Sunday, December 31, 2023
Happy New Year 2024: Wishes, Messages, And WhatsApp Status
New Year 2024 Wishes: It is time to say goodbye to the year that has taught us new things. Whether you've planned resolutions or are embracing the year with a free spirit, it is important to share warm wishes with loved ones.
Here is a list of heartfelt messages to make your friends and relatives feel special this New Year:
- To new beginnings, exciting adventures, and creating beautiful memories in the unfolding chapters of 2024.
- Wishing you a new year full of fresh opportunities, new friendships, and the courage to chase your dreams.
- As 2023 concludes, embrace the lessons it brought, and may 2024 be a blank canvas for new achievements and joys.
- Here's to leaving behind the old, embracing the new, and stepping into 2024 with open hearts and open minds.
- May the dawn of January 1 bring with it a renewed sense of purpose, boundless joy, and endless possibilities.
- As the clock strikes midnight, may you leave behind any regrets and welcome the promise of a fulfilling 2024.
- May the transition from 2023 to 2024 be smooth, bringing with it peace, good health, and a sense of fulfilment.
- As the calendar turns, may you find the strength to overcome challenges and the resilience to face new ones in 2024.
- Wishing you a New Year filled with moments of love, togetherness, and the company of those who matter most.
- Cheers to bidding farewell to 2023 with gratitude and embracing the promise of a brighter, more hopeful 2024.
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Over 100 Drones Downed, Ammunition, Drugs Recovered In Punjab in 2023
The Border Security Force or the BSF manning the Punjab border has managed to have downed more than 100 drones flying from across the border and caught 37 foreign nationals including smugglers in 2023.
In a detailed statement issued by the security forces, it was shared that this year BSF has successfully detected and brought down 107 Drones and seized 442.395 kg of heroin, 23 weapons and 505 rounds of ammunition.
They also killed three intruders from Pakistan and caught 23 Pakistan nationals including two smugglers, 14 Bangladesh nationals and 95 Indian suspects including 35 smugglers.
"BSF has handed over 12 Pak nationals to Pakistan Rangers, who had inadvertently crossed the IB," added the statement.
The Border Security Force, Punjab Frontier, is responsible for safeguarding the 553-km varied, tough and challenging Indo-Pakistan International Border that of Punjab.
Over the last five years, the forces have faced a new challenge with Pakistan sending illegal arms and drugs through drones.
The Punjab government, which has been struggling to contain the drug menace in the state, has often blamed Pakistan for supplying drugs and arms into Punjab through drones.
Last month, BSF Director General Nitin Agarwal shared how security forces adopted modern technologies like anti-drone systems and biometric devices to secure the frontiers of the country.
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Saturday, December 30, 2023
Man In UK Threatens To Poop On Airport Conveyor Belt Over Luggage Delay
London Gatwick Airport recently witnessed an extraordinary scene when an impatient traveller had an epic meltdown while waiting for his luggage. According to the New York Post, the passenger, who unleashed a verbal tirade on the baggage carousel, threatened to defecate on the conveyor belt if his baggage didn't arrive promptly. "We are waiting! If you don't hurry up I will go poo on the f***ing trail!" the impatient man angrily vowed at the airport.
This recent incident has set a new benchmark for baggage carousel drama. The British traveller, whose name remains unknown, unleashed an epic meltdown after his luggage took a few extra minutes to arrive on a conveyor belt. As per the Post, the man screamed into the carousel in an attempt to talk to baggage handlers behind the scenes. He then threatened to defecate on the belt if his luggage didn't arrive promptly.
The fed-up flier waited for around 15-20 minutes for his baggage before climbing onto the conveyor belt and threatening to poop again in public, the outlet reported. ""Helloooo? Hellloooo?" the passenger shouted in the abyss. "I'll tell you what, if you don't hurry up I'm going to lay a Richard [defecate] right in front of it [the baggage carousel]," he said.
The man's luggage emerged on the conveyor belt after an exorbitantly long wait time. His baggage was the first to make its grand entrance. "It's number one!" he excitedly shouted with triumphant joy, as per people who witnessed the absurd incident. It is not known when the incident took place.
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Meanwhile, in a similar incident earlier this year, a passenger onboard an American Airlines flight was kicked out of the plane after a heated argument with a member of the cabin crew over the number of bags kept in the overhead storage bins. A video of the same was shared on Reddit.
In the clip, the man, who had his hair in a top knot and was wearing a yellow t-shirt, was captured on camera yelling "there's no space" repeatedly after another passenger allegedly kept their luggage above him and then took their seat. The passenger said in the video, "This guy put his luggage up here, now we don't have any space. He's got no space." He continued repeating the same phrase as other passengers boarded the plane.
The Reddit user who posted the video claimed the man had utilised four of the overhead bins to store his luggage and that he could be seen removing numerous bags as he was being removed. "Ironically, he had like 4 big bags on the overhead bins. I left out the horrendous racist comments he made to the gentleman who put his luggage in the overhead bin," reads the description of the video.
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Friday, December 29, 2023
Ranbir Kapoor's Private Chef Talks About Diet The Actor Followed For Animal
In the spotlight for his stellar performance in the movie Animal, Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor is not only making waves for his acting chops but also for his commendable fitness journey that has everyone talking. The man who supported Kapoor's impressive transformation is none other than his private chef, Ramaskanda Shastry, who recently spilled the beans on the meticulous preparations undertaken for the film. Private chefs, especially those catering to celebrities, are tasked with creating meals tailored to their nutritional needs. Chef Ramaskanda Shastry, on his Instagram handle 'chefshastry', revealed the kind of diet Ranbir Kapoor followed for Animal.
"When the prep for Animal began, we knew we were preparing for something 'MASSive.' Since it was crucial for Ranbir's character to look a certain way, it was essential that he gained some weight and muscle. So, we put in all our effort into planning his diet," shared Shastry in a revealing Instagram post.
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Shastry emphasised Kapoor's unwavering commitment to his diet, stating, "No matter where we travelled to shoot, no matter how difficult the shooting conditions were, Ranbir didn't ever compromise on his diet." The Animal Diet involved consuming large quantities of nutritious food to help build Kapoor's body, with Shastry diligently tracking his dietary intake even during fluctuations throughout the movie.
