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Vibes are everywhere. Not just in Indian singer Diljit Dosanjh's popular Punjabi song whose hook phrase loosely translates into: "Your vibe is matching with mine".&nbsp;

But that's what vibes are about.&nbsp;

A paired expression of emotional state, which if resonates with the other person, passes the vibe check – with &nbsp;Gen Z and millennials forming the cohort who use ‘vibe’ and ‘vibe check’ the most.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bts-jimin-collaborates-with-taeyang-for-new-single-vibe-552622">BTS' Jimin collaborates with Taeyang for new single 'Vibe'</a>

In simple words, your best friend is your best friend because they pass your vibe check almost all the time. Your workplace bestie is your workplace bestie because among all your colleagues, they are the one you feel most secure with, and thereby pass the vibe check.&nbsp;

A 'vibe', therefore, can be an idea, a message, a connection between two people, or a sensibility as clear as weather on a clear day. &nbsp;

<h2>Why is 'vibe check' considered the most overused word of our time?</h2>

On February 11, 2022, the New York Times crossword ran a clue: "Emotional assessment of one's surroundings, in lingo." The answer was "vibe check".&nbsp;

In September 2022, Google announced that its maps will soon be able to perform "vibe checks: on entire neighbourhoods using Artificial Intelligence.&nbsp;

But the vibes peaked in New York last year, when a 38-year-old Suraj Patel ran for Congress with his campaign posters saying:'Change the vibe'.&nbsp;

ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;'Wordle' was Google's top trending search term globally in 2022

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"You know, the energy of the moment, the energy of a room or someone’s personality or something … It’s capturing this nearly ineffable word or description of the generalised feeling of something. That’s what we were going for. And I don’t think there’s a better word out there to encapsulate it right now," Patel was quoted as saying by The Guardian.

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Vibes are everywhere. Not just in Indian singer Diljit Dosanjh's popular Punjabi song whose hook phrase loosely translates into: "Your vibe is matching with mine".

Vibes are everywhere. Not just in Indian singer Diljit Dosanjh's popular Punjabi song whose hook phrase loosely translates into: "Your vibe is matching with mine". But that's what vibes are about. A paired expression of emotional state, which if resonates with the other person, passes the vibe check – with Gen Z and millennials forming the cohort who use ‘vibe’ and ‘vibe check’ the most. ALSO READ | BTS' Jimin collaborates with Taeyang for new single 'Vibe' In simple words, your best friend is your best friend because they pass your vibe check almost all the time. Your workplace bestie is your workplace bestie because among all your colleagues, they are the one you feel most secure with, and thereby pass the vibe check. A 'vibe', therefore, can be an idea, a message, a connection between two people, or a sensibility as clear as weather on a clear day. Why is 'vibe check' considered the most overused word of our time? On February 11, 2022, the New York Times crossword ran a clue: "Emotional assessment of one's surroundings, in lingo." The answer was "vibe check". In September 2022, Google announced that its maps will soon be able to perform "vibe checks: on entire neighbourhoods using Artificial Intelligence. But the vibes peaked in New York last year, when a 38-year-old Suraj Patel ran for Congress with his campaign posters saying:'Change the vibe'. ALSO WATCH | 'Wordle' was Google's top trending search term globally in 2022 × "You know, the energy of the moment, the energy of a room or someone’s personality or something … It’s capturing this nearly ineffable word or description of the generalised feeling of something. That’s what we were going for. And I don’t think there’s a better word out there to encapsulate it right now," Patel was quoted as saying by The Guardian. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In a major addition to its vegan menu for its customers, the world's largest food chain, McDonald's has introduced India's most loved "McAloo Tikki" burger in its menu. The fast food company said that the burger can now be found on the menu of its restaurant in Chicago, United States. In a typical McAloo Tikki burger, the filling is a vegetable patty made from potatoes, peas and samosa seasoning, India Times reported.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The news was shared by a Chicago-based food blogger named Saurabh Dak on his Instagram. The caption read, "McAloo Tikki in the USA is true globalisation!"

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Responding to such news, Indians living in the area expressed their happiness. A user in the comment section said, "I manifested this just a week back for reall !! Where in chicago ?"

Another user said, "Finally the day has come people thought I was foolish to look for this option in MCD US back in 2016.. little did they know that I was way ahead of time."

"This is just complicated an American cuisine sold in india with the appeal that it’s American food which is now sold in America that it is Indian food," said one user.&nbsp;

Expressing his joy, another user said, "Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Some users have urged the fast-food giant to introduce the burger option in their cities and countries as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A user said, "Can we please have this in New jersey."

Another said, "Please bring it to UK."

A user named the.brown.canadian in his comment said, "@mcdonaldscanada we need McAloo tikki burger in Canada as well!! You may start with Brampton, Ontario, Canada CA."

Despite Saurabh posting the news, the location in Chicago was not clear. Many users living in the area asked for it.&nbsp;

One user asked, "Which location in Chicago did you get this at?"

Another user said, "Address Address Address."

Following similar kind&nbsp;of questions, a user named pranjulnagpal11 said, "Location: McDonald’s Global Menu Restaurant, 1035 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

You can make this location as a favourite in the McDonald’s app and check the menu ahead of time :)"

The fast food giant first introduced its first plant-based burger McVegan in 2017. The company has also been conducting trials of vegan burgers in other locations, including Hong Kong, South Africa, the United Kingdom, Norway and even Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;

In a major addition to its vegan menu for its customers, the world's largest food chain, McDonald's has introduced India's most loved "McAloo Tikki" burger in its menu.

In a major addition to its vegan menu for its customers, the world's largest food chain, McDonald's has introduced India's most loved "McAloo Tikki" burger in its menu. The fast food company said that the burger can now be found on the menu of its restaurant in Chicago, United States. In a typical McAloo Tikki burger, the filling is a vegetable patty made from potatoes, peas and samosa seasoning, India Times reported. The news was shared by a Chicago-based food blogger named Saurabh Dak on his Instagram. The caption read, "McAloo Tikki in the USA is true globalisation!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saurabh Dak (@saurabhdak) × Responding to such news, Indians living in the area expressed their happiness. A user in the comment section said, "I manifested this just a week back for reall !! Where in chicago ?" Another user said, "Finally the day has come people thought I was foolish to look for this option in MCD US back in 2016.. little did they know that I was way ahead of time." "This is just complicated an American cuisine sold in india with the appeal that it’s American food which is now sold in America that it is Indian food," said one user. Expressing his joy, another user said, "Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!" Some users have urged the fast-food giant to introduce the burger option in their cities and countries as well. A user said, "Can we please have this in New jersey." Another said, "Please bring it to UK." A user named the.brown.canadian in his comment said, "@mcdonaldscanada we need McAloo tikki burger in Canada as well!! You may start with Brampton, Ontario, Canada CA." Despite Saurabh posting the news, the location in Chicago was not clear. Many users living in the area asked for it. One user asked, "Which location in Chicago did you get this at?" Another user said, "Address Address Address." Following similar kind of questions, a user named pranjulnagpal11 said, "Location: McDonald’s Global Menu Restaurant, 1035 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607 You can make this location as a favourite in the McDonald’s app and check the menu ahead of time :)" The fast food giant first introduced its first plant-based burger McVegan in 2017. The company has also been conducting trials of vegan burgers in other locations, including Hong Kong, South Africa, the United Kingdom, Norway and even Saudi Arabia.

Finally! McDonald's in Chicago introduces India's favourite 'McAloo Tikki' on its menu, netizens share joy

Ramadan 2023:&nbsp; The month of Ramadan has dawned and it is the holiest month of the Islamic calendar, when Muslims around the world observe a fast, pray and introspect. This is said to be the month in which the first verses of the holy Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad by Allah. During the whole month, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk every day, abstaining from food and water. The fast is broken at sunset with a meal called Iftar. At this time family and friends come together and break their fast. But when is Ramadan starting? What are the Iftar timings? Check here for details.

The holy month commemorates Muhammad's first revelation. It lasts for 29 to 30 days and is the month for charity and giving to those in need, meaning helping the poor and needy in the community.&nbsp;

The end of Ramadan is marked by the festival of breaking the fast, Eid al-Fitr.&nbsp;

When is Ramadan 2023 starting?

Ramadan's new moon in 2023 will begin on March 21 at 17:30 GMT, with no sighting of any type being anticipated, Al Jazeera reported.&nbsp;

It noted, "On the night of March 22, the new moon should be easily visible to the naked eye across many parts of the Middle East, North Africa, Western Europe and the America. The first fasting day is thus expected to be March 23 for those countries," adding that the new moon could be visible if the skies are clear across Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh, Iran and Pakistan.&nbsp;

The media outlet further mentioned that for countries if the moon is sighted, the first day will also be March 23, if not, then the first day will be March 24.

Ramadan begins: March 22, Wednesday

Ramadan ends: April 21, Friday

Laylat al-Qadr: April 17, Monday

Eid al-Fitr Start: April 22, Saturday

Here are India's cities-wise Sehri and Iftar timings, as per India.com.

Mumbai- 05:33 am to 06:49 pm

Delhi- 05:11 am to 06:32 pm

Chennai- 05:05 am to 06:20 pm

Hyderabad- 05:11 am to 06:29 pm

Bangalore-05:16 am to 06:34 pm

Ahmedabad- 05:33 am to 06:50 pm

Wishes to send to your loved ones:

Wishing you and your family good health and a warm spirit this Ramadan.

"On the&nbsp;occasion of holy Ramadan¸ I wish Allah is always there to support you through good and bad times and guide you towards the purpose of your life. Ramadan Mubarak to you."

"I wish from the bottom of my heart, that Allah answers all your prayers and blesses you and your family with happiness and peace in your life. Happy Eid Ul Fitr to you and your family. Eid Mubarak.”

"On the occasion of Ramadan, I wish that there is happiness and positivity surrounding you. Ramadan Mubarak to you."

"May Allah bring you all the inspiration and motivation in life&nbsp;to achieve all your goals. Wishing a very Happy Ramadan to you."

Ramadan 2023: The month of Ramadan has dawned and it is the holiest month of the Islamic calendar, when Muslims around the world observe a fast, pray and introspect.

Ramadan 2023: The month of Ramadan has dawned and it is the holiest month of the Islamic calendar, when Muslims around the world observe a fast, pray and introspect. This is said to be the month in which the first verses of the holy Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad by Allah. During the whole month, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk every day, abstaining from food and water. The fast is broken at sunset with a meal called Iftar. At this time family and friends come together and break their fast. But when is Ramadan starting? What are the Iftar timings? Check here for details. The holy month commemorates Muhammad's first revelation. It lasts for 29 to 30 days and is the month for charity and giving to those in need, meaning helping the poor and needy in the community. The end of Ramadan is marked by the festival of breaking the fast, Eid al-Fitr. When is Ramadan 2023 starting? Ramadan's new moon in 2023 will begin on March 21 at 17:30 GMT, with no sighting of any type being anticipated, Al Jazeera reported. It noted, "On the night of March 22, the new moon should be easily visible to the naked eye across many parts of the Middle East, North Africa, Western Europe and the America. The first fasting day is thus expected to be March 23 for those countries," adding that the new moon could be visible if the skies are clear across Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh, Iran and Pakistan. The media outlet further mentioned that for countries if the moon is sighted, the first day will also be March 23, if not, then the first day will be March 24. Ramadan begins: March 22, Wednesday Ramadan ends: April 21, Friday Laylat al-Qadr: April 17, Monday Eid al-Fitr Start: April 22, Saturday Here are India's cities-wise Sehri and Iftar timings, as per India.com. Mumbai- 05:33 am to 06:49 pm Delhi- 05:11 am to 06:32 pm Chennai- 05:05 am to 06:20 pm Hyderabad- 05:11 am to 06:29 pm Bangalore-05:16 am to 06:34 pm Ahmedabad- 05:33 am to 06:50 pm Wishes to send to your loved ones: Wishing you and your family good health and a warm spirit this Ramadan. "On the occasion of holy Ramadan¸ I wish Allah is always there to support you through good and bad times and guide you towards the purpose of your life. Ramadan Mubarak to you." "I wish from the bottom of my heart, that Allah answers all your prayers and blesses you and your family with happiness and peace in your life. Happy Eid Ul Fitr to you and your family. Eid Mubarak.” "On the occasion of Ramadan, I wish that there is happiness and positivity surrounding you. Ramadan Mubarak to you." "May Allah bring you all the inspiration and motivation in life to achieve all your goals. Wishing a very Happy Ramadan to you."

