Author: Desk Reporter

London:  Suella Braverman, Britain’s former Home Secretary and a politician of Indian heritage has criticized a report on ‘Rural Racism,’ claiming it inaccurately portrays rural areas in Britain as suffering from “racist colonial legacies”.  Writing in ‘The Daily Telegraph’, Braverman, whose parents originate from India, Goa and Tamil Nadu, described the accusations as misguided efforts to make ‘white people feel guilty.’ The report, presented to the all-party parliamentary group on race and community, suggested that the predominance of white British cultural values in the design and management of green spaces excludes people of color, framing nature as a “white space.”…

Pune, India: The Serum Institute of India (SII), an indigenous biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals company and the manufacturer of COVID-19  vaccines, has reported that the organization had to destroy 100 million doses after their expiry. According to CEO Mr. Adar Poonawalla, the company ceased manufacturing Covishield (known as Vaxzevria in the EU) vaccine in December of last year due to low demand. The vaccine from AstraZeneca was produced locally by SII, the biggest vaccine manufacturer in the world. In India, Covishield makes up more than 90 percent of all dosages. Over two billion doses of the COVID19 vaccination have been given…

London, UK: After just six weeks in power, Ms. Liz Truss has announced her resignation as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK) after a series of embarrassing U-turns and a dismal economic strategy sparked an uproar from all sides of the house to have her removed. Ms. Liz’s term as Prime Minister came to an end after 1922 Committee Chairman Mr. Graham Brady, who supervises votes of confidence, met her earlier for crisis talks. Ms. Liz told the journalists outside Downing Street shortly after that she would step down but promised to stay in the position until a leadership…

South Carolina, US: The German automaker, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) has revealed that it expects to invest $1.7 billion in its U.S. operations to develop electric vehicles and batteries. The investment will consist of $700 million spent on a new high voltage battery assembly facility in the neighboring Woodruff and a $1 billion investment to equip the automaker’s current Spartanburg factory in South Carolina for the manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (EVs). By 2030, the automaker plans to build at least six entirely electric vehicles in the United States. At the Spartanburg site, where the investment announcement was made, lithium-ion…

Canada: Female Foreign Minsters from across the globe will join their Canadian counterpart to hold a virtual meeting to highlight Iran’s ‘brutal’ crackdown on protests sparked by the murder of a young lady who was imprisoned by morality police for ‘improper’ usage of the hijab. The state of women’s and human rights in Iran will be discussed at a virtual meeting on Thursday, the Foreign Minister of Canada, Ms. Melanie Joly, and 14 others have declared. They will have the chance to coordinate their efforts and talk about “ways to increase their collective support for the Iranian people.” The Canadian…

London, UK: Researchers recently examined soil and lake sediment from Lake Hazen in Canada, the biggest lake in terms of volume north of the Arctic Circle. During their research, the scientists looked for the pool of viruses existing in the environment by sequencing segments of Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and Ribonucleic acid (RNA) discovered in the soil. According to the findings, it is increasingly likely that viruses and bacteria dormant in glaciers and permafrost would reawaken and infect nearby wildlife when global temperatures rise due to climate change, especially if their ranges move closer to the poles. For example, a heatwave in…

London, UK: The popular London rapper Little Simz’s fourth album, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, has won the coveted 2022 Mercury Prize. The 28-year-old north London rapper and actor was the only second time nominee in the pool of artists who otherwise were up for their first Mercury Prize. When the award-winning album was released a year ago, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert peaked at number four on the UK album chart. Simz is the 31st recipient of the highly sought-after Mercury Prize, one of the highest honors in music. Wow. I’m very very overwhelmed, I’m very grateful. Glory to…

When picking a holiday destination, the majority of individuals have safety as one of their top concerns. Everyone wants their vacation to be memorable, but most people don’t want memorable to imply a trip spoiled by mishaps, violence, theft, terrorist attacks, or illness. By memorable, we most likely infer that our encounters will evoke warm, fuzzy recollections in our audience. Reading a good book, playing on the beach, and swimming are typically all that a safe, enjoyable tropical vacation entails. These are some safest places to visit across the globe. ICELAND Iceland, which is halfway between North America and Europe,…

Some incredible natural wonders can be found on our lovely planet, which has formed over millions of millions of years as a result of volcanic activity, water and wind erosion, and other causes. We’ve picked some exquisite natural wonders for you. These 6 natural wonders ought to be on the bucket lists of serious explorers, thrill seekers, travelers, expats, and tourists. So pack your bags. MOUNT EVEREST The peak of Everest is 29,035 feet above sea level, or it once was. India and Nepal are ready to measure the mountain again because it’s thought that the 2015 earthquake in Nepal…

Kuala Lumpur, Singapore: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the governing body of association football, beach soccer, and futsal in some countries or territories in Asia and Oceania, has revealed that Qatar will host the 2023 Asian Cup in place of the tournament’s original hosts, China, after the nation withdrew due to COVID-19 earlier this year. China won the bid to host the game in June 2019, but because to its “zero-COVID” policy, the country chose to withdrew in May. As a result, the AFC was trying to find a new host for its premier men’s 24 team football competition. After…