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Expressing gratitude, Shastry added, "It's our privilege and pleasure @theprivatechefsclub that we got to play a small part in his journey of becoming the Animal!"
Last year, Ramaskanda Shastry shared an Instagram post expressing his excitement for cooking for Ranbir Kapoor and Ali Bhatt. "Two years ago, I started out by assisting Chef Harsh as a Private Chef for you Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor. It's now been 6 months since I started cooking for y'all and it's been exciting and a learning experience every single day since. Looking forward to cooking you crazier meals now," he wrote.
Take a look at the post:
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As Ranbir Kapoor continues to bask in the success of Animal, his dedication to both his craft and fitness regime serves as an inspiration to fans and fitness enthusiasts alike.
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Thursday, December 28, 2023
Inside Kareena Kapoor's Holiday Diaries With Friend Natasha Poonawalla
Kareena Kapoor is living her best life in Switzerland and her Instagram stories stand as proof. On Thursday, the Udta Punjab actress treated her social media fans and followers to some picturesque shots from her holiday in the snow-capped Alps. In one picture, we can see Kareena staring out her window. She captioned the image as, "Chasing the light, 4 days to 2024." In the second image, she gave us a glimpse of the surrounding. Below the picture, she wrote, "find your light." The third picture featured Kareena Kapoor posing with her friend Natasha Poonawalla." She captioned the picture as "this is how we keep warm in the snow."
Take a look at the stories below:
A few days back, Kareena Kapoor shared an in-flight picture of baby Jeh sharing out the window. She captioned the photo, “Baby in the Alps.”
This is the picture we are talking about:
The Heroine star has been a regular visitor to Gstaad in the Swiss Alps for her annual retreats with her husband, Saif Ali Khan, ever since their marriage in 2012. Earlier, she treated fans to stunning images of Saif and their elder son, Taimur, from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, creating memories during their London festivities.
Recently Kareena Kapoor sent a special video message for Karan Johar's new guests, her husband Saif Ali Khan and mother-in-law Sharmila Tagore. In the video, Kareena Kapoor was seen recalling the time she first saw Saif in Ladakh. She said, "My favourite memory will always be the first time I met Saif. Because he was sitting on top of a makeup vanity van in Ladakh without his t-shirt and I was like who is that guy who is sitting on top of a vanity van? And they were like it's Saif and I looked closer and I was like my God, that's Saif. That was the moment I lost my mind and that was it."
Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan got married in 2012 and are parents to sons Taimur and Jeh.
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Ayodhya's New Airport To Be Named After Maharishi Valmiki: Report
The new airport in Ayodhya will be named after sage poet Maharishi Valmiki, sources said on Thursday.
According to the sources, the name of the new airport will be 'Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham'.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the newly built Ayodhya Airport on December 30.
"Phase 1 of the state-of-the-art airport is developed at a cost of more than Rs 1,450 crore. The airport's terminal building will have an area of 6500 sqm, equipped to serve about 10 lakh passengers annually. The facade of the Terminal Building depicts the temple architecture of the upcoming Shri Ram Mandir of Ayodhya. The interiors of the terminal Building are decorated with local art, paintings and murals depicting the life of Bhagwan Shri Ram," the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.
The terminal building of Ayodhya airport is also equipped with various sustainability features like an insulated roofing system, LED lighting, rainwater harvesting, landscaping with fountains, a water treatment plant, sewage treatment plant, solar power plant and many other such features have been provided to meet GRIHA - 5-star ratings.
The airport will improve connectivity in the region, leading to a boost in tourism, business activities and employment opportunities, PMO said.
PM Modi will also lay the foundation stone of a greenfield township in Ayodhya being developed at a cost of more than Rs 2,180 crore. PM Modi will also flag off two new Amrit Bharat trains and six new Vande Bharat trains.
Maharishi Valmiki is credited for writing the epic Ramayana.
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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
"Top 10 In India's History": Gavaskar's Epic Praise For Rahul's Ton vs SA
KL Rahul's brave century during the ongoing opening Test against South Africa here on Wednesday drew high acclaim from the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, who has rated the knock "in the top ten in the history" of India's red-ball cricket. Rahul, who walked into the middle while the Indians were four down for 92 on Day 1 on Tuesday, made a gutsy 101 off 137 balls before being knocked over by debutant pacer Nandre Burger, as the visitors were all out for 245.
Commentating in Hindi on Star Sports, Gavaskar asserted that Rahul's knock had come on a difficult surface, where the ball was behaving erratically, and felt that the confidence needed to bat on such a track has to be enormous.
"I have been watching cricket for over 50 years now, and I can undoubtedly say this century by Rahul has to be in the top ten of India's Test history because it's a different pitch here," Gavaskar said.
"A batter would not gain the confidence so easily that he has set, especially with the ball doing anything at any time." Applauding the six that Rahul hit off Gerald Coetzee to get to his ton, Gavaskar added, "The shot with which he reached to his hundred, no praise would be enough for it. It was a length ball, and he played a shot that you would normally see in T20s. Amazing!" Rahul's century happened to be his second at this ground. He is now the only overseas batter to have multiple Test tons here.
Striking 14 fours and four sixes during his knock, he has also become the second Indian wicketkeeper-batter after Rishabh Pant to hit a Test century in the country.
Rahul also continued his impeccable record of scoring hundreds in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia) countries, with five of his eighth tons coming in these nations.
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Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Ex-India Star's Reply To Fan Trolling Him For Comment On Rahul Goes Viral
Former Indian cricket team wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel took to social media to express his views regarding KL Rahul potentially keeping wickets in the first Test match between India and South Africa starting December 26 in Centurion. Parthiv said that in his opinion, India's wicket-keeper in Tests should be a player who has kept wickets regularly in Ranji Trophy or first-class cricket - something that Rahul has never done. "india's test match wicketkeeper should be someone who is keeping regularly in ranji trophy or first class cricket….#imho #INDvSA #IndianCricket," he posted on X (formerly Twitter).
india's test match wicketkeeper should be someone who is keeping regularly in ranji trophy or first class cricket….#imho #INDvSA #IndianCricket
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) December 24, 2023
There were some social media users who trolled him for his comments by posting videos and news articles about catches and stumping that he missed during his playing career. One user wrote what if the regular keeper is like him and Parthiv quickly responded - "to wo drop ho jata hai… (then he gets dropped)."
to wo drop ho jata hai… https://t.co/WFNnRNARzX
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) December 24, 2023
Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma on Monday said, as a leader, he wants his team to "achieve" what others Indian sides in the past have failed to do in South Africa.
