Archive for February, 2022
US views on mask mandates are shifting
Support for compulsory face coverings declines as Americans become less fearful of catching Covid-19, poll shows As their fears of catching Covid-19 fade, Americans are becoming less inclined to think that their fellow citizens should
Ukraine’s EU membership ‘not on the agenda’ – Borrell
Despite President Zelensky wanting entry fast-tracked, the bloc isn’t talking accession yet, top diplomat says The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell said on Monday that membership for Ukraine is currently “not
EU reveals how long Ukrainian refugees will be allowed to stay
Brussels plans to let them remain for three years, with an estimated 300,000 people having escaped to the bloc European Union (EU) officials are working on draft proposals that would grant Ukrainian refugees who have
China comments on Western sanctions against Russia
The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday that it opposes the use of unilateral sanctions to resolve the crisis in Ukraine after Russia’s decision to launch an attack on the country with the stated goal
Sanders-linked US group blasts NATO’s ‘imperialist expansion’
The Democratic Socialists of America claimed the US and NATO “set the stage for this conflict” In a statement released on Saturday, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) blamed actions by the US and NATO
COVID Unlock: Precautions You Must Take To Prevent Re-infection
COVID-19 situation has been easing up and we see a constant decrease in number of cases in India. This has turned the states to reconsider their norms against COVID and the restrictions put in place.
19L Indian Children Lost A Parent Or Caregiver To COVID: Lancet Study
Until now, it seemed that kids worldwide were comparatively less affected by COVID-19 compared to the other age groups. Although children globally were infected and died of this deadly disease, they were relatively less affected
Difference Between Piles And Fissures: Know More About These Conditions
Around half of the Indian population has hemorrhoids, and a lot of them also have anal tear or fissures. But, because both piles and fissures have similar symptoms, many people are not able to differentiate
Of prison cells and controversial celebrities: Decoding Lock Upp, Kangana Ranaut’s Bigg Boss-style reality show
“I found the search for contestants quite different from other reality shows. The makers were looking for somebody who had substance in them, someone who has opinions and beliefs and can stand up for themselves,
As the third wave of pandemic subsides, some trends in the Indian indie music scene are here to stay
In an indirect consequence of the pandemic, several indie artists have signed deals with OTT films, series, and Bollywood movies like Gehraiyaan [OAFF], Dhamaka [Prateek Kuhad], and Jee Le Zara [When Chai Met Toast]. What
On Ravindra Jain’s birth anniversary, let’s look at his luminous journey and songs with Lata Mangeshkar
Remembering Ravindra Jain on his birth anniversary: Here’s a jukebox of some of his best creations. Ravindra Jain was a rare composer who wrote his lyrics. So he knew exactly what he wanted the tune
Euphoria Season 2 review: Zendaya’s cult HBO show is the most effective when it’s thoughtful, not explicit
While a lot of the second season feels like a doubling down on the shock and angst of the first, there are some standout episodes that are reminders of just how moving the series can
Soros compares Ukrainian conflict to siege of Nazi-held city
The billionaire has appeared to liken the Russian military operation in Ukraine to the 1944 siege of Budapest Billionaire investor and major political donor George Soros appeared to inadvertently drew parallels between the Nazis and
Kosovo asks for permanent US base, NATO membership
Pristina says it is an ‘immediate need’ of US military base to maintain peace in the Balkans Kosovo has announced it would ask Washington to set up a permanent military base on its territory, urging
EU to send fighter jets to Ukraine
The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell has revealed that a 450 million Euro package of “lethal aid” for Ukraine will include fighter jets, with all weapons delivered through Poland. Borrell also
Germany to hike defense spending, buy new weapons
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday that he’ll invest Є100 billion ($113 billion) in weaponry and hike defense spending to 2% of GDP, in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Successive German governments
The mystery of what happens when we die: solved
New research suggests the point we’ve traditionally called “death” might have been a few seconds too early One of the questions everyone wants the answer to may have been solved by accident. A groundbreaking study
After Gangubai Kathiawadi, other real-life characters to look forward to this year