Ramadan 2023: Check Iftar timings, time table and fasting hours in India

World Water Day 2023: World Water Day is observed annually worldwide on March 22 to highlight the importance of fresh water on our planet Earth. This day is backed by the United Nations (UN) to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. Every year the day is observed with a particular theme that is relevant to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). The WASH initiative is also in line with the targets of Sustainable Development Goal 6 as established by the UN. Around this day, the UN World Water Development Report is also released every year, which provides an authoritative and comprehensive assessment of the world’s freshwater resources.&nbsp;

<h2>World Water Day 2023: Significance&nbsp;</h2>

UN-Water, an interagency mechanism that coordinates with the UN, is the convener for World Water Day and is responsible for selecting the theme every year. Last year, the theme was ‘Valuing Water’ and a public campaign was launched to invite people to join a global conversation on social media sharing their stories related to water. Take a look at some of the previous year’s themes:

2020: Water and Climate Change&nbsp;

2019: Leaving no one Behind

2018: &nbsp;Nature for Water&nbsp;

2017: Why waste water?

Apart from starting conversations around freshwater and its availability around the world, the day also includes campaigns to raise money for water projects. The first World Water Day was celebrated in 1993. The intention was to inspire people around the world and create awareness among the masses about water-related issues. In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an additional focus on hand washing and hygiene.&nbsp;

Other relevant issues like water scarcity, water pollution, inadequate water supply, lack of sanitation, and the impacts of climate change on water resources are also moot points.&nbsp;

<h2>World Water Day 2023: Theme</h2>

The theme for this year’s World Water Day is ‘Accelerating the change to solve the water and sanitation crises’ with an emphasis on the necessity of taking stern action to address the global water crises. The UN said, “Billions of people and countless schools, businesses, healthcare centres, farms and factories don’t have the safe water and toilets they need.

There is an urgent need to accelerate change – to go beyond business as usual".&nbsp;The UN is also kickstarting the UN 2023 Water Conference- the first event of its kind for nearly 50- to unite the world around water from March 22-24 in New York, United States.

<h2>World Water Day 2023: Slogans and quotes</h2>

1.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;‘Water is the driving force of all nature’- Leonardo da Vinci

2.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;‘The earth, the air, the land, and the water are not an inheritance from our forefathers but on loan from our children. So, we have to handover to them at least as it was handed over to us.’- Mahatma Gandhi

3.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;‘When the well is dry, we learn the worth of water'- Benjamin Franklin

4.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;‘Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it’- Lao Tzu

5.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;‘In one drop of water are found all the secrets of all the oceans’- Khalil Gibran

6.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;‘Thousands have lived without love, not one without water’- W.H. Auden

7.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;‘We forget that the water cycle and the life cycle are one’- Jacques Yves Cousteau

8.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;‘If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water’- Loren Eiseley

9.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;‘No water, no life. No blue, no green’- Sylvia Earle

10.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;‘ A drop of water, if it could write out its own history, would explain the universe to us’- Lucy Larcom

<h2>World Water Day 2023: Some facts related to water&nbsp;</h2>

1.&nbsp;&nbsp;96.5 per cent of the water on Earth is in our oceans, which cover 71 per cent of the surface of our planet.

2.&nbsp;&nbsp;Out of all the water present on Earth, only 3.5 per cent of water is fresh and fresh water is not present in our lakes, rivers, and streams but in ice and glaciers!

3. Millions of bacteria and viruses can live in only a single drop of water. A drop of water can even have fish eggs, baby crabs, plankton, or even small worms.

4.&nbsp; Comets that we see up in the sky are mostly made up of water and ice.&nbsp;

5.&nbsp;&nbsp;A newborn baby is 78 per cent water. Adults are 55-60 per cent water. It is also a big part of the blood that helps in bringing nutrients to all our body cells.&nbsp;

 
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World Water Day 2023: World Water Day is observed annually worldwide on March 22 to highlight the importance of fresh water on our planet Earth. This day is backed by the United Nations (UN) to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

World Water Day 2023: World Water Day is observed annually worldwide on March 22 to highlight the importance of fresh water on our planet Earth. This day is backed by the United Nations (UN) to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. Every year the day is observed with a particular theme that is relevant to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). The WASH initiative is also in line with the targets of Sustainable Development Goal 6 as established by the UN. Around this day, the UN World Water Development Report is also released every year, which provides an authoritative and comprehensive assessment of the world’s freshwater resources. World Water Day 2023: Significance UN-Water, an interagency mechanism that coordinates with the UN, is the convener for World Water Day and is responsible for selecting the theme every year. Last year, the theme was ‘Valuing Water’ and a public campaign was launched to invite people to join a global conversation on social media sharing their stories related to water. Take a look at some of the previous year’s themes: 2020: Water and Climate Change 2019: Leaving no one Behind 2018: Nature for Water 2017: Why waste water? Apart from starting conversations around freshwater and its availability around the world, the day also includes campaigns to raise money for water projects. The first World Water Day was celebrated in 1993. The intention was to inspire people around the world and create awareness among the masses about water-related issues. In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an additional focus on hand washing and hygiene. Other relevant issues like water scarcity, water pollution, inadequate water supply, lack of sanitation, and the impacts of climate change on water resources are also moot points. World Water Day 2023: Theme The theme for this year’s World Water Day is ‘Accelerating the change to solve the water and sanitation crises’ with an emphasis on the necessity of taking stern action to address the global water crises. The UN said, “Billions of people and countless schools, businesses, healthcare centres, farms and factories don’t have the safe water and toilets they need. There is an urgent need to accelerate change – to go beyond business as usual". The UN is also kickstarting the UN 2023 Water Conference- the first event of its kind for nearly 50- to unite the world around water from March 22-24 in New York, United States. World Water Day 2023: Slogans and quotes 1. ‘Water is the driving force of all nature’- Leonardo da Vinci 2. ‘The earth, the air, the land, and the water are not an inheritance from our forefathers but on loan from our children. So, we have to handover to them at least as it was handed over to us.’- Mahatma Gandhi 3. ‘When the well is dry, we learn the worth of water'- Benjamin Franklin 4. ‘Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it’- Lao Tzu 5. ‘In one drop of water are found all the secrets of all the oceans’- Khalil Gibran 6. ‘Thousands have lived without love, not one without water’- W.H. Auden 7. ‘We forget that the water cycle and the life cycle are one’- Jacques Yves Cousteau 8. ‘If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water’- Loren Eiseley 9. ‘No water, no life. No blue, no green’- Sylvia Earle 10. ‘ A drop of water, if it could write out its own history, would explain the universe to us’- Lucy Larcom World Water Day 2023: Some facts related to water 1. 96.5 per cent of the water on Earth is in our oceans, which cover 71 per cent of the surface of our planet. 2. Out of all the water present on Earth, only 3.5 per cent of water is fresh and fresh water is not present in our lakes, rivers, and streams but in ice and glaciers! 3. Millions of bacteria and viruses can live in only a single drop of water. A drop of water can even have fish eggs, baby crabs, plankton, or even small worms. 4. Comets that we see up in the sky are mostly made up of water and ice. 5. A newborn baby is 78 per cent water. Adults are 55-60 per cent water. It is also a big part of the blood that helps in bringing nutrients to all our body cells. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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As the world awaits with bated breath, former US President Donald Trump's arrest and indictment, purported pictures of the 'historic' detention are already going viral. Confused? Well, the pictures are an AI-generated satirical take on what Trump's arrest would look like, and the results are equal parts mind-blowing and as per Twitter users "hilarious". The artificial intelligence-generated images have been well received by social media users and are spreading like wildfire, with netizens applauding them as an example of "AI being used for good".

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The AI-generated images&nbsp;show Trump in various predicaments. In one, the former president can be seen running from the police, in another, he is portrayed engaged in a skirmish with them. Yet another depicts him being carried away by the forces.

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Businessman, former President Donald Trump in a first-of-its-kind incident, faces impending arrest over alleged hush money he paid to a porn star. If he is arrested, this would be the first time a criminal case is launched against a current or former US president. &nbsp;

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The controversial politician as per claims paid porn star Stormy Daniels alias Stephanie Clifford $130,000 for her silence on an affair the two supposedly had. Daniels was allegedly paid the money to keep mum during Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.&nbsp;

While Trump has repeatedly denied the affair, a grand jury could this week potentially bring charges against him. If arrested, he would have to travel to New York for fingerprinting and other processing as part of the indictment.&nbsp;

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As the world awaits with bated breath, former US President Donald Trump's arrest and indictment, purported pictures of the 'historic' detention are already going viral. Confused? Well, the pictures are an AI-generated satirical take on what Trump's arrest would look like, and the results are equal parts mind-blowing and as per Twitter users "hilarious". The artificial intelligence-generated images have been well received by social media users and are spreading like wildfire, with netizens applauding them as an example of "AI being used for good". Watch | Did Trump pay adult-film star to not discuss the encounter? New York braces for drama The AI-generated images show Trump in various predicaments. In one, the former president can be seen running from the police, in another, he is portrayed engaged in a skirmish with them. Yet another depicts him being carried away by the forces. Also read | 'Guilty' vs 'just another witch hunt', things heat up as US braces for possible Trump arrest Here's what artificial intelligence "thinks" the arrest could look like: Businessman, former President Donald Trump in a first-of-its-kind incident, faces impending arrest over alleged hush money he paid to a porn star. If he is arrested, this would be the first time a criminal case is launched against a current or former US president. Also read | Donald Trump to be arrested today? New York braces for high-octane drama The controversial politician as per claims paid porn star Stormy Daniels alias Stephanie Clifford $130,000 for her silence on an affair the two supposedly had. Daniels was allegedly paid the money to keep mum during Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. While Trump has repeatedly denied the affair, a grand jury could this week potentially bring charges against him. If arrested, he would have to travel to New York for fingerprinting and other processing as part of the indictment. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A new financial scam has been unearthed in which scamsters are exploiting the Twitter Blue service to dupe users, which once again shows the downside of distributing the blue checkmark to anyone who is willing to pay for it.