Since their first Test series in South Africa in 1992, India have never achieved success there.
India will play South Africa in the the first of the two Tests starting here on Tuesday.
"Want to achieve what nobody has achieved in this part of the world," Rohit said during the pre-match press conference.
Rohit also did not want to speak about his cricketing future, just saying that he wants to enjoy the game.
"I want to play whatever cricket is there in front of me," he said without elaborating his plans.
KL Rahul is expected to keep wickets in the first Test but the skipper said it will be is up to wicketkeeper-batter to decide how long he wants to don the gloves in the five-day format.
"I am not sure how long KL Rahul would want to keep wickets but he is keen as of now," said Rohit.
(With AFP inputs)
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Bengaluru Woman Shares Story Of Rapido Driver Who Was Corporate Manager
Bengaluru, India's startup capital, is known for its unique culture and allure that keeps inviting people to work there. The city has recently also been the focus of several online memes that highlight the unique events that could only happen there. Many stories of "peak Bengaluru" moments can be found all over the internet. Now, a user on X (formerly Twitter) shared her intriguing encounter with a Rapido driver who used to work as a corporate manager at a major company.
Taking to X, the user, Shruti (@Shruwa12), wrote, "In my peak Bangalore moment today, the Rapido guy turned out to be a corporate manager in one of the big companies, who likes to help people reach to their destination in reasonable amounts". She concluded her post with a nod to the city's unique culture. "Anything is possible in Bangalore," the user said.
In my peak Bangalore moment today, the Rapido guy turned out to be a corporate manager in one of the big companies, who likes to help people reach to their destination in reasonable amounts
— Shruti (@Shruwa12) December 22, 2023
I repeat anything is possible in Bangalore.#Bangalore @rapidobikeapp
Ms Shruti also tagged the official handle of the Rapido app. In response, the company expressed gratitude and a desire for delightful rides in the future.
"Hi Shruti, we are grateful for your kind words towards our captain. After reading your post, we are really pleased and we hope your upcoming rides with us will be delightful. Keep riding with Rapido. Please feel free to get back to us via DM for any future assistance," Rapido wrote.
Hi Shruti, we are grateful for your kind words towards our captain. After reading your post, we are really pleased and we hope your upcoming rides with us will be delightful. Keep riding with Rapido. Please feel free to get back to us via DM for any future assistance. https://t.co/813zwQwI95
— Rapido (@rapidobikeapp) December 22, 2023
Since being shared a few days ago, the X user's post has amassed more than 1,500 views on the microblogging platform. It even garnered attention, with one user commenting, "Interesting!". Another jokingly suggested, "u don't need linkedin anymore".
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Meanwhile, in another peak Bengaluru incident, an X user revealed that a cab driver launched his ride-sharing application in the market and is promoting the same. He wishes to compete with industry giants Uber and Ola. The post was shared by a user who goes by the handle The Bengaluru Man.
"Peak Bengaluru: Mr Lokesh my uber cab driver informed me that he has launched his own app to compete with uber and ola and already has more than 600 drivers on his app. Moreover, today they launched their IOS version for apple too," he said on X, formerly Twitter, and shared pamphlet that has the company's website, customer service number and email on it.
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Vinesh Phogat To Return Khel Ratna, Arjuna Awards
Less than a week after Sakshee Malikkh announced her retirement from wrestling and Bajrang Punia returned his Padma Shri, Vinesh Phogat, the third top wrestler who was part of the protests against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, has announced that she will return her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award.
Brij Bhushan, a BJP MP, had been accused of sexual harassment by many women wrestlers, and Ms Malikkh, Mr Punia and Ms Phogat had been at the forefront of the protests against him.
The wrestlers' decisions have been taken in quick succession in a span of six days since a panel led by Sanjay Singh, a close aide of Brij Bhushan, won the elections to the Wrestling Federation of India by a landslide on Thursday, indicating a continuity of leadership in the body. The panel was suspended by the sports ministry on Sunday.
In an emotional open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, Ms Phogat, who has won gold medals at both the Commonwealth and Asian Games, asked whether women wrestlers were made only to grace government advertisements and said she is returning the Khel Ratna - the country's highest sporting honour - and Arjuna Award so that they don't become a "burden on the path of living with dignity".
Ms Phogat has also said that the wrestlers were considered the country's pride when they won medals, but are now being labelled traitors because they spoke out for justice. "Prime Minister, I want to ask you, are we traitors?" she wrote.
'Daughter Of Your House'
In the letter, written in Hindi, Ms Phogat says, "Sakshee Malikkh has quit wrestling and Bajrang Punia has returned his Padma Shri. The whole country knows why the players who won Olympic medals for the country were forced to do all this; and you are the head of the country, so this matter must have reached you too. Prime Minister, I am Vinesh Phogat, a daughter of your house and I am writing this letter to you to tell you about the condition I have been in for the past year."
"I remember the year 2016, when Sakshee Malikkh won a medal in the Olympics, your government named her the brand ambassador of 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao'. When this was announced, all the women players of the country were happy and were sending congratulatory messages to each other. Today, ever since Sakshi had to leave wrestling, I am remembering that year again and again. Are we women players made only to appear on government advertisements," she asked.
Stating that winning an Olympics medal is her dream, which is now fading, she said that the lives of women wrestlers are nothing like the "fancy advertisements".
Referring to Brij Bhushan's remark after the wrestling body elections that his dominance would continue, Ms Phogat exhorted the Prime Minister to spare five minutes to listen to the former WFI chief's comments. She alleged that the "exploiter" Brij Bhushan had admitted on television that he had made women wrestlers uncomfortable and had utilised every opportunity to humiliate them.
'Called Traitors'
The Commonwealth Games gold medallist said the wrestlers had been struggling on the streets for a year but were still waiting for justice.
"When we won medals for the country, the whole country considered us its pride. Now that we raised our voice for justice, we are being called traitors. Prime Minister, I want to ask you, are we traitors," she asked.