Here are top 5 real-life characters coming to life this year. The Bio-pic boom claims 2022 like no other year in recent times. Here are top 5 real-life characters coming to life this year. 1. Alia
Sports coordinators on film sets have juggle many hats, from training, choreography to even casting, brand tie-ups
Sports coordination is a fairly new department in Bollywood. With the rise in films that revolve around sports, one that is here to stay. What kind of food is served on a film set? Who
Gangubai Kathiawadi box office collection Day 2: Alia Bhatt’s film earns Rs 23.82 crore
Gangubai Kathiawadi box office collection Day 2: After a stellar opening, this Alia Bhatt film had a spectacular second day at the box office. The film’s two-day total is now Rs 23.82 crore. Alia Bhatt’s
It’s a win for Lock Upp! Court stays order as Kangana Ranaut’s show goes on air as planned
With 16 controversial contestants entering Kangana Ranaut’s jail and contesting for basic amenities, Lock Upp promises to be the biggest and most fearless reality show in the country. The controversial-even-before-release talk show Lock Upp again
China speaks out against sanctions over Ukraine
Beijing believes the West should address Moscow’s “legitimate security demands” China said on Saturday that Western sanctions slapped on Russia over its military operation in Ukraine will not solve the crisis. Many countries have imposed sweeping
Facebook and Twitter respond to Russian operation in Ukraine
Facebook and Twitter said on Saturday they were barring Russian state-linked media from running ads or making money off of their platforms in response to Moscow’s military operation in Ukraine. Nathaniel Gleicher, the head of
Australia to fund lethal arms for Ukraine
Canberra said it would provide lethal military assistance to Kiev with the help of NATO Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has ordered the funding of lethal military assistance for Ukraine – a step up from
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile
If confirmed, the launch would be the latest in a string of Pyongyang’s missile tests towards the Sea of Japan North Korea has reportedly fired a projectile eastward, according to a South Korean military alert.
US, EU considering final decision on Russia SWIFT ban – media
Meanwhile, Ukraine says preparations already underway to expel Russia from global banking network US President Joe Biden is “seriously weighing” support for suspending key Russian banks and financial entities from the SWIFT network, CNN reported
Finland NATO initiative cracks vote threshold
With 50,000 signatures, the civil initiative for Finland to join NATO heads to Parliament A controversial Finnish civil initiative to join NATO has received over 50,000 votes online as of Saturday, meaning by law it
Why does this influential, unelected globalist entity really exist?
Much more light must be shed on the World Economic Forum’s agenda and its string-pullers When Canadian parliamentarian, Colin Carrie, of the Conservative Party, asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government this week how many Canadian
China and North Korea to cooperate under ‘new situation’
Chinese President Xi Jinping said “friendship and cooperation” with Pyongyang would be strengthened Chinese President Xi Jinping has underlined the importance of his country’s relationship with North Korea due to an unspecified “new situation,” Korean
US strikes ‘terrorists’
A drone attack targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in Somalia is the latest in a 15-year bombing campaign The US Africa Command has claimed a Tuesday airstrike in Somalia, declaring the drone attack had targeted “al-Shabaab terrorists,”
Ukraine tries to enlist Elon Musk against Russia
Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov wants the SpaceX CEO to provide Starlink stations Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov called on Saturday for SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to “provide Ukraine with Starlink stations” and use
How Nixon and Mao tried to bury the hatchet in 1972 and what happened to all that good will
Fifty years on from the nations ending their diplomatic standoff, what can we learn from the past to prevent them collapsing again? Richard Nixon’s visit to China in February 1972 changed the histories of America,
US warship sails through Taiwan Strait
Chinese state media accused the US of stirring up “trouble on two sides of the world” The USS Ralph Johnson, a guided-missile destroyer of the US Navy’s Seventh Fleet, sailed through the Strait of Taiwan
In A World Of Social Media & OTT Platforms, Benefits Of Reading Books On Mental Health
A fear that every bookworm shares is that social media and streaming platforms will one day put an end to book reading. The fear is somewhat justified. When Instagram reels and stories bring the attention