Delhi. Scheduled departure time 3:25 p.m. and schedule arrival time 4:30 p.m. Around 4:15 p.m. the pilot announced that there’s bad weather at @DelhiAirport. and assured that the plane has 45… — Satish Kumar (@CopSatish499) April 14, 2024 × The plane finally managed to land at 6.10 pm at Chandigarh Airport after a lapse of 115 minutes since the 45 minutes holding fuel announcement, Kumar further said. He pointed out that passengers got to know after landing "that we’ve landed in the nick of time with only 1 or 2 minutes of fuel left from the crew staff." Several X users reacted to the post. "Amazing how everyone becomes an aviation expert before the aircraft lands !!" user Many Hats said. "Had the pilot blundered, you wouldn’t have been able to make this post!" another user said. "FYI, pilots carry enough fuel for holding (that means making round circles in the air to wait), they also carry additional fuel to make multiple attempts of landing at the original destination airport. Furthermore, if that doesn't work out, they also have reserve fuel," X user Abhishek Agarwal said. IndiGo responds However, IndiGo has clarified that there was sufficient fuel in the aircraft throughout the flight duration. "IndiGo flight 6E 2702 operating between Ayodhya and Delhi on April 13th was diverted to Chandigarh due to bad weather in Delhi. The captain executed a go-around which is in line with the standard operating procedure. This is an absolutely safe maneuver. The aircraft had sufficient fuel at all times to divert to an alternate airport, as per regulations," an IndiGo spokesperson told the news agency ANI.

Harrowing ordeal: Delhi-bound IndiGo flight lands with just ‘1-2 minutes of fuel left’

A move to conserve water by Spanish authorities left British tourists fuming earlier this week as they were forced to live in "third world" conditions. The upscale Sotogrande area in Costa del Sol reportedly shut off water supplies Wednesday (Apr 10) citing a severe drought crisis and shortage of water. However, the move left the British tourists in the area without the essentials to shower, cook, or clean.

Now, tourists are complaining they were not briefed about the situation earlier. Brit Rob Brummer, a 66-year-old tourist was quoted as saying by the Birmingham Mail: "It came as a huge shock when we were only told of this the day before.”

"The whole communication around this has failed completely. Sotogrande is all big villas and with five golf courses it uses a lot of water but I lived in the Middle East for eight years and we never had any problem with water supply. There is a big school here with thousands of kids who will need to wash and brush their teeth every morning. How can they do that?," he said.

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Another tourist shared their experience on social media platform Facebook. They wrote: "My Airbnb host just sent a message that due to the lack of rainfall, our condo booked for July will not have water from 11 PM to 7 AM. Does that sound normal?"

Spanish Tourism has expressed concern over the situation. A spokesperson said: "We are sensitive to the drought situation that Andalusia is experiencing and we are analysing the implementation of some measure that affects the rations and efficient use of water. Any operation will necessarily have the consensus of the sector."

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The Ministry of Tourism has also issued a warning to tourists. Earlier, it was revealed that tourists consume almost double the amount of water than locals.

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A move to conserve water by Spanish authorities left British tourists fuming earlier this week as they were forced to live in "third world" conditions. The upscale Sotogrande area in Costa del Sol reportedly shut off water supplies Wednesday (Apr 10) citing a severe drought crisis and shortage of water.

A move to conserve water by Spanish authorities left British tourists fuming earlier this week as they were forced to live in "third world" conditions. The upscale Sotogrande area in Costa del Sol reportedly shut off water supplies Wednesday (Apr 10) citing a severe drought crisis and shortage of water. However, the move left the British tourists in the area without the essentials to shower, cook, or clean. Now, tourists are complaining they were not briefed about the situation earlier. Brit Rob Brummer, a 66-year-old tourist was quoted as saying by the Birmingham Mail: "It came as a huge shock when we were only told of this the day before.” "The whole communication around this has failed completely. Sotogrande is all big villas and with five golf courses it uses a lot of water but I lived in the Middle East for eight years and we never had any problem with water supply. There is a big school here with thousands of kids who will need to wash and brush their teeth every morning. How can they do that?," he said. Also read: Spain to invest $502 million in desalination plants to combat drought in Catalonia Another tourist shared their experience on social media platform Facebook. They wrote: "My Airbnb host just sent a message that due to the lack of rainfall, our condo booked for July will not have water from 11 PM to 7 AM. Does that sound normal?" Spanish Tourism has expressed concern over the situation. A spokesperson said: "We are sensitive to the drought situation that Andalusia is experiencing and we are analysing the implementation of some measure that affects the rations and efficient use of water. Any operation will necessarily have the consensus of the sector." Watch: Spain: Ahead of world water day Catalonia struggles with drought Video Embed Code: × The Ministry of Tourism has also issued a warning to tourists. Earlier, it was revealed that tourists consume almost double the amount of water than locals. (With inputs from agencies)

UK tourists stuck in ‘third world conditions’ after Spain shuts off water supplies

The online community is enraged after a post by a user @disneydoll96 revealed how her mother's manager at work has been incredibly insensitive and pressured her to return to work despite battling stage 4 cancer.

For 18 months, the mother has been battling stage 4 cancer. Despite her serious illness, the manager sent a demanding email requesting a doctor's note confirming her fitness to work and scheduling a meeting for the next day, showing no compassion.

The Reddit user reveals her mother, a shop supervisor, dreams of returning to work someday. However, she's currently facing significant financial hardship after losing her husband. To support the family, the daughter is pushing to complete her studies before entering the workforce.

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The post was shared online two days ago. Since then, it has collected more than 37,000 upvotes, and the numbers are still increasing.

In the comments section, the user provides further details about her mother's condition. She explains that "since her diagnosis, she has been relying on illness benefit, which amounts to roughly 200 euros a week."

Recently, she had to switch to disability allowance because illness benefit has a limited claim period.

"She can claim these allowances while holding her job, which is always protected here, unless she decides to leave herself. She has been on chemotherapy for a long time now, but I genuinely believe she will make a recovery. She has&nbsp;a lot of fight left in her,” the daughter said.

