The Beatles perform ‘Rain’ and ‘Paperback Writer’ on BBC TV show ‘Top Of The Pops’ in London on 16th June 1966 (Mark and Colleen Hayward/Redferns) This story originally appeared on Winter is Coming. While “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy directed by Peter Jackson is one of the most critically acclaimed film series of all time, it…Continue Reading
There is no doubt that Freddie Mercury was a genius: it’s clear in his music, his theatrical performances, and his eccentrically stylised persona. These different art forms constructed a full creative package and made Mercury an icon. As we mark 30 years since his death, we should celebrate the revolutionary lyrics, piano mastery and flamboyant…Continue Reading
In a data-driven world, Antonio Damasio is one of our best advocates for the power of emotion. In his research and in his popular books like “Descartes’ Error” and “Self Comes to Mind: Constructing the Conscious Brain,” the Portuguese neuroscientist accomplishes the neat feat of making a rational case for feeling. As he says in “Descartes’ Error”:…Continue Reading
Hundreds are gathered to protest vaccination mandate in New York City, United States on September 13, 2021. (Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) A new analysis of U.S. vaccination data shows the staggering toll that COVID-19 continues to take on the areas of America that voted heavily for former President Donald Trump — a discrepancy that’s…Continue Reading
India and Russia are due to hold first 2+2 format dialogue in New Delhi on December 6. Both countries are expected to discuss key bilateral, regional and international issues. Situation in the Indo-Pacific may be discussed as well. The inaugural meeting of the newly instituted 2 + 2 dialogue mechanism between both countries will be…Continue Reading
At least 13 civilians were gunned down by security forces in Nagaland’s Mon district, police said on Sunday, adding that it is investigating whether the incident was a case of mistaken identity. One soldier also died in rioting which followed. The incident took place between Oting and Tiru villages when some daily-wage labourers were returning…Continue Reading
The new variant of coronavirus is spreading rapidly across India. Seven more cases of the Omicron have been reported in Maharashtra and nine in Jaipur today. With the additional cases in Maharashtra and Jaipur, the tally of Omicron infections has increased to 21 in India. Out of these 21, eight are in Maharashtra, nine in Jaipur,…Continue Reading
Indian capital Delhi, on December 5, reported its first-ever case of the new Covid variant Omicron, taking the country’s total tally of new strain cases to five. A Tanzanian returnee who had been admitted to a local hospital is positive for the new variant. News agency PTI quoting an unnamed official said, “The patient’s travel history…Continue Reading
In an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 variant Omicron, Japan will add India, Greece, Romania and four US states under strict quarantine vigilance. Japanese nationals and foreign residents travelling to Japan from India, Greece, Romania and four US states will have to undergo stringent quarantine regulations Sunday onwards, in order to control the…Continue Reading
The global coronavirus caseload has topped 265.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.25 million and vaccination to over 8.17 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.In its latest update on Monday morning, the University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and the death toll stood…Continue Reading