The wrestler, who broke out in tears at a press conference after the results of the WFI election on Thursday, said no mother would like to see her daughter in the condition she finds herself in.
Ms Phogat said she was ecstatic when she received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna and the Arjuna Award. "But now I want to get rid of the image of Vinesh receiving the award, because that was a dream and what is happening with us now is the reality," she wrote.
Stating that the awards have no meaning in her life now, the wrestler said, "Every woman wants to live life with respect. Thus, Prime Minister sir, I want to return my Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award to you so that these awards do not become a burden on us in the path of living with dignity."
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Monday, December 25, 2023
Merchant Ship Was Hit By Drone 400 Km West Of Indian Coast, Confirms Navy
Merchant vessel MV Chem Pluto was struck by a drone 400 km of the Indian coastline, a Navy analysis confirmed today. The ship with 21 crew members (20 Indians and 1 Vietnamese) arrived at the Mumbai port under the protection of Indian Coast Guard ship Vikram today, two days after it was struck in the Arabian sea.
On its arrival, an explosive ordnance disposal team of the Navy carried out a detailed inspection of the ship.
Analysis of the area of attack and debris found on the ship pointed towards a drone attack and further forensic and technical analysis will be required to ascertain all the details, Navy officials said.
Several images showed the damage caused to a part of the Liberian-flagged ship by the suspected drone attack.
The attack came amid a flurry of new drone and missile attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels on the vital Red Sea shipping lane since the start of the Israel-Hamas war on October 7, with the group claiming to act in solidarity with Gaza.
Amid the spate of recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Arabian Sea, the Navy has deployed warships INS Mormugao, INS Kochi and INS Kolkata to maintain a deterrent presence in the region, the officials said. Long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft P8Is are being regularly tasked to maintain domain awareness, they said.
The Pentagon claimed the tanker ship was targeted by a drone "fired from Iran." It was the first time the Pentagon openly accused Iran of directly targeting ships since the start of Israel's war on Hamas, which is backed by Tehran.
The Navy and the Indian Coast Guard swung into action by deploying their assets including a warship and maritime patrol aircraft on Saturday soon after the UK Maritime Trade Operations, or UKMTO, reported the drone attack on the ship.
The UKMTO is a British military organisation that provides maritime security information and largely acts as the primary point of contact for merchant vessels involved in maritime incidents.
The vessel was carrying crude oil to the New Mangalore port from the Al Jubail port in Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, MV Chem Pluto has been cleared for further operation by its company-in-charge at Mumbai. The ship is scheduled to undergo mandatory checks by the various inspecting authorities before undertaking Ship to Ship (STS) transfer of cargo. This is likely to be followed by docking and repairs of the damaged portion of MV Chem Pluto.
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Viral Pic: MS Dhoni Celebrates Christmas With Family; Pant Joins Them
Former India captain MS Dhoni celebrated the festival of Christmas with his family and friends. Noticeably, India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant also joined them during the celeration. The picture of the unit posing in front of a Christmas tree is going viral on social media. Rohit and Pant could be seen donning Christmas hats alongside other members present in the picture. The photo was uploaded through the Instagram account of Dhoni's daughter Ziva with a caption: "Merry Christmas!"
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Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant was part of the franchise's contingent at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Auction in Dubai. The wicket-keeper batter, who has been missing in action for more than a year due to injury, was present at the auction and took part in a number of bids.
Later in the day, he was seen playing tennis with Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni in an indoor tennis court. Both cricketers looked focused during the game and an overhead smash from Pant even caught Dhoni by surprise. Fans were excited to see them in action and the video has gone viral on social media.
"Doing much better than what I was doing a few months ago. Still on recovery to 100 per cent, but in a few months time I will be able to do it," said Pant.
When asked about his recovery, he added: "It has been really amazing because whenever we keep playing cricket we feel no one loves us because there is so much pressure. Yes it was a hard time, but at least I got to know that people love and respect me and kind of kind of concern that they showed by heartwarming and crazy for me. It means a lot and helped a lot in recovery."
(With ANI Inputs)
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Sunday, December 24, 2023
Woman Goes To Hospital With Headache, Wakes Up With No Memory Of 30 Years
A sixty-year-old woman in the US has recalled the time when she woke up with no recollection of the last 30 years of her life after she visited the hospital because of a headache. The intriguing medical case unfolded in 2018 when the woman then 56, awoke with the belief that she was still a teenager in the 1980s, New York Post reported. Kim Denicola, a resident of Louisiana, is now cherishing this Christmas season as she reflects on the many holidays lost to her mysterious memory loss.
''I've lost a lot of Christmases, so it's a big deal,'' Mrs Denicola, now 60, told WAFB. ''It's unbelievable to me as it probably is to other people. Never in my wildest dreams did I get up and go to bible study and think I'm going to wake up in the hospital and I'm going to be 60 years old,'' she added.
According to her family, she developed a blinding headache and sudden blurry vision while at a bible study. When she woke up in the hospital emergency room, she had no recollection that she was married and had two children. The last thing Mrs Denicola remembered was her final day of school.
''I was leaving school and heading for my car. I had just taken an exam because I was graduating my senior year. 'The nurse asked me: "Do you know what year it is?" I said: "Yes, ma'am it is 1980". She asked me who the president was and I said: "Ronald Reagan''.
She was also heartbroken to learn that both her mother and father had died years earlier.
Though she was diagnosed with transient global amnesia (TGA), doctors can't tell her for sure what happened despite extensive tests and scans. Five years later in 2023, the 60-year-old grandmother has still not recovered memories.
Doctors say that if her memories haven't returned by now, they are unlikely to ever resurface.
The woman is still trying to make sense of her new life and is in the process of getting to know her family anew, including her husband, children, and four grandchildren. She has also been reading journal entries to remember her life but says it feels like reading about someone else.
''I may have lost my memories, but guess what? We can make new ones,'' she said.
''You can't be mad and bitter because the good Lord left me here for a reason. Whatever that may be, I'm sure he'll let me know one way or another. And maybe this is it maybe it's to tell people you don't have to give up,'' she added.
Despite the difficulties, she is now re-discovering things she loved and insists that she's moving forward. Mrs Denicola said her Christmas dream is to have her entire family back together celebrating under one roof.
