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Indian-Australian community members are shocked and disappointed after a life-sized bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi, gifted by the Indian government, was vandalised in an act that Prime Minister Scott Morrison condemned as "disgraceful".&nbsp;

The incident occurred hours after Morrison unveiled the statue at the Australian Indian Community Centre in Rowville on Friday to commemorate India's 75th anniversary of independence.

Morrison was quoted as saying, "It is disgraceful and extremely disappointing to see this level of disrespect."

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"Australia is the most successful multicultural and immigration nation in the world and attacks on cultural monuments will not be tolerated," he added.

Those responsible have shown disrespect to the Australian Indian community and should be ashamed of themselves, he said.

Victoria police say an unknown number of people decapitated the statue between 5.30 pm on Friday and 5.30 pm on Saturday using a power tool.

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As part of their investigation, Knox Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward. The police couldn't collect fingerprints because it rained heavily throughout the day.&nbsp;

It was described as a "low act" by Surya Prakash Soni, president of the Federation of Indian Associations of Victoria and the Indian community in the city.

The community is very shocked and sad," he said.

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"Mahatma Gandhi is a symbol of peace and non-violence. He is not only an Indian leader, but a global leader...I don't (understand) why anyone would do such a low act of vandalism," Soni was quoted as saying in a media report.

As he explained, the Rowville community centre was the first of its kind in the state of Victoria, established after 30 years of hard work.

Indian-Australian community members are shocked and disappointed after a life-sized bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi, gifted by the Indian government, was vandalised in an act that Prime Minister Scott Morrison condemned as "disgraceful".

Indian-Australian community members are shocked and disappointed after a life-sized bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi, gifted by the Indian government, was vandalised in an act that Prime Minister Scott Morrison condemned as "disgraceful". The incident occurred hours after Morrison unveiled the statue at the Australian Indian Community Centre in Rowville on Friday to commemorate India's 75th anniversary of independence. Morrison was quoted as saying, "It is disgraceful and extremely disappointing to see this level of disrespect." Also read | Denmark cleans beach, only to dump waste back in water "Australia is the most successful multicultural and immigration nation in the world and attacks on cultural monuments will not be tolerated," he added. Those responsible have shown disrespect to the Australian Indian community and should be ashamed of themselves, he said. Victoria police say an unknown number of people decapitated the statue between 5.30 pm on Friday and 5.30 pm on Saturday using a power tool. Also read | 'I keep forgetting you're still alive': Elon Musk take a jibe at Bernie Sanders, offers to sell more stock As part of their investigation, Knox Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward. The police couldn't collect fingerprints because it rained heavily throughout the day. It was described as a "low act" by Surya Prakash Soni, president of the Federation of Indian Associations of Victoria and the Indian community in the city. The community is very shocked and sad," he said. Also read | For ‘safety concerns’, high school in US removes washroom doors: Report "Mahatma Gandhi is a symbol of peace and non-violence. He is not only an Indian leader, but a global leader...I don't (understand) why anyone would do such a low act of vandalism," Soni was quoted as saying in a media report. As he explained, the Rowville community centre was the first of its kind in the state of Victoria, established after 30 years of hard work.

'Disgraceful' act: Life-sized statue of Mahatma Gandhi vandalised in Australia, a day after unveiling

Scientists in Japan have developed an optical fibre with four cores to record the world's fastest internet speed.

Approximately 7.6 million times faster than the average internet speed&nbsp;in the houses of the United States, the engineers were able to achieve a record-breaking speed of 319 terabits.

At this speed, almost 80,000 movies can be downloaded in just one second. Whereas, in the US, the average internet speed is 42mbps.

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The experiment has been conducted by Japan's National Institute of Information and Communications Technology.

After combining the four optical fibre cables, the engineers passed fires pulses of varying amplifications and wavelengths to transmit it to a greater distance.

Researchers hope that such fibers can ''enable practical high data-rate transmission in the near-term, contributing to the realization of the backbone communications system, necessary for the spread of new communication services beyond 5G.''

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Countries and companies are seeking to protect or exploit deep-sea resources, from exploring for oil and gas to installing wind farms or laying fibre-optic cables for the internet.

Russia is laying its first undersea fibre optic communications cable through the Arctic as part of a state-run project to bring high-speed internet to its remote hydrocarbon-rich north after a private-led initiative stalled.

It aims to improve patchy communications and infrastructure in its far north where it has expanded its military presence and is developing the Northern Sea Route to become a major shipping lane.

Scientists in Japan have developed an optical fibre with four cores to record the world's fastest internet speed. Approximately 7.6 million times faster than the average internet speed in the houses of the United States, the engineers were able to achieve a record-breaking speed of 319 terabits.

Scientists in Japan have developed an optical fibre with four cores to record the world's fastest internet speed. Approximately 7.6 million times faster than the average internet speed in the houses of the United States, the engineers were able to achieve a record-breaking speed of 319 terabits. At this speed, almost 80,000 movies can be downloaded in just one second. Whereas, in the US, the average internet speed is 42mbps. Also read | Scientists find never-before-seen mineral trapped in a diamond The experiment has been conducted by Japan's National Institute of Information and Communications Technology. After combining the four optical fibre cables, the engineers passed fires pulses of varying amplifications and wavelengths to transmit it to a greater distance. Researchers hope that such fibers can ''enable practical high data-rate transmission in the near-term, contributing to the realization of the backbone communications system, necessary for the spread of new communication services beyond 5G.'' Also read | Watch: Iceland Tourism mocks metaverse in funny ad, Mark Zuckerberg responds Countries and companies are seeking to protect or exploit deep-sea resources, from exploring for oil and gas to installing wind farms or laying fibre-optic cables for the internet. Russia is laying its first undersea fibre optic communications cable through the Arctic as part of a state-run project to bring high-speed internet to its remote hydrocarbon-rich north after a private-led initiative stalled. It aims to improve patchy communications and infrastructure in its far north where it has expanded its military presence and is developing the Northern Sea Route to become a major shipping lane.

Scientists develop unique optical fibre to record world's fastest internet speed

In Denmark, a municipality spent more than $150,000 a year clearing debris from beaches, only to dump it back into the water.

Danmarks Radio published a video on their website showing a bulldozer out in the waters at Stillinge Beach in Slagelse, Denmark. It appears that the bulldozer blade lifts and dumps a lot of material, which reportedly includes plastic into the water, before coming back to shore.

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The bulldozer operator uses the rake and the blade to scoop up seaweed and plastic along the beach shore. When the blade becomes full of debris, the bulldozer once again heads to the water. During the summer months in Denmark, this happens twice a week.&nbsp;

This process has been dubbed 'completely idiotic' by environmental experts.

Professor Torkel Gissel Nielsen, a faculty member at the National Institute of Aquatic Resources, called the proposed method "stupid" since it requires scraping seaweed with a noisy tractor, then depositing it into the water, then driving the tractor back ashore again.

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Nielsen explained that this means what you have just dumped into the water will wash up on the beach immediately afterwards.

Villum Christensen, Deputy Mayor of Copenhagen, defended the practice, arguing that the bulldozers are sweeping up cigarette buds and other small debris and not plastic.

The cigarettes and other debris will be there anyway, Christensen said. When the water comes, it collects things, and those things then drift away.

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He said that he wanted Stillinge Beach to be "neat and clean."

Using bulldozers to clean beaches is at least the second time in the past year that environmental experts have condemned Danish authorities for questionable practices. Just this May, Danish officials dug up millions of dead mink despite a warning from Denmark's own environmental agency.

In Denmark, a municipality spent more than $150,000 a year clearing debris from beaches, only to dump it back into the water. Danmarks Radio published a video on their website showing a bulldozer out in the waters at Stillinge Beach in Slagelse, Denmark.

In Denmark, a municipality spent more than $150,000 a year clearing debris from beaches, only to dump it back into the water. Danmarks Radio published a video on their website showing a bulldozer out in the waters at Stillinge Beach in Slagelse, Denmark. It appears that the bulldozer blade lifts and dumps a lot of material, which reportedly includes plastic into the water, before coming back to shore. Also read | 'I keep forgetting you're still alive': Elon Musk take a jibe at Bernie Sanders, offers to sell more stock The bulldozer operator uses the rake and the blade to scoop up seaweed and plastic along the beach shore. When the blade becomes full of debris, the bulldozer once again heads to the water. During the summer months in Denmark, this happens twice a week. This process has been dubbed 'completely idiotic' by environmental experts. Professor Torkel Gissel Nielsen, a faculty member at the National Institute of Aquatic Resources, called the proposed method "stupid" since it requires scraping seaweed with a noisy tractor, then depositing it into the water, then driving the tractor back ashore again. Also read | For ‘safety concerns’, high school in US removes washroom doors: Report Nielsen explained that this means what you have just dumped into the water will wash up on the beach immediately afterwards. Villum Christensen, Deputy Mayor of Copenhagen, defended the practice, arguing that the bulldozers are sweeping up cigarette buds and other small debris and not plastic. The cigarettes and other debris will be there anyway, Christensen said. When the water comes, it collects things, and those things then drift away. Also read | Watch: Iceland Tourism mocks metaverse in funny ad, Mark Zuckerberg responds He said that he wanted Stillinge Beach to be "neat and clean." Using bulldozers to clean beaches is at least the second time in the past year that environmental experts have condemned Danish authorities for questionable practices. Just this May, Danish officials dug up millions of dead mink despite a warning from Denmark's own environmental agency.

Denmark cleans beach, only to dump waste back in water

A female soldier in UK Queen Elizabeth's Household Cavalary appeared to faint ahead of Remembrance Sunday ceremony on November 14 (local time). The image of the soldier, dressed professionally in traditional military uniform at the time of a ceremony marked by tradition was a shocking site.

Onlookers could be seen casting bewildered glance at the fainted soldier. One of her comrade looked at his fainted colleague while another looked on.

It was not immediately clear why the female soldier fainted.

Soldiers in largely ceremonial units are often called for duty for traditional ceremonies attended by British royals. There are extremely strict rules governing the duties and conduct of these soldiers who sometimes even have to go without water. In some ceremonial units, if a soldier faints, other soldiers in the unit are not allowed to help him but carry on their duties.

UK Queen Elizabeth missed Remebrance Sunday service this year due to sprained back. A Buckingham Palace source was quoted by Reuters as saying that the sprain was unrelated to the unspecified ailment that caused the queen's hospital visit recently.

Remembrance Sunday ceremony is held on the nearest Sunday to Nov. 11 to mark the end of World War One. The sight of the queen at the event has been one of the defining images of her reign through the decades: head bowed, wearing black and displaying a red poppy.