A new financial scam has been unearthed in which scamsters are exploiting the Twitter Blue service to dupe users, which once again shows the downside of distributing the blue checkmark to anyone who is willing to pay for it. Twitter users are being targetted by crooks impersonating banks or banking officials, according to a New York Post report. When a user posts a complaint related to their bank account by tagging the bank (say @ICICI or @Wellsfargo), the scammer posing as the customer service representative approaches them. The scamster usually quote tweets the original tweet and gives a helpline number to the user. Once the customer takes the bait and calls on the number, the scammer manages to collect private information such as login credentials to access the user's bank account. Thanks to Elon Musk's newly launched Twitter Blue subscription service, scammers are able to buy the blue checkmark and trick customers into believing that the particular Twitter account is the legit and official handle of the company. ALSO READ | Twitter to make its code used for recommending tweets public, says Elon Musk With Musk announcing the removal of legacy checkmarks soon, the companies will have to quickly apply for Twitter Blue or risk letting customers fall prey to such elaborate scams yet again. This is not the first instance where Twitter has been used by pranksters and scammers. Last year, after the rollout of the blue checkmark subscription service, a Twitter user impersonating basketball player LeBron James demanded a trade from NBA franchise Los Angeles Lakers. Similarly, American pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly lost billions after its stock plunged following a tweet by a fake, verified account posing as the company. The account tweeted that Eli Lilly, one of the largest producers of insulin in the world was selling it for free. Before the error was rectified, over $15 billion in market cap was erased. WATCH | Elon Musk: Twitter will charge $8 per month for Blue Tick × “We apologise to those who have been served a misleading message from a fake Lilly account. Our official Twitter account is @LillyPad," the company said in a clarification statement later. Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion last year but soon found out that the company was red in most financial metrics. To drive up the revenue, Musk launched the $8 verification system which has received a mixed response so far. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The population of southern elephant seals, Mirounga leonina, has been on a constant decline. A research that was initiated&nbsp;in an&nbsp;effort to pinpoint the contributing factors to this decline reveals pressures of extreme polygamy may be driving southern elephant seals to early death.&nbsp;

A study published in the journal Royal Society Open Science comprised of these 14,000 southern elephant seals on Macquarie Island in the south-western Pacific. One of the key findings of the study is that male and female survival rates are roughly comparable when they are juvenile. However, after age eight, male survival quickly declined, falling to about 50%, while female survival remained constant at 80%.

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The research reveals that the largest and fattest male seals, known as beachmasters, have an edge when it came to reproduction as they are able to compete for female access better.&nbsp;

Sophia Volzke, a PhD student at the University of Tasmania and the study's primary author said, “They can only get food from the ocean." “When they come on land [to breed] they’re competing with other males for access to females.

“They need to have fat resources stored to be able to fight other males and survive on land without eating anything for weeks or months at a time.”

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Volzke said the species demonstrates "extreme polygyny". A small percent of beachmasters control harems of females. One enormous beachmaster might have a harem with up to 100 females, she said. In cases when the harems are so large, they could allow a younger man to serve as an assistant beachmaster.

According on the topography of the beach and the size of the harem, a truly long beach is more likely to have a number of small harems. Just 4% of men work as beachmasters. Males that are still maturing are under pressure to acquire weight fast due to competition. According to the researchers, this leads to reduced survival rates since the males go in search of food at sea in locations where they may be more vulnerable to predators.&nbsp;

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“Adult males concentrate their foraging effort in shallower waters. These highly productive locations are frequented by other marine predators, such as orcas … and sleeper sharks,” the researchers wrote.

“We might see one male that isn’t a successful beachmaster … come ashore in August and try to challenge a beachmaster. If they lose a fight they will just go back to sea,” Volzke said. “Beachmasters have a really loud roar which deters other males, which means some might not even come to shore at that time.”

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The population of southern elephant seals, Mirounga leonina, has been on a constant decline. A research that was initiated in an effort to pinpoint the contributing factors to this decline reveals pressures of extreme polygamy may be driving southern elephant seals to early death.

The population of southern elephant seals, Mirounga leonina, has been on a constant decline. A research that was initiated in an effort to pinpoint the contributing factors to this decline reveals pressures of extreme polygamy may be driving southern elephant seals to early death. A study published in the journal Royal Society Open Science comprised of these 14,000 southern elephant seals on Macquarie Island in the south-western Pacific. One of the key findings of the study is that male and female survival rates are roughly comparable when they are juvenile. However, after age eight, male survival quickly declined, falling to about 50%, while female survival remained constant at 80%. Also Read | Report sounds alarm over humanity's 'vampiric' overconsumption of its 'lifeblood' water The research reveals that the largest and fattest male seals, known as beachmasters, have an edge when it came to reproduction as they are able to compete for female access better. Sophia Volzke, a PhD student at the University of Tasmania and the study's primary author said, “They can only get food from the ocean." “When they come on land [to breed] they’re competing with other males for access to females. “They need to have fat resources stored to be able to fight other males and survive on land without eating anything for weeks or months at a time.” Also Read | Uganda to criminalise identification as LGBTQ; introduces strict punishments for violations Volzke said the species demonstrates "extreme polygyny". A small percent of beachmasters control harems of females. One enormous beachmaster might have a harem with up to 100 females, she said. In cases when the harems are so large, they could allow a younger man to serve as an assistant beachmaster. According on the topography of the beach and the size of the harem, a truly long beach is more likely to have a number of small harems. Just 4% of men work as beachmasters. Males that are still maturing are under pressure to acquire weight fast due to competition. According to the researchers, this leads to reduced survival rates since the males go in search of food at sea in locations where they may be more vulnerable to predators. Watch | Earthquake in Afghanistan: 9 killed and over hundred injured after 6.6 magnitude earthquake “Adult males concentrate their foraging effort in shallower waters. These highly productive locations are frequented by other marine predators, such as orcas … and sleeper sharks,” the researchers wrote. “We might see one male that isn’t a successful beachmaster … come ashore in August and try to challenge a beachmaster. If they lose a fight they will just go back to sea,” Volzke said. “Beachmasters have a really loud roar which deters other males, which means some might not even come to shore at that time.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Pressures of 'extreme polygamy' causing decline in southern elephant seals population, reveals study

Researchers have warned the increasing light pollution caused by thousands of artificial satellites and space waste orbiting Earth could prove detrimental to the work of astronauts studying the universe, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Astronomy.

Researchers have warned the increasing light pollution caused by thousands of artificial satellites and space waste orbiting Earth could prove detrimental to the work of astronauts studying the universe, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Astronomy. The report added that the menace of light pollution poses an "unprecedented global threat to nature" as well. Modelling data suggested that the darkest part of the night sky will become 7.5 per cent brighter over the next decade for the Vera Rubin Observatory, a giant telescope currently under construction in Chile. Meaning, the astronomers from the said observatory will witness a reduction of 7.5 per cent in the number of stars they can observe. It will add an extra year to their workload, not to mention an additional $21.8 million in funding money to the exchequer, which could have been easily avoided if Earth's lower orbit layers were kept debris-free. Read more: Light pollution from satellites, space waste poses risk to astronomy The researchers warned that current measurements of light pollution had significantly underestimated the phenomenon. They added that the brightening of the Earth's atmosphere threatened "our ancient relationship with the night sky". "Space is our shared heritage and ancestor, connecting us through science, storytelling, art, origin stories and cultural traditions - and it is now at risk," said Aparna Venkatesan, an astronomer at the University of San Francisco in the journal. "The loss of the natural aspect of a pristine night sky for all the world, even on the summit of K2 or on the shore of Lake Titicaca or on Easter Island is an unprecedented global threat to nature and cultural heritage." The total number of satellites in the Earth's low orbit has more than doubled since 2019. Elon Musk-owned SpaceX and its 'mega-constellation' has been the major reason for the spurt in numbers. WATCH | Gravitas: NASA spacecraft to visit most volcanic world in solar system × Scientists are now batting to limit these mega-constellations whilst also urging the world governments to explore the possibility of outright banning them. Sunlight that is reflected and scattered from space objects can look like streaks in observations made by telescopes from the ground, making their work harder. It compromises astronomical data and poses the threat of irretrievable loss of information. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Light pollution from satellites worse than previously thought, warn scientists

Work-from-home (WFH) benefits are endless, as proved by the pandemic years. Now a new study has put into the limelight another positive side of it, which can also be applied to other areas of life. Work from home has pushed golfing enthusiasts to hit the course more often than ever, especially on weekdays, a new report has found. The report by Stanford researchers says that work from home led to a huge boom in golfing. The increase was especially on Wednesdays than any other day of the week. Mid-afternoon seems to be the most preferred time for golfers who were also working from home.&nbsp;

The report found that more golfers played the sport on weekdays in 2022 as compared to 2019. There was a 143 per cent rise in golfing on Wednesdays when seen against the figures during the same day in 2019.&nbsp;

More golfers played mid-afternoon than at any other time of the day. A comparison of 2022 with 2019 showed that there was a 278 per cent hike in golfing at 4 pm on Wednesdays.

The reason, researchers believe, can be pointed to the possibility that these people are taking up golfing during their shift breaks. Since while working from home you are at ease using your break as you like, golfers chose to go to the golf course.

The report might lead companies to think that if employees are going away to golf courses during work hours, it might be affecting their productivity. However, that is not true, researchers say. Several reports have established that productivity was much higher during the pandemic years when people were working from home. Besides, if these employees make up for the lost time by doing extra hours later, productivity continues to stay high, the study says.

The next good thing about the results of this study is that golf course is now getting higher usage. Since now golfers aren't restricted to going to the course only on weekends and overcrowding it, the course is being utilised in a much better way. Staggered usage spread across the week at different times means that golfers are getting much better use out of the golf courses.

"Golf courses are getting higher usage by spreading playing across the day and week, avoiding weekend and pre/post work peak-loading. This will raise golf productivity, that is, the number of golf courses played (and revenue raised) per course," the study says.

The study can be applied to other fields as well, such as shopping malls, gyms, salons and other such places. This means that higher usage is being squeezed from these places as well, meaning better use of resources, consequently increasing national productivity.&nbsp;

When people get more time to go out and about and make use of these places, they are adding to the country's GDP. &nbsp;

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Work-from-home (WFH) benefits are endless, as proved by the pandemic years. Now a new study has put into the limelight another positive side of it, which can also be applied to other areas of life. Work from home has pushed golfing enthusiasts to hit the course more often than ever, especially on weekdays, a new report has found. The report by Stanford researchers says that work from home led to a huge boom in golfing. The increase was especially on Wednesdays than any other day of the week. Mid-afternoon seems to be the most preferred time for golfers who were also working from home. The report found that more golfers played the sport on weekdays in 2022 as compared to 2019. There was a 143 per cent rise in golfing on Wednesdays when seen against the figures during the same day in 2019. More golfers played mid-afternoon than at any other time of the day. A comparison of 2022 with 2019 showed that there was a 278 per cent hike in golfing at 4 pm on Wednesdays. The reason, researchers believe, can be pointed to the possibility that these people are taking up golfing during their shift breaks. Since while working from home you are at ease using your break as you like, golfers chose to go to the golf course. The report might lead companies to think that if employees are going away to golf courses during work hours, it might be affecting their productivity. However, that is not true, researchers say. Several reports have established that productivity was much higher during the pandemic years when people were working from home. Besides, if these employees make up for the lost time by doing extra hours later, productivity continues to stay high, the study says. The next good thing about the results of this study is that golf course is now getting higher usage. Since now golfers aren't restricted to going to the course only on weekends and overcrowding it, the course is being utilised in a much better way. Staggered usage spread across the week at different times means that golfers are getting much better use out of the golf courses. "Golf courses are getting higher usage by spreading playing across the day and week, avoiding weekend and pre/post work peak-loading. This will raise golf productivity, that is, the number of golf courses played (and revenue raised) per course," the study says. The study can be applied to other fields as well, such as shopping malls, gyms, salons and other such places. This means that higher usage is being squeezed from these places as well, meaning better use of resources, consequently increasing national productivity. When people get more time to go out and about and make use of these places, they are adding to the country's GDP. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

A new study has revealed an interesting perk of working from home, and not just for the employees

Italian automaker Ferrari on Monday informed a significant data breach took place at the company and that customers and their personal data may be at risk. A hacker was reportedly able to infiltrate the IT system of the luxury sports car maker and made a call for ransom in return for the data.

