India continued to be among the top-ranked doping nations in the world as it was placed third in the anti-doping rule violations in 2019.In the latest report published by the World Anti-Doping Agency, 152 (17 per cent of world total) anti-doping rule violations (ADRVs) were reported in India in 2019, with the maximum dope offenders…Continue Reading
Objecting to the alleged police’s brutality on the residents of Dhinkia Panchayat in Jagatsinghpur district on Monday, social activists, environmentalists and journalists on Tuesday approached the Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) seeking immediate restoration of normalcy.They filed a petition wherein they have demanded immediate steps to facilitate the release of the people who have been…Continue Reading
In Osaka, Japan, in the early-1700s, neighboring villages fought over rights to city residents’ excrement. Much of Japan’s soil, sandy and poor in nutrients, produced feeble crops and supported few animals, so farmers depended on human fertilizer to grow food. And they were willing to pay for it. Often in exchange for a fee paid…Continue Reading
How one author’s family celebrates the ancient winter solstice tradition Prop stylist: Alya Hameedi. Food stylist: Anna Billingkog. (MJ Kroeger / Food52) This story first appeared on Food52, an online community that gives you everything you need for a happier kitchen and home – that means tested recipes, a shop full of beautiful products, a…Continue Reading
We have been here before. Americans at the end of 2021 are a fractured population with disparate views, lacking trust in each other or in our neighbors and unable to act in our collective interest, even while facing a common enemy. There’s a creeping despair as death comes knocking again despite all our efforts to thwart its advance.…Continue Reading
Sarah Moulds, above, is a mother of two who taught at Somerby Primary School in Melton Mowbray. Friends of the Tenth A primary school teacher in the UK has been axed after being caught on now-viral video kicking and slapping a horse. Sarah Moulds, 37, a mother of two who taught at Somerby Primary School…Continue Reading
At this point it can’t be a spoiler to say that HBO Max’s new Sex and the City reboot And Just Like That… opens with the death of the iconic Mr. Big (Chris Noth). Carrie Bradshaw’s (Sarah Jessica Parker) one true love dies in her arms. Cause of death? A Peloton-induced heart attack. Since that…Continue Reading
Paige Spiranac recently opened up about her career and wardrobe on “The Stripe Show” podcast.Instagram Paige Spiranac isn’t going to apologize for who she is. During a recent appearance on “The Stripe Show” podcast, the golfer-turned-influencer opened up about her career and wardrobe, which has been heavily scrutinized over the years. “I don’t mind being…Continue Reading
The harshest period of cold, called ‘Chilai Kalan’ started today in India’s Kashmir Valley. The temperatures have hit sub-zero in most of the parts of the region. Srinagar witnessed the coldest night at minus 6 degrees while Gulmarg at Minus 9. For the unversed, the 40-day long ‘Chillai Kalan’ starts on December 21. It is…Continue Reading
Even as severe foreign exchange crisis torments Sri Lanka, the price hike of petrol and diesel has worsened the situation in the island country. In order to seek respite, the government has started negotiations with India and Oman to come up with credit lines for purchases of fuel. Also Read | ‘Queen of Asia’:…Continue Reading