WREATH LAYING

The royal family joins leading members of the government, overseas representatives, and military on Remembrance Sunday to lay wreaths in commemoration of those who lost their lives in conflict.

In recent years, the queen's son and heir, Prince Charles, has laid a wreath on her behalf while she watches from a balcony at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Charles, who turned 73 on Sunday, laid the wreath again this year, while his wife Camilla, along with Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, watched from the balcony.

Thousands of veterans later marched past the Cenotaph, led by the band of the Coldstream Guards.

The queen is the world's oldest and longest-reigning monarch. Since being advised to rest, she has missed events such as the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow and a festival to remember the nation's war dead on Saturday evening.

(With inputs from agencies)

A female soldier in UK Queen Elizabeth's Household Cavalary appeared to faint ahead of Remembrance Sunday ceremony on November 14 (local time). The image of the soldier, dressed professionally in traditional military uniform at the time of a ceremony marked by tradition was a shocking site.

A female soldier in UK Queen Elizabeth's Household Cavalary appeared to faint ahead of Remembrance Sunday ceremony on November 14 (local time). The image of the soldier, dressed professionally in traditional military uniform at the time of a ceremony marked by tradition was a shocking site. Onlookers could be seen casting bewildered glance at the fainted soldier. One of her comrade looked at his fainted colleague while another looked on. It was not immediately clear why the female soldier fainted. Soldiers in largely ceremonial units are often called for duty for traditional ceremonies attended by British royals. There are extremely strict rules governing the duties and conduct of these soldiers who sometimes even have to go without water. In some ceremonial units, if a soldier faints, other soldiers in the unit are not allowed to help him but carry on their duties. UK Queen Elizabeth missed Remebrance Sunday service this year due to sprained back. A Buckingham Palace source was quoted by Reuters as saying that the sprain was unrelated to the unspecified ailment that caused the queen's hospital visit recently. Remembrance Sunday ceremony is held on the nearest Sunday to Nov. 11 to mark the end of World War One. The sight of the queen at the event has been one of the defining images of her reign through the decades: head bowed, wearing black and displaying a red poppy. WREATH LAYING The royal family joins leading members of the government, overseas representatives, and military on Remembrance Sunday to lay wreaths in commemoration of those who lost their lives in conflict. In recent years, the queen's son and heir, Prince Charles, has laid a wreath on her behalf while she watches from a balcony at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Charles, who turned 73 on Sunday, laid the wreath again this year, while his wife Camilla, along with Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, watched from the balcony. Thousands of veterans later marched past the Cenotaph, led by the band of the Coldstream Guards. The queen is the world's oldest and longest-reigning monarch. Since being advised to rest, she has missed events such as the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow and a festival to remember the nation's war dead on Saturday evening. (With inputs from agencies)

Female soldier in Queen Elizabeth's cavalry faints ahead of Remembrance Sunday ceremony

A female soldier in UK Queen Elizabeth's Household Cavalary appeared to faint ahead of Remembrance Sunday ceremony on November 14 (local time). The image of the soldier, dressed in ceremonial wear&nbsp;in traditional military uniform at the time of a ceremony marked by tradition was a shocking site.

Onlookers could be seen casting bewildered glances at the fainted soldier. One of her comrade looked at his fainted colleague while another looked on.

It was not immediately clear why the female soldier fainted.

Soldiers in largely ceremonial units are often called for duty for traditional ceremonies attended by British royals. There are extremely strict rules governing the duties and conduct of these soldiers who sometimes even have to go without water. In some ceremonial units, if a soldier faints, other soldiers in the unit are not allowed to help him but carry on their duties.

UK Queen Elizabeth missed Remebrance Sunday service this year due to sprained back. A Buckingham Palace source was quoted by Reuters as saying that the sprain was unrelated to the unspecified ailment that caused the queen's hospital visit recently.

Remembrance Sunday ceremony is held on the nearest Sunday to Nov. 11 to mark the end of World War One. The sight of the queen at the event has been one of the defining images of her reign through the decades: head bowed, wearing black and displaying a red poppy.

WREATH LAYING

The royal family joins leading members of the government, overseas representatives, and military on Remembrance Sunday to lay wreaths in commemoration of those who lost their lives in conflict.

In recent years, the queen's son and heir, Prince Charles, has laid a wreath on her behalf while she watches from a balcony at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Charles, who turned 73 on Sunday, laid the wreath again this year, while his wife Camilla, along with Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, watched from the balcony.

Thousands of veterans later marched past the Cenotaph, led by the band of the Coldstream Guards.

The queen is the world's oldest and longest-reigning monarch. Since being advised to rest, she has missed events such as the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow and a festival to remember the nation's war dead on Saturday evening.

(With inputs from agencies)

A female soldier in UK Queen Elizabeth's Household Cavalary appeared to faint ahead of Remembrance Sunday ceremony on November 14 (local time). The image of the soldier, dressed in ceremonial wear in traditional military uniform at the time of a ceremony marked by tradition was a shocking site.

A female soldier in UK Queen Elizabeth's Household Cavalary appeared to faint ahead of Remembrance Sunday ceremony on November 14 (local time). The image of the soldier, dressed in ceremonial wear in traditional military uniform at the time of a ceremony marked by tradition was a shocking site. Onlookers could be seen casting bewildered glances at the fainted soldier. One of her comrade looked at his fainted colleague while another looked on. It was not immediately clear why the female soldier fainted. Soldiers in largely ceremonial units are often called for duty for traditional ceremonies attended by British royals. There are extremely strict rules governing the duties and conduct of these soldiers who sometimes even have to go without water. In some ceremonial units, if a soldier faints, other soldiers in the unit are not allowed to help him but carry on their duties. UK Queen Elizabeth missed Remebrance Sunday service this year due to sprained back. A Buckingham Palace source was quoted by Reuters as saying that the sprain was unrelated to the unspecified ailment that caused the queen's hospital visit recently. Remembrance Sunday ceremony is held on the nearest Sunday to Nov. 11 to mark the end of World War One. The sight of the queen at the event has been one of the defining images of her reign through the decades: head bowed, wearing black and displaying a red poppy. WREATH LAYING The royal family joins leading members of the government, overseas representatives, and military on Remembrance Sunday to lay wreaths in commemoration of those who lost their lives in conflict. In recent years, the queen's son and heir, Prince Charles, has laid a wreath on her behalf while she watches from a balcony at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Charles, who turned 73 on Sunday, laid the wreath again this year, while his wife Camilla, along with Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, watched from the balcony. Thousands of veterans later marched past the Cenotaph, led by the band of the Coldstream Guards. The queen is the world's oldest and longest-reigning monarch. Since being advised to rest, she has missed events such as the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow and a festival to remember the nation's war dead on Saturday evening. (With inputs from agencies)

SpaceX chief Elon Musk while mentioning people who have walked on the Moon in a tweet said "soon, that list will grow much longer as humanity reaches new heights."

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Neil Armstrong 🇺🇸🪦 
Buzz Aldrin 🇺🇸 91 yo 
Pete Conrad 🇺🇸🪦 
Alan Bean 🇺🇸🪦 
Alan Shepard 🇺🇸🪦 
Edgar Mitchell 🇺🇸🪦 
David Scott 🇺🇸 89 yo 
James Irwin 🇺🇸🪦 
John Young 🇺🇸🪦 
Charles Duke 🇺🇸 86 yo 
Eugene Cernan 🇺🇸🪦 
Harrison Schmitt 🇺🇸 86 yo
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Musk's latest tweet on space travel&nbsp;comes as a&nbsp;SpaceX capsule landed at the International Space Station(ISS) last week carrying four astronauts as part of its partnership with NASA.

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The current mission named Crew-3 had blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida carrying astronauts Tom Marshburn, Kayla Barron and Raja Chari. The spaceship Endurance docked at ISS last Thursday.

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Chari, 44 who is a US Air Force colonel along with Marshburn, 61, a medical doctor and Maurer,34, are set to stay in space for six months.&nbsp;

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Maurer is a science engineer while Barron served in the Navy. Marshburn had travelled space on two earlier occasions and had also taken spacewalks.

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The US astronauts will conduct space exploration and carry out scientific research and are likely to undertake spacewalks to upgrade sections of the space station. They were accompanied by German astronaut Matthias Maurer from the European Space Agency.

(With inputs from Agencies)

SpaceX chief Elon Musk while mentioning people who have walked on the Moon in a tweet said "soon, that list will grow much longer as humanity reaches new heights.

SpaceX chief Elon Musk while mentioning people who have walked on the Moon in a tweet said "soon, that list will grow much longer as humanity reaches new heights." List of people that have walked on the Moon: Neil Armstrong 🇺🇸🪦 Buzz Aldrin 🇺🇸 91 yo Pete Conrad 🇺🇸🪦 Alan Bean 🇺🇸🪦 Alan Shepard 🇺🇸🪦 Edgar Mitchell 🇺🇸🪦 David Scott 🇺🇸 89 yo James Irwin 🇺🇸🪦 John Young 🇺🇸🪦 Charles Duke 🇺🇸 86 yo Eugene Cernan 🇺🇸🪦 Harrison Schmitt 🇺🇸 86 yo — Fermat's Library (@fermatslibrary) November 14, 2021 × Musk's latest tweet on space travel comes as a SpaceX capsule landed at the International Space Station(ISS) last week carrying four astronauts as part of its partnership with NASA. Also Read: 'I keep forgetting you're still alive': Elon Musk takes a jibe at Bernie Sanders The current mission named Crew-3 had blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida carrying astronauts Tom Marshburn, Kayla Barron and Raja Chari. The spaceship Endurance docked at ISS last Thursday. Watch: Musk is willing to spend $6 billion to fight world hunger Chari, 44 who is a US Air Force colonel along with Marshburn, 61, a medical doctor and Maurer,34, are set to stay in space for six months. Also Read: Musk on stock selling spree? Tesla CEO sells another $1.2 bn worth shares Maurer is a science engineer while Barron served in the Navy. Marshburn had travelled space on two earlier occasions and had also taken spacewalks. Also Read: Indian-American hired woman to slap him for using Facebook; Elon Musk approves The US astronauts will conduct space exploration and carry out scientific research and are likely to undertake spacewalks to upgrade sections of the space station. They were accompanied by German astronaut Matthias Maurer from the European Space Agency. (With inputs from Agencies)

Soon, that list will grow much longer, says Musk on space travel

Metaverse has everyone thinking about it. From those who fully understood what metaverse is to those who are too drowned in information to realise anything about it, everyone is on the bandwagon. Social media is full of jokes, memes and other articulate tomfoolery appreciating Mark Zuckerberg's new frontier in their own way.