The other users expressed ire at the manager's selfishness. The comments ranged from suggesting the employee record meetings to expose the company's behaviour to condemning the lack of empathy.

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"I am so incredibly sorry about your mother. I just noticed you're also from Ireland. I am from Cork. You should post this in the Ireland sub and the county sub too," wrote one user.

"I wish karma had real power. Like bullying a disabled person, karma gives you nightmares based on that disability until you've learned your lesson. Every night, horrid nightmares occur. People would certainly be nicer to each other," commented another user.

“Some people are so disconnected it's disgusting. I hope your mom has the capacity to dismiss the awful boss. It's not fair, and it sucks. Some people are just evil,” a third user wrote.

“Her treatment plan? This is all wildly inappropriate,” added another.

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The online community is enraged after a post by a user @disneydoll96 revealed how her mother's manager at work has been incredibly insensitive and pressured her to return to work despite battling stage 4 cancer.

The online community is enraged after a post by a user @disneydoll96 revealed how her mother's manager at work has been incredibly insensitive and pressured her to return to work despite battling stage 4 cancer. For 18 months, the mother has been battling stage 4 cancer. Despite her serious illness, the manager sent a demanding email requesting a doctor's note confirming her fitness to work and scheduling a meeting for the next day, showing no compassion. The Reddit user reveals her mother, a shop supervisor, dreams of returning to work someday. However, she's currently facing significant financial hardship after losing her husband. To support the family, the daughter is pushing to complete her studies before entering the workforce. My Mum has stage 4 cancer in 5 areas and her boss has been pressuring her to come back to work. byu/disneydoll96 inmildlyinfuriating × The post was shared online two days ago. Since then, it has collected more than 37,000 upvotes, and the numbers are still increasing. In the comments section, the user provides further details about her mother's condition. She explains that "since her diagnosis, she has been relying on illness benefit, which amounts to roughly 200 euros a week." Recently, she had to switch to disability allowance because illness benefit has a limited claim period. "She can claim these allowances while holding her job, which is always protected here, unless she decides to leave herself. She has been on chemotherapy for a long time now, but I genuinely believe she will make a recovery. She has a lot of fight left in her,” the daughter said. The other users expressed ire at the manager's selfishness. The comments ranged from suggesting the employee record meetings to expose the company's behaviour to condemning the lack of empathy. Also read: 'I don’t want to go blind': People scared of eye injuries post Solar Eclipse "I am so incredibly sorry about your mother. I just noticed you're also from Ireland. I am from Cork. You should post this in the Ireland sub and the county sub too," wrote one user. "I wish karma had real power. Like bullying a disabled person, karma gives you nightmares based on that disability until you've learned your lesson. Every night, horrid nightmares occur. People would certainly be nicer to each other," commented another user. “Some people are so disconnected it's disgusting. I hope your mom has the capacity to dismiss the awful boss. It's not fair, and it sucks. Some people are just evil,” a third user wrote. “Her treatment plan? This is all wildly inappropriate,” added another. (With inputs from agencies)

Get a doctor’s note: Manager’s email to stage 4 cancer patient sparks fury

Tennessee lawmakers on Thursday (Apr 11) passed a proposal seeking to ban marriage between first cousins.

The Republican-led legislature overwhelmingly voted in support of the ban. The bill will now be sent to Republican governor Bill Lee.

<h2>Overwhelming support</h2>

As per the Associated Press, the proposal against consanguineous marriage was approved by the statehouse with 75 votes, with only two against it. Previously, the Senate had passed it without any opposition.&nbsp;

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<h2>Is marrying a first cousin currently legal in Tennessee?</h2>

According to State Affairs, the US state passed a law restricting&nbsp;certain unions more than half a century ago.&nbsp;However, in 1960, an attorney general&nbsp;opined that the ban was unenforceable when it came to marriages between first cousins.

The current law prohibits some "degrees of relationships." It reads: "Marriage cannot be contracted with a lineal ancestor or descendant, nor the lineal ancestor or descendant of either parent, nor the child of a grandparent, nor the lineal descendants of husband or wife, as the case may be, nor the husband or wife of a parent or lineal descendant."

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The bill proposed by Democratic representative Darren Jernigan seeks to replace the line "nor the child of a grandparent" with "nor the lineal descendant of a grandparent."

As the bill crossed the statehouse, Jernigan said: "I hope it's safe to say that in 2024, we can close this loophole."

<h2>The lawmakers who don't want a ban on marriage between first cousins</h2>

The bill, which will be sent to Governor Lee, was passed 75–2 votes. Of the two who voted against it, the most vocal opponent was Republican representative Gino Bulso.

Bulso argued that such marriages should be allowed if the couple first seeks counselling from a genetic counsellor.

He also argued that the risk of birth defects in children of first cousins does not exist for gay couples, and contended that there was no compelling reason for a ban on same-sex cousins from marrying.

"The question is: is there a public health issue with a male marrying a male first cousin?" asked Bulso.

"And I think the answer is no," he concluded. The other opponent of the bill was Monty Fritts, a Republican representative.&nbsp;

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Tennessee lawmakers on Thursday (Apr 11) passed a proposal seeking to ban marriage between first cousins. The Republican-led legislature overwhelmingly voted in support of the ban.

