Author: Prishita Tahilramani

We have transcended into the era of celebrity divorces. The era of celebrity weddings is over. It is the divorces and the narrative around them that are defining the current moment. The recent news of a celebrity couple heading for divorce is that of Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas. This news came after Britney Spears announced her divorce, which came soon after Sofia Vergara’s divorce announcement, which soon came after Shaikra’s divorce. The list goes on… Joe Jonas was reported to have hired a divorce attorney on Sunday. By Tuesday, he had filed paperwork in Miami-Dade County, Florida stating that…

In the far reaches of the galaxy, on a distant planet, there exists an enigmatic entity known as the Guardian of Forever. It’s a portal through time, a gateway to other dimensions and realities. Imagine this: Captain Kirk materializes through the portal, followed closely by his ever-logical comrade, Spock, fresh from an adventure among the Orion civilization. But here’s the twist – Dr. Bones McCoy has no idea who Spock is, and neither does anyone else on the starship USS Enterprise. This intriguing scene, although not part of the five-core Star Trek series, embodies the essence of the Star Trek…

Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 leaving a bloody trail behind them since then. However, the Russian war has not only impacted the lives and livelihood of the people of Ukraine but also caused massive damage to the entire Ukrainian cultural sector. The International Committee of the Red Cross (guided by the principles of the Geneva Convention 1949) in 2017 stated that “attacking a country’s culture is to attack its humanity. Historic monuments, works of art, and archaeological sites- known as cultural property protected by the rules of war” The Cultural War on Ukraine: A month after the invasion, the…

A woman in New Zealand had severe abdominal pain after having a Caesarean section in 2020 and visited multiple doctors for help but to no avail. It was when she underwent a CT scan about a year later, did the doctors identified the cause of her trouble, according to a new report reported by the Washington Post.  About 18 months after the woman’s C-section, doctors have removed an Alexis wound retractor –  a soft, round plastic device that retracts the edges of an incision during surgery- from the woman’s abdomen, states the report.  The Accident during C-section: According to McDowell’s…

Indian American Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has said that US policy fails to recognize Taiwan as a nation. The U.S. adopts the posture of “strategic ambiguity” on whether or not they will defend Taiwan against Chinese invasion.  According to Vivek Ramaswamy’s statement on Sunday, the U.S. needs to make China doesn’t take exclusive control of the world’s semiconductor supply chain is crucial for the U.S. national security interest. He made the following statement amidst the growing tension with China on the Taiwan Issue.  Thus, he has proposed that the US should abandon its existing position of “strategic ambiguity” and…

According to officials, a curfew has been implemented in Kirkuk, a city in northern Iraq, following violent clashes between competing demonstrations of Kurdish and Arab locals. According to a statement from his office on Saturday, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani ordered the curfew in Kirkuk and “extensive security operations in the areas affected by the riots”. He urged all sides to “play their part in preventing strife and preserving security, stability, and order in Kirkuk Governorate”.According to a local authority, eight individuals were hurt in addition to at least one civilian death. Ziad Khalaf, the director of the local health…

On August 30, Hurricane Idalia plowed into Florida with the pace of a fast moving train, tearing off hotel roofs, splitting trees in half, and turning little cars into boats. After that, it swept into Georgia as a still-potent hurricane that flooded roads and forced citizens to seek higher ground. Hurricane Idalia: At 7:45 AM, Florida’s Keaton Beach was hit by Idalia’s Category 3 storm, which had sustained gusts of up to 205 kmph. Its intensity continued into Georgia with winds of 150 kph before becoming a tropical storm by the evening with wind speeds of 100 kph. The storm’s…

Canada has issued a warning to LGBTQ travelers traveling to the United States. The travel advisory released on Tuesday by Ottawa warns people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+ – referring to two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning or intersex- before visiting to check the laws of the state.  Pride Parade of LGBTQ community in Canada. Image source: BBC In its advisory, Global Affairs Canada informed of few states enacting laws and policies that might affect 2SLGBTQI+ persons. It has advised people to “check relevant state and local laws.” These alerts are often reserved for nations like Egypt, Russia, or Uganda.Freeland further…

China has once again stirred controversy and has managed to irk its neighbors by unveiling its updated “standard map”. The updated “standard map” incorporated disputed territories that includes Arunachal Pradesh, Aksai Chin, Taiwan, and the disputed South China Sea regions. The map was released on August 28, and has raised diplomatic concerns and rekindled existing disputes. The “Standard Map” of China: Released by the ministry of Natural resources, the 2024 map claims territories on China’s western borders, also the so-called nine-dash line covering the entire South China Sea, as shown in the map of previous editions. Furthermore, the updated map…

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s plan to redevelop Dharavi, the biggest slum in Asia, housing one million people is spurring resident’s worries on his capacity to deliver it amid high profile financial setbacks. These worries are further fuelled by Hindenburg’s report. Several allegations are made that billionaire Adani is meted out by favorable treatment by PM Modi’s allies. Thus,questions have been raised on the transparency and fairness of the redevelopment effort. Dharavi Slum: The Dharavi slum is about three-quarters the size of New York’s Central Park. It is known for producing leather goods. Featured in Danny Boyle’s Oscar winning movie `Slumdog…