But governments making fun of good-ol' Mark and his metaverse? Well this wasn't heard of. Until now.

Iceland's tourism authorities posted a funny video in which an actor invites everyone to 'Icelandverse'

Icelandic actor Jorundur Ragnarsson or 'Zack Mosbergsson' as he has been named in the video, appears to sport Zuckerberg's hairstyle and dressing sense.

The video pokes fun at Zuckerberg and metaverse.

"Today I want to present a revolutionary way to connect our world, without being super-weird," says 'MOsbergsson' in the video.

Icelandverse,&nbsp;he says is an 'enhanced actual reality', because well, Iceland exists in real world. Dig at&nbsp;virtual universe? Very much.

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As he goes on talking, Mosbergsson encounters a door but can't open it. He then appears to wait for somebody to come and open. This is an apparent dig at Zuckerberg's insistence on others opening doors for him. The video pokes fun at Zuckerberg even more.

Check out the video

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The video has got more than 900,000 views and hundreds of likes.

But the best part? Mark Zuckerberg himself has commented on it.

“Amazing. I need to make a trip to the Icelandverse soon. Glad you're wearing sunscreen too,” he has commented.

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Iceland tourism authorities responded by saying, “Oh, hi Mark! You're always welcome. Icelandverse is open 24/7!”

The banter has got its own fanbase!

Metaverse has everyone thinking about it. From those who fully understood what metaverse is to those who are too drowned in information to realise anything about it, everyone is on the bandwagon.

Metaverse has everyone thinking about it. From those who fully understood what metaverse is to those who are too drowned in information to realise anything about it, everyone is on the bandwagon. Social media is full of jokes, memes and other articulate tomfoolery appreciating Mark Zuckerberg's new frontier in their own way. But governments making fun of good-ol' Mark and his metaverse? Well this wasn't heard of. Until now. Iceland's tourism authorities posted a funny video in which an actor invites everyone to 'Icelandverse' Icelandic actor Jorundur Ragnarsson or 'Zack Mosbergsson' as he has been named in the video, appears to sport Zuckerberg's hairstyle and dressing sense. The video pokes fun at Zuckerberg and metaverse. "Today I want to present a revolutionary way to connect our world, without being super-weird," says 'MOsbergsson' in the video. Icelandverse, he says is an 'enhanced actual reality', because well, Iceland exists in real world. Dig at virtual universe? Very much. Also Read | NASA releases breathtaking video of DAVINCI mission to Venus As he goes on talking, Mosbergsson encounters a door but can't open it. He then appears to wait for somebody to come and open. This is an apparent dig at Zuckerberg's insistence on others opening doors for him. The video pokes fun at Zuckerberg even more. Check out the video × The video has got more than 900,000 views and hundreds of likes. But the best part? Mark Zuckerberg himself has commented on it. “Amazing. I need to make a trip to the Icelandverse soon. Glad you're wearing sunscreen too,” he has commented. Also Read | Nurse finds gold Bible worth USD 1.3 million in a field Iceland tourism authorities responded by saying, “Oh, hi Mark! You're always welcome. Icelandverse is open 24/7!” The banter has got its own fanbase!

Watch: Iceland Tourism mocks metaverse in funny ad, Mark Zuckerberg responds

American investor and hedge fund manager Michael Burry got involved in a Twitter spat with Tesla chief Elon Musk.

The spat began after electric-truck maker Rivian made a successful IPO in the United States and its shares soared on Wall Street as its market capitalisation grew to over $100 billion.

Musk who owns his own electric car company shot a tweet saying: "I hope they are able to achieve high production and breakeven cash flow," while adding, "That is the true test."

The SpaceX chief then boasted that there are "hundreds of automotive startups, both electric and combustion" and then said: "Tesla is only American carmaker to reach high volume production and positive cash flow in past 100 years."

However, Michael Burry retorted saying that the "true test" was achieving the feat "without massive government and electricity subsidies on the back of taxpayers who don't own your cars".

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Rivian's valuation rose above traditional carmakers Ford and General Motors although it does not produce as many cars as the US auto giants&nbsp;even as experts compared it to Tesla's own achievements in the electric car market.

Tesla had recently hit $1 trillion in market value. However, Musk decided to sell over &nbsp;$6.9 billion worth of shares after a Twitter poll suggested that the billionaire should make the sale.

Tesla's share price fell over 15 per cent as Musk, 50, sold 5.1 million Tesla shares.

Burry took the opportunity to hit out at Musk once again after he said in a tweet that Tesla's stock could plunge like Amazon during the dot com burst in the 90s.

“Can $TSLA fall 80-90%? After 2000, many high flyers did. $AMZN fell 95% [two] decades ago, changed its whole [business], and thrived much later,” he said while deleting the tweet.

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American investor and hedge fund manager Michael Burry got involved in a Twitter spat with Tesla chief Elon Musk. The spat began after electric-truck maker Rivian made a successful IPO in the United States and its shares soared on Wall Street as its market capitalisation grew to over $100 billion.

American investor and hedge fund manager Michael Burry got involved in a Twitter spat with Tesla chief Elon Musk. The spat began after electric-truck maker Rivian made a successful IPO in the United States and its shares soared on Wall Street as its market capitalisation grew to over $100 billion. Musk who owns his own electric car company shot a tweet saying: "I hope they are able to achieve high production and breakeven cash flow," while adding, "That is the true test." The SpaceX chief then boasted that there are "hundreds of automotive startups, both electric and combustion" and then said: "Tesla is only American carmaker to reach high volume production and positive cash flow in past 100 years." However, Michael Burry retorted saying that the "true test" was achieving the feat "without massive government and electricity subsidies on the back of taxpayers who don't own your cars". pic.twitter.com/IZqAMej2dI — Michael Burry Archive (@BurryArchive) November 12, 2021 × Rivian's valuation rose above traditional carmakers Ford and General Motors although it does not produce as many cars as the US auto giants even as experts compared it to Tesla's own achievements in the electric car market. Tesla had recently hit $1 trillion in market value. However, Musk decided to sell over $6.9 billion worth of shares after a Twitter poll suggested that the billionaire should make the sale. Tesla's share price fell over 15 per cent as Musk, 50, sold 5.1 million Tesla shares. Burry took the opportunity to hit out at Musk once again after he said in a tweet that Tesla's stock could plunge like Amazon during the dot com burst in the 90s. “Can $TSLA fall 80-90%? After 2000, many high flyers did. $AMZN fell 95% [two] decades ago, changed its whole [business], and thrived much later,” he said while deleting the tweet. (With inputs from Agencies)

Investor Michael Burry in Twitter row with Musk over electric truck firm's IPO

Ireland's Department of Education removed "homophobic" online teaching material that allowed secondary school pupils to debate a range of assertions, including whether "all gays molest children."

Until recently, the content was included in the department's online teaching tools for junior cycle social, personal, and health education (SPHE) lessons.

Students are directed in the instruction booklet to read through many statements and describe whether they agree or disagree with them.&nbsp;

The statements said; "all gays are HIV positive", "boys who don’t play sports are gay", "you can change from being a homosexual", "girls who don’t wear make-up are lesbians", and "homosexuals shouldn’t be allowed to marry". 
 
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The content was created in the late 1990s and was available in official online teaching materials until four months ago.

A school guidance counsellor expressed concerns about the homophobic brochure earlier this year, alerting Fine Gael MP Jennifer Carroll MacNeill.

The National LGBT Foundation in Ireland branded the training materials as "extremely insulting," and said it was "disturbing" that they were ever considered suitable.

"Young LGBT+ people – indeed all students – deserve a fact based, inclusive RSE – not harmful and offensive ‘debates’ about their innate identities. Disturbing that such material ever considered appropriate," the group said on Twitter.

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Ireland's Department of Education removed "homophobic" online teaching material that allowed secondary school pupils to debate a range of assertions, including whether "all gays molest children.

Ireland's Department of Education removed "homophobic" online teaching material that allowed secondary school pupils to debate a range of assertions, including whether "all gays molest children." Until recently, the content was included in the department's online teaching tools for junior cycle social, personal, and health education (SPHE) lessons. Students are directed in the instruction booklet to read through many statements and describe whether they agree or disagree with them. The statements said; "all gays are HIV positive", "boys who don’t play sports are gay", "you can change from being a homosexual", "girls who don’t wear make-up are lesbians", and "homosexuals shouldn’t be allowed to marry". Watch | Fast Facts: LGBTQ Rights Milestones | 'Voices of Pride' | WION Wideangle The content was created in the late 1990s and was available in official online teaching materials until four months ago. A school guidance counsellor expressed concerns about the homophobic brochure earlier this year, alerting Fine Gael MP Jennifer Carroll MacNeill. The National LGBT Foundation in Ireland branded the training materials as "extremely insulting," and said it was "disturbing" that they were ever considered suitable. "Young LGBT+ people – indeed all students – deserve a fact based, inclusive RSE – not harmful and offensive ‘debates’ about their innate identities. Disturbing that such material ever considered appropriate," the group said on Twitter. Young LGBT+ people - indeed all students - deserve a fact based, inclusive RSE - not harmful & offensive ‘debates’ about their innate identities. Disturbing that such material ever considered appropriate. #RSE @CarrollJennifer @BeLonG_To @edu_equal @dept @Education_Ire https://t.co/4ay7sOyYww — NXF (@nxfie) November 9, 2021 × (With inputs from agencies)

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A Ventura County middle school teacher who informed children that Donald Trump was still the president of the United States has been fired.

The unnamed history teacher allegedly told students that Trump is still president, that President Joe Biden's son Hunter is "doing deals with China and Ukraine where he was funnelling money illegally," and that "if you have a baby in the hospital, they don't want to give it back if you aren't vaccinated."

A student videotaped the teacher's comments during class.

Hunter Biden participated in incest with his niece and had child porn, according to the individual on the tape.&nbsp;

Officials from the Ventura Unified School System informed the that the female history teacher had left the middle school, but they wouldn't clarify whether she was still employed by the district.&nbsp;

The teacher has expressed regret over the incident.

The decision to remove the instructor from the classroom was made in accordance with the terms of the teachers' union's collective bargaining agreement.&nbsp;

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A Ventura County middle school teacher who informed children that Donald Trump was still the president of the United States has been fired. The unnamed history teacher allegedly told students that Trump is still president, that President Joe Biden's son Hunter is "doing deals with China and Ukraine where he was funnelling money illegally," and that "if you have a baby in the hospital, they don't want to give it back if you aren't vaccinated.