Tennessee lawmakers on Thursday (Apr 11) passed a proposal seeking to ban marriage between first cousins. The Republican-led legislature overwhelmingly voted in support of the ban. The bill will now be sent to Republican governor Bill Lee. Overwhelming support As per the Associated Press, the proposal against consanguineous marriage was approved by the statehouse with 75 votes, with only two against it. Previously, the Senate had passed it without any opposition. Also read | 'Sexual harassment leaves a mark' on humans and statues; German NGO's unique awareness campaign Is marrying a first cousin currently legal in Tennessee? According to State Affairs, the US state passed a law restricting certain unions more than half a century ago. However, in 1960, an attorney general opined that the ban was unenforceable when it came to marriages between first cousins. The current law prohibits some "degrees of relationships." It reads: "Marriage cannot be contracted with a lineal ancestor or descendant, nor the lineal ancestor or descendant of either parent, nor the child of a grandparent, nor the lineal descendants of husband or wife, as the case may be, nor the husband or wife of a parent or lineal descendant." Also read | Exploiting the 'high': American caught for selling 'cannabis tours' in Colombia The bill proposed by Democratic representative Darren Jernigan seeks to replace the line "nor the child of a grandparent" with "nor the lineal descendant of a grandparent." As the bill crossed the statehouse, Jernigan said: "I hope it's safe to say that in 2024, we can close this loophole." The lawmakers who don't want a ban on marriage between first cousins The bill, which will be sent to Governor Lee, was passed 75–2 votes. Of the two who voted against it, the most vocal opponent was Republican representative Gino Bulso. Bulso argued that such marriages should be allowed if the couple first seeks counselling from a genetic counsellor. He also argued that the risk of birth defects in children of first cousins does not exist for gay couples, and contended that there was no compelling reason for a ban on same-sex cousins from marrying. "The question is: is there a public health issue with a male marrying a male first cousin?" asked Bulso. "And I think the answer is no," he concluded. The other opponent of the bill was Monty Fritts, a Republican representative. (With inputs from agencies)

Keeping it in the family? Not anymore. Tennessee passes bill banning marriage between first cousins

OJ "The Juice" Simpson, one of the best and most popular athletes of the late 1960s and 1970s, on Wednesday (Apr 10) succumbed to prostate cancer.

Simpson, an American football star turned actor, has left behind a controversial legacy, that boasts of a gruesome murder, police chase and "the trial of the century". Let's have a look at who OJ Simpson was, and the biggest scandals surrounding him.

<h2>Who was OJ Simpson?</h2>

Born July 9, 1947, Orenthal James Simpson, aka OJ Simpson, entered the limelight for his football skills. Arguably one of the greatest running backs of all time, he played in the coveted National Football League (NFL) for eleven seasons, primarily with the team Buffalo Bills.

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OJ Simpson boasts a career speckled with achievements, like the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, the record for the single-season yards-per-game average at 143.1 and more.

The pro-athlete retired from football in 1979 and started a career in acting and broadcasting.

<h2>Double murder trial</h2>

On June 12, 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson, who was married to OJ Simpson from 1985 to 1992, was found stabbed to death outside her Los Angeles home. Alongside Simpson's ex-wife was her friend, waiter Ron Goldman, who was also murdered in the attack.

The former football star was charged the same month for the two murders.&nbsp;&nbsp;A highly publicised trial ensued.

It captured America's attention. The trial had everything: a rich celebrity defendant; a Black man accused of killing his white former wife out of jealousy; a woman slain after divorcing a man who had beaten her; and a "dream team" of pricy and charismatic defence lawyers.

Prosecutors argued that&nbsp;OJ killed his ex-wife in a jealous fury and presented as evidence blood, hair, and fibre tests linking him to the murders. Nevertheless, Simpson, who had already declared himself "absolutely 100 per cent not guilty," was acquitted of the charges on Oct 3, 1995, by a predominately black panel of 10 women and two men.

As per Reuters, the Goldman and Brown families subsequently pursued a wrongful death lawsuit against Simpson in civil court. In 1997, a predominately white jury in Santa Monica, California, found OJ Simpson liable for the two deaths and ordered him to pay $33.5 million in damages.

Watch |&nbsp;Former NFL star OJ Simpson dies at 76 due to cancer

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<h2>A heist and a kidnapping</h2>

Although the mega-star escaped prison during the murder trial of his ex-wife and her friend, jail time still awaited him. On October 3, 2008, he was sentenced to up to 33 years in prison for a slew of charges, including kidnapping and armed robbery.

The sentence was for an armed robbery OJ Simpson, along with five other men, armed with at least two guns, carried out in 2007 at a casino hotel in Las Vegas. The group stole sports memorabilia worth thousands of dollars from two dealers.

Simpson, at the trial, said he was only trying to recover his own property and claimed, "I didn't want to hurt anybody."

"I didn't know I was doing anything wrong," he added.

In 2017, he was released on parole and moved into a gated community in Las Vegas. Subsequently, in 2024, owing to 'good behaviour', he was granted early release from parole at age 74.

<h2>The OJ Prank Show</h2>

In 2006, in the era of pay-per-view and special-edition DVDs, OJ Simpson had a Punked-esque hidden-camera prank show called, 'Juiced.' Infiltrating a business, at times in disguise, the former footballer would provoke customers until they snapped for the punchline - "You've been juiced".

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Allegedly, in one sketch, Simpson, as per the New York Post, allegedly visited a used-car lot to sell a white Ford Bronco — the car model he used to try to flee police in a dramatic slow-speed chase after the 1994 murder of his ex-wife Nicole.

In the sketch, he controversially joked, "It helped me get away".

<h2>'If I Did It': A murder confession?</h2>

In September 2007, OJ Simpson, along with ghostwriter Pablo Fenjves wrote a book titled, "OJ Simpson: If I Did It, Here’s How It Happened."

The duo put forward a hypothetical narrative of how the Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman's murders were carried out.&nbsp;

In the controversial novel, there's a chapter titled "The Night in Question" in which Simpson talks about being at Nicole's house the night of the murder with a friend "Charlie". He goes on to describe blacking out and coming to his senses with Nicole and Ron in "giant pools of blood".

<h2>Poking fun at tragedies: The 9/11 joke</h2>

In 2017, after being released on parole, Simpson made controversy with an awkward joke poking fun at the 9/11 tragedy.&nbsp;

While on the "It Is What It Is" podcast, he was discussing Aaron Rodgers’ season-ending Achilles tendon injury on the anniversary of the terrorist attack and said: "The Jets are still going to be good, and that kid [Zach Wilson] learned a lot from Aaron. Unfortunately, 9/11 is just a bad date for New York".

(With inputs from agencies)

OJ "The Juice" Simpson, one of the best and most popular athletes of the late 1960s and 1970s, on Wednesday (Apr 10) succumbed to prostate cancer. Simpson, an American football star turned actor, has left behind a controversial legacy, that boasts of a gruesome murder, police chase and "the trial of the century".

