Author: M. Uma Mahesh

Due to new covid variants BA.4 and BA.5, South Africa is experiencing a recent surge in cases, in a situation that is expected to be the 5th wave of the ongoing pandemic. The acknowledgment comes after health officials highlighted the increase in cases in the past 14 days.  Lack of Vaccinations  The African nation has recorded the highest number of cases and deaths in the continent. After experiencing the fourth wave at the beginning of the year, the next wave was predicted to start in May or June. However, the fears of a deadly wave are less this time as…

On Sunday, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta announced a major decision of increasing the minimum wage by 12% while celebrating with the country’s workers in the capital Nairobi. The move, which will be implemented swiftly, was taken on May 1 when the African nation and its workers were marking Labour Day. A Cause to Cheer on Labour Day “We find that there is a compelling case to review the minimum wages so as to cushion our workers against further erosion of their purchasing power while also guaranteeing the competitiveness of our economy,” he explained in a statement. He also mentioned that…

CSK announced on Twitter on Sunday that former legendary captain MS Dhoni will lead the team once again. According to their official handle, Ravindra Jadeja has formally given over his role as the new skipper of the yellow team. Ravindra Jadeja has decided to relinquish the captaincy to focus and concentrate more on his game and has requested MS Dhoni to lead CSK. CSK has accepted to lead CSK in the larger interest, “said the team handle on Twitter.  In the Making Captain  CSK had appointed the veteran Jadeja as the new face of the old team after Dhoni stepped…

Stoffel Vandoorne came home to see the chequered flag securing his third career victory in Round 6 of the Monaco E World Championship, .The Belgian driver for Mercedes-EQ was emphatic after his victory at the prestigious and iconic Monte Carlo circuit. The win now puts him in the lead of the Driver’s Championship by 6 points, with Mercedes-EQ leading the teams’ standings. Champagne for Vandoorne? Jaguar’s Mitch Evans had clinched pole on the narrowest street circuit in the world. However, the front row position did not prove decisive enough as Vandoorne, who has raced for McLaren in F1 in the…

 Italian Grand Prix , On an overcast Sunday, the Tifosi, i.e., Ferrari fans, filled the grandstands of the Imola circuit for the fourth round of the 2022 season. Despite a threat of rain throughout the 63-lap race, Max Verstappen crossed the chequered flag to finish first in a dominating win. Sergio Perez in the other Red Bull provided a 1-2 podium. The weekend followed the sprint format that had been introduced last year. Accordingly, the 20 drivers only had one practice session on Friday before an intense Qualifying. Bleeding Red – Italian Grand Prix The grid set up by the…

On a historic Sunday, France and its people will brace for a shift in the political sphere of the nation, even as voters continue to cast their choice in the ballot box. After a close three-way battle way in the first round, only Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen could sniff the hope of victory for the second and final round of the presidential election.   Second Chance for Le Pen  Macron, who is the incumbent president, faces a tough challenge from his far right rival Le Pen. The two had earlier clashed for the same post in 2016 when Macron…

From April 28, Indonesia will halt its export of palm oil in an unexpected move, announced by its President Joko Widodo. The prohibition is being introduced in the wake of soaring global food inflation due to the Russia-Ukraine war. “I will monitor and evaluate the implementation of this policy so availability of cooking oil in the domestic market becomes abundant and affordable”, be addressed in a video. Troubles In Domestic Market Indonesia is the world’s biggest producer and exporter of palm oil, which is used in many areas, especially in cooking, biofuels, etc. With the war in Ukraine, prices of…

On May 9, the Philippines will oversee general elections for the post of president and vice president. With incumbent President Rodrigo Duterte being ineligible to run, as the Philippine constitution does not allow more than one term, the race for the designated office will be decided amongst 10 candidates. A separate election for the subordinate yet significant post of vice president will be fought between 9 candidates, thus allowing for two distinct political parties to fill each slot. On the second Monday of May, 65 million eligible voters from a growing population of around 110 million will seek to elect…

On May 8 1945, the Instrument of Surrender was signed by Nazi Germany in the late evening. The end of World War II began to be celebrated in Moscow after midnight, thus on May 9. The Soviet government of that time announced the auspicious date as Victory Day after the signing ceremony in Berlin to mark the surrender for years to come. While most European countries celebrate on May 8, the Russian Federation and many former states of Soviet Union such as Armenia, Kazakhstan, Serbia, etc. recognize May 9 as the date of joyful occasion.    Remembrance of Victory and Liberation…

On Saturday afternoon, Mumbai Indians won the toss and put Lucknow Super Giants to bat first under the warm sun at Brabourne Stadium. The men in blue led by Rohit Sharma stepped into the field intending to register their first win and get off the mark. However, their hopes were washed away as KL Rahul guided his team to victory with an unbeaten century and crucial decision-making. A Moment of Silence for Rahul The innings began strongly with Rahul and de Kock taking on the weak Mumbai bowling lineup with ease. Apart from Bumrah who was economical as usual, no…