A Ventura County middle school teacher who informed children that Donald Trump was still the president of the United States has been fired. The unnamed history teacher allegedly told students that Trump is still president, that President Joe Biden's son Hunter is "doing deals with China and Ukraine where he was funnelling money illegally," and that "if you have a baby in the hospital, they don't want to give it back if you aren't vaccinated." A student videotaped the teacher's comments during class. Hunter Biden participated in incest with his niece and had child porn, according to the individual on the tape. Officials from the Ventura Unified School System informed the that the female history teacher had left the middle school, but they wouldn't clarify whether she was still employed by the district. The teacher has expressed regret over the incident. The decision to remove the instructor from the classroom was made in accordance with the terms of the teachers' union's collective bargaining agreement. (With inputs from agencies)

'Trump is US president and Hunter Biden possesses child porn': Teacher fired for wrong lessons

You are hiking. It suddenly starts raining. You've haven't packed a tent because you had plans to return that day. There is no roof in sight and though people advise against standing under trees when it's raining, you just HAVE TO find a quick shelter during spell of rain you think would be over soon.

You stand under a tree. Sheltered from the downpour somewhat. And breathe some sigh of relief.

And all hell breaks loose!

Your skin starts itching. The mild sensation quickly turns into outright burning. It soon starts to feel like your whole body is on fire. What was meant to be a pleasant hike in the woods soon becomes a horrible story to tell...if you survive.

Reason for all this? You were standing under a tree called Arbol de la muerte in Spanish. Literal translation: The tree of death.

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This is the most feared tree in the Caribbean and some other tropical climes. EVERY part of this tree is poisonous to humans. The tree literally oozes poison. Its sap contains number of toxins. To top it all, this sap is water soluble. This means it can easily fall on anyone below along with rainwater.

The death tree or Manchineel tree is so poisonous, that even Guinness Book of World Records has recorded it to be the most dangerous tree in the world.

The poisonous sap oozes out of everything, the bark, leaves and even the fruit.

To make things even worse, the fruit of this tree has a sweet smell and looks like a guava or an apple. This may trick someone who has lost his way in the woods to take a bite. What follows is a nightmare.

It begins with a burning sensation in mouth. It soon gives way to tightness in throat that becomes so excruciating that swallowing anything becomes difficult. If the person doesn't get medical attention quickly enough, this may even result in death.

The tree is so horrible that we can just remove it right?

The Manchineel tree may have horrible effects on humans, but it helps in stopping soil erosion that takes place due to waves of the sea, something that is important in the Caribbean.

You are hiking. It suddenly starts raining. You've haven't packed a tent because you had plans to return that day. There is no roof in sight and though people advise against standing under trees when it's raining, you just HAVE TO find a quick shelter during spell of rain you think would be over soon.

You are hiking. It suddenly starts raining. You've haven't packed a tent because you had plans to return that day. There is no roof in sight and though people advise against standing under trees when it's raining, you just HAVE TO find a quick shelter during spell of rain you think would be over soon. You stand under a tree. Sheltered from the downpour somewhat. And breathe some sigh of relief. And all hell breaks loose! Your skin starts itching. The mild sensation quickly turns into outright burning. It soon starts to feel like your whole body is on fire. What was meant to be a pleasant hike in the woods soon becomes a horrible story to tell...if you survive. Reason for all this? You were standing under a tree called Arbol de la muerte in Spanish. Literal translation: The tree of death. Also Read | Astronomers offer hint on how Sun's death might unfold This is the most feared tree in the Caribbean and some other tropical climes. EVERY part of this tree is poisonous to humans. The tree literally oozes poison. Its sap contains number of toxins. To top it all, this sap is water soluble. This means it can easily fall on anyone below along with rainwater. The death tree or Manchineel tree is so poisonous, that even Guinness Book of World Records has recorded it to be the most dangerous tree in the world. The poisonous sap oozes out of everything, the bark, leaves and even the fruit. To make things even worse, the fruit of this tree has a sweet smell and looks like a guava or an apple. This may trick someone who has lost his way in the woods to take a bite. What follows is a nightmare. It begins with a burning sensation in mouth. It soon gives way to tightness in throat that becomes so excruciating that swallowing anything becomes difficult. If the person doesn't get medical attention quickly enough, this may even result in death. The tree is so horrible that we can just remove it right? The Manchineel tree may have horrible effects on humans, but it helps in stopping soil erosion that takes place due to waves of the sea, something that is important in the Caribbean.

You can't stand under this toxic 'tree of death' when it is raining

Meta Platforms has blocked '#saltbae,' a hashtag for celebrity chef Nusret Gokce's nickname after&nbsp;a video was posted online of Gokce feeding a gold-encrusted steak to a senior Vietnamese Communist Party official in London.

The video&nbsp;has sparked online anger in the Southeast Asian country, where the average person earns a few dollars a day.

To Lam, minister of public security,&nbsp;whose agency deals with the monitoring of dissent and surveillance of activists in the authoritarian state,&nbsp;was seen tucking into the hunk of meat at Nusr-Et Steakhouse in the wealthy area of Knightsbridge.

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Nusr-Et, named after Turkish chef Nusret Gokce, known to his nearly 40 million Instagram followers as Salt Bae,&nbsp;serves up steaks wrapped in edible 24-carat gold leaf, reportedly costing more than $1,000.

David Beckham, Leonardo DiCaprio, Naomi Campbell, and now the 64-year-old, Lam have been among the visitors to the steakhouse's branches across the world.

The clip of the Vietnamese politician, which was originally posted by the restaurant before being removed, had spread across Tiktok and Facebook in Vietnam.

He was in Britain during a visit by senior Vietnamese officials to the UN&nbsp;climate conference, COP26, in Glasgow.

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Many of those posting were angry about the decadence on display while the country struggles in the aftermath of a devastating wave of Covid-19 that has cost countless jobs and caused the heaviest contraction in Vietnam's GDP on record.

''We've unblocked this hashtag on Facebook and we're investigating why this happened," a spokesperson for Facebook operator Meta said.

It wasn't immediately clear why the tag had been blocked, and the spokesperson declined to comment on potential reasons.

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While it was blocked, a search for the hashtag generated a message saying community standards had been violated.

Vietnam routinely asks social media companies to censor content it deems to be "anti-state".

Last year, Vietnam threatened to shut down Facebook in the country if it did not remove more local political content from its platform.

To Lam is one of the most powerful officials in Vietnam, his ministry containing both Vietnam's police and the agencies tasked with suppressing dissent and investigating corruption.

He had been touted as a potential candidate for state president in January's leadership reshuffle and has in his capacity as security minister worked to arrest Vietnamese officials accused of corruption and overt displays of opulence.

(With inputs from agencies)

Meta Platforms has blocked '#saltbae,' a hashtag for celebrity chef Nusret Gokce's nickname after a video was posted online of Gokce feeding a gold-encrusted steak to a senior Vietnamese Communist Party official in London.

Meta Platforms has blocked '#saltbae,' a hashtag for celebrity chef Nusret Gokce's nickname after a video was posted online of Gokce feeding a gold-encrusted steak to a senior Vietnamese Communist Party official in London. The video has sparked online anger in the Southeast Asian country, where the average person earns a few dollars a day. To Lam, minister of public security, whose agency deals with the monitoring of dissent and surveillance of activists in the authoritarian state, was seen tucking into the hunk of meat at Nusr-Et Steakhouse in the wealthy area of Knightsbridge. Nusr-Et, named after Turkish chef Nusret Gokce, known to his nearly 40 million Instagram followers as Salt Bae, serves up steaks wrapped in edible 24-carat gold leaf, reportedly costing more than $1,000. David Beckham, Leonardo DiCaprio, Naomi Campbell, and now the 64-year-old, Lam have been among the visitors to the steakhouse's branches across the world. The clip of the Vietnamese politician, which was originally posted by the restaurant before being removed, had spread across Tiktok and Facebook in Vietnam. He was in Britain during a visit by senior Vietnamese officials to the UN climate conference, COP26, in Glasgow. Also read | No food, no pictures: Wedding photographer deletes all pictures after she is denied breaks Many of those posting were angry about the decadence on display while the country struggles in the aftermath of a devastating wave of Covid-19 that has cost countless jobs and caused the heaviest contraction in Vietnam's GDP on record. ''We've unblocked this hashtag on Facebook and we're investigating why this happened," a spokesperson for Facebook operator Meta said. It wasn't immediately clear why the tag had been blocked, and the spokesperson declined to comment on potential reasons. Also read | US columnist lands in soup for saying Indian food is based on just 'one spice' While it was blocked, a search for the hashtag generated a message saying community standards had been violated. Vietnam routinely asks social media companies to censor content it deems to be "anti-state". Last year, Vietnam threatened to shut down Facebook in the country if it did not remove more local political content from its platform. To Lam is one of the most powerful officials in Vietnam, his ministry containing both Vietnam's police and the agencies tasked with suppressing dissent and investigating corruption. He had been touted as a potential candidate for state president in January's leadership reshuffle and has in his capacity as security minister worked to arrest Vietnamese officials accused of corruption and overt displays of opulence. (With inputs from agencies)

Why did Meta block hashtag used for celebrity chef Nusret Gokce?

So you've called your boss/ teacher to say that you won't come because of (fake) fever at least once right? And as these stories go usually, you were asked to come nonetheless. Fever, cold, cough are such a passe.

Next time you want to score a holiday, try saying you are suffering from climate change. This may add some gravitas to your charade.&nbsp;

This may actually be a thing if what has happened in Canada catches on. A woman there has become world's first person to have been diagnosed as suffering from climate change.

Yep, that apparently is a thing now.

Times Colonist, a local media outlet has quoted Dr Kyle Merritt of Kootenay Lake Hospital who has made the diagnosis.

Record-breaking heatwave conditions have been witnessed in Canada this year. The country, which is famous for its freezing climes has recorded temperatures soaring up to 49.5 degrees Celsius this year.&nbsp;

According to Reuters tally, 233 people died in British Columbia in June alone.

“All of her health problems have all been worsened. And she's really struggling to stay hydrated,” said Dr Merritt about the woman who has been diagnosed as suffering from climate change.

Climate change and global warming as we know, refer to a gradual increase in average global temperatures. Though the temperature may rise by just a couple degrees Celsius, it may have catastrophic effect for the world with polar ice caps melting, sea levels rising and heatwave conditions as witnessed in Canada this year.

