Author: Naman Raina

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia: People from the LGBTQIAPD+ Community often experience bullying, harassment, or discrimination from other people or within themselves. The Indian education system has no curriculum for it & neither person talk about it openly as it’s still a taboo even after the Supreme Court of India put an end to the Victorian Law of Sec 377.  Let’s Know About Homophobia.  Homophobia is the dread, hate, discomfort, or distrust of queer-identifying individuals (P.S. Queer is an umbrella term for the LGBTQIA+ Community). Biphobia is the dread, hate, discomfort, or distrust of bisexual individuals. Likewise, transphobia…

Andrew Symonds, a former Australian cricketer and two-time World Cup champion, died in a vehicle accident on Saturday evening. The collision occurred just outside of Townsville in Symonds’ native state of Queensland, and police reported that a 46-year-old guy died at the scene. A police statement revealed, “Early information suggests that the vehicle exited the roadway and rolled just after 11 p.m. on Hervey Range Road near Alice River Bridge.” Emergency personnel attempted to resuscitate the 46-year-old driver and single passenger, but he succumbed to his injuries. The Forensic Crash Unit is conducting an investigation. The loss of Symonds comes…

Inflation occurs when the price of goods and services increases, whereas deflation occurs when the price of goods and services decreases. Inflation and deflation are polar opposites of one another.  As a result of inflation & deflation, the economy can suddenly swing from one state to the other, making it vital to maintain a balance between these two economic circumstances. The Reserve Bank of India monitors price fluctuations and manages deflation or inflation by performing monetary policy, such as determining India’s interest rates.  WHAT EXACTLY IS INFLATION? Inflation is the rate of growth in the prices of goods and services.…

World Hypertension Day 2022: High blood pressure is known as the silent killer for good reason. The majority of the time, there are no apparent indicators of hypertension, and even if you do have symptoms, you may dismiss them as normal fatigue, work pressure, or exercise. However, ignoring BP concerns can be fatal, and, in the worst circumstances, can result in a heart attack, heart failure, aneurysm, stroke, memory disorders, or dementia. Regular blood pressure monitoring is the key to avoiding major diseases. Men are more likely than women to suffer from hypertension, which affects 1.13 billion people globally. However,…

LAHORE: Imran Khan asserted on Saturday that a “plot” to kill him was being hatched in Pakistan and overseas, and he warned that if anything were to happen to him, the culprits would be revealed in a video message he had just made and hidden away. Khan stated during a large crowd in Sialkot, Punjab, that he learned of the plan a few days ago and has identified all individuals involved on a recorded video. “There is a plot afoot to take my life. Until a few days ago, I was unaware of this plot in its entirety. The plot…

ABU DHABI: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s longtime de facto ruler, was chosen president on Saturday, according to state media, a day after the death of previous leader Sheikh Khalifa. President Ram Nath Kovind expressed sorrow at the loss of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.  “Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates, has died. His contribution to our bilateral relations and the welfare of the Indian community in the United Arab Emirates will never be forgotten. I send my sympathies to His Highness’ family, the UAE government, and the UAE people…

HYDERABAD: Ahead of Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Telangana today, state Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao’s son, KT Rama Rao or KTR, has penned an open letter to the top BJP leader on the “injustice” his party has committed against the southern state. In the letter, KTR, the Working President of Telangana Rashtra Samithi, accused the BJP of inciting hate among the Telangana populace. He claimed that the BJP had not kept a single promise made to Telangana, but had met every demand of BJP-ruled states such as Gujarat.  The TRS representative posed 27 questions to the BJP politician…

SRI LANKA UPDATE: Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, has stated that he is looking forward to better connections with India during his tenure and has hailed India for its economic help as Sri Lanka faces its worst economic crisis since independence. Thursday, 73-year-old Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s 26th Prime Minister to stabilize the country’s debt-ridden economy and stop the political unrest. Prime Minister Wickremesinghe stated, in reference to India’s economic help to his country, “I desire a deeper connection and I want to thank Prime Minister Modi.” After taking the pledge, he spoke during…

SRINAGAR: A government official was shot dead in the Budgam area of Jammu and Kashmir in what looked to be another case of a targeted attack by the terrorist organisation Kashmir Tiger. Rahul Bhat, a Kashmiri Pandit, was shot in the Chadoora village Tehsildar’s office. Critically injured, he was sent to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. According to the police, two terrorists stormed into the government office and shot Mr. Bhat at point-blank range. This incident is the latest in a string of eight-month-long, targeted assaults on migrant labourers and indigenous minorities that have swept Kashmir. …

SRI LANKA CRISIS UPDATE: The former prime minister of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa, sought sanctuary at a naval installation on the island nation’s northeast coast as fatal demonstrations swept across the country and thousands of protestors defied a statewide curfew to vent their displeasure over the country’s worst economic crisis ever.  The day before, violent riots left five people dead and led to the resignation of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, who together with his brother, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, is blamed for plunging the country into chaos. The Trincomalee Naval Base in Sri Lanka was the site of a protest when…