Author: Gautham Vishnu S

Turkey’s President Erdogan has faced backlash as he said ‘destiny’ was to be blamed for their deaths. The President’s claim that the unfortunate deaths were ‘destiny’ caused many to take up protests in the streets of Istanbul, many claiming it was a massacre. The deaths were caused by an explosion on Friday in a Black Sea mining facility in the Batin Province of the country. So far the unfortunate event has claimed 41 lives and 28 have been injured. The President visited the site on Saturday, while the rescue crew was trying to contain a firedamp, caused by the release…

The former Finance Minister, Kwasi Kwarteng, was fired over his disastrous mini-budget and tax cut proposals. The newly appointed British Finance Minister, Jeremy Hunt, says that PM Liz Truss’s controversial tax cuts that caused financial turmoil in the markets and caused his predecessor to be sacked, were a grave mistake. The UK is currently facing a financial recession caused by a high cost of living, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the effects of the pandemic. The new British Prime Minister, Liz Truss, took office in the midst of this turbulent time and announced a 105 billion pound tax cut…

Russian President Vladimir Putin says that there will be no massive strikes on Ukraine “for now” after brutal attacks last Monday. The recent wave of attacks was a response to the destruction of a vital bridge that connected the Russian Federation to the controversial Crimean Peninsula. According to Moscow, the bridge was allegedly destroyed by Ukrainian forces, but Kyiv thrashed those comments. The attacks resulted in 19 deaths and scores of injuries in cities across Ukraine. These attacks also caused disruptions in the supply of power and communication, resulting in blackouts and rationing of electricity in Ukrainian cities and villages.…

Mahesh Naryanan’s critically acclaimed movie “Ariyippu” rights acquired by Netflix. The film, titled ‘Ariyippu’ or ‘Declaration’ in English, premiered at the 75th Locarno film festival, making history as the first Indian film to premiere in the festival in 17 years. It is also set to screen at the International Film Festival held in Busan. This Malayalam film stars Kunchako Boban as Hareesh and Divya Prabha as Resmi in the lead as a couple who migrated to New Delhi from Kerala during the COVID-19 lockdown to work in a glove making factory while they wait for their passports to go abroad.…

The House Committee investigating the Capitol Hill riot that occurred on January 6, 2021, issued a subpoena to former President Donald J. Trump to testify before the panel. The chair of the panel, Mississippi Democrat Bennie Thompson, said that he has to account for his own doings. If the former president does not testify to the committee, he is likely to face criminal charges and prison time. The committee is investigating the Capitol Hill riot caused by Trump supporters after he raised allegations that the 2020 presidential elections were stolen and he was re-elected for a second time. The subpoena…

Lord Vaizey, the former Conservative Culture Minister, will chair the renewed talks with Greek representatives for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures. Lord Vaizey, the former Conservative Culture Minister from 2010-2016, says he is confident about the talks with a new body and believes that a deal can be reached within a short span of time. A debate is to be held today, the 40th anniversary of the 1983 Heritage Act, which restricts museums from disposing of their collections, in the House of Lords. The talks are happening when Prime Minister Liz Truss came out in favour of returning the…

Following Russian attacks, NATO provides Ukraine with anti-missile air defense systems. Weapons promised by Canada, France, the Netherlands, the UK and the USA ranging from missiles to radars have arrived from Germany on Ukrainian soil.

The Irish women’s team qualified for the 2024 World Cup after defeating Scotland 1-0. Ireland has qualified for the 2024 FIFA Women’s World Cup, their first ever, in a historic win over Scotland in a very dramatic game held at Hampden Park, Glasgow. A goal by substitute Amber Barett was the deciding factor in the win. In celebration, she kissed a black armband that she was wearing to show respect to those who died in an explosion at a petrol pump in Creeslough, Donegal county. The 2024 FIFA Women’s World Cup is to be hosted by Australia and New Zealand,…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged world leaders to impose more sanctions on Russia as a direct response to “a new wave of terror” after the Russian airstrike Monday. At least 19 people have lost their lives and many more were injured as Russian missiles hit cities across Ukraine. The call for more sanctions from the President came after an emergency virtual meeting of G7 leaders following the missile attack. Addressing the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US, Zelensky commented that for this ” new wave of terrorism”, Russia should have “new responsibilities” and fresh…

An Artist Psychology : The two thematically similar psyco thriller movies released back to back try to capture the unexplored dark side of creativity. Creativity can be seen as divine, positive, and something that gives us joy and also helps us to develop as a person. Creative people are generally regarded as intelligent individuals who devote a significant amount of their lives to the creation of their works. But these movies question the notion that all artists are noble. About An Artist Psychology In Jithin Issac’s Attention Please released on Netflix, the protagonist of the movie, Hari, played by Vishnu…