So you've called your boss/ teacher to say that you won't come because of (fake) fever at least once right? And as these stories go usually, you were asked to come nonetheless.

So you've called your boss/ teacher to say that you won't come because of (fake) fever at least once right? And as these stories go usually, you were asked to come nonetheless. Fever, cold, cough are such a passe. Next time you want to score a holiday, try saying you are suffering from climate change. This may add some gravitas to your charade. This may actually be a thing if what has happened in Canada catches on. A woman there has become world's first person to have been diagnosed as suffering from climate change. Yep, that apparently is a thing now. Times Colonist, a local media outlet has quoted Dr Kyle Merritt of Kootenay Lake Hospital who has made the diagnosis. Record-breaking heatwave conditions have been witnessed in Canada this year. The country, which is famous for its freezing climes has recorded temperatures soaring up to 49.5 degrees Celsius this year. According to Reuters tally, 233 people died in British Columbia in June alone. “All of her health problems have all been worsened. And she's really struggling to stay hydrated,” said Dr Merritt about the woman who has been diagnosed as suffering from climate change. Climate change and global warming as we know, refer to a gradual increase in average global temperatures. Though the temperature may rise by just a couple degrees Celsius, it may have catastrophic effect for the world with polar ice caps melting, sea levels rising and heatwave conditions as witnessed in Canada this year.

Suffering from 'climate change': Canada woman first in world with such diagnosis

Unknowingly giving birth to a stranger's baby. Doesn't this sound like the plot of a movie? Well, this is exactly what happened to a couple in the United States.

An American woman and her husband are suing a fertility clinic for implanting them with another woman's child, the couple's lawyers announced Monday.

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The first time Daphna and Alexander Cardinale saw their newborn, conceived through IVF, they noticed her jet-black hair and a dark complexion unlike anyone in their family.

Several months later, a DNA test revealed the girl born in September 2019 was not related to either of them, and they had actually been raising another couple's child.

According to lawyers in Los Angeles, two laboratories connected by the same doctor switched the embryos of two couples and implanted them in the wrong mothers.

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Finally, the couples met and obtained custody of their genetic children through the courts.

"The moment our... daughter was born should have been among the happiest of my life," Alexander Cardinale said.

"But I immediately felt shaken and confused as to why I didn't recognise her.

"When the truth came to light, it made exchanging the children all the more heartbreaking," he said.

"Losing the birth child you know, for the genetic child that you don't know yet... a truly impossible nightmare."

Lawyers Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane &amp; Conway said the lawsuit is seeking emotional damages, compensatory and property damages, as well as a wide range of costs.

Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: France clears IVF treatment for lesbians

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IVF involves combining sperm and eggs in a laboratory setting and growing the resulting embryo before implanting it into a mother's uterus.

When couples are having trouble conceiving, this procedure is often used. It may also involve donated eggs, sperm, or both.

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Unknowingly giving birth to a stranger's baby. Doesn't this sound like the plot of a movie? Well, this is exactly what happened to a couple in the United States.

Unknowingly giving birth to a stranger's baby. Doesn't this sound like the plot of a movie? Well, this is exactly what happened to a couple in the United States. An American woman and her husband are suing a fertility clinic for implanting them with another woman's child, the couple's lawyers announced Monday. Also read | Nurse finds gold Bible worth USD 1.3 million in a field The first time Daphna and Alexander Cardinale saw their newborn, conceived through IVF, they noticed her jet-black hair and a dark complexion unlike anyone in their family. Several months later, a DNA test revealed the girl born in September 2019 was not related to either of them, and they had actually been raising another couple's child. According to lawyers in Los Angeles, two laboratories connected by the same doctor switched the embryos of two couples and implanted them in the wrong mothers. Also read | In pics | China's first snowstorm of winter season arrives early Finally, the couples met and obtained custody of their genetic children through the courts. "The moment our... daughter was born should have been among the happiest of my life," Alexander Cardinale said. "But I immediately felt shaken and confused as to why I didn't recognise her. "When the truth came to light, it made exchanging the children all the more heartbreaking," he said. "Losing the birth child you know, for the genetic child that you don't know yet... a truly impossible nightmare." Lawyers Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane & Conway said the lawsuit is seeking emotional damages, compensatory and property damages, as well as a wide range of costs. Watch | Gravitas: France clears IVF treatment for lesbians IVF involves combining sperm and eggs in a laboratory setting and growing the resulting embryo before implanting it into a mother's uterus. When couples are having trouble conceiving, this procedure is often used. It may also involve donated eggs, sperm, or both. (With inputs from agencies)

'Good Newwz': US couple sues IVF clinic for baby 'mix-up' after raising child not related to them

A hospital in Japan "accidentally" used simply treated water meant for toilets as drinking water for over 30 years, according to a peculiar incident revealed in media last month.&nbsp;

According to the Japanese news outlet Yomiuri Shimbun, Osaka University revealed on October 20 that some of the tap water pipes in specified locations of the school's department were installed incorrectly, resulting in the drinking water pipes being linked to the lavatory.

To make matters worse, the problem has been going on for over 30 years, since the hospital opened in 1993, and 120 taps were found to be defective.&nbsp;

Surprisingly, the well water was flowing to 120 faucets, which were being used for drinking, washing hands, and even gargling.

The issue occurred as a result of a mistake in connecting pipes when the hospital was built in 1993.&nbsp;

Despite the fact that the problem had been there for a long time, no one was aware of it until the hospital was preparing to construct a new diagnosis and treatment facility, during which the problem was discovered during an inspection.

According to reports, the hospital does verify the colour, taste, and smell of water once a week, based on existing records, implying that there has been no problem since 2014.

The university, on the other hand, claims that no health risks were discovered throughout the examination.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A hospital in Japan "accidentally" used simply treated water meant for toilets as drinking water for over 30 years, according to a peculiar incident revealed in media last month.

A hospital in Japan "accidentally" used simply treated water meant for toilets as drinking water for over 30 years, according to a peculiar incident revealed in media last month. According to the Japanese news outlet Yomiuri Shimbun, Osaka University revealed on October 20 that some of the tap water pipes in specified locations of the school's department were installed incorrectly, resulting in the drinking water pipes being linked to the lavatory. To make matters worse, the problem has been going on for over 30 years, since the hospital opened in 1993, and 120 taps were found to be defective. Surprisingly, the well water was flowing to 120 faucets, which were being used for drinking, washing hands, and even gargling. The issue occurred as a result of a mistake in connecting pipes when the hospital was built in 1993. Despite the fact that the problem had been there for a long time, no one was aware of it until the hospital was preparing to construct a new diagnosis and treatment facility, during which the problem was discovered during an inspection. According to reports, the hospital does verify the colour, taste, and smell of water once a week, based on existing records, implying that there has been no problem since 2014. The university, on the other hand, claims that no health risks were discovered throughout the examination. (With inputs from agencies)

For nearly 30 years, this Japan hospital used toilet water for drinking

Many of us give up our hobbies once professional life begins. But as a nurse in the UK found out, our hobbies sometimes make us strike gold, quite literally.

Buffy Bailey, a nurse working with UK's National Health Service was using a metal detector in a field in York, UK when it started buzzing. On digging the surface, she found a very small golden piece which she took to be an everyday object probably bought by someone from a gift shop.

The small piece however, felt heavier for its size and exquisite artistry on it did appear to set it apart from curios on sale in a gift shop.

It turned out that the small piece was made of gold. It was a bible made in gold. And to top it all, it may have been owned by the medieval aristocracy or even royalty.

The gold bible was found on land near to a property once owned by Richard the Third, a King of England who ruled in 15th century.

As per news reports, the gold bible weighs 5 grams and is either 22 or 24-carat gold.

The discovery of the gold Bible is being compared to that of Middleham jewel, a gold pendant set with a blue sapphire.

The gold bible is currently being assessed by the Yorkshire Museum in York. But it is estimated that value of the Bible would exceed USD 1.3 million.

Many of us give up our hobbies once professional life begins. But as a nurse in the UK found out, our hobbies sometimes make us strike gold, quite literally. Buffy Bailey, a nurse working with UK's National Health Service was using a metal detector in a field in York, UK when it started buzzing.

Many of us give up our hobbies once professional life begins. But as a nurse in the UK found out, our hobbies sometimes make us strike gold, quite literally. Buffy Bailey, a nurse working with UK's National Health Service was using a metal detector in a field in York, UK when it started buzzing. On digging the surface, she found a very small golden piece which she took to be an everyday object probably bought by someone from a gift shop. The small piece however, felt heavier for its size and exquisite artistry on it did appear to set it apart from curios on sale in a gift shop. It turned out that the small piece was made of gold. It was a bible made in gold. And to top it all, it may have been owned by the medieval aristocracy or even royalty. The gold bible was found on land near to a property once owned by Richard the Third, a King of England who ruled in 15th century. As per news reports, the gold bible weighs 5 grams and is either 22 or 24-carat gold. The discovery of the gold Bible is being compared to that of Middleham jewel, a gold pendant set with a blue sapphire. The gold bible is currently being assessed by the Yorkshire Museum in York. But it is estimated that value of the Bible would exceed USD 1.3 million.

Nurse finds gold Bible worth USD 1.3 million in a field

As supply chain disruptions continue to hit major economies, US President Joe Biden while interacting with reporters said it is a "complicated world" while conceding that it is "confusing" for many people.

Biden told reporters at the White House that they haven't been able to "properly explain the supply chain very well" while adding, "I'm not being critical. I'm being deadly earnest. This is a confusing time".

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"You can understand why people are upset, whether you have a PhD&nbsp;or you're working in a restaurant. It's confusing. People are understandably worried," the US president said.

The supply chain snarls have affected several sectors including computers, cars, clothing, mobile phones and is set to last well into next year, according to experts.

France and Germany have reportedly experienced loss in industrial output due to persistent supply chain disruptions with the German auto industry taking a major hit.

Several factories have been shut as key areas have been hit by lockdowns as production of spare parts and semiconductors have been below pre-pandemic levels for the past several months.

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Arm Holdings chief executive Simon Segars had said recently that supply chain constraints would not be completely fixed in the near term as the world continues to grapple with the virus.

The semiconductor industry has been especially vulnerable as demand for electronic devices has suddenly grown causing shortages since areas where spare parts are located have been under lockdown or have been experiencing shortage of workers.

Apple has also been hit by supply chain bottlenecks even as demand for phones have increased as iPhone and iPad sales have been hampered.