OJ "The Juice" Simpson, one of the best and most popular athletes of the late 1960s and 1970s, on Wednesday (Apr 10) succumbed to prostate cancer. Simpson, an American football star turned actor, has left behind a controversial legacy, that boasts of a gruesome murder, police chase and "the trial of the century". Let's have a look at who OJ Simpson was, and the biggest scandals surrounding him. Who was OJ Simpson? Born July 9, 1947, Orenthal James Simpson, aka OJ Simpson, entered the limelight for his football skills. Arguably one of the greatest running backs of all time, he played in the coveted National Football League (NFL) for eleven seasons, primarily with the team Buffalo Bills. Also read | OJ Simpson dies of cancer at the age of 76 OJ Simpson boasts a career speckled with achievements, like the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, the record for the single-season yards-per-game average at 143.1 and more. The pro-athlete retired from football in 1979 and started a career in acting and broadcasting. Double murder trial On June 12, 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson, who was married to OJ Simpson from 1985 to 1992, was found stabbed to death outside her Los Angeles home. Alongside Simpson's ex-wife was her friend, waiter Ron Goldman, who was also murdered in the attack. The former football star was charged the same month for the two murders. A highly publicised trial ensued. It captured America's attention. The trial had everything: a rich celebrity defendant; a Black man accused of killing his white former wife out of jealousy; a woman slain after divorcing a man who had beaten her; and a "dream team" of pricy and charismatic defence lawyers. Prosecutors argued that OJ killed his ex-wife in a jealous fury and presented as evidence blood, hair, and fibre tests linking him to the murders. Nevertheless, Simpson, who had already declared himself "absolutely 100 per cent not guilty," was acquitted of the charges on Oct 3, 1995, by a predominately black panel of 10 women and two men. As per Reuters, the Goldman and Brown families subsequently pursued a wrongful death lawsuit against Simpson in civil court. In 1997, a predominately white jury in Santa Monica, California, found OJ Simpson liable for the two deaths and ordered him to pay $33.5 million in damages. Watch | Former NFL star OJ Simpson dies at 76 due to cancer A heist and a kidnapping Although the mega-star escaped prison during the murder trial of his ex-wife and her friend, jail time still awaited him. On October 3, 2008, he was sentenced to up to 33 years in prison for a slew of charges, including kidnapping and armed robbery. The sentence was for an armed robbery OJ Simpson, along with five other men, armed with at least two guns, carried out in 2007 at a casino hotel in Las Vegas. The group stole sports memorabilia worth thousands of dollars from two dealers. Simpson, at the trial, said he was only trying to recover his own property and claimed, "I didn't want to hurt anybody." "I didn't know I was doing anything wrong," he added. In 2017, he was released on parole and moved into a gated community in Las Vegas. Subsequently, in 2024, owing to 'good behaviour', he was granted early release from parole at age 74. The OJ Prank Show In 2006, in the era of pay-per-view and special-edition DVDs, OJ Simpson had a Punked-esque hidden-camera prank show called, 'Juiced.' Infiltrating a business, at times in disguise, the former footballer would provoke customers until they snapped for the punchline - "You've been juiced". Also read | 'Sexual harassment leaves a mark' on humans and statues; German NGO's unique awareness campaign Allegedly, in one sketch, Simpson, as per the New York Post, allegedly visited a used-car lot to sell a white Ford Bronco — the car model he used to try to flee police in a dramatic slow-speed chase after the 1994 murder of his ex-wife Nicole. In the sketch, he controversially joked, "It helped me get away". 'If I Did It': A murder confession? In September 2007, OJ Simpson, along with ghostwriter Pablo Fenjves wrote a book titled, "OJ Simpson: If I Did It, Here’s How It Happened." The duo put forward a hypothetical narrative of how the Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman's murders were carried out. In the controversial novel, there's a chapter titled "The Night in Question" in which Simpson talks about being at Nicole's house the night of the murder with a friend "Charlie". He goes on to describe blacking out and coming to his senses with Nicole and Ron in "giant pools of blood". Poking fun at tragedies: The 9/11 joke In 2017, after being released on parole, Simpson made controversy with an awkward joke poking fun at the 9/11 tragedy. While on the "It Is What It Is" podcast, he was discussing Aaron Rodgers’ season-ending Achilles tendon injury on the anniversary of the terrorist attack and said: "The Jets are still going to be good, and that kid [Zach Wilson] learned a lot from Aaron. Unfortunately, 9/11 is just a bad date for New York". (With inputs from agencies)

Explained: A murder trial, dramatic car chase, a heist and more! The scandalous legacy of OJ Simpson

In an incident that looks like a scene from some 1970s Bollywood flick, a rescuer on a tiny Pacific island rescued his lost relatives — his second and third cousins — more than a week after the three stranded mariners spelt out "HELP" using palm fronds laid on a white-sand beach.

According to a report in CNN, the three men were planning to fish around the waters at Pikelot Atoll, an island of Micronesia last month on Easter Sunday. But on March 31, their 20-foot open skiff's outboard motor was damaged, according to US Coast Guard officials.

They scrambled ashore on uninhabited Pikelot. However, their radio ran out of battery power before they could call for help.

The three then gathered palm fronds to spell out 'HELP' on the beach and waited for real help to arrive.

The men lived off coconut for a week and sourced water from a small well on the island sometimes visited by fishers in the region.&nbsp;

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The US officials started searching for the men on April 6 when one of their relatives called rescue officials in US Pacific territory of Guam.

The Piklelot island is part of the Federated States of Micronesia, a Pacific nation between the Philippines and Hawaii that is made up of more than 600 islands scattered across about 2.5 million square kilometres of ocean.

A US Navy P-8A reconnaissance jet spotted the palm-frond "HELP" sign on the beach on April 7.

"This act of ingenuity was pivotal in guiding rescue efforts directly to their location," Lt. Chelsea Garcia, the search-and-rescue mission coordinator, said in a statement.

But finally on April 9, when Petty Officer 2nd Class Eugene Halishlius reached the island, the story had another twist. The stranded men spoke Micronesian, the same language as Halishlius.