Italian automaker Ferrari on Monday informed a significant data breach took place at the company and that customers and their personal data may be at risk. A hacker was reportedly able to infiltrate the IT system of the luxury sports car maker and made a call for ransom in return for the data. "We regret to inform you of a cyber incident at Ferrari, where a threat actor was able to access a limited number of systems in our IT environment," Ferrari informed in a statement. The letter dated March 21 added that Ferrari was "recently contacted by a threat actor with a ransom demand related to certain client contact details". However, the Maranello-based company said it was not going to bow in front of the hacker and pay the ransom. ALSO READ | Already expensive Ferrari supercars to get even more costly. Supply chain and inflation to be blamed "As a policy, Ferrari will not be held to ransom as paying such demands funds criminal activity and enables threat actors to perpetuate their attacks." It added that the best course of action remains to inform the customers about the potential data exposure and the nature of the incident. The customer information exposed to the hacker includes names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers. Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna tried to calm down the situation by stating that no payment details, bank account numbers and/or sensitive payment information had been accessed by the alleged hacker. Ferrari added it had been working with third-party experts to secure its IT systems whilst informing about hiring a leading cybersecurity firm to investigate the matter. The concerned authorities have also been informed. Watch | World Business Watch: Ferrari says no evidence of system breach Ferrari's 7GB of internal documents hacked Notably, this is not the first instance when Ferrari has fallen prey to a ransomware attack, Last year in October, internal documents belonging to the brand had been posted online. ALSO READ | Ferrari falls victim to ransomware attack; 7GB of its internal documents made public Ransomware gang, RansomEXX, on its Tor leak site claimed that it has breached Ferrari stealing 6.99 GB of data, which not only included internal documents but also datasheets and repair manuals amongst other items. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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LAUSD Strike: LAUSD stands for Los Angeles Unified School District. It is the second-largest school district in the United States. However, the LAUSD will shut down 1,000 campuses from Tuesday, March 21, as the teachers and school staff unions strike for three days.

LAUSD Strike: LAUSD stands for Los Angeles Unified School District. It is the second-largest school district in the United States. However, the LAUSD will shut down 1,000 campuses from Tuesday, March 21, as the teachers and school staff unions strike for three days. The Union representing staff, including bus drivers, custodians, and teacher assistants, will lead the LAUSD strike. The parents and LAUSD struggle to care for and feed some 420,000 children. On Wednesday, the Union leaders announced a three-day LAUSD strike would shut down Los Angeles public schools, followed by a downtown rally by LAUSD's two largest employee groups. Around 65,000 staff workers will participate in the LAUSD strike, making it the United States' second-largest school system disruption since the six-day teachers' strike of 2019. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming three-day LAUSD strike. Why are LAUSD teachers going on strike? LA Unified has rarely witnessed strikes in its history. Thus, the LAUSD strike of 2023 is unusual because of the coordination between the two unions. The LAUSD strike is over Local 99's allegations that the school district has illegally interrupted the union-related activities of its fellows. Leaders of Local 99 declared an impasse in bargaining and moved through the mediation and fact-finding process. However, the Union seeks a 30 per cent increase for all members with an additional boost for the lowest-wage workers. LAUSD also has to settle wage issues dating to the 2020-21 school year. How to survive the three-day LAUSD strike? As 80 per cent of students hail from low-income families, the school system plays a crucial role in giving breakfast, lunch and sometimes dinner on weekdays. The meals will continue but in a limited way. Families can pick up prepackaged meals from about two dozen locations around the school system on Tuesday from 07:30 to 10:30 AM. Each family will receive six meals per student.

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The US Supreme Court is set to witness a trademark battle over a poop-themed dog toy which is set to be shaped like the whiskey bottle of Jack Daniel's. The case will redefine how constitutional free speech rights are applied by the judiciary to trademark law. &nbsp;

The case will be argued on Wednesday. The nine justices are likely to clarify the line between a parody, which is protected by the First Amendment of the US Constitution, and a trademark-infringing ripoff in this legal dogfight. The court is likely to give a ruling by June end.&nbsp;

Jack Daniel's Properties Inc is appealing against the decision of a lower court that the VIP Products LLC's "Bad Spaniels" chew toy is an "expressive work" which has received protection by the Constitution's First Amendment.

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Concern has been expressed by some companies that the court's ruling against Jack Daniel's claim would badly affect their control over their reputations and brands. Meanwhile, others believe that if the court delivers a ruling in favour of the whiskey maker, it would stifle free-speech rights.

"This is an interesting case because it's a court that does care about the First Amendment but also cares about business. And this is a case where those interests intersect in a way that's kind of hard to sort out," stated Elizabeth Brannen, who works as a partner at the law firm Stris &amp; Maher and has appeared in intellectual property cases before the Supreme Court.&nbsp;

The toy looks like Lynchburg, the famous whiskey bottles of Tennessee-based Jack Daniel with humorous dog-themed alterations and has just changed "Old No. 7" with "the Old No. 2, on your Tennessee Carpet" and altered the alcohol descriptions with "43 per cent Poo By Vol." and "100 per cent Smelly".&nbsp;

"Jack Daniel's loves dogs and appreciates a good joke as much as anyone. But Jack Daniel's likes its customers even more, and doesn't want them confused or associating its fine whiskey with dog poop," the company stated to the justices in a brief.&nbsp;

VIP Products stated that if the ruling is delivered in favour of Jack Daniel, it would make it easier to stifle free speech for trademark owners.

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"Every First Amendment case has a spillover effect into other areas," said VIP's attorney Ben Cooper of the firm Dickinson Wright. "So this can't be seen as being compartmentalised into the world of trademarks," he added.

"Whenever one person's speech is limited, it gets everyone else nervous," Cooper stated.&nbsp;

VIP said that its toy comments on "iconic alcohol brands' self-serious bombardment of consumers with advertising and dog owners' joyful humanisation of their pets".&nbsp;

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The US Supreme Court is set to witness a trademark battle over a poop-themed dog toy which is set to be shaped like the whiskey bottle of Jack Daniel's. The case will redefine how constitutional free speech rights are applied by the judiciary to trademark law.

The US Supreme Court is set to witness a trademark battle over a poop-themed dog toy which is set to be shaped like the whiskey bottle of Jack Daniel's. The case will redefine how constitutional free speech rights are applied by the judiciary to trademark law. The case will be argued on Wednesday. The nine justices are likely to clarify the line between a parody, which is protected by the First Amendment of the US Constitution, and a trademark-infringing ripoff in this legal dogfight. The court is likely to give a ruling by June end. Jack Daniel's Properties Inc is appealing against the decision of a lower court that the VIP Products LLC's "Bad Spaniels" chew toy is an "expressive work" which has received protection by the Constitution's First Amendment. ALSO READ | US Supreme Court wary of removing legal immunity for the tech companies Concern has been expressed by some companies that the court's ruling against Jack Daniel's claim would badly affect their control over their reputations and brands. Meanwhile, others believe that if the court delivers a ruling in favour of the whiskey maker, it would stifle free-speech rights. "This is an interesting case because it's a court that does care about the First Amendment but also cares about business. And this is a case where those interests intersect in a way that's kind of hard to sort out," stated Elizabeth Brannen, who works as a partner at the law firm Stris & Maher and has appeared in intellectual property cases before the Supreme Court. The toy looks like Lynchburg, the famous whiskey bottles of Tennessee-based Jack Daniel with humorous dog-themed alterations and has just changed "Old No. 7" with "the Old No. 2, on your Tennessee Carpet" and altered the alcohol descriptions with "43 per cent Poo By Vol." and "100 per cent Smelly". "Jack Daniel's loves dogs and appreciates a good joke as much as anyone. But Jack Daniel's likes its customers even more, and doesn't want them confused or associating its fine whiskey with dog poop," the company stated to the justices in a brief. VIP Products stated that if the ruling is delivered in favour of Jack Daniel, it would make it easier to stifle free speech for trademark owners. WATCH | US Top Court rules to keep Title 42 in place; White House urges 'comprehensive' immigration reforms "Every First Amendment case has a spillover effect into other areas," said VIP's attorney Ben Cooper of the firm Dickinson Wright. "So this can't be seen as being compartmentalised into the world of trademarks," he added. "Whenever one person's speech is limited, it gets everyone else nervous," Cooper stated. VIP said that its toy comments on "iconic alcohol brands' self-serious bombardment of consumers with advertising and dog owners' joyful humanisation of their pets". (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Nowruz 2023: Two-week celebrations of Nowruz, or the Persian New Year, have officially begun in various nations of West Asia. Nowruz celebrates the beginning of spring and the revival of the natural world. It encourages the idea of harmony and cooperation between generations and within families as well as friendliness and reconciliation between individuals and various communities.

The celebration of Nowruz is important in fostering relationships across nations based on mutual respect and the values of coexistence and good neighbourliness. Its customs and traditions are a reflection of Eastern and Western cultures and ancient practices.

<h2>Nowruz 2023: Where is Nowruz celebrated?&nbsp;</h2>

Nowruz is a 3000-year-old festival and is celebrated by 300 million people across the world. The festival is also celebrated in West Asia, the Caucasus region, Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and portions of India and Pakistan.

Nowruz is a 13-day festival, which often starts on March 20 or 21, the first day of spring. Many customs and traditions, some of which are particular to certain locations and civilisations, are used to mark the festival.

<h2>History &amp; significance of Nowruz</h2>

Nowruz originated in ancient Persia (present-day Iran) and was celebrated by Zoroastrians as a holy day. The holiday celebrates the rebirth of nature and is rooted in the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism, which was the dominant religion of Persia until the Muslim conquest in the 7th century. The holiday was adopted by other cultures and religions over time, including the Islamic and Baha'i faiths.

Significance:

Nowruz represents a time of renewal, rebirth, and hope. It is a time to clean and de-clutter homes, to spend time with loved ones, and to reflect on the past year and set intentions for the year to come. Many people also visit family and friends, exchange gifts, and share meals together.