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US Federal Reserve had said last month that supply bottlenecks and labour shortages had slowed the country's economic growth also due to the "uncertainty around the Delta variant of COVID-19".

(With inputs from Agencies)

As supply chain disruptions continue to hit major economies, US President Joe Biden while interacting with reporters said it is a "complicated world" while conceding that it is "confusing" for many people.

As supply chain disruptions continue to hit major economies, US President Joe Biden while interacting with reporters said it is a "complicated world" while conceding that it is "confusing" for many people. Biden told reporters at the White House that they haven't been able to "properly explain the supply chain very well" while adding, "I'm not being critical. I'm being deadly earnest. This is a confusing time". Also Read: After Christmas food, chocolate bar Bounty falls prey to supply chain crisis "You can understand why people are upset, whether you have a PhD or you're working in a restaurant. It's confusing. People are understandably worried," the US president said. The supply chain snarls have affected several sectors including computers, cars, clothing, mobile phones and is set to last well into next year, according to experts. France and Germany have reportedly experienced loss in industrial output due to persistent supply chain disruptions with the German auto industry taking a major hit. Several factories have been shut as key areas have been hit by lockdowns as production of spare parts and semiconductors have been below pre-pandemic levels for the past several months. Also Read: Transport chiefs warn world leaders and UN about incoming collapse of global supply chain Arm Holdings chief executive Simon Segars had said recently that supply chain constraints would not be completely fixed in the near term as the world continues to grapple with the virus. The semiconductor industry has been especially vulnerable as demand for electronic devices has suddenly grown causing shortages since areas where spare parts are located have been under lockdown or have been experiencing shortage of workers. Apple has also been hit by supply chain bottlenecks even as demand for phones have increased as iPhone and iPad sales have been hampered. Also Read | US bans on Xinjiang imports to sabotage global supply chains, says China US Federal Reserve had said last month that supply bottlenecks and labour shortages had slowed the country's economic growth also due to the "uncertainty around the Delta variant of COVID-19". (With inputs from Agencies)

'Confusing': Biden takes a dig at reporters on 'explaining' supply chain disruptions

3D printing has been around for a while. We even have friends who flaunt small keepsakes they say have been 3D-printed. But printing a full house? An entire neighbourhood? Well, this seems to be something out of the ordinary.&nbsp;

A housing project being developed in Austin, Texas, is set to become world's first 3D-printed neighbourhood. It is scheduled to break ground next year.

A digital rendering of the project showed 3D-printed houses with solar cells on the roof. The development project is a collaboration between Lennar, a homebuilding company and ICON, a construction firm specialising in 3D-printing structures. A Danish firm Bjarke Ingels Group has co-designed the houses.

Each 3D-printed house would take a week to build. The companies say that houses measuring 3000 square feet in size.

Construction of the neighbourhood in Texas would take place with the help of five 46-foot wide robotic 'Vulcan' printers. These 3D printers will pipe out a concrete mixture called Lavacrete to 'print' the houses.

Although the companies have not disclosed the exact cost of house-building, they say that the cost of 3D-printing a house is less than traditional construction methods.

3D printing has been around for a while. We even have friends who flaunt small keepsakes they say have been 3D-printed. But printing a full house? An entire neighbourhood?

3D printing has been around for a while. We even have friends who flaunt small keepsakes they say have been 3D-printed. But printing a full house? An entire neighbourhood? Well, this seems to be something out of the ordinary. A housing project being developed in Austin, Texas, is set to become world's first 3D-printed neighbourhood. It is scheduled to break ground next year. A digital rendering of the project showed 3D-printed houses with solar cells on the roof. The development project is a collaboration between Lennar, a homebuilding company and ICON, a construction firm specialising in 3D-printing structures. A Danish firm Bjarke Ingels Group has co-designed the houses. Each 3D-printed house would take a week to build. The companies say that houses measuring 3000 square feet in size. Construction of the neighbourhood in Texas would take place with the help of five 46-foot wide robotic 'Vulcan' printers. These 3D printers will pipe out a concrete mixture called Lavacrete to 'print' the houses. Although the companies have not disclosed the exact cost of house-building, they say that the cost of 3D-printing a house is less than traditional construction methods.

World's largest 3D-printed neighbourhood to come up in Texas

A couple living in New Zealand have discovered a massive potato that resembles a mutant and could be the world's largest.

Colin and Donna Craig-Brown were digging their garden when they discovered the 'ugly' potato that weighed a remarkable 7.9 kgs or 17.4 pounds.

At first, they thought that it was some kind of strange fungal growth or a giant puffball but realised it was a potato when they tasted it.

''We couldn’t believe it,'' Donna said. ''It was just huge.''

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''It’s a mystery to me,''&nbsp;Colin said. ''It’s one of nature’s little pleasant surprises.''

The duo even had to build a small cart to tow around Doug, which is quite possibly the largest potato on record.

It has become something of a celebrity around their small farm near Hamilton.&nbsp;

''We put a hat on him. We put him on Facebook, taking him for a walk, giving him some sunshine,” Colin said. “It’s all a bit of fun. It’s amazing what entertains people.''

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People started asking the couple for secret gardening tips. They advised people to be spontaneous throw a bunch of cow manure and straw and see what happens

The current Guinness World Record&nbsp;for the world's largest potato is held by a monster from the UK that weighs below 5 kg. It won the record in 2011.

However, Doug the potato has started smelling badly as per Colin who says the reason behind it is a mystery to him.

He has cleaned the potato and put it in the freezer so that it doesn't spoil.

Colin, who is an amateur brewer, wants to turn Doug into a nice drop of potato vodka.

(With inputs from agencies)

A couple living in New Zealand have discovered a massive potato that resembles a mutant and could be the world's largest. Colin and Donna Craig-Brown were digging their garden when they discovered the 'ugly' potato that weighed a remarkable 7.

A couple living in New Zealand have discovered a massive potato that resembles a mutant and could be the world's largest. Colin and Donna Craig-Brown were digging their garden when they discovered the 'ugly' potato that weighed a remarkable 7.9 kgs or 17.4 pounds. At first, they thought that it was some kind of strange fungal growth or a giant puffball but realised it was a potato when they tasted it. ''We couldn’t believe it,'' Donna said. ''It was just huge.'' Also read | Sumomomomomomomomo: Horse with this exact name has won a race in Japan ''It’s a mystery to me,'' Colin said. ''It’s one of nature’s little pleasant surprises.'' The duo even had to build a small cart to tow around Doug, which is quite possibly the largest potato on record. It has become something of a celebrity around their small farm near Hamilton. ''We put a hat on him. We put him on Facebook, taking him for a walk, giving him some sunshine,” Colin said. “It’s all a bit of fun. It’s amazing what entertains people.'' Also read | Meet me on Earth or in space: WFP chief fires new tweet at Elon Musk People started asking the couple for secret gardening tips. They advised people to be spontaneous throw a bunch of cow manure and straw and see what happens The current Guinness World Record for the world's largest potato is held by a monster from the UK that weighs below 5 kg. It won the record in 2011. However, Doug the potato has started smelling badly as per Colin who says the reason behind it is a mystery to him. He has cleaned the potato and put it in the freezer so that it doesn't spoil. Colin, who is an amateur brewer, wants to turn Doug into a nice drop of potato vodka. (With inputs from agencies)

New Zealand: Couple unearths 'mutant' potato which could be world's largest

World tsunami day is definitely not a moment to celebrate. It's a grim reminder of destruction a mere wave of water can cause. It's not just a wave though, these are gigantic torrents of doom often triggered by Earthquakes. United Nations has designated November 5 as World tsunami day to remind us how feeble we are when nature turns violent. It also reminds us to be better prepared for the carnage by developing new early warning systems and evacuation of people from the danger zones

December 26, 2004: Sumatra, Indonesia

This was the worst tsunami in the world. It was triggered by a 9.1 earthquake hitting coast of Sumatra. The resulting tsunami was 1300 km long and it affected 14 countries. Waves reached the height of 50 metres. The tsunami caused death of 230,000 people.

July 9, 1958: Lituya Bay

Earthquake of upto 8.3 intensity triggered the tsunami and caused displacement of 90 million tonnes of water in Lituya Bay in Alaska. The earthquake that triggered the tsunami took place in the Fairweather Fault

The tsunami was so powerful that its impact was heard even 80 km away.

November 1, 1755: Portugal

This tsunami was triggered by a magnitude 8.5 earthquake. This caused three huge waves. The waves hit towns in Portugal and southern Spain. It is estimated that 60,000 people were killed in Spain, Portugal and Morocco.

1964: Alaska Good Friday tsunami

This tsunami was triggered by strongest earthquake on record in North America. The 9.2 magnitude earthquake was even recorded on instruments that were 1200 miles away.

The earthquake caused series of tsunamis caused widespread destruction and gave little time for local population to prepare.

March 11, 2011: Fukushima disaster

The earthquake that caused worst nuclear incident since Chernobyl took place on this day. The earthquake caused 14 metre-high waves that flowed over Fukushima nuclear plant's seawall and caused problems in the plant's cooling system. This caused three nuclear meltdowns and hydrogen explosion. The effect of Fukushima disaster are still felt today.

World tsunami day is definitely not a moment to celebrate. It's a grim reminder of destruction a mere wave of water can cause. It's not just a wave though, these are gigantic torrents of doom often triggered by Earthquakes.

World tsunami day is definitely not a moment to celebrate. It's a grim reminder of destruction a mere wave of water can cause. It's not just a wave though, these are gigantic torrents of doom often triggered by Earthquakes. United Nations has designated November 5 as World tsunami day to remind us how feeble we are when nature turns violent. It also reminds us to be better prepared for the carnage by developing new early warning systems and evacuation of people from the danger zones December 26, 2004: Sumatra, Indonesia This was the worst tsunami in the world. It was triggered by a 9.1 earthquake hitting coast of Sumatra. The resulting tsunami was 1300 km long and it affected 14 countries. Waves reached the height of 50 metres. The tsunami caused death of 230,000 people. July 9, 1958: Lituya Bay Earthquake of upto 8.3 intensity triggered the tsunami and caused displacement of 90 million tonnes of water in Lituya Bay in Alaska. The earthquake that triggered the tsunami took place in the Fairweather Fault The tsunami was so powerful that its impact was heard even 80 km away. November 1, 1755: Portugal This tsunami was triggered by a magnitude 8.5 earthquake. This caused three huge waves. The waves hit towns in Portugal and southern Spain. It is estimated that 60,000 people were killed in Spain, Portugal and Morocco. 1964: Alaska Good Friday tsunami This tsunami was triggered by strongest earthquake on record in North America. The 9.2 magnitude earthquake was even recorded on instruments that were 1200 miles away. The earthquake caused series of tsunamis caused widespread destruction and gave little time for local population to prepare. March 11, 2011: Fukushima disaster The earthquake that caused worst nuclear incident since Chernobyl took place on this day. The earthquake caused 14 metre-high waves that flowed over Fukushima nuclear plant's seawall and caused problems in the plant's cooling system. This caused three nuclear meltdowns and hydrogen explosion. The effect of Fukushima disaster are still felt today.