"I could see on their faces, 'Whoa! Who's this guy pulling up that can speak our language?'" Halishlius told CNN in an interview.

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They found out they were related.

"It's a crazy world, I actually found out I'm related to them!" Halishlius said.

"He couldn't believe I'm with the Coast Guard trying to rescue them."

The man was a third cousin, the others fourth cousins, he said.

(With inputs from agencies)

In an incident that looks like a scene from some 1970s Bollywood flick, a rescuer on a tiny Pacific island rescued his lost relatives — his second and third cousins — more than a week after the three stranded mariners spelt out "HELP" using palm fronds laid on a white-sand beach.

In an incident that looks like a scene from some 1970s Bollywood flick, a rescuer on a tiny Pacific island rescued his lost relatives — his second and third cousins — more than a week after the three stranded mariners spelt out "HELP" using palm fronds laid on a white-sand beach. According to a report in CNN, the three men were planning to fish around the waters at Pikelot Atoll, an island of Micronesia last month on Easter Sunday. But on March 31, their 20-foot open skiff's outboard motor was damaged, according to US Coast Guard officials. They scrambled ashore on uninhabited Pikelot. However, their radio ran out of battery power before they could call for help. The three then gathered palm fronds to spell out 'HELP' on the beach and waited for real help to arrive. The men lived off coconut for a week and sourced water from a small well on the island sometimes visited by fishers in the region. Also watch | WION Rewind India's moments of glory: India rescues all trapped workers from Uttarakhand × The US officials started searching for the men on April 6 when one of their relatives called rescue officials in US Pacific territory of Guam. The Piklelot island is part of the Federated States of Micronesia, a Pacific nation between the Philippines and Hawaii that is made up of more than 600 islands scattered across about 2.5 million square kilometres of ocean. A US Navy P-8A reconnaissance jet spotted the palm-frond "HELP" sign on the beach on April 7. "This act of ingenuity was pivotal in guiding rescue efforts directly to their location," Lt. Chelsea Garcia, the search-and-rescue mission coordinator, said in a statement. But finally on April 9, when Petty Officer 2nd Class Eugene Halishlius reached the island, the story had another twist. The stranded men spoke Micronesian, the same language as Halishlius. "I could see on their faces, 'Whoa! Who's this guy pulling up that can speak our language?'" Halishlius told CNN in an interview. Also read | Watch: Five family members die in India while rescuing a cat from abandoned well They found out they were related. "It's a crazy world, I actually found out I'm related to them!" Halishlius said. "He couldn't believe I'm with the Coast Guard trying to rescue them." The man was a third cousin, the others fourth cousins, he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Castaway! Stranded mariners spell out 'HELP', rescuer relative saves them in crazy reunion

An Australian museum is being forced to open the doors of its women-only exhibition on misogyny to men after a disgruntled man complained that it was "discriminatory" to his gender.

<h2>Open exhibition to people who do not identify as ladies</h2>

The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Tasmania has now been ordered to open up the exhibition to "persons who do not identify as ladies" within 28 days.

This ruling was passed by the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal on Tuesday (Apr 9).

<h2>The women's only exhibition&nbsp;</h2>

Artist and museum curator Kirsha Kaechele has come up with an experimental artwork exhibition that as per CNN is being billed by the museum as a "tremendously lavish space" where women can indulge in "decadent nibbles, fancy tipples, and other ladylike pleasures — hosted and entertained by the fabulous butler."

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Last year, in April, Jason Lau, a New South Wales man visiting the museum, was barred from entering the women only exhibit.

Lau, who paid the $35 AUD or $23 USD museum entry fee, as per the tribunal documents, believed he was subjected to direct gender discrimination.

"He felt strongly enough about this to file a complaint with Equal Opportunities Tasmania," read the notes.

However, the curator Kaechele, during the court proceedings, said that denying men entry to the "mysterious" exhibition was part of the art and its allure. She said that it was to give men a taste of the discrimination and exclusion women have faced throughout history.

She added that she believed women "deserve both equal rights and special privileges in the form of unequal rights," as restitution for historical injustices, "for a minimum of 300 years."

<h2>Intentional exclusion</h2>

The tribunal acknowledged that it recognises that the art exhibition had "a pointedly participatory component that is intentionally discriminatory, for a good faith artistic purpose that many might not only appreciate but sympathise with or endorse."

However, it said that it was against Australia's 1998 anti-discrimination act.

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The act "does not permit discrimination for good faith artistic purpose per se," said the Tribunal.

In her statement to the tribunal, Kaechele said, "We are so deeply embedded in the dominion of man that we do not even see the myriad ways in which we adhere to and multiply his reign."

The Ladies Lounge was needed as "a peaceful space women can retreat to; a haven in which to think clearly, and relish the pure company of women — to escape the invisible story woven through history," she added.

Rejecting the tribunal's requirement of opening exhibition to men, she said, "that's not happening". The museum, too, has reacted to the verdict by posting an explicit response on Instagram.

(With inputs from agencies)

An Australian museum is being forced to open the doors of its women-only exhibition on misogyny to men after a disgruntled man complained that it was "discriminatory" to his gender.