<h2>Nowruz 2023 best wishes</h2>

<ol>
	<li>May this Nowruz bring you an abundance of happiness, good health, and prosperity. May you and your loved ones be blessed with success in all your endeavours.</li>
	<li>On this auspicious occasion of Nowruz, may all your hopes and dreams come true. May you have the courage and strength to overcome all obstacles and achieve your goals.</li>
	<li>May the spirit of renewal and rejuvenation that comes with Nowruz fill your heart and soul. May you find inner peace and contentment in everything you do.</li>
	<li>May this Nowruz be a time of forgiveness, compassion, and love. May you find harmony and unity with those around you, and may your relationships be filled with joy and understanding.</li>
	<li>As we celebrate Nowruz and welcome the new year, may you find inspiration and motivation to grow and evolve as a person. May you embrace new opportunities and experiences with an open heart and mind.</li>
</ol>

Nowruz 2023: Two-week celebrations of Nowruz, or the Persian New Year, have officially begun in various nations of West Asia. Nowruz celebrates the beginning of spring and the revival of the natural world.

Nowruz 2023: Two-week celebrations of Nowruz, or the Persian New Year, have officially begun in various nations of West Asia. Nowruz celebrates the beginning of spring and the revival of the natural world. It encourages the idea of harmony and cooperation between generations and within families as well as friendliness and reconciliation between individuals and various communities. The celebration of Nowruz is important in fostering relationships across nations based on mutual respect and the values of coexistence and good neighbourliness. Its customs and traditions are a reflection of Eastern and Western cultures and ancient practices. Nowruz 2023: Where is Nowruz celebrated? Nowruz is a 3000-year-old festival and is celebrated by 300 million people across the world. The festival is also celebrated in West Asia, the Caucasus region, Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and portions of India and Pakistan. Nowruz is a 13-day festival, which often starts on March 20 or 21, the first day of spring. Many customs and traditions, some of which are particular to certain locations and civilisations, are used to mark the festival. History & significance of Nowruz Nowruz originated in ancient Persia (present-day Iran) and was celebrated by Zoroastrians as a holy day. The holiday celebrates the rebirth of nature and is rooted in the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism, which was the dominant religion of Persia until the Muslim conquest in the 7th century. The holiday was adopted by other cultures and religions over time, including the Islamic and Baha'i faiths. Significance: Nowruz represents a time of renewal, rebirth, and hope. It is a time to clean and de-clutter homes, to spend time with loved ones, and to reflect on the past year and set intentions for the year to come. Many people also visit family and friends, exchange gifts, and share meals together. Nowruz 2023 best wishes May this Nowruz bring you an abundance of happiness, good health, and prosperity. May you and your loved ones be blessed with success in all your endeavours. On this auspicious occasion of Nowruz, may all your hopes and dreams come true. May you have the courage and strength to overcome all obstacles and achieve your goals. May the spirit of renewal and rejuvenation that comes with Nowruz fill your heart and soul. May you find inner peace and contentment in everything you do. May this Nowruz be a time of forgiveness, compassion, and love. May you find harmony and unity with those around you, and may your relationships be filled with joy and understanding. As we celebrate Nowruz and welcome the new year, may you find inspiration and motivation to grow and evolve as a person. May you embrace new opportunities and experiences with an open heart and mind.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter has been making several public appearances lately. Nine-year-old Kim Ju Ae has been seen at ballistic missile launches, at state events in tow with her father and even inspecting missiles. She is always well-dressed in expensive clothes with her hair in place. At a February 25 event in Pyongyang, Kim Ju Ae, her father and several officials dug the ceremonial first shovels of dirt while dedicating a new street. But Kim Ju Ae was as immaculately dressed as ever. While Kim Ju Ae's public appearances have sparked rumours that she might be being groomed to succeed Kim Jong Un, the people of North Korea reportedly resent her. Kim Ju Ae looks all "plump and white", leaving starving North Koreans angry who barely manage to garner three meals a day.&nbsp;

North Korean citizens say Kim Ju Ae looks "so different" from the children of "common people" who don't get three meals a day as the country is facing a food shortage. South Korean experts recently said that the North will be short of one million tonnes of grain this year, which is around 20 per cent of its annual demand.&nbsp;

A report by Radio Free Asia quotes people as saying how angry they get seeing Kim Ju Ae's healthy appearance and expensive clothes. An anonymous source told RFA, “It makes me angry that my situation is so hard to bear, and Kim Ju Ae, who we all know is eating and living well, is showing up on TV in her fancy clothes so often." She looks "so different" to the children of "common people whose cheekbones stick out from their faces even more than ever before", another person said.

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Another person says, "She must be eating so well, her face is so white and plump like the moon."

Dubbed North Korea's "Beloved Child", Kim Ju Ae has been making appearances in propaganda even as children of "common people" often sleep on empty stomachs.&nbsp;

Besides her "round and rosy cheeks", citizens also resent how she gets away with wearing anything she likes, while others in the country are punished for following "capitalist culture" when they grow their hair or dress up in fashionable clothes.&nbsp;

“Kim Ju Ae’s clothing and appearance are completely different from what an ordinary teenage girl could get away with," one source told RFA.

South Korea's National Intelligence Service chief Kim Kyou-hyun recently gave the MPs the lowdown on Kim Ju Ae's lifestyle in a closed briefing. He said Kim Ju Ae doesn't attend regular school and enjoys horseback riding, swimming and skiing. Revealing more about Kim Jong Un's kids, Kyou-hyun said that Kim Ju Ae is the second of three children. She has an older brother and another younger sibling. However, the sex of the third child is not known.&nbsp;

There have been reports that Kim Jong Un's son is suffering from a mental disability, which is why he is not brought out in the public. But Kyou-hyun says "there is no intelligence that confirms rumours of physical or mental disabilities".

Bringing Kim Ju Ae out in the public is being seen as a sign of either of two things -- first, she is probably being prepared to take over Kim Jong Un one day. However, experts don't think that a woman can lead a military regime such as North Korea. Second, her appearance might be a way to soften Kim Jong Un's image by portraying him as a loving father and a family man.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter has been making several public appearances lately. Nine-year-old Kim Ju Ae has been seen at ballistic missile launches, at state events in tow with her father and even inspecting missiles. She is always well-dressed in expensive clothes with her hair in place. At a February 25 event in Pyongyang, Kim Ju Ae, her father and several officials dug the ceremonial first shovels of dirt while dedicating a new street. But Kim Ju Ae was as immaculately dressed as ever. While Kim Ju Ae's public appearances have sparked rumours that she might be being groomed to succeed Kim Jong Un, the people of North Korea reportedly resent her. Kim Ju Ae looks all "plump and white", leaving starving North Koreans angry who barely manage to garner three meals a day. North Korean citizens say Kim Ju Ae looks "so different" from the children of "common people" who don't get three meals a day as the country is facing a food shortage. South Korean experts recently said that the North will be short of one million tonnes of grain this year, which is around 20 per cent of its annual demand. A report by Radio Free Asia quotes people as saying how angry they get seeing Kim Ju Ae's healthy appearance and expensive clothes. An anonymous source told RFA, “It makes me angry that my situation is so hard to bear, and Kim Ju Ae, who we all know is eating and living well, is showing up on TV in her fancy clothes so often." She looks "so different" to the children of "common people whose cheekbones stick out from their faces even more than ever before", another person said. Also Read | Kim Jong Un and daughter supervise ICBM launch Another person says, "She must be eating so well, her face is so white and plump like the moon." Dubbed North Korea's "Beloved Child", Kim Ju Ae has been making appearances in propaganda even as children of "common people" often sleep on empty stomachs. Besides her "round and rosy cheeks", citizens also resent how she gets away with wearing anything she likes, while others in the country are punished for following "capitalist culture" when they grow their hair or dress up in fashionable clothes. “Kim Ju Ae’s clothing and appearance are completely different from what an ordinary teenage girl could get away with," one source told RFA. South Korea's National Intelligence Service chief Kim Kyou-hyun recently gave the MPs the lowdown on Kim Ju Ae's lifestyle in a closed briefing. He said Kim Ju Ae doesn't attend regular school and enjoys horseback riding, swimming and skiing. Revealing more about Kim Jong Un's kids, Kyou-hyun said that Kim Ju Ae is the second of three children. She has an older brother and another younger sibling. However, the sex of the third child is not known. There have been reports that Kim Jong Un's son is suffering from a mental disability, which is why he is not brought out in the public. But Kyou-hyun says "there is no intelligence that confirms rumours of physical or mental disabilities". Bringing Kim Ju Ae out in the public is being seen as a sign of either of two things -- first, she is probably being prepared to take over Kim Jong Un one day. However, experts don't think that a woman can lead a military regime such as North Korea. Second, her appearance might be a way to soften Kim Jong Un's image by portraying him as a loving father and a family man. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In what comes as a first, the southern US state of Arkansas will be building a monument to mark the abortions performed in the state before Roe vs Wade was overturned last year.

In what comes as a first, the southern US state of Arkansas will be building a monument to mark the abortions performed in the state before Roe vs Wade was overturned last year. Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders approved Senate Bill 307, allowing for the construction of a “monument to the unborn” near the state’s Capitol grounds. The said structure will be built using donations received by the "Monument to Unborn Children Display Fund". Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission, in collaboration with several anti-abortion groups, will choose the artists and oversee the design of the monument. The bill sponsored by GOP Senator Kim Hammer claimed that the state of Arkansas failed to protect the lives of unborn children from 1973 until last year when the US Supreme Court took the historical reversal. “As a memorial to the lives lost from 1973 to 2022 due to the decisions of the United States Supreme Court, and as a constant reminder of our duty to protect the life of every innocent human person, no matter how young or old, or how helpless and vulnerable that person may be, it is the intent of the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas to enact the Monument to Unborn Children Display Act...and the Monument to Unborn Children Display Fund,” read the transcript of the bill, now signed into law. Read more: In a first, five pregnant women sue the state of Texas over abortion ban The conservative-dominated US Supreme Court in June last year declared that individual states can now legalise or restrict the procedure on their own, overturning the historic "Roe v. Wade" ruling from 1973 that established a woman's right to an abortion. Since then, Arkansas, a historically Red state has banned abortions, unless the procedure is extremely necessary to save the pregnant women's life. It does not provide exceptions for those impregnated in an act of rape or incest. WATCH | Gravitas: US Supreme Court strikes down abortion rights Though most GOP leaders have shown support for the monument, some anti-abortion Republicans like Steve Unger argued that building the monument will only polarise both sides. “Public memorials to our nation’s wars where we face an external threat are right and proper. A memorial to an ongoing culture war where we seem to be shooting at each other is not," he was quoted as saying by ABC. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

This US state has approved construction of monument dedicated to aborted fetuses

Canada's popular coffee chain Tim Hortons is being sued for serving a customer “superheated” tea in a defective cup. A woman from Ontario and her family are suing the coffee chain for C$500,000 ($366,000) after the tea left her with “horrific” burns on her body. The incident happened last year when 73-year-old Jackie Lansing got burnt when the cup collapsed.&nbsp;

According to her statement of claim, Jackie had ordered a black tea while at a drive-through in southern Ontario. She was in the passenger seat of a vehicle when she picked up the cup. She says the cup “immediately collapsed in on itself”, leaving her burnt.

“As a result, approximately 14 ounces of scalding hot liquid spilled on Ms Lansing’s stomach and legs,” her claim reads. “The tea provided was a hazard rather than a beverage.”

Jackie's lawyer Gavin Tighe claims that the company was careless when it came to the temperature of the tea and the structure of the cup.&nbsp;

“What began as a routine occurrence, buying a cup of tea, in the blink of an eye turned into a life-changing injury that required multiple hospital visits and has left both physical and emotional scars,” Gavin told Guardian.