According to the National Library of Medicine, TGA often occurs during periods of ''particularly strenuous activity, high-stress events, or coitus, but it can be seen with migraines.'' It mostly affects individuals middle-aged and older.
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Harsh Goenka Shares Intriguing Video On How Phones Impact Relationships
Industrialist Harsh Goenka often shares motivational and interesting posts to keep his social media fans entertained. On Friday, the tech-savvy businessman shared a thought-provoking video about an issue that is significantly relevant to our lives. The video talks about smartphone addiction and how it impacts our relationships. While phones keep us connected and help maintain relationships, in some ways, they drive a wedge between us, too.
Mr Goenka shared the video of inspirational speaker Simon Sinek wherein he explains how even holding a phone in our hands while talking to someone else gives them the impression that they are not the top priority. ''Imagine I'm here talking to you, holding my phone. It's not buzzing, not beeping, and no one's calling me, I'm just holding it. Do you feel as if you're the most important thing to me right now? No, you don't. That's the association'' Mr Sinek said in the video.
''Step away from the screen, embrace the world, and rediscover the joy of living in the moment…..'' the caption of the video shared by Mr Goenka read.
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Step away from the screen, embrace the world, and rediscover the joy of living in the moment….. pic.twitter.com/Rqqt8gQVmp
— Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) December 22, 2023
In the video, Mr. Sinek advised against placing the phone on the table during meetings or family dinners and instead putting it in airplane mode to remove the temptation of incoming notifications.
''And this is how we should be interacting with people, giving them our full attention. Because the idea is not that we hear the words they say, but that they feel heard. If you wake up in the morning and check your phone before you say good morning to the person sitting next to you, you probably have a problem. If you have to take your room to room, no matter where you go, you have a problem. And just like any recreational drug, the more you practice leaving it away.''
He also recommended leaving unnecessary phones at home while going out for a family dinner or client meeting, or keeping them away out of sight, in the car, or in a bag. He concluded the video by saying, ''Like any addiction, it just takes a little work.''
Several internet users appreciated the crucial reminder, while others talked about the difficulty of following the advice in an era where everything is dependent on phones.
One user wrote, ''Living in the moment is a great art.'' Another commented, ''Some calls may be an emergency call, so it can't be possible as a thumb rule. Based on the Situation this can be implemented. Better put it on vibration/silent mode, you can accept/reject that call.''
A third said, ''Nowadays it is very difficult to go out without a phone as we are so much addicted to UPI payments.'' A fourth added, ''Phone addiction is not just another drug, it's worse because of the fact that the power of numbers is behind phone addiction.''
Yet another said, ''The saddest part is we are all seeing this on our phones.''
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Saturday, December 23, 2023
"If A Player Wants To Go...": GT Coach Ashish Nehra On Hardik Pandya Trade
Hardik Pandya's trade to Mumbai Indians (MI) from Gujarat Titans (GT) was definitely one the most surprising moves in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history. The all-rounder, who had made his debut in the marquee event playing for MI in 2015, returned to the franchise in 2023 after playing two seasons for GT. MI acquired the services of Hardik in an all-cash deal from GT. Speaking about the trade, GT's head coach Ashish Nehra explained the management's opinion while talking about the move.
"Hardik Pandya has not gone back to a team that has caused a huge surprise. He played for that team for so many years, he showed his desire to go back there. Our management's nature is such that, we think if a player wants to go there, right. He should be happy and that's why he has gone there again," Nehra told JioCinema.
Meanwhile, Nehra admitted that the void created by Hardik could not be filled so easily.
"Replacing someone like Hardik Pandya is difficult, but we tried our best. Having the size of 25 members is a luxury. We got a great all-rounder like Omarzai, we also got Shahrukh Khan. But it will be difficult to make up for somebody like Hardik who has that much talent and that much experience. It is what it is. With the resources we have, we will try and do our best," Nehra added.
With a mixture of youth and experience, Gujarat Titans made some sensible buys at the IPL Player Auction 2024. The former champions roped in Australia pacer Spencer Joshnson for a whopping sum of Rs 10 crore. GT also bought uncapped batter Shahrukh Khan for Rs 7.4 crore, while also roping in veteran pacer Umesh Yadav for Rs 5.8 crore. Apart from them, GT improved their squad depth by acquiring the services of some uncapped Indian players.
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Rare Pics Of Black Tigers Found In Odisha Leaves Internet Amazed
Parveen Kaswan, an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer who frequently shares fascinating facts about wildlife, recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to share pictures of 'pseudo-melanistic' tigers found in Simlipal, Odisha. On Friday, he posted the captivating images of this extraordinary tiger, along with details on its rarity and origins. Notably, the melanistic tigers - a rare gene pool on which the black stripes are far more prominent than the Royal Bengal Tiger's - are found only in Odisha. They are often referred to as 'black tigers' due to their dense and dark stripe patterns.
"The black tigers of #India. Do you know there are pseudo- melanistic tigers found in Simlipal. They are such due to genetic mutation & highly rare. Such beautiful creature," Mr Kaswan wrote on X.
Take a look at the pictures below:
The black tigers of #India. Do you know there are pseudo- melanistic tigers found in Simlipal. They are such due to genetic mutation & highly rare. Such beautiful creature. pic.twitter.com/X1TEw8r1cD
— Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) December 22, 2023
In the following tweet, the IFS officer also provided a brief history of 'pseudo-melanistic' tigers in Similipal. He noted that the first confirmed record dates back to 1993 when a young boy of Pdagad village shot down a 'black' tigress with arrows in self-defence. He also said that it wasn't until 2007 that these tigers were officially discovered within the reserve, marking the beginning of a series of documented sightings.
"The first confirmed record of the now famous pseudo-melanistic tigers of Similipal came in 1993. On 21st July 1993 Salku, a young boy of Podagad village shot down a 'black' tigress with arrows in self-defense. The rare tigers were first officially discovered in STR in 2007. With time more were documented. They are due to rare genetic mutation and found in small population," Mr Kaswan wrote.
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The IFS Officer shared the post just a day back and since then it has accumulated more than 147,000 views and over 4,000 likes. It even garnered numerous reactions from X users. While some called the images amazing, others called them gorgeous.
"Nature is amazing. Amazing creatures," wrote one user. "Wow. All their stripes ran together like ink. Very interesting & beautiful," commented another.