World tsunami day: These are the deadliest ones to have hit us so far

On Wednesday, Spain's Geological and Mining Institute (IGME) released drone footage that shows rivers of red hot lava flowing from Spain's La Palma's Cumbre Vieja volcano.

The footage shows volcanic tubes and torrents of molten rocks flowing fast through the various lava streams. The Spanish military emergency unit (UME) used a drone to assess the eruption's progress, showing thermal images of lava streams.

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Cumbre Vieja, an active volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma, began erupting nearly a month ago, forcing thousands of people to evacuate as lava swept through towns, and towards the Atlantic Ocean.&nbsp;

This volcano has been described as the "most damaging volcano in Europe in the last 100 years." by the government of the Canary Islands.

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Volcanic lava has covered nearly 900 hectares (2,200 acres) of land since the eruption began on Sept. 19, more than 2,500 buildings have been destroyed.

As a result of the eruption, agriculture on the island, a major source of income, has taken a serious hit. In the aftermath of this eruption, hundreds of hectares of crops have been destroyed.

Watch |&nbsp;La Palma volcano enters explosive phase

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According to the government, a number of crops were affected, including banana plants, vineyards and avocadoes.&nbsp;

The eruption has forced more than 7,000 people to evacuate their homes, but no lives have been lost.

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On Wednesday, Spain's Geological and Mining Institute (IGME) released drone footage that shows rivers of red hot lava flowing from Spain's La Palma's Cumbre Vieja volcano.

On Wednesday, Spain's Geological and Mining Institute (IGME) released drone footage that shows rivers of red hot lava flowing from Spain's La Palma's Cumbre Vieja volcano. The footage shows volcanic tubes and torrents of molten rocks flowing fast through the various lava streams. The Spanish military emergency unit (UME) used a drone to assess the eruption's progress, showing thermal images of lava streams. Also read | Lockdown ends for 3,000 La Palma residents as volcano cloud passes Watch the video here: 🔴#ErupciónLaPalma 📹Imágenes tomadas hoy por los drones del @IGME1849 y #GES del relleno de sumideros de tubos lávicos que provocan su desbordamiento cubriendo una extensa zona en la parte baja del cono. pic.twitter.com/G3feZ2DiP4 — 1-1-2 Canarias (@112canarias) November 2, 2021 × Cumbre Vieja, an active volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma, began erupting nearly a month ago, forcing thousands of people to evacuate as lava swept through towns, and towards the Atlantic Ocean. This volcano has been described as the "most damaging volcano in Europe in the last 100 years." by the government of the Canary Islands. Also read | Lava blocks the size of buildings falling from La Palma volcano Volcanic lava has covered nearly 900 hectares (2,200 acres) of land since the eruption began on Sept. 19, more than 2,500 buildings have been destroyed. As a result of the eruption, agriculture on the island, a major source of income, has taken a serious hit. In the aftermath of this eruption, hundreds of hectares of crops have been destroyed. Watch | La Palma volcano enters explosive phase According to the government, a number of crops were affected, including banana plants, vineyards and avocadoes. The eruption has forced more than 7,000 people to evacuate their homes, but no lives have been lost.

Watch | 'Rivers of lava': Drone footage shows lava flowing from Spain's Cumbre Vieja volcano

In the midst of the Cop26 climate talks in Glasgow, the UK's longest-lasting snow patch has melted away, for only the eighth time in 300 years.&nbsp;

Nicknamed “the Sphinx”, the hardy piece of snow has survived countless summers on a remote mountainside in the Cairngorms.

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The patch of resilient snow resides on Braeriach in Aviemore, Scotland's third highest mountain at 1,296 metres (4,252 ft).&nbsp;After shrinking to the size of an A4 piece of paper in recent weeks, it finally disappeared in mild weather.

According to Iain Cameron, who has studied snow patches in Scotland for 25 years, global warming is a major factor.&nbsp;

The longest-lasting patch of snow melted for the third time in five years on the eve of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/life-to-net-zero-emissions-key-takeaways-from-pm-modis-historic-cop26-speech-426012">COP26</a>. How ironic and prophetic, he observed, noting that before 2000 it had melted only three times in the past 150 years.

Records indicate that previously the Sphinx melted fully in 1933, 1959, 1996, 2003, 2006, 2017 and 2018. Prior to 1993, it is believed that the ice melted completely in the 1700s.

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According to Cameron, the increased rate of melting is a logical consequence of warmer weather caused by the climate crisis.&nbsp;

Research shows that patches of snow are becoming smaller and fewer, he said, adding that there is less snow in winter than in the 1980s or 1990s.

Garbh Choire Mor, a&nbsp;hollow formed by ice or a glacier during the last ice age contains the Sphinx.

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Since the winter of 1983-84, declining snow cover has been observed on Cairngorm mountain, according to a report commissioned by the Cairngorms national park authority and published last year.

Furthermore, researchers noted that temperatures have been rising since the 1960s and predicted there would be some years with very little or no snow on Cairngorm by the 2080s.

As a result of a lack of snow, Scotland's ski resorts had one of their most difficult seasons in 2019.

Watch |&nbsp;COP26 Summit Day 2: Over 100 world leaders pledge to halt deforestation

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According to Lauren McCallum, a campaigner with the international campaign group Protect Our Winters, the Cairngorms, and the rest of the world should be protected from further warming. She said that to ensure the survival of ecosystems and communities, we need to maintain a healthy temperature.

In the midst of the Cop26 climate talks in Glasgow, the UK's longest-lasting snow patch has melted away, for only the eighth time in 300 years. Nicknamed “the Sphinx”, the hardy piece of snow has survived countless summers on a remote mountainside in the Cairngorms.

In the midst of the Cop26 climate talks in Glasgow, the UK's longest-lasting snow patch has melted away, for only the eighth time in 300 years. Nicknamed “the Sphinx”, the hardy piece of snow has survived countless summers on a remote mountainside in the Cairngorms. Also read | Study finds humans, climate change largely responsible for fires in US The patch of resilient snow resides on Braeriach in Aviemore, Scotland's third highest mountain at 1,296 metres (4,252 ft). After shrinking to the size of an A4 piece of paper in recent weeks, it finally disappeared in mild weather. According to Iain Cameron, who has studied snow patches in Scotland for 25 years, global warming is a major factor. The longest-lasting patch of snow melted for the third time in five years on the eve of COP26. How ironic and prophetic, he observed, noting that before 2000 it had melted only three times in the past 150 years. Records indicate that previously the Sphinx melted fully in 1933, 1959, 1996, 2003, 2006, 2017 and 2018. Prior to 1993, it is believed that the ice melted completely in the 1700s. Also read | 'Eco-hypocrite': Leaders, businessmen arrive in fuel-guzzling private jets at COP26 According to Cameron, the increased rate of melting is a logical consequence of warmer weather caused by the climate crisis. Research shows that patches of snow are becoming smaller and fewer, he said, adding that there is less snow in winter than in the 1980s or 1990s. Garbh Choire Mor, a hollow formed by ice or a glacier during the last ice age contains the Sphinx. Also read | This country could be underwater by the end of the century Since the winter of 1983-84, declining snow cover has been observed on Cairngorm mountain, according to a report commissioned by the Cairngorms national park authority and published last year. Furthermore, researchers noted that temperatures have been rising since the 1960s and predicted there would be some years with very little or no snow on Cairngorm by the 2080s. As a result of a lack of snow, Scotland's ski resorts had one of their most difficult seasons in 2019. Watch | COP26 Summit Day 2: Over 100 world leaders pledge to halt deforestation According to Lauren McCallum, a campaigner with the international campaign group Protect Our Winters, the Cairngorms, and the rest of the world should be protected from further warming. She said that to ensure the survival of ecosystems and communities, we need to maintain a healthy temperature.

Global warming causes UK's 'most resilient' longest-standing ice patch to melt

An official, commemorative coin celebrating life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled in Britain on Thursday. The coin has been made by The Royal Mint and was unveiled by Rishi Sunak, who is UK's first Hindu finance minister.

The special coin is available in gold and silver, featuring India's national flower, the lotus. It feature one of Mahatma Gandhi's famous quotes, "My life is my message."

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The striking design features India’s national flower and one of Gandhi’s most famous quotes. 
 
Read more: <a href="https://t.co/C6fyvzIII4">https://t.co/C6fyvzIII4</a> <a href="https://t.co/yw3PGvmIlA">pic.twitter.com/yw3PGvmIlA</a>
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Gandhi, a figurehead for civil rights movements across the world, led the campaign against British rule in India, helping to secure independence in 1947.

The £5 coin, which is on sale from Thursday, is part of the Royal Mint's wider Diwali collection, which includes a gold bar depicting the Hindu goddess of wealth, Lakshmi.

Hindus are the third-largest religious group in Britain after Christians and Muslims, making up some 1.6 percent of the population.

Most British Hindus are of Indian origin.

Nicola Howell, Chief Customer Officer at the government-owned mint, said it was "delighted to unveil the first official UK coin commemorating the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi.&nbsp;

"The beautiful design builds on the enduring relationship and cultural connections between the UK and India," she added.

Around 10 million coins celebrating Britain's diversity went into circulation in October 2020.&nbsp;

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An official, commemorative coin celebrating life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled in Britain on Thursday. The coin has been made by The Royal Mint and was unveiled by Rishi Sunak, who is UK's first Hindu finance minister.