Jackie's statement of claim further says that Lansing had to take morphine to treat the pain and the wounds took over three weeks to close. She is now “permanently and seriously injured … and disfigured”.

Lansing further alleges that she now suffers from hypersensitive skin which needs constant treatment. She has also experienced weight gain and is now “frequently afraid … gloomy, depressed and tearful”.

Her daughter is also seeking damages under the province’s Family Law Act, alleging that the injury has left her mother unable to fully care for her disabled child.

Meanwhile, TDL Group Corp, the licensing company of Tim Hortons, and Greenwood Enterprises Inc, the operator of the franchise, have denied all allegations of negligence. They are seeking a dismissal of Lansing's claim saying that she “assumed risk” when ordering a hot beverage. “She was the author of her own misfortune”, the groups say. Their statement of defence further says that Lansing was distracted by her phone at the time of the incident.&nbsp;

The matter brings back memories of a 1994 case when 79-year-old Stella Liebeck sued McDonald’s for life-threatening third-degree burns after she spilled hot coffee in her lap. She was awarded $2.7 million by a jury in punitive damages. Even though she won, her case still invited mockery from several quarters.

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Canada's popular coffee chain Tim Hortons is being sued for serving a customer “superheated” tea in a defective cup. A woman from Ontario and her family are suing the coffee chain for C$500,000 ($366,000) after the tea left her with “horrific” burns on her body.

Canada's popular coffee chain Tim Hortons is being sued for serving a customer “superheated” tea in a defective cup. A woman from Ontario and her family are suing the coffee chain for C$500,000 ($366,000) after the tea left her with “horrific” burns on her body. The incident happened last year when 73-year-old Jackie Lansing got burnt when the cup collapsed. According to her statement of claim, Jackie had ordered a black tea while at a drive-through in southern Ontario. She was in the passenger seat of a vehicle when she picked up the cup. She says the cup “immediately collapsed in on itself”, leaving her burnt. “As a result, approximately 14 ounces of scalding hot liquid spilled on Ms Lansing’s stomach and legs,” her claim reads. “The tea provided was a hazard rather than a beverage.” Jackie's lawyer Gavin Tighe claims that the company was careless when it came to the temperature of the tea and the structure of the cup. “What began as a routine occurrence, buying a cup of tea, in the blink of an eye turned into a life-changing injury that required multiple hospital visits and has left both physical and emotional scars,” Gavin told Guardian. Jackie's statement of claim further says that Lansing had to take morphine to treat the pain and the wounds took over three weeks to close. She is now “permanently and seriously injured … and disfigured”. Lansing further alleges that she now suffers from hypersensitive skin which needs constant treatment. She has also experienced weight gain and is now “frequently afraid … gloomy, depressed and tearful”. Her daughter is also seeking damages under the province’s Family Law Act, alleging that the injury has left her mother unable to fully care for her disabled child. Meanwhile, TDL Group Corp, the licensing company of Tim Hortons, and Greenwood Enterprises Inc, the operator of the franchise, have denied all allegations of negligence. They are seeking a dismissal of Lansing's claim saying that she “assumed risk” when ordering a hot beverage. “She was the author of her own misfortune”, the groups say. Their statement of defence further says that Lansing was distracted by her phone at the time of the incident. The matter brings back memories of a 1994 case when 79-year-old Stella Liebeck sued McDonald’s for life-threatening third-degree burns after she spilled hot coffee in her lap. She was awarded $2.7 million by a jury in punitive damages. Even though she won, her case still invited mockery from several quarters. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Chinese application TikTok has long been under spotlight for its huge craze in US communities. But another tool by owner company ByteDance Ltd is now gaining eyeballs and is becoming an emerging player in the world of video-editing tools in United States.&nbsp;It is TikTok’s lesser-known sibling, CapCut.&nbsp;

While TikTok has long been surrounded by allegations of spying and is banned in several countries amid security concerns, the new video editing app is gaining popularity for completely different reasons.&nbsp;

CapCut is an application that helps users edit their videos making them much more professional. Several editing features are available in the video editing tool. One can make use of various templates, use many available filters, apply visual effects and put background music in their videos with the aid of the application.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The app stores the data in the US and Singapore, same as TikTok.

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The videos edited by CapCut can be used not just for TikTok, Facebook and Instagram but also for YouTube because of the way it edits the video in a professional fashion.&nbsp;

The application was launched in 2020, however it is seemed to have grown tremendously in the recent times. According to statistics by Shanghai-based data tracker Diandian, the video editing tool has over 200 million monthly active users.&nbsp;

While on one side, TikTok continues to face increased scrutiny over suspicions of data theft, the sibling app CapCut is not facing the same fate so far.&nbsp;

Even as the calls for TikTok ban grows, the Chinese video hosting app maintains a steadfast position that it never shared the user data with the Chinese authorities or spied on any government.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, as per CapCut's privacy policy, the video editing app collects photos, videos, user's location, gender and date of birth. These are some of the common things that video-editing apps use.&nbsp;But is it safe?&nbsp;

Last year, the application was topping the app-stores charts &nbsp;in terms of number of downloads in US standing tall alongside other popular apps like TikTok and online fashion store Shein.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The app, till last year, did not come with any chargeable fees but it started charging users for cloud storage service and for some of its premium options. The company is also recruiting people for designing templates.&nbsp;CapCut along with several other Chinese apps are banned in India.&nbsp;

As per Sensor Tower,&nbsp;CapCut’s global downloads spiked to 43 per cent&nbsp;to over 400 million last year. About 7 per cent of its global downloads since last year came just from United States.&nbsp;

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Chinese application TikTok has long been under spotlight for its huge craze in US communities. But another tool by owner company ByteDance Ltd is now gaining eyeballs and is becoming an emerging player in the world of video-editing tools in United States. It is TikTok’s lesser-known sibling, CapCut. While TikTok has long been surrounded by allegations of spying and is banned in several countries amid security concerns, the new video editing app is gaining popularity for completely different reasons. CapCut is an application that helps users edit their videos making them much more professional. Several editing features are available in the video editing tool. One can make use of various templates, use many available filters, apply visual effects and put background music in their videos with the aid of the application. The app stores the data in the US and Singapore, same as TikTok. Also Read | One arrested after Khalistani extremists vandalise Indian High Commission in UK The videos edited by CapCut can be used not just for TikTok, Facebook and Instagram but also for YouTube because of the way it edits the video in a professional fashion. The application was launched in 2020, however it is seemed to have grown tremendously in the recent times. According to statistics by Shanghai-based data tracker Diandian, the video editing tool has over 200 million monthly active users. While on one side, TikTok continues to face increased scrutiny over suspicions of data theft, the sibling app CapCut is not facing the same fate so far. Even as the calls for TikTok ban grows, the Chinese video hosting app maintains a steadfast position that it never shared the user data with the Chinese authorities or spied on any government. Also Read | South African investigator Cloete Murray, who looked into state corruptions, shot dead Meanwhile, as per CapCut's privacy policy, the video editing app collects photos, videos, user's location, gender and date of birth. These are some of the common things that video-editing apps use. But is it safe? Last year, the application was topping the app-stores charts in terms of number of downloads in US standing tall alongside other popular apps like TikTok and online fashion store Shein. Watch | After Iran-Saudi pact, China to play peacemaker in Ukraine war? The app, till last year, did not come with any chargeable fees but it started charging users for cloud storage service and for some of its premium options. The company is also recruiting people for designing templates. CapCut along with several other Chinese apps are banned in India. As per Sensor Tower, CapCut’s global downloads spiked to 43 per cent to over 400 million last year. About 7 per cent of its global downloads since last year came just from United States. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Billionaire Rupert Murdoch is preparing for a fifth tryst with the institution of marriage. The owner of a massive media empire announced in the New York Post Monday that he is engaged to Ann Lesley Smith and will marry her soon. Murdoch made the revelation to the publication's gossip columnist Cindy Adams. The 92-year-old told Adams that he met Ann in September while on a visit to his vineyard, the Moraga Estate, in Bel Air, California.

Murdoch admitted in the article that he was very nervous about the romance. “I dreaded falling in love, but I knew this would be my last. It better be. I’m happy.”

Murdoch, who is “one-fourth Irish", proposed to Ann Lesley on St. Patrick's Day in New York with an Asscher-cut diamond solitaire. The wedding is expected to take place during the summer season this year.

Ann Lesley Smith, 66, was previously married to late country singer Chester Smith, who was also a radio and TV executive and died in 2008.

“I’m a widow 14 years. Like Rupert, my husband was a businessman. Worked for local papers, developed radio and TV stations and helped promote Univision. So I speak Rupert’s language. We share the same beliefs," she said.

“In perspective, it’s not my first rodeo. Getting near 70 means being in the last half. I waited for the right time. Friends are happy for me.”

“We’re both looking forward to spending the second half of our lives together," Murdoch added.

Murdoch's first marriage was with flight attendant Patricia Booker in 1956 and they separated in 1967. He then married journalist Anna Maria Torv and was with her for over three decades before finally parting ways in 1999. The same year he married Chinese-born American entrepreneur Wendi Deng. The union lasted 14 years.

Murdoch's last partner was an American model and actress Jerry Hall, who he married in 2016. The couple divorced in August last year.

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Billionaire Rupert Murdoch is preparing for a fifth tryst with the institution of marriage. The owner of a massive media empire announced in the New York Post Monday that he is engaged to Ann Lesley Smith and will marry her soon. Murdoch made the revelation to the publication's gossip columnist Cindy Adams. The 92-year-old told Adams that he met Ann in September while on a visit to his vineyard, the Moraga Estate, in Bel Air, California. Murdoch admitted in the article that he was very nervous about the romance. “I dreaded falling in love, but I knew this would be my last. It better be. I’m happy.” Murdoch, who is “one-fourth Irish", proposed to Ann Lesley on St. Patrick's Day in New York with an Asscher-cut diamond solitaire. The wedding is expected to take place during the summer season this year. Ann Lesley Smith, 66, was previously married to late country singer Chester Smith, who was also a radio and TV executive and died in 2008. “I’m a widow 14 years. Like Rupert, my husband was a businessman. Worked for local papers, developed radio and TV stations and helped promote Univision. So I speak Rupert’s language. We share the same beliefs," she said. “In perspective, it’s not my first rodeo. Getting near 70 means being in the last half. I waited for the right time. Friends are happy for me.” “We’re both looking forward to spending the second half of our lives together," Murdoch added. Murdoch's first marriage was with flight attendant Patricia Booker in 1956 and they separated in 1967. He then married journalist Anna Maria Torv and was with her for over three decades before finally parting ways in 1999. The same year he married Chinese-born American entrepreneur Wendi Deng. The union lasted 14 years. Murdoch's last partner was an American model and actress Jerry Hall, who he married in 2016. The couple divorced in August last year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Haj 2023: Haj Committee of India started the registration for Haj 2023 applications on February 10. Earlier, the last date for the Haj 2023 application submission was March 10.