An Australian museum is being forced to open the doors of its women-only exhibition on misogyny to men after a disgruntled man complained that it was "discriminatory" to his gender. Open exhibition to people who do not identify as ladies The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Tasmania has now been ordered to open up the exhibition to "persons who do not identify as ladies" within 28 days. This ruling was passed by the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal on Tuesday (Apr 9). The women's only exhibition Artist and museum curator Kirsha Kaechele has come up with an experimental artwork exhibition that as per CNN is being billed by the museum as a "tremendously lavish space" where women can indulge in "decadent nibbles, fancy tipples, and other ladylike pleasures — hosted and entertained by the fabulous butler." Also read | 'Dogfather' of 300+ pups retires after bringing independence to visually challenged people all over Britain Last year, in April, Jason Lau, a New South Wales man visiting the museum, was barred from entering the women only exhibit. Lau, who paid the $35 AUD or $23 USD museum entry fee, as per the tribunal documents, believed he was subjected to direct gender discrimination. "He felt strongly enough about this to file a complaint with Equal Opportunities Tasmania," read the notes. However, the curator Kaechele, during the court proceedings, said that denying men entry to the "mysterious" exhibition was part of the art and its allure. She said that it was to give men a taste of the discrimination and exclusion women have faced throughout history. She added that she believed women "deserve both equal rights and special privileges in the form of unequal rights," as restitution for historical injustices, "for a minimum of 300 years." Intentional exclusion The tribunal acknowledged that it recognises that the art exhibition had "a pointedly participatory component that is intentionally discriminatory, for a good faith artistic purpose that many might not only appreciate but sympathise with or endorse." However, it said that it was against Australia's 1998 anti-discrimination act. Also read | Mythology meets Astronomy: Ancient Egyptians believed Milky Way galaxy was a celestial goddess, claims study The act "does not permit discrimination for good faith artistic purpose per se," said the Tribunal. In her statement to the tribunal, Kaechele said, "We are so deeply embedded in the dominion of man that we do not even see the myriad ways in which we adhere to and multiply his reign." The Ladies Lounge was needed as "a peaceful space women can retreat to; a haven in which to think clearly, and relish the pure company of women — to escape the invisible story woven through history," she added. Rejecting the tribunal's requirement of opening exhibition to men, she said, "that's not happening". The museum, too, has reacted to the verdict by posting an explicit response on Instagram. (With inputs from agencies)

Irony or misogyny: Exhibition showcasing discrimination against women, 'discriminates' against men

A software engineer's recent LinkedIn post seeking a life partner got mixed reactions. The post, intended to be humorous,&nbsp;used the&nbsp;phrasing ‘recruiting a junior wife.’ While some found the approach humorous, others viewed it as offensive, particularly&nbsp;on a professional platform.

Jitendra Singh in his LinkedIn post wrote, "Urgent hiring! I'm looking for a 'junior wife' to join my life. Note - Please do not apply for experienced candidates (wives). I will conduct separate hiring for experienced candidates. Job type: Rest of the life. Career Level: Entry Level (Only zero experience is preferable). Salary: Confidential. There will be three rounds of interviews. Final round: face to face."

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The post further detailed desired qualities in a partner, including strong cooking skills and communication abilities.&nbsp;

Some aspects, however, like the emphasis on obedience, raised concerns about the portrayal of a relationship.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;post was shared four days ago on LinkedIn. Since being posted, it has received more than 2,000 likes and numerous comments. Many users shared mixed reactions in the comments section.

Singh claimed it was intended as a joke, but the post garnered significant attention on LinkedIn, with many questioning its suitability on a professional platform. &nbsp;

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One user commented, "This kind of post doesn't belong on LinkedIn. There are better places for jokes."

Another user commented, "Get real. Apart from being so outdated (100 years?), a post like this will harm your job searches. Attitudes like this in your workplace may get you sacked or the subject of a POSH complaint. Everyone who wonders why I don't see it as just funny, the reason is simple: it isn't."

Another user remarked, "Why don't you post these pick-up lines on Tinder, Bumble, Hinge or Shaadi.com?" 
A second said, "What kind of post is this, and how can LinkedIn allow this nonsense on a professional platform? This is not Instagram or Facebook."

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Meanwhile there were some who also wrote ‘interested’ in the comments section of the post.

(With inputs from agencies)

A software engineer's recent LinkedIn post seeking a life partner got mixed reactions. The post, intended to be humorous, used the phrasing ‘recruiting a junior wife.

A software engineer's recent LinkedIn post seeking a life partner got mixed reactions. The post, intended to be humorous, used the phrasing ‘recruiting a junior wife.’ While some found the approach humorous, others viewed it as offensive, particularly on a professional platform. Jitendra Singh in his LinkedIn post wrote, "Urgent hiring! I'm looking for a 'junior wife' to join my life. Note - Please do not apply for experienced candidates (wives). I will conduct separate hiring for experienced candidates. Job type: Rest of the life. Career Level: Entry Level (Only zero experience is preferable). Salary: Confidential. There will be three rounds of interviews. Final round: face to face." Also read: Scientists reveal baby stars release cosmic 'sneezes' during development The post further detailed desired qualities in a partner, including strong cooking skills and communication abilities. Some aspects, however, like the emphasis on obedience, raised concerns about the portrayal of a relationship. The post was shared four days ago on LinkedIn. Since being posted, it has received more than 2,000 likes and numerous comments. Many users shared mixed reactions in the comments section. Singh claimed it was intended as a joke, but the post garnered significant attention on LinkedIn, with many questioning its suitability on a professional platform. Also read: Planning a Brazil trip in 2025? New visa needs proof of funds for US visitors One user commented, "This kind of post doesn't belong on LinkedIn. There are better places for jokes." Another user commented, "Get real. Apart from being so outdated (100 years?), a post like this will harm your job searches. Attitudes like this in your workplace may get you sacked or the subject of a POSH complaint. Everyone who wonders why I don't see it as just funny, the reason is simple: it isn't." Another user remarked, "Why don't you post these pick-up lines on Tinder, Bumble, Hinge or Shaadi.com?" A second said, "What kind of post is this, and how can LinkedIn allow this nonsense on a professional platform? This is not Instagram or Facebook." Also read: Dancing in trance: Ancient humans possibly danced under hallucinogenic influence, archaeologists suggest Meanwhile there were some who also wrote ‘interested’ in the comments section of the post. (With inputs from agencies)

Techie's LinkedIn post seeking "junior wife" sparks backlash online

The Milky Way galaxy is humanity's home as we know it. However, as per recent research, the massive galaxy that houses our planet Earth, along with hundreds of billions of stars, may have symbolised something else for ancient Egyptians: a celestial deity.

<h2>The deity in the sky</h2>

Pioneers in the field of astrology, ancient Egyptians, were obsessed with the stars. They are known to have observed stars, constellations, and other planets. Around 4200 BCE, they even created the concept of a 365-day year and a 24-hour day by tracking the movement of the Sun and the Moon.

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As per a new study published in the Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage, our home galaxy, the Milky Way, could have symbolised the Egyptian goddess of the sky, Nut.