"What a sight! Hope we will be able to conserve this amazing wildlife forever," added a third. "You are so lucky to be with such lovely creations of nature and God," expressed another.
Meanwhile, Mr Kaswan's post comes after the Union Minister of State for Environment, Ashiwini Kumar Choubey, told the Rajya Sabha that there are a total of 10 "black tigers" in India, all exclusively found in Odisha's Similipal. As per the 2022 cycle of the pan-India tiger estimation exercise, the Similipal Tiger Reserve has 16 tigers, out of which 10 exhibit melanism, he said.
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Friday, December 22, 2023
Redmi Note 13 Series Arrives in India on January 4: What We Know So Far
Redmi Note 13 series is all set to debut in the Indian market on January 4. The company has not confirmed how many models will be launched in the country, but we can expect the lineup to include Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G. Both models were released in China in September alongside the regular Redmi Note 13. They sport 6.67-inch 1.5K full-HD+ AMOLED screens and feature a 16-megapixel front camera. The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G runs on a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, while the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra SoC.
Xiaomi's budget-friendly sub-brand has already begun teasing the arrival of the new Redmi Note lineup in India through its social media handles and a dedicated landing page on its website. As mentioned, both the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G are confirmed to debut on January 4. Here's everything we know about the series so far.
Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G price (expected)
While Redmi is yet to reveal any details related to the pricing of the Redmi Note 13 series, we do have some hints from recent leaks. The Redmi Note 13 Pro is tipped to be priced at EUR 450 (roughly Rs. 40,700), whereas the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ may come with a price tag of EUR 500 (roughly Rs. 45,000). In India, the Pro is said to come with a price tag of Rs. 32,999 for its 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant.
In China, the price of Redmi Note 13 starts at CNY 1,199 (roughly Rs. 13,900), while the Redmi Note 13 Pro starts at CNY 1,499 (roughly Rs. 17,400). In contrast, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is available with an initial price tag of CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 22,800). We can expect the Indian variants to have similar price tags.
Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G specifications
The Indian variants of Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G series could offer similar specifications and designs as their Chinese counterparts. In the teasers, they appear to have thin bezels on the sides and a centrally placed hole-punch cutout on the display to house the selfie shooter.
The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G model is confirmed to ship with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, while the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra SoC. They will have an IP68-rated build for dust and water resistance.
The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G are likely to run on Android 13-based MIUI 14 and features a 6.67-inch 1.5K full-HD+ AMOLED displays with a refresh rate of 120Hz, just like the Chinese models. The Chinese variants sport a triple rear camera unit, headlined by a 200-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL HP3 primary rear sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS).
They have a 16-megapixel sensor at the front. The Pro model is backed by a 5,100mAh battery with 67W fast charging support, while the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G has a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.
How does the Redmi 12 Pro+ fare against its competitor, the Realme 10 Pro+ 5G? Is it a worthy successor to the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G? We discuss this and more on Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Full Specifications Leak Ahead of Launch
Samsung Galaxy S24 series is expected to launch in January 2024 in a Galaxy Unpacked event. The upcoming lineup that is said to succeed the Galaxy S23 series that arrived in global markets in February this year, is likely to include a base Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra models. Specifications, design renders, colour options and configurations of the purported Galaxy S24 handsets have surfaced online multiple times in the past few weeks and a tipster has now leaked the complete specifications of the three anticipated smartphones.
Tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks) leaked the detailed specifications of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 series models in a post on X. The original media was soon removed from the platform following a content takedown request, but 9to5Google snapped a screenshot of the specifications sheet before it was taken down.
Samsung Galaxy S24 series leaked specifications sheet
Photo Credit: X/ @evleaks (via 9to5Google)
As per the leaked specifications sheet, all three models — the Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and the Galaxy S24 Ultra will be powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and carry an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. The base and Plus phones are said to get Aluminium Armor 2.0 bodies, while the Ultra model is expected to come with a Titanium frame. All the handsets are also expected to support 8K quality video recording.
The base Samsung Galaxy S24 is said to come with a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X full-HD+ panel, while the Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra may sport 6.7-inch and 6.8-inch displays, respectively, with Dynamic AMOLED 2X quad-HD+ resolution. All the models are expected to support a peak brightness level of 2,600 nits.
Samsung is expected to pack a 4,000mAh battery into the base Galaxy S24 model, while the Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra are likely to pack 4,900mAh and 5,000mAh batteries, respectively. The phones are said to be offered in black, grey, violet, and yellow colour options. The vanilla model is said to come with 8GB of RAM and be available in 128GB and 256GB storage variants. Meanwhile, the Plus and Ultra models are said to get 12GB of RAM each and be offered in storage variants of 256GB and 512GB.
The Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ are likely to sport 50-megapixel triple rear camera units with up to 3x dual telephoto lenses. The Galaxy S24 Ultra, on the other hand, is expected to be equipped with a 200-megapixel quad rear camera system with support for up to 10x telephoto lens.
A previous leak suggested that the top-of-the-line Galaxy S24 Ultra model is expected to be equipped with an AI-powered feature which is said to help users erase subjects from videos. The artificial intelligence support is also likely to boost low-light performance, lower graininess, and enhance stability and exposure of video recordings.
Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 series and Galaxy Watch 6 series at its first Galaxy Unpacked event in South Korea. We discuss the company's new devices and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Thursday, December 21, 2023
US Man Reveals How He Stole iPhones And Looted Strangers' Bank Accounts
A man in the United States, who is serving a 94-month sentence for stealing hundreds of iPhones, has spilled his secret of the criminal trade and disclosed how one can protect oneself from such thefts. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Aaron Johnson, who got arrested last year in Minnesota, revealed how he made approximately $300,000 just by pilfering iPhones and manipulating their financial apps. Surprisingly, his approach seemed beyond innocent to witnesses as the convicted thief said that his victims often handed over their smartphones to him willingly.
Speaking to the publication, the 26-year-old revealed that he would strike bars and clubs by targeting mostly college men because women were more alert to suspicious behaviour. College men were an easy mark as "they're already drunk and don't know what's going on for real," he said.