Haj 2023: Haj Committee of India started the registration for Haj 2023 applications on February 10. Earlier, the last date for the Haj 2023 application submission was March 10. However, the Haj Committee of India has extended the date for application from March 10 to March 20. Interested pilgrims who wish to attend Haj 2023 can apply online from the official website, hajcommittee.gov.in. The Haj is a pilgrimage for Muslims to their most sacred place, Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has restored India's Haj quota pre-Covid levels at 1.75 lakhs in a bilateral agreement between the two countries. Haj, a pilgrimage to 'Kaaba' or House of Allah, is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims. It is one of the five pillars of Islam. The Government of India subsidises airfare to pilgrims going for Haj. On February 6, the Ministry of Minority Affairs announced a new Haj policy, removing the Haj 2023 application form cost and reducing the package cost per pilgrim by ₹50,000. Here's how to register for Haj 2023 and everything you need to know. How To Register for Haj 2023? STEP 1: Go to the official website of the Haj Committee of India, hajcommitee.gov.in. STEP 2: Click HAJ 2023 on the tab and select 'Online Application Form.' STEP 3: Click on New Registration and enter all the required details. Then, click on register. STEP 4: A confirmation message will appear on the screen after you enter the OTP. STEP 5: Enter the User ID (your mobile number) and password. STEP 6: Fill out the Haj Application Form with the required details. STEP 7: Click on submit after filling in the details. STEP 8: Upload the required documents like passport size photograph, passport first page, passport last page, address proof, and vaccine certificate. STEP 9: Click on 'Final Submission.' After this, you will receive an alert message. STEP 10: Download your application form by clicking on 'Download HAJ2023'. Haj 2023: Eligibility Here are some points to note before a pilgrim applies for Haj 2023. 1. A person who has performed Haj earlier in life through HCoI cannot apply for Haj 2023. Exceptions are permitted categories of Mehrams and those accompanying a 70+ pilgrim based on an appropriate solemn declaration and undertaking, 2. If authorities find a person who furnished false information, they will disqualify them from any stage without refunding the deposited money. 3. Women above 45 years of age who do not have a male Mehram are allowed to travel in groups of 4 or more, given they have permission from their school of thought. 4. The HCoI gives priority to pilgrims above 70 years. The order of priority is 70+ category, ladies travelling without their Mehram, and general category. Haj 2023: Last date When is the last date to apply for Haj 2023? The Haj Committee of India has extended the last date of Haj 2023 from March 10 to March 20.

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Rolls-Royce has secured a funding from UK Space Agency backing research by the British luxury carmaker into how nuclear power could be used to support a future moon base for astronauts.

In a statement, the aero-engine manufacturing business said that scientists and engineers at Rolls-Royce are working on the Micro-Reactor programme to develop technology that will provide power needed for humans to live and work on the Moon.&nbsp;

Nuclear power has the potential to "dramatically increase" the duration of future Lunar missions, the company said.&nbsp;It is important to note that all space missions rely on a power source to support systems for communications, science experiments and life-support.&nbsp;

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As per the press release, the UK Space Agency has announced £2.9 million of new funding for the project which will deliver an initial demonstration of a UK lunar modular nuclear reactor.&nbsp;This follows a £249,000 study funded by the UK Space Agency in 2022, the statement read.&nbsp;

Minister of State at the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology, George Freeman, said, “Partnerships like this, between British industry, the UK Space Agency and government are helping to create jobs across our £16 billion Space Tech sector and help ensure the UK continues to be a major force in frontier science.”

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As per Rolls-Royce, a reactor will be ready to send to the Moon by 2029.&nbsp;

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The partnership with Rolls-Royce comes after the UK Space Agency recently announced £51 million of funding available for UK companies to develop communication and navigation services for missions to the Moon.&nbsp;

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Rolls-Royce has secured a funding from UK Space Agency backing research by the British luxury carmaker into how nuclear power could be used to support a future moon base for astronauts. In a statement, the aero-engine manufacturing business said that scientists and engineers at Rolls-Royce are working on the Micro-Reactor programme to develop technology that will provide power needed for humans to live and work on the Moon. Nuclear power has the potential to "dramatically increase" the duration of future Lunar missions, the company said. It is important to note that all space missions rely on a power source to support systems for communications, science experiments and life-support. Also Read | One arrested after Khalistani extremists vandalise Indian High Commission in UK As per the press release, the UK Space Agency has announced £2.9 million of new funding for the project which will deliver an initial demonstration of a UK lunar modular nuclear reactor. This follows a £249,000 study funded by the UK Space Agency in 2022, the statement read. Minister of State at the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology, George Freeman, said, “Partnerships like this, between British industry, the UK Space Agency and government are helping to create jobs across our £16 billion Space Tech sector and help ensure the UK continues to be a major force in frontier science.” Also Read | TikTok’s lesser-known sibling, CapCut, making waves in US. But is it safe? As per Rolls-Royce, a reactor will be ready to send to the Moon by 2029. Watch | After Iran-Saudi pact, China to play peacemaker in Ukraine war? The partnership with Rolls-Royce comes after the UK Space Agency recently announced £51 million of funding available for UK companies to develop communication and navigation services for missions to the Moon. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The internet's hall of fame often gets peppered with visuals of bizarre animal fights breaking the viral ceiling of social media. In one such video which is currently making rounds on Twitter, a monkey in Jaipur city of India's Rajasthan&nbsp;can be seen taking away a pup with itself.

The video was shared on Twitter by journalist Manoj Sharma, which soon became a viral moment on the micro-blogging site. "Jaipur: In Gangaur market, a monkey took away a Dog's pup," video's caption read.&nbsp;

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The video is attributed to be from a popular market in Jaipur city of Western India's Rajasthan state, over 300 kilometers southwest of India's national capital New Delhi.&nbsp;

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In the video, a monkey can be seen taking the hold of a pup as bystanders on the road watch in awe. The monkey then jumps over walls and moves the pup away with itself.

"It seems the S2 (season 2) is about to begin," a user's comment in reply to the viral tweet can be translated as saying. Its predecessor is widely referred to an&nbsp;incident from Maharashtra's Beed district last year, when Monkeys and dogs were reported to be at war after a few dogs allegedly killed a monkey infant which resulted in a counter-attack from monkeys at dogs, resulting in absolute mayhem in the area.&nbsp;

"Now the dog and monkey fight will start again," reacted another user. "The Gangwar is on the way," wrote a third user.&nbsp;

"I wish Monkeys could read the news. They would have known that a previous season of the clash between Dogs and Monkeys was fought. Having known the results, this monkey would not have done this act (of taking away the dog's pup)," a fourth user's comment can be translated as saying.&nbsp;

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The internet's hall of fame often gets peppered with visuals of bizarre animal fights breaking the viral ceiling of social media. In one such video which is currently making rounds on Twitter, a monkey in Jaipur city of India's Rajasthan can be seen taking away a pup with itself. The video was shared on Twitter by journalist Manoj Sharma, which soon became a viral moment on the micro-blogging site. "Jaipur: In Gangaur market, a monkey took away a Dog's pup," video's caption read. जयपुर: गणगौरी बाजार में पिल्ले को उठा ले गया बंदर..!! pic.twitter.com/OZKC7Pc0Wc — MANOJ SHARMA/ मनोज शर्मा (@manojpehul) March 17, 2023 × The video is attributed to be from a popular market in Jaipur city of Western India's Rajasthan state, over 300 kilometers southwest of India's national capital New Delhi. ALSO READ | At over 23, Spike becomes world's oldest living dog In the video, a monkey can be seen taking the hold of a pup as bystanders on the road watch in awe. The monkey then jumps over walls and moves the pup away with itself. "It seems the S2 (season 2) is about to begin," a user's comment in reply to the viral tweet can be translated as saying. Its predecessor is widely referred to an incident from Maharashtra's Beed district last year, when Monkeys and dogs were reported to be at war after a few dogs allegedly killed a monkey infant which resulted in a counter-attack from monkeys at dogs, resulting in absolute mayhem in the area. "Now the dog and monkey fight will start again," reacted another user. "The Gangwar is on the way," wrote a third user. "I wish Monkeys could read the news. They would have known that a previous season of the clash between Dogs and Monkeys was fought. Having known the results, this monkey would not have done this act (of taking away the dog's pup)," a fourth user's comment can be translated as saying. ALSO WATCH | Researchers say Dog's tail are only a communication tool × Earlier last year, users had expressed concern about the brutal conflict between the animals, while calling upon the authorities to reduce the chances of such conflict by quick intervention. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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An Italy-based company is stepping up to replace pollution-causing diesel tractors with one that completely runs on methane, usually sourced from animal waste such as cow dung in a large farm.&nbsp;

Methane is the byproduct of almost every organic decomposition and accounts for about 20 per cent of global warming-causing emissions.&nbsp;

<h2>What is methane-run farm tractor like?</h2>

The tractor is reportedly dubbed New Holland T6. It weighs 21,000 pounds (or nearly 10 tonnes) and claims to have a 180 horsepower (hp) engine. Its 185 litre&nbsp;tank gives out 62 per cent less nitrous oxide and up to 15 per cent less carbon dioxide, Bloomberg reported.

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All of it is sourced from the manure of roughly 75 cows.

<h2>What does it mean?</h2>

Heavy-duty agriculture equipment emits nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide. They continuously emit a cloud of methane, which contributes to global warming at a rate 80 times more than carbon dioxide. While electric vehicles are coming up to solve the issue amid heightening climate change concerns, a need for 'alternative fuels' has been felt too.

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"Electrification has a role…but it’s not likely to replace diesel," Chief Executive Officer of CNH, the Italy-based company that made New Holland T6, told Bloomberg. "But a medium-sized farm is going to produce more methane than it can use," CNH CEO Scott Wine further said.&nbsp;

<h2>Methane-powered tractor: Big costs a cause of concern</h2>

The T6 cost $203,000, about 30 per cent more than a typical diesel tractor.

However, the company claims that the customers can cover the huge costs in less than a year due to the cheap sourcing of methane fuel via cow manure refills.&nbsp; 
 
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An Italy-based company is stepping up to replace pollution-causing diesel tractors with one that completely runs on methane, usually sourced from animal waste such as cow dung in a large farm.

An Italy-based company is stepping up to replace pollution-causing diesel tractors with one that completely runs on methane, usually sourced from animal waste such as cow dung in a large farm. Methane is the byproduct of almost every organic decomposition and accounts for about 20 per cent of global warming-causing emissions. What is methane-run farm tractor like? The tractor is reportedly dubbed New Holland T6. It weighs 21,000 pounds (or nearly 10 tonnes) and claims to have a 180 horsepower (hp) engine. Its 185 litre tank gives out 62 per cent less nitrous oxide and up to 15 per cent less carbon dioxide, Bloomberg reported. ALSO READ | Volkswagen picks minerals-rich Canada for setting up first battery plant outside Europe All of it is sourced from the manure of roughly 75 cows. What does it mean? Heavy-duty agriculture equipment emits nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide. They continuously emit a cloud of methane, which contributes to global warming at a rate 80 times more than carbon dioxide. While electric vehicles are coming up to solve the issue amid heightening climate change concerns, a need for 'alternative fuels' has been felt too. ALSO WATCH | WION Climate Tracker: Is Climate Litigation the way forward? × "Electrification has a role…but it’s not likely to replace diesel," Chief Executive Officer of CNH, the Italy-based company that made New Holland T6, told Bloomberg. "But a medium-sized farm is going to produce more methane than it can use," CNH CEO Scott Wine further said. Methane-powered tractor: Big costs a cause of concern The T6 cost $203,000, about 30 per cent more than a typical diesel tractor. However, the company claims that the customers can cover the huge costs in less than a year due to the cheap sourcing of methane fuel via cow manure refills. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Heartbreaks break people's hearts as well as their pockets because of their distressing nature. What if you could be insured against heartbreak? Heartbreak insurance? Or you can call it the break-up insurance now that the breaking-up is more in the vogue than patching up anyway.&nbsp;

Heartbreak insurance is referred to&nbsp;a term insurance policy that aims to relieve the effects of a breakup with financial benefits, pun intended.