The massive galaxy, which is also known by names like "the Birds' Path", and" the Silver River," as per the study, was linked to Nut.

As per Gizmodo, in ancient Egyptian religion, the goddess Nut represented the sky, stars, and the universe as a whole. The deity was often depicted as a woman with stars all over her body as she arches over her brother, the Earth god Geb.

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Egyptian goddess of Sky, Nut.&nbsp;Image credit: Britannica&nbsp;

Exploring the idea that the sky goddess is a manifestation of the Milky Way, Or Graur, an astrophysicist at the University of Portsmouth,&nbsp;"chanced upon the sky-goddess Nut" when he was writing a book on galaxies and looking into the mythology of the Milky Way.

In a statement, Graur, the lead author of the new study said: "I decided to combine both astronomy and Egyptology to do a double analysis—astronomical and cross-cultural—of the sky-goddess Nut, and whether she really could be linked to the Milky Way."

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"Nut also played a leading role in the daily cycle of the sun, swallowing it as it set in the west. During the night, the sun sailed through Nut’s body, which for a time was synonymous with the netherworld. Then, at dawn, Nut gave birth to the sun once more as it rose in the east," he adds.

For his research, Graur referred to ancient Egyptian texts, including the Book of Nut, which was originally titled Fundamentals of the Course of the Stars.

He realised that the 'Book of Nut' equates Goddess Nut's head and rear to the western and eastern horizons, and her arms extending at an angle to her body in the northwest and the southeast.

Egyptians also believed that the goddess helped transition the dead into the afterlife, a common belief about the Milky Way shared by other cultures in Africa.

<h2>Connecting past with the present</h2>

The study offers a glimpse into how our ancestors viewed celestial objects in the night sky.

"My research shows how combining disciplines can offer new insights into ancient beliefs, and it highlights how astronomy connects humanity across cultures, geography, and time," said Graur.

"This paper is an exciting start to a larger project to catalogue and study the multicultural mythology of the Milky Way," added the astrophysicist.

 
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The Milky Way galaxy is humanity's home as we know it. However, as per recent research, the massive galaxy that houses our planet Earth, along with hundreds of billions of stars, may have symbolised something else for ancient Egyptians: a celestial deity.

The Milky Way galaxy is humanity's home as we know it. However, as per recent research, the massive galaxy that houses our planet Earth, along with hundreds of billions of stars, may have symbolised something else for ancient Egyptians: a celestial deity. The deity in the sky Pioneers in the field of astrology, ancient Egyptians, were obsessed with the stars. They are known to have observed stars, constellations, and other planets. Around 4200 BCE, they even created the concept of a 365-day year and a 24-hour day by tracking the movement of the Sun and the Moon. Also read | Keeping it in the family? Not anymore. Tennessee passes bill banning marriage between first cousins As per a new study published in the Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage, our home galaxy, the Milky Way, could have symbolised the Egyptian goddess of the sky, Nut. The massive galaxy, which is also known by names like "the Birds' Path", and" the Silver River," as per the study, was linked to Nut. As per Gizmodo, in ancient Egyptian religion, the goddess Nut represented the sky, stars, and the universe as a whole. The deity was often depicted as a woman with stars all over her body as she arches over her brother, the Earth god Geb. Egyptian goddess of Sky, Nut. Image credit: Britannica Exploring the idea that the sky goddess is a manifestation of the Milky Way, Or Graur, an astrophysicist at the University of Portsmouth, "chanced upon the sky-goddess Nut" when he was writing a book on galaxies and looking into the mythology of the Milky Way. In a statement, Graur, the lead author of the new study said: "I decided to combine both astronomy and Egyptology to do a double analysis—astronomical and cross-cultural—of the sky-goddess Nut, and whether she really could be linked to the Milky Way." Also read | Explained: A murder trial, dramatic car chase, a heist and more! The scandalous legacy of OJ Simpson "Nut also played a leading role in the daily cycle of the sun, swallowing it as it set in the west. During the night, the sun sailed through Nut’s body, which for a time was synonymous with the netherworld. Then, at dawn, Nut gave birth to the sun once more as it rose in the east," he adds. For his research, Graur referred to ancient Egyptian texts, including the Book of Nut, which was originally titled Fundamentals of the Course of the Stars. He realised that the 'Book of Nut' equates Goddess Nut's head and rear to the western and eastern horizons, and her arms extending at an angle to her body in the northwest and the southeast. Egyptians also believed that the goddess helped transition the dead into the afterlife, a common belief about the Milky Way shared by other cultures in Africa. Connecting past with the present The study offers a glimpse into how our ancestors viewed celestial objects in the night sky. "My research shows how combining disciplines can offer new insights into ancient beliefs, and it highlights how astronomy connects humanity across cultures, geography, and time," said Graur. "This paper is an exciting start to a larger project to catalogue and study the multicultural mythology of the Milky Way," added the astrophysicist.

Mythology meets Astronomy: Ancient Egyptians believed Milky Way galaxy was a celestial goddess, claims study

In a rare case, doctors found that a mass, which was believed to have been growing in a woman's eye for two years, was actually a parasite that sometimes enters the human body through the consumption of reptiles.

