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United Nations’ Antonio Guterres says ‘injustices’ against Africa must be corrected

September 5, 2024 admin

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks at the opening ceremony of the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on September 5, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told African leaders on Thursday (September 5, 2024) that “injustices” against the…

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Why planes don’t fly over the Tibetan Plateau

September 5, 2024 admin

Examine a flight path map and you’ll notice an eerie absence: a hollow expanse where planes dare not venture. This is the Tibetan Plateau, a geographical black hole for aviation. The challenges of flying over the plateau High altitude The Tibetan Plateau is not merely high; it’s an altitude anomaly. Its peak stretches miles into…

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Mobile phones not linked to brain cancer, major review of 28 years of research finds

September 5, 2024 admin

A man poses with an Apple iPhone 12 in a mobile phone store in Nantes, France, September 13, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters A systematic review into the potential health effects from radio wave exposure has shown mobile phones are not linked to brain cancer. The review was commissioned by the World Health Organization and…

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Amid #MeToo Wave, Malayalam Actor’s “Groomed Me As Sex Slave” Charge Against Director

September 5, 2024 admin

Sowmya acted in three Malayalam films and one Tamil film in the early ’90s. Chennai: The flood of sexual assault and rape allegations roiling the Malayalam film industry has found echoes in neighbouring Tamil Nadu, after popular actor Sowmya accused a Tamil director of horrific mental, physical, and sexual assault – including the insertion of…

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“I Cheat A Little…”: Anushka Sharma Shares ‘Cooking’ Story Featuring Virat Kohli

September 5, 2024 admin

File photo of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma.Â© Instagram Star India batter Virat Kohli is spending some quality time with his family after being rested for the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2024. Kohli, who last played for India during an ODI series loss to Sri Lanka in August, was recently seen interacting with fans…

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Paralympics Live: Harvinder, Pooja Reach Archery QF; Simran In 100m Final

September 5, 2024 admin

Paris Paralympics 2024 Live Updates Day 8: The Indian contingent will look to take the medal tally past the 25-mark at the ongoing Paris Paralympics 2024 on Thursday. Archers Harvinder Singh and Pooja entered the quarterfinals of the mixed recurve event at Paris Paralympics 2024. Harvinder, who won gold in men’s individual compound round, and Pooja will…

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Small, harmless asteroid burns up in Earth’s atmosphere over the Philippines

September 5, 2024 admin

An asteroid lights up the night sky as it burns up in the atmosphere, as seen from Ballesteros, Philippines, September 5, 2024, in this still image obtained from social media video | Photo Credit: Via Reuters A small asteroid discovered on Wednesday (September 4, 2024) harmlessly burned up in Earth’s atmosphere the same day, NASA…

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Indian-Origin Star, Who Played 53 T20Is For Ireland, Battling For Life

September 5, 2024 admin

Indian-origin all-rounder Simi Singh, who has played 35 ODIs and 53 T20Is for Ireland, is currently battling for his life. The cricketer, who is suffering from acute liver failure, is currently in the ICU of a Gurugram hospital, according to a report by Times Of India. The report further stated that the cricketer…

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Scientists Propose Licking Ice Lollies In Primary School Science Curriculum

September 5, 2024 admin

Licking a lolly in class would lead to what psychologists call an episodic memory (Representational) A group of scientists, including people from the Royal Society of Chemistry, recently proposed that experiences such as licking an ice lolly should be part of the science curriculum. By licking a lolly and seeing how it melts – the…

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“IPL Mein Rs 130 Ka Bhi Nhi Bikega”: Babar Azam Roasted By YouTubers After Flop Show Vs Bangladesh

September 5, 2024 admin

Pakistani YouTubers troll Babar Azam© YouTube The Pakistan cricket team’s 0-2 defeat at home to Bangladesh in the recently concluded Test series has triggered a plethora of reactions. The entire team is in the line of fire, owing to its below-par show in recent months. One of the players who has been criticised…

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