Lately, a person who got the benefits of heartbreak insurance shared his story online. &nbsp;

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A Twitter user by the name of Prateek Aryan claimed he received ₹25,000 after he said his girlfriend cheated on him. Aryan added that at the beginning of their relationship, the duo decided to invest money in a fund using a joint account. The amount invested every month was ₹500.<img alt="Prateek Aryan tweet" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="243e8ca2-c503-45ec-968a-a17594420d63" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/breakup%20insurance.png" />

The two purportedly decided that whoever gets cheated on will get the entire money deposited in their account.

The user wrote, "I got Rs 25000 because my girlfriend cheated on me. When our relationship started we deposited a monthly Rs 500 each into a joint account during relationship and made a policy that whoever gets cheated on, will walk away with all money. That is Heartbreak Insurance Fund (HIF)."

The tweet is going viral on the microblogging site with users reactively depicting Prateek's actions with adjectives such as 'masterstroke', ‘genius’, and 'brilliant'.&nbsp;

“I was looking for investment options, and this seems to have great returns, anyone up for collaboration?,” quipped a user. “HIF investments are subject to market risk, think before leave(sic),” wrote another user.

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Asked by a Twitter user what he will do with the money, Prateek said he will invest it in another relationship.

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Heartbreaks break people's hearts as well as their pockets because of their distressing nature. What if you could be insured against heartbreak? Heartbreak insurance? Or you can call it the break-up insurance now that the breaking-up is more in the vogue than patching up anyway. Heartbreak insurance is referred to a term insurance policy that aims to relieve the effects of a breakup with financial benefits, pun intended. Lately, a person who got the benefits of heartbreak insurance shared his story online. ALSO READ | Inside photos and videos from Swara Bhaskar-Fahad Khan’s grand Delhi reception A Twitter user by the name of Prateek Aryan claimed he received ₹25,000 after he said his girlfriend cheated on him. Aryan added that at the beginning of their relationship, the duo decided to invest money in a fund using a joint account. The amount invested every month was ₹500. The two purportedly decided that whoever gets cheated on will get the entire money deposited in their account. The user wrote, "I got Rs 25000 because my girlfriend cheated on me. When our relationship started we deposited a monthly Rs 500 each into a joint account during relationship and made a policy that whoever gets cheated on, will walk away with all money. That is Heartbreak Insurance Fund (HIF)." The tweet is going viral on the microblogging site with users reactively depicting Prateek's actions with adjectives such as 'masterstroke', ‘genius’, and 'brilliant'. “I was looking for investment options, and this seems to have great returns, anyone up for collaboration?,” quipped a user. “HIF investments are subject to market risk, think before leave(sic),” wrote another user. ALSO WATCH | WION Fineprint: Why more young couples are opting to be in a 'situationship' Asked by a Twitter user what he will do with the money, Prateek said he will invest it in another relationship. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The Frozen Dead Guy Days, in which the residents of Colorado's Nederland town annually honour&nbsp;a chemically-preserved grandfather of the town lying under dry ice, are now effectively over. The development occurs after Nederland's neighbouring town Estes Park takes over as the venue for The Frozen Dead Guy Days festival, and with that goes Grandpa Bredo (as the frozen man is called).

The shift of the Frozen Dead Guy Days festival to a neighbouring town is not exactly making many Nederland residents feel great about it.&nbsp;

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"It explains the personality of the people who live here," Teresa Crush-Warren, the former president of the Nederland Chamber of Commerce, among the people who started the festival, was quoted as saying by Wall Street Journal.&nbsp;

"We are not insane but we are weird," Crush-Warren is further quoted to have said.&nbsp;

<h2>The casket races and more: What Frozen Dead Guy Days are like?</h2>

The Nedheads, as Nederland residents are called, until last year, used to host a three-day festival. The festival will now take place in the neighbouring Estes Park.

The three-day festival begins with a parade of hearses and an evening Blue Ball in which the winning participants are crowned as Ice Queen and Grandpa. A race of costumed pallbearers consists of the participants racing their way with alive persons inside the caskets.

The loss of Frozen Dead Guy Days has some residents transitioning from sadness to anger.

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“I don’t think the town of Estes Park understands the backlash, outrage and ferocity that locals of Nederland would bring to fight if they tried to move Bredo," Mary Mead, an event coordinator and band manager, was quoted as saying by Wall Street Journal. "He’s a Nederland resident." 
 
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The Frozen Dead Guy Days, in which the residents of Colorado's Nederland town annually honour a chemically-preserved grandfather of the town lying under dry ice, are now effectively over.

The Frozen Dead Guy Days, in which the residents of Colorado's Nederland town annually honour a chemically-preserved grandfather of the town lying under dry ice, are now effectively over. The development occurs after Nederland's neighbouring town Estes Park takes over as the venue for The Frozen Dead Guy Days festival, and with that goes Grandpa Bredo (as the frozen man is called). The shift of the Frozen Dead Guy Days festival to a neighbouring town is not exactly making many Nederland residents feel great about it. ALSO READ | Man dives to record depth in frozen Swiss lake "It explains the personality of the people who live here," Teresa Crush-Warren, the former president of the Nederland Chamber of Commerce, among the people who started the festival, was quoted as saying by Wall Street Journal. "We are not insane but we are weird," Crush-Warren is further quoted to have said. The casket races and more: What Frozen Dead Guy Days are like? The Nedheads, as Nederland residents are called, until last year, used to host a three-day festival. The festival will now take place in the neighbouring Estes Park. The three-day festival begins with a parade of hearses and an evening Blue Ball in which the winning participants are crowned as Ice Queen and Grandpa. A race of costumed pallbearers consists of the participants racing their way with alive persons inside the caskets. The loss of Frozen Dead Guy Days has some residents transitioning from sadness to anger. ALSO WATCH | Rohan Posh: Hands-on fishing festival in Kashmir cleans up spring × “I don’t think the town of Estes Park understands the backlash, outrage and ferocity that locals of Nederland would bring to fight if they tried to move Bredo," Mary Mead, an event coordinator and band manager, was quoted as saying by Wall Street Journal. "He’s a Nederland resident." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The wedding season is about to end in India&nbsp;where it is very uncommon to call off weddings.&nbsp;However, a groom in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh called off his wedding and the reason behind it will amaze you. Well if you’re wondering what was it, then let me tell you;&nbsp;the groom called off his wedding due to the bride’s poor marks in 12th standard.&nbsp;

Education indeed plays an important role&nbsp;and is one of the parameters to mark one’s success or talent.&nbsp;

The incident happened in the Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh in the Triva Kotwali neighbourhood, where stressing the “importance of education” and “good marks,” the groom, Sonu, told the bride’s father that her poor performance is the reason why he is calling off the wedding.&nbsp;

However, contrary to this reason, the bride’s father said that the groom called off the wedding because the dowry wasn’t enough for them.&nbsp;

All of this happened while a ritual&nbsp;in which women from the groom's family were participating with the bride. After the ceremony, the groom decided to call off the marriage.&nbsp;

Following this heartbreaking decision, Soni’s father went to the local police station to file a complaint and reported his daughter’s situation. In his complaint, the father said that he had&nbsp;fixed the marriage of his daughter with one Sonu, son of Ram Shankar.&nbsp;

He added that till now, he had spent some Rs 60,000 ($763) on the wedding including a demand for a gold ring for the groom worth Rs 15,000 ($181.7). Later, the groom’s family began demanding dowry. After hearing that the bride’s father cannot afford to provide any dowry, the groom called off the wedding, stating he was dissatisfied with her results in academics.&nbsp;

The Indian police are currently assisting to help both families reach a negotiation.&nbsp;

The wedding season is about to end in India where it is very uncommon to call off weddings. However, a groom in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh called off his wedding and the reason behind it will amaze you.

The wedding season is about to end in India where it is very uncommon to call off weddings. However, a groom in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh called off his wedding and the reason behind it will amaze you. Well if you’re wondering what was it, then let me tell you; the groom called off his wedding due to the bride’s poor marks in 12th standard. Education indeed plays an important role and is one of the parameters to mark one’s success or talent. The incident happened in the Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh in the Triva Kotwali neighbourhood, where stressing the “importance of education” and “good marks,” the groom, Sonu, told the bride’s father that her poor performance is the reason why he is calling off the wedding. However, contrary to this reason, the bride’s father said that the groom called off the wedding because the dowry wasn’t enough for them. All of this happened while a ritual in which women from the groom's family were participating with the bride. After the ceremony, the groom decided to call off the marriage. Following this heartbreaking decision, Soni’s father went to the local police station to file a complaint and reported his daughter’s situation. In his complaint, the father said that he had fixed the marriage of his daughter with one Sonu, son of Ram Shankar. He added that till now, he had spent some Rs 60,000 ($763) on the wedding including a demand for a gold ring for the groom worth Rs 15,000 ($181.7). Later, the groom’s family began demanding dowry. After hearing that the bride’s father cannot afford to provide any dowry, the groom called off the wedding, stating he was dissatisfied with her results in academics. The Indian police are currently assisting to help both families reach a negotiation.

Indian groom calls off wedding over bride’s poor 12th standard grades, here’s what happened next

St. Patrick's Day 2023 is a unique celebration across Ireland and many other parts of the world. On this day, parades take place in various cities, towns, and villages in Ireland.

St. Patrick's Day 2023 is a unique celebration across Ireland and many other parts of the world. On this day, parades take place in various cities, towns, and villages in Ireland. The biggest events were held in Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Belfast. Around five lakh people descend on the streets of Dublin for the national parade every year. In Ireland, the Women's National Football Team are the Grand Marshal for the St. Patrick's Day parade. Furthermore, Patrick Duffy is the International Guest of Honour for St. Patrick's Day 2023. Here are all the updates for St. Patrick's Day 2023, including the parade details, scenes from the temple bar and supermarket opening hours. St. Patrick's Day 2023: Parade Cheer According to the organisers, the Dublin parade on St. Patrick's Day would be the 'biggest and most ambitious parade produced in scale, creativity and participants.' The Dublin parade started on Friday, March 17, from noon, and continued till 2 PM in the Dublin city centre. It began from the Parnell square and ended at the Cuffe St/Kevin St junction. St. Patrick's Day 2023: Temple Bar Scenes St. Patrick's Day celebrations are grand and joyous across Ireland, as the revellers paint the towns and cities green. More than half a million people visit the Dublin parade in the afternoon. Other parades across the nation also witness a huge crowds. However, the iconic Temple Bar in Dublin is a unique place on St. Patrick's Day. Locals and tourists flock to the iconic area since early morning. St. Patrick's Day 2023: Supermarket Opening Hours St. Patrick's Day is a national holiday in Ireland. Thus, many supermarkets will either remain closed or operate at reduced hours. According to some reports, the supermarkets will open late and close early on St. Patrick's Day 2023. Many shops will open on a Sunday or bank holiday schedule.

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