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While India is currently in the thick of things regarding securing vaccines against COVID-19, a new complication has arisen in many of its states -- a bird flu epidemic that has taken the lives of many of our local and migratory feathered friends.
Avian influenza, the dreaded virus responsible for the spread of bird flu, has killed nearly 1700 ducks...
It is only the 5th day of 2021 (a year everyone has great expectations from) and yet, the outcry against the “oppression” is already boundless.
With so much happening all around, liberation from sufferings of all kinds seems far-fetched (in various contexts) but hope remains. One such recent incident has riled up the public.
What Is The Incident About?
On...
Video games since their inception have been regarded as a juvenile form of entertainment for the millennials alongside Gen Z.
You must have faced the moments when your parents must have told you to get yourself up from the PC screen and do something else more worthwhile, while they booked seats for the night show of Housefull 2 (Chunky...
क्या आप किसी भारतीय की औसत आयु का अनुमान लगा सकते हैं? खैर, वह लगभग 27 साल है। और एक भारतीय सांसद की औसत आयु के बारे में क्या? अहम, यह वर्तमान में 17 वीं लोकसभा के लिए 52 साल है।
और यह कुछ समय के लिए समग्र प्रवृत्ति रही है।
वर्तमान सरकार संसद में सबसे अधिक महिला सांसदों को दर्ज...
There have been a lot of issues raised regarding the worsening condition of professors and associate professors in government colleges in our country.
But after studying for years and doing well in academics, then becoming a lecturer, slowly moving your way up to being an associate professor, one should deserve a decent pay and some respect too.
Retweeting a post...
Soon after a video showing four men of a Hindu party waving saffron flag at the Taj Mahal complex went viral, the talk of the common man has been inclined towards the extent of religious equality disposed of in the nation as well the ruckus that keeps being created on the grounds of religion and equality.
Who Are These Men...
The issue of temple vandalism in Andhra Pradesh has been around for some time now, however, it seems to be getting a bit serious now.
In a recent incident, an idol of the Hindu goddess Sita placed at the Pandit Nehru Bus Station was reportedly vandalised.
The priest at the temple found the clay idol to be broken when he opened...
The Indian cricket team is in Australia for the ongoing test match series. The players had to follow strict COVID guidelines for quarantine ever since they entered the country.
Preparing for matches in Adelaide, Canberra, Sydney, and Melbourne provided the players with a little more freedom, according to the city rules.
Amid the restrictions, five players—Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill,...
The Internet has been bombarding us with headlines that are speculating the possible disappearance of Jack Ma, who is the founder of one of the world’s largest financial groups named Ant. Alipay, a subsidiary of The Ant Group, serves as the payment platform for Alibaba, another shopping conglomerate that Ma founded in 1999.
However, Jack Ma has been missing from...
Earlier on Monday, the Tamil Nadu government decided to allow 100% occupancy in cinema halls amidst the pandemic. The move came after prominent actors reportedly asked the government to increase the allowed seating capacity following festive releases for Pongal.
Reportedly, Kollywood actors like Vijay (popularly known as Thalapathy Vijay) and Silambarasan (Simbu) requested the state to allow 100% occupancy. Tamil...
Did you really think that with all the time in the world during the lockdown, couples would have grown closer than ever, especially the married couples?
Sorry to burst your bubble, but it is not entirely true.
One of the first indicators of not-so-happy married lives is the increasing cases of domestic violence. In a normal situation, the victim could...
Paurashpur, the ALTBalaji-ZEE5’s latest show, is yet another tedious series. It’s nothing like its trailer, which gave an impression of a great plot with throbbing gender politics, intrigue, revenge and sexual tension.
The fictional period-piece has already been released on December 29, 2020, on Zee5 and Alt Balaji. The show features a king who brands women he beds with a...
"The books transported her into new worlds and introduced her to amazing people who lived exciting lives" - Matilda by Roald Dahl
Do you remember the first book or story you read? When I read Matilda for the first time, I was young and had just entered the world of books.
Have you ever thought about how a book can leave...
When news first broke out that the popular online multiplayer battle royale game, PUBG (PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds) would be getting banned in India, all hell broke loose.
India enjoyed a sizeable number of PUBG players who started to freak out when news first came out of a potential ban on the game.
Their fears came true however when the Indian government amidst...
“All roads lead to Rome.”
Everybody has heard of this phrase but nobody quite surely knows where it comes from. However, my quick research tells me that it is a proverb from medieval times that celebrates the great Roman civilisation.
Hence, it was an ironic tragedy when hundreds of birds lay dead on these roads in Rome a day ago.
As the...
Next-Gen mobile technology is here and the 5G Frequency bands are now in contention. Why radio frequency spectrum matters and how will 5G rollout in India improve user experience?
The Basics of 5G: What It Is and Main Uses
Despite frequent media references and growing public interest, many amongst are still wondering what 5G actually is and how it works. The...
The COVID-19 pandemic has just ruined 2020 for many people. The lockdown and the subsequent recession caused major crises for many businesses all over the world.
Yet, some India based startups managed to overcome this hardship, raise significant funding and revenue reaching the valuation of $1 billion thus rising to unicorn status during the pandemic.
11 Indian startups joined the...
One New Year’s Day, the government of India released the bold and ambitious draft Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP) to the public for comments.
The policy aims to bring about changes in the research ecosystem of India by encouraging innovation to make the Indian science and technology ecosystem one that can survive global competition.
As part of such an endeavour,...
“Politicians and diapers should be changed frequently and all for the same reason.”
-José Maria de Eça de Queirós
India is a massive and frighteningly diverse country, with varying sensibilities, traditions and political affections.
But most importantly, India is a country that loves the idea of drama, scandals and entertainment, wherein our politicians devise ways to mass produce “sona (gold)” from...
2020 was a difficult year for most of us, whether personally or professionally, we faced some of the toughest phases of our lives.
The Indian economy too hit rock bottom. Firstly, because of the lockdown and secondly, due to the rise in the unemployment rate with businesses and enterprises either cutting down the staff or shutting down completely.
According to the...
The vaccine is around the corner and India is gearing up to provide vaccination in a phased manner in India. Oxford-AstraZeneca’s vaccine was granted clearance on Friday while Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin has also received expert panel’s clearance.
According to the chief of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, India would be ready for COVID-19 vaccine rollout within the next...
After 2020 drowned the world in shambles, 2021 was welcomed enthusiastically as a beacon of hope when things might finally become alright.
However, many young people who spent their childhood playing computer games online were left to grieve in a nostalgic sadness after Adobe Flash officially shut down on December 31st, 2020.
Adobe stated that it will “stop updating and distributing...
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Goa, : The Goan born scriptwriter, film director and producer TAGORE ALMEIDA, a poet, podcaster and now an author. He lives in Singapore with his wife and daughter as a full-time technology professional working for a Fortune 500 corporation. He is the founder of The Uncultured Company, a non-profit group he started to promote...
While the world celebrated New Year’s Eve with newfound optimism and left the coronavirus-tainted 2020 behind, a hilarious incident in Pakistan has left Twitterati laughing out loud.
A man in Peshawar, Pakistan, was arrested last night for wearing a ‘wolf mask’. Before you wonder out loud, there’s more to it. He was arrested on the grounds of intimidating people on...
After leaving behind the toxicity of 2020, the start of 2021 was expected to be optimistic and full of joy. But the reality is far from it.
Today, we saw the topic #BiggestRevelationof2021 trending on Twitter.
A tweet said, "Prediction of Nostradamus about The Messiah Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj Nostradamus has said with certainty that the Chyren, who will appear,...