In a rare case, doctors found that a mass, which was believed to have been growing in a woman's eye for two years, was actually a parasite that sometimes enters the human body through the consumption of reptiles. Contaminated crocodile meat is believed to be the reason behind the rare infection. This has emerged as the first case of its kind in the history of medical literature and was reported in JAMA Ophthalmology on Thursday (April 11). The woman was diagnosed by the authors with an infection called "ocular pentastomiasis". This is a rare eye infection which occurs because of parasites known as "pentastomids". In the woman's case, the parasite had embedded itself below the conjunctiva or the clear outer membrane of the left eye of the patient and had grown to about 0.4 inches (10 millimetres) long. According to the doctors, the 28-year-old from Basankusu in Congo did not show any other symptoms apart from the outgrown mass in the corner of her eye, reported her doctors. Also Read: We are the infectors: Humans pass on viruses to animals twice than the other way around! After the examination, the doctors found that the mass could be removed by surgery. It was during the surgery that a pale, C-shaped larva was revealed. The parasite was sent for further analysis and the scientists discovered that it was part of a species called Armillifer grandis. How do such parasites enter the human body? It is known that snakes are used by Armillifer parasites as their hosts when they enter the final stage of their life cycle. In the respiratory tracts of different pythons and vipers, these parasites lay their eggs. Eventually, the eggs move from the lungs and enter the environment through the mouth or the digestive tract of the snake. They are generally picked by small mammals like rodents, which a snake is likely to eat. In these hosts, they generally develop into larvae before getting eaten by a snake, which completes the life cycle of the parasite. The parasite enters the human body when they eat or drink food or water which is contaminated with its eggs or by coming in close contact with infected snakes, wrote the case report authors. Watch: Are Humans giving more viruses to animals than they give us? However, in this case, the woman said that she had never handled or eaten any snakes. "However, she was used to eating crocodile meat. No case of Armillifer ocular infection has ever been reported in individuals who eat crocodile meat, but crocodiles can be infected by pentastomids," said her doctors. Hence, there is a chance that the woman contracted the infection when she consumed crocodile meat containing parasite eggs. "This meat could also have been contaminated via infected snake meat on a market stall," said the doctors. (With inputs from agencies)

A parasite lived and grew in a woman's eye for two years. Doctors believe contaminated...

The 'Dogfather' of guide dogs, a nine-year-old Golden Retriever who fathered over 300 puppies in the UK, has retired from the breeding programme.&nbsp;

<h2>Helping humanity one litter at a time</h2>

Trigger, aka Dogfather, was part of Guide Dogs, a charity that breeds and trains guide dogs to help visually impaired&nbsp;people in the UK.

The Golden Retriever is dad to 39 litters, including an impressive 16 puppies in 2021 — "a record-breaking number for Guide Dogs," said the organisation in a press release.

"In total, 294 of Trigger's puppies have been bred by Guide Dogs, and a further 29 pups have been born of his valuable 'collaborations' with other assistance dog charities and guide dog schools. This puts his grand total at 323," adds the statement.

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His puppies, as per the organisation, have gone to serve as guide dogs in many UK cities, including London, Glasgow, and Cardiff, bringing "independence and confidence" to the&nbsp;"lives of blind and partially sighted people all over Britain."&nbsp;

Two of his litters were born in France and the Netherlands, and are "helping to create guide dog partnerships in both countries."

The very last of Trigger's litters was made up of six puppies. The 'Triglets' — an affectionate name given to his offspring by volunteers and guide dog owners — consisted of five daughters named Jenny, Rita, Hermione, Sandy, and Indy, and one son, Billy.&nbsp;

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Currently&nbsp;eight-week-old, the six golden retriever puppies "are about to start their guide dog journeys and will be living with volunteer Puppy Raisers for the next year of their lives."

Janine Dixon, the head of breeding operations at Guide Dogs, in a statement, said that Trigger's "wonderful, gentle nature and excellent health" made him a "perfect asset" for their breeding programme.&nbsp;

"We can't overstate the impact that Trigger has in helping us to provide so many guide dogs for people with sight loss," he remarked.

He added that they hope Trigger's progeny Billy will join their breeding programme to continue his legacy, and that "nine of his daughters and half-French son Pierre, are helping us to bring forward a new generation of guide dogs with Trigger’s fantastic genes."&nbsp;

The retired dog will live out his days in Banbury with his Breeding Dog Volunteer Sarah Byrne, who has looked after him for the past seven years. Byrne will now officially adopt the Dogfather.

(With inputs from agencies)

The 'Dogfather' of guide dogs, a nine-year-old Golden Retriever who fathered over 300 puppies in the UK, has retired from the breeding programme. Helping humanity one litter at a time Trigger, aka Dogfather, was part of Guide Dogs, a charity that breeds and trains guide dogs to help visually impaired people in the UK.

The 'Dogfather' of guide dogs, a nine-year-old Golden Retriever who fathered over 300 puppies in the UK, has retired from the breeding programme. Helping humanity one litter at a time Trigger, aka Dogfather, was part of Guide Dogs, a charity that breeds and trains guide dogs to help visually impaired people in the UK. The Golden Retriever is dad to 39 litters, including an impressive 16 puppies in 2021 — "a record-breaking number for Guide Dogs," said the organisation in a press release. "In total, 294 of Trigger's puppies have been bred by Guide Dogs, and a further 29 pups have been born of his valuable 'collaborations' with other assistance dog charities and guide dog schools. This puts his grand total at 323," adds the statement. Also read | Explained: A murder trial, dramatic car chase, a heist and more! The scandalous legacy of OJ Simpson His puppies, as per the organisation, have gone to serve as guide dogs in many UK cities, including London, Glasgow, and Cardiff, bringing "independence and confidence" to the "lives of blind and partially sighted people all over Britain." Two of his litters were born in France and the Netherlands, and are "helping to create guide dog partnerships in both countries." The very last of Trigger's litters was made up of six puppies. The 'Triglets' — an affectionate name given to his offspring by volunteers and guide dog owners — consisted of five daughters named Jenny, Rita, Hermione, Sandy, and Indy, and one son, Billy. Also read | Keeping it in the family? Not anymore. Tennessee passes bill banning marriage between first cousins Currently eight-week-old, the six golden retriever puppies "are about to start their guide dog journeys and will be living with volunteer Puppy Raisers for the next year of their lives." Janine Dixon, the head of breeding operations at Guide Dogs, in a statement, said that Trigger's "wonderful, gentle nature and excellent health" made him a "perfect asset" for their breeding programme. "We can't overstate the impact that Trigger has in helping us to provide so many guide dogs for people with sight loss," he remarked. He added that they hope Trigger's progeny Billy will join their breeding programme to continue his legacy, and that "nine of his daughters and half-French son Pierre, are helping us to bring forward a new generation of guide dogs with Trigger’s fantastic genes." The retired dog will live out his days in Banbury with his Breeding Dog Volunteer Sarah Byrne, who has looked after him for the past seven years. Byrne will now officially adopt the Dogfather. (With inputs from agencies)