Johnson would often talk to his victims, sometimes offering drugs, sometimes claiming to be a rapper who wanted to add them on Snapchat. The victim would then hand over their iPhone, expecting him to tap in his phone number and hand it right back. "I say, 'Hey, your phone is locked. What's the passcode?' They say, '2-3-4-5-6,' or something. And then I just remember it," Johnson explained.
Once in, the 26-year-old would then change the Apple ID password "faster than you could say supercalifragilisticexpialidocious". He would also deactivate tracking features such as Find My iPhone and add his own biometric to FaceID.
The latter was "the key to everything" as it allowed access to passwords within iCloud Keychain. And after swiftly sidestepping a device's security protocols, Johnson said he would head straight for banking and cryptocurrency apps while also searching notes and photos for sensitive information like Social Security numbers. Then overnight he would drain those bank accounts and finally would go to stores to buy items using Apple Pay.
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The 26-year-old revealed that he would unload 30 iPhones and iPads on a good weekend and make $20,000. "I had a rush for large amounts at a time," he told the outlet. "I just got too carried away," he said.
According to WSJ, the police stated that Johnson and his colleagues stole $300,000. However, he revealed that the figure is much higher, between $1 million and $2 million in all.
Notably, all of this was done before Apple released its Stolen Device Protection in iOS 17.3. This feature intentionally causes an hour-long delay before implementing changes in passwords and Face or Touch IDs when a phone or other product is operating in an unfamiliar location.
Speaking to the publication, Johnson advised people to not share passcodes. As to why he would reveal his tricks, he said, "I'm already serving time". "I just feel like I should try to be on the other end of things and try to help people," he added.
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No Outsiders Allowed In India's Warm-up Game Before SA Tests. Reason Is...
Shubman Gill was at his silken best during Indian team's intra-squad training game at the Tuks Oval on Thursday even though there wasn't an opportunity to get a glimpse of that enchanting sight. Coming in at No. 3, Gill helped himself to a hundred on the second day of the three-day match, playing all the bowlers with consummate ease, adding a dash of confidence in him ahead of the two-match Test series against South Africa beginning on December 26.
The Tuks Oval in Pretoria has been kept out of bounds for media even as the Indian team went ahead with their match simulation ahead of the Boxing Day Test. The venue is around 45-minute drive from the Supersport Park in Centurion where the first Test will be held.
Trying to keep their cards close to the chest, head coach Rahul Dravid and team management didn't want the match to be watched by outsiders as it can give a clearer idea about their strategy to be deployed against the Proteas.
Closed door trainings are a common feature among world's football team's (club and country) where media is only allowed to watch warm-ups and then asked to leave when coaches come to tactical training. But Indian cricket team over the years, has at times, uses the 'Closed Door' policy to keep media at bay for the entire duration.
Apart from Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal also got himself a half-century before being retired out in order to give others a chance to bat.
Meanwhile, Ruturaj Gaikwad's finger injury could possibly warrant a few more days of rest and the Maharashtra right-hander might not be in contention to be selected for the first Test.
Gaikwad had hurt his ring finger during second ODI and wasn't selected for the third match against SA on Thursday.
However, Gaikwad not being considered for selection will not be a big deal as far as Test matches are concerned since all slots in batting order are filled as of now.
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Manipur Donor Tried To Save Infant, Shocked To See "Killed In Violence" Posts
A Manipur woman was shocked to see the name of a one-month-old infant, whom she knew, appear on social media posts as a "victim" of the ethnic violence that began on May 3.
Bisoya Loitongbam, 41, knew the infant as she had donated Rs 1 lakh for the treatment of Hirschsprung disease, a birth defect in which some nerve cells are missing in the large intestine.
The infant had been already under treatment at a hospital in the state capital Imphal for three weeks before May 3, the SOS note sent to prospective donors show. May 3 was the day clashes broke out between the hill-majority Kuki tribes and the valley-majority Meiteis.
"I got a call from the top district official on May 7 about a baby who needs to be admitted to a good hospital with advanced equipment. The next day I immediately sent Rs 1 lakh. I got to know from the doctors that the baby unfortunately died after surgery on May 9," Ms Loitongbam told NDTV on phone from Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow, where she is based.
She showed NDTV a screenshot of the money she sent using UPI for the infant's surgery.
Ms Loitongbam is the national lead of the massively successful '10BedICU' project, founded by former Aadhaar chief technology officer (CTO) Srikanth Nadhamuni. The project is being run in many states and also supported by state governments. The project started in March 2021 amid the Covid pandemic to create intensive care unit (ICU) infrastructure in rural and smaller government hospitals.
"I feel extremely sad. People have to use the death of a baby in their hate posts when it had nothing to do with the violence. I can't imagine what the doctors who treated the baby must be feeling," Ms Loitongbam said, adding she has been deeply involved in medical philanthropy and sourcing medicines for the weaker sections. "I wish all of us should now focus on how to resolve the humanitarian crisis," she added.
"Politicising Emotive Issues"
In a post on X, Ms Loitongbam asked people to stop "politicising emotive issues" and "destroying whatever humanity" is left.
The social media posts on the mass burial of 87 people from the Kuki-Zo tribes in Churachandpur district alleged the one-month-old infant was killed by mobs in Imphal valley. Of the 87 bodies, 41 were airlifted from morgues in Imphal months after the violence broke out.
The SOS note sent to prospective donors says the infant was first admitted to the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal in the second week of April. His parents came from the hill district Churachandpur.
However, following the outbreak of violence on May 3, the parents took shelter in a relief camp set up by the 2nd Manipur Rifles. The next day, i.e. May 4, the relief camp officials rushed the baby to Mother's Care Children Hospital and Research Centre as he needed surgical intervention.
"The father of the baby... is just a farmer and has lost all their belongings during the sudden shifting from RIMS to 2nd MR (Manipur Rifles) relief camp. Under no circumstances he is able to pay for the treatment... There is a need for financial assistance to save the life of the baby," the SOS to the donors read. NDTV has seen the note.
Three days later, the District Commissioner - "a mother herself" - contacted Ms Loitongbam if she could help.
Hospital Warns Of Action
The management of Imphal-based Mother's Care Children Hospital and Research Centre, where the infant was treated, today told NDTV they are discussing taking criminal defamation action against those - especially social media influencers - who shared and circulated the fake information.