An official, commemorative coin celebrating life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled in Britain on Thursday. The coin has been made by The Royal Mint and was unveiled by Rishi Sunak, who is UK's first Hindu finance minister. The special coin is available in gold and silver, featuring India's national flower, the lotus. It feature one of Mahatma Gandhi's famous quotes, "My life is my message." Today I’ve unveiled a new commemorative £5 coin with the @RoyalMintUK to celebrate the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi. The striking design features India’s national flower and one of Gandhi’s most famous quotes. Read more: https://t.co/C6fyvzIII4 pic.twitter.com/yw3PGvmIlA — Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) November 4, 2021 × Gandhi, a figurehead for civil rights movements across the world, led the campaign against British rule in India, helping to secure independence in 1947. The £5 coin, which is on sale from Thursday, is part of the Royal Mint's wider Diwali collection, which includes a gold bar depicting the Hindu goddess of wealth, Lakshmi. Hindus are the third-largest religious group in Britain after Christians and Muslims, making up some 1.6 percent of the population. Most British Hindus are of Indian origin. Nicola Howell, Chief Customer Officer at the government-owned mint, said it was "delighted to unveil the first official UK coin commemorating the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi. "The beautiful design builds on the enduring relationship and cultural connections between the UK and India," she added. Around 10 million coins celebrating Britain's diversity went into circulation in October 2020. (With inputs from agencies)

Commemorative coin celebrating Mahatma Gandhi's life unveiled in UK

It always speaks of your respect for other religions when you extend wishes for a festival in that culture. But if you take the shortcut of not doing your homework right, your move of only scoring political points can backfire in a major way. And social media is the most troublesome place to commit such a mistake because someone is always there to take a screenshot.

Chief minister of Sindh province in Pakistan found this first hand. Murad Ali Shah wanted to extend Diwali wishes to Hindu minority in the province.

Nothing wrong in that. It's just that he wished people 'Happy Holi' instead of Diwali. Probably everyone knows that these two are very very distinct festivals that have no similarities in the way they are celebrated.

The image tweeted by Twitter handle @SindhCMHouse showed Mr Murad Ali Shah looking resplendent as colours of Holi were depicted to occupy major space in the photo. The words 'Happy Holi' can be seen splashed in big letters.&nbsp;

But most striking AND funny is depiction of what appears to be a huge crane in the picture.&nbsp;

Now Holi and Diwali may both be festivals, but it's absolutely certain that none of them involve any participation from a crane. It may be towards representing Sindh region but selection of imagery is certainly not festive.

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Social media is a brutal place. And this mistake from chief minister of a major region in Pakistan has not gone unnoticed.

"CM of Sindh Province of Pakistan wishes Happy Holi on Diwali. Sindh is supposed to have most number of native Hindus and his &nbsp;party PPP is supposed to be most inclusive and secular party. Anyway good try Mr CM," says a user.

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Sindh is supposed to have most number of native Hindus and his party PPP is supposed to be most inclusive and secular party. 
Anyway good try Mr CM <a href="https://t.co/KdgVlmKO50">pic.twitter.com/KdgVlmKO50</a>
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Not surprisingly, Sindh CM has now deleted the tweet.

It always speaks of your respect for other religions when you extend wishes for a festival in that culture. But if you take the shortcut of not doing your homework right, your move of only scoring political points can backfire in a major way.

It always speaks of your respect for other religions when you extend wishes for a festival in that culture. But if you take the shortcut of not doing your homework right, your move of only scoring political points can backfire in a major way. And social media is the most troublesome place to commit such a mistake because someone is always there to take a screenshot. Chief minister of Sindh province in Pakistan found this first hand. Murad Ali Shah wanted to extend Diwali wishes to Hindu minority in the province. Nothing wrong in that. It's just that he wished people 'Happy Holi' instead of Diwali. Probably everyone knows that these two are very very distinct festivals that have no similarities in the way they are celebrated. The image tweeted by Twitter handle @SindhCMHouse showed Mr Murad Ali Shah looking resplendent as colours of Holi were depicted to occupy major space in the photo. The words 'Happy Holi' can be seen splashed in big letters. But most striking AND funny is depiction of what appears to be a huge crane in the picture. Now Holi and Diwali may both be festivals, but it's absolutely certain that none of them involve any participation from a crane. It may be towards representing Sindh region but selection of imagery is certainly not festive. Social media is a brutal place. And this mistake from chief minister of a major region in Pakistan has not gone unnoticed. "CM of Sindh Province of Pakistan wishes Happy Holi on Diwali. Sindh is supposed to have most number of native Hindus and his party PPP is supposed to be most inclusive and secular party. Anyway good try Mr CM," says a user. CM of Sindh Province of Pakistan wishes Happy Holi on Diwali 🤣 Sindh is supposed to have most number of native Hindus and his party PPP is supposed to be most inclusive and secular party. Anyway good try Mr CM pic.twitter.com/KdgVlmKO50 — CNJaipur1 (@CJaipur1) November 4, 2021 × Not surprisingly, Sindh CM has now deleted the tweet.

Happy Holi on Diwali: CM of Sindh in Pakistan gets trolled for mixing up festivals

Hollywood star Tom Hanks, 65, was reportedly offered a space flight on Blue Origin rocket by Jeff Bezos, however, the "Finch" star turned it down.

The price tag for the space journey was apparently $28 million, so Hanks decided to give it a miss. Hanks was reportedly asked if he wanted to take the space trip&nbsp;before Star&nbsp;Trek legend William Shatner.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/life-changing-as-blue-origin-touches-down-william-shatner-becomes-oldest-man-to-fly-to-space-420485">Also Read|&nbsp;'Life changing',&nbsp;says Shatner after space flight</a>

Hanks while speaking to a US television channel said, "I ain't paying 28 [million] bucks", instead he jokingly added that they could "simulate the experience of going to space".

Shatner, 90, had travelled to space aboard the New Shepard rocket. The veteran star became the oldest person in the world to travel to space. Shatner had said it was the "most profound experience I can imagine".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/bezos-vs-musk-nasa-halts-spacex-work-on-lunar-lander-after-blue-origin-lawsuit-407174">Also Read|&nbsp;Bezos vs Musk: NASA halts SpaceX work on lunar lander after Blue Origin lawsuit</a>

Bezos himself had taken the space flight in July with his brother Mark, Wally Funk, 82, and 18-year-old student Oliver Daemen.

Blue Origin had announced plans recently to launch a space station named "Orbital Reef" which would like a &nbsp;"business park" in space.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/its-dark-up-here-amazon-founder-jeff-bezos-fulfills-childhood-dream-in-blue-origin-space-flight-399269">Also Read|&nbsp;'It's dark up here': Amazon founder Jeff Bezos fulfills childhood dream</a>

The company said it will "normalise space flight" while asserting that it will expand access and provide amenities at a lower cost. "Orbital Reef" is likely to fly above the International Space Station(ISS).

(With inputs from Agencies)

Hollywood star Tom Hanks, 65, was reportedly offered a space flight on Blue Origin rocket by Jeff Bezos, however, the "Finch" star turned it down. The price tag for the space journey was apparently $28 million, so Hanks decided to give it a miss.

Hollywood star Tom Hanks, 65, was reportedly offered a space flight on Blue Origin rocket by Jeff Bezos, however, the "Finch" star turned it down. The price tag for the space journey was apparently $28 million, so Hanks decided to give it a miss. Hanks was reportedly asked if he wanted to take the space trip before Star Trek legend William Shatner. Also Read| 'Life changing', says Shatner after space flight Hanks while speaking to a US television channel said, "I ain't paying 28 [million] bucks", instead he jokingly added that they could "simulate the experience of going to space". Shatner, 90, had travelled to space aboard the New Shepard rocket. The veteran star became the oldest person in the world to travel to space. Shatner had said it was the "most profound experience I can imagine". Also Read| Bezos vs Musk: NASA halts SpaceX work on lunar lander after Blue Origin lawsuit Bezos himself had taken the space flight in July with his brother Mark, Wally Funk, 82, and 18-year-old student Oliver Daemen. Blue Origin had announced plans recently to launch a space station named "Orbital Reef" which would like a "business park" in space. Also Read| 'It's dark up here': Amazon founder Jeff Bezos fulfills childhood dream The company said it will "normalise space flight" while asserting that it will expand access and provide amenities at a lower cost. "Orbital Reef" is likely to fly above the International Space Station(ISS). (With inputs from Agencies)

'I ain't paying': Tom Hanks turned down Jeff Bezos' offer to take Blue Origin space flight

US President Joe Biden was accused of sleeping during the opening sessions of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, by Twitter users.

When a speaker said that the world leaders gathered for the conference have the "power to make decisions and reach agreements that will affect the lives of generations to come," Biden appeared to close his eyes for about 20 seconds, according to a video clip first shared by a reporter for The Washington Post.

Biden’s eyes closed for a few seconds before he woke himself. However, seconds later, they shut down again for a second time. &nbsp;

An assistant then approached Biden and began whispering to him, who turned his head to listen momentarily before returning to the speech.&nbsp;

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Before applauding the opening speaker, the US president uncrossed his arms and listened to what the staff member had to say.&nbsp;

Watch | US President Joe Biden speaks at the G20 summit in Rome

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Biden, who is 78 years old, is the oldest person to serve as president of the United States, and opponents, notably former President Donald Trump and his followers, have speculated about his health and mental fitness for the office.

Trump regularly accused Biden of becoming senile during his unsuccessful re-election campaign in 2020, citing his occasionally halting speech, which is the result of a long-documented stuttering condition.&nbsp;

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US President Joe Biden was accused of sleeping during the opening sessions of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, by Twitter users. When a speaker said that the world leaders gathered for the conference have the "power to make decisions and reach agreements that will affect the lives of generations to come," Biden appeared to close his eyes for about 20 seconds, according to a video clip first shared by a reporter for The Washington Post.

US President Joe Biden was accused of sleeping during the opening sessions of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, by Twitter users. When a speaker said that the world leaders gathered for the conference have the "power to make decisions and reach agreements that will affect the lives of generations to come," Biden appeared to close his eyes for about 20 seconds, according to a video clip first shared by a reporter for The Washington Post. Biden’s eyes closed for a few seconds before he woke himself. However, seconds later, they shut down again for a second time. An assistant then approached Biden and began whispering to him, who turned his head to listen momentarily before returning to the speech. Biden appears to fall asleep during COP26 opening speeches pic.twitter.com/az8NZTWanI — Zach Purser Brown (@zachjourno) November 1, 2021 × Before applauding the opening speaker, the US president uncrossed his arms and listened to what the staff member had to say. Watch | US President Joe Biden speaks at the G20 summit in Rome Biden, who is 78 years old, is the oldest person to serve as president of the United States, and opponents, notably former President Donald Trump and his followers, have speculated about his health and mental fitness for the office. Trump regularly accused Biden of becoming senile during his unsuccessful re-election campaign in 2020, citing his occasionally halting speech, which is the result of a long-documented stuttering condition. (With input from agencies)

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