"The doctor was very upset. We all tried our best to save the baby. It is not right to use the death of a baby who suffered a serious congenital disease as a propaganda tool. We are doctors. All human lives are the same for us," a top officer of the hospital management said, requesting anonymity.
The officer said the hospital has kept the medical case files of the infant for further action against those who floated the malicious allegations.
After the infant died, the parents did not come to take the body due to the volatile situation, and so the hospital handed over the body to the authorities.
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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
"Very Very Cool": Alia Reacts To Katrina's Merry Christmas Trailer
Katrina Kaif just dropped the trailer of her upcoming film Merry Christmas alongside Vijay Sethupathi and her friends from Bollywood cannot stop fawning over it. Alia Bhatt, who will be working with the actress in Farhan Akhtar's Jee le Zaraa, reacted to the trailer on Wednesday in the most adorable way. She shared the trailer on her Instagram story and wrote, "Okay this is very very cool. I am excited. Just must Her reacted was also shared by Katrina on her feed.
Take a look at what Alia Bhatt had to say about Merry Christmas trailer:
Besides Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif's husband Vicky Kaushal and industry friend Varun Dhawan also reacted to the trailer. Vicky Kaushal wrote, "One of the best cut trailers. Can't wait for this this gem from the genius." Varun Dhawan, who has worked with director Sriram Raghavan in Badlapur wrote, "The twisted genius Sriram R is back."
Take a look at their reactions below:
The trailer of Merry Christmas was shared by Katrina Kaif on her Instagram feed alongside the caption which read, "Presenting the #MerryChristmasTrailer - Tamil. In cinemas on 12th Jan." Watch the trailer below:
Merry Christmas has been filmed in both Hindi and Tamil and marks Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi's first project together. Produced by Ramesh Taurani, Sanjay Routray, Jaya Taurani & Kewal Garg, and directed by Sriram Raghavan, Merry Christmas will be released on January 12.
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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
New Covid Strain Classified As "Variant Of Interest" By WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday classified the JN.1 coronavirus strain as a "variant of interest", but said it did not pose much threat to public health.
"Based on the available evidence, the additional global public health risk posed by JN.1 is currently evaluated as low," WHO said.
JN.1 was previously classified as a variant of interest as a part of its parent lineage BA.2.86.
The United Nations agency said current vaccines continue to protect against severe disease and death from JN.1 and other circulating variants of the COVID-19 virus.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) earlier this month said that the subvariant JN.1 makes up about an estimated 15% to 29% of cases in the United States as of Dec. 8, according to the agency's latest projections.
It added that currently there is no evidence that JN.1 presents an increased risk to public health relative to other currently circulating variants and an updated shot could keep Americans protected against the variant.
JN.1 was first detected in the US in September, according to the CDC.
Last week, China detected seven infections of the COVID subvariant.
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Monday, December 18, 2023
Video: Gas Cylinders Flung In Air After Speeding Car Rams Cart In Delhi
Several gas cylinders were tossed in the air after a speeding car hit an LPG cyliner supplier's cart in Delhi, a shocking CCTV footage of the incident showed. The man behind the wheel, a minor, allegedly hit a 6-year-old girl before ramming the cylinder cart.
The impact of the collision stopped the car after which locals caught the driver and informed the police. The accident happened in in northwest Delhi's Shalimar Bagh area on Monday, police said.
The speeding car while passing by a school first hit the girl from the side. The car then took a right turn and hit the cylinder-laden cart from behind.
The injured cylinder supplier Ram Kumar was shifted to Jahangirpuri's BJRM Hospital. The girl was under treatment at Shalimar Bagh's Jhamb Multi Specility Hospital. Both the injured have been discharged now.
During investigation, the age of the driver was found to be 17 years. He lives in Singhalpur village and works in a private company, the police said.
The police have given a notice to the vehicle owner and called him to join the investigation.
We will file a case under the Motor Vehicles Act and other sections based on the statement of the victims, police said.
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LK Advani, MM Joshi "Requested Not To Come" To Jan Event: Ram Temple Trust
BJP veterans LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi who were at the forefront of the agitation for the Ram temple in Ayodhya are unlikely to attend next month's consecration ceremony due to their health and age, the temple trust said in Ayodhya on Monday.
"Both are elders of the family and considering their age, they were requested not to come, which was accepted by both," Ram Temple Trust general secretary Champat Rai told reporters.
Mr Rai said preparations are in full swing for the consecration ceremony on January 22, which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The preparations would be completed by January 15 and the puja for 'praan pratistha' will start from January 16 and will continue till 22nd January, he added.
Giving a detailed list of the invitees, Mr Rai said Mr Advani and Mr Joshi might not attend the consecration ceremony due to health and age-related reasons.
Mr Advani is now 96 and Mr Joshi will turn 90 next month.
A three-member team has been formed to visit former prime minister Deve Gowda and invite him to the ceremony, Rai said.
"Shankaracharyas of six darshanas (ancient schools) and around 150 saints and sages and will participate in the ceremony," Mr Rai said.
He added that about 4,000 saints and 2,200 other guests have been invited for the ceremony.
Heads of major temples like Kashi Vishwanath, Vaishno Devi, and representatives of religious and constitutional institutions have also been invited, he said.
Spiritual leader Dalai Lama, Mata Amritanandamayi of Kerala, yoga guru Baba Ramdev, cine stars Rajnikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, Arun Govil, film director Madhur Bhandarkar and prominent industrialists such as Mukesh Ambani, Anil Ambani, famous painter Vasudev Kamat, ISRO Director Nilesh Desai and many other eminent personalities have been invited to the function, Rai said.
After the consecration ceremony, 'mandal puja' will be held from January 24 for 48 days as per ritual traditions. The temple will be opened for devotees on January 23, he added.
Mr Rai said that proper arrangements have been made for the guests to stay at more than three places in Ayodhya. Apart from this, 600 rooms have been made available by various monasteries, temples and household families.
Meanwhile, authorities of the Ayodhya Municipal Corporation said they have begun preparing for the consecration ceremony.
Speaking to PTI, Municipal Commissioner Vishal Singh said that fibre toilets will be installed for devotees and changing rooms will be set up for women at designated places.
The 'Ram Katha Kunj' corridor will be built in the Ram Janmabhoomi complex which would showcase tableaux displaying 108 events from Lord Ram's life, he said.
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