For years, the Methana volcano located in Greece has been categorised as a dormant volcano since it has always appeared peaceful and inactive due to its proximity to the Saronic Gulf in the vicinity of Athens. It had always been assumed that it did not display any signs of volcanic activity for hundreds of years, … Read more
Some quotes are still important today because they talk about things that happen to people every day. One of them is this line by Amelia Earhart. It talks about chances, but it also talks about work and duty. Not everyone has the same starting point in life. Some people have better resources, help, or support … Read more
A techie-doctor couple considers moving to Dubai from the US because of the long wait for Green Card. As the H-1B visa stamping delays are continuing in India, accounts of how Indians are either stuck in India or can’t travel to India, even during family emergencies, are plenty on social media platforms. After an Indian … Read more
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said his government is working closely with international partners to ensure the safety of British nationals aboard the stranded Antarctic expedition cruise MV Hondius, which has been hit by a suspected hantavirus outbreak.“My thoughts are with those affected by the hantavirus outbreak onboard the MV Hondius. We are working … Read more
Chirayu Rana has now brought ‘threesome’ allegations against Lorna Hajdini, with witness statements. Chirayu Rana, the Indian-origin former JPMorgan banker, who brought sexual assault allegations against executive Lorna Hajdini, has now filed a new claim stating that he has new evidence supporting his allegations — an anonymous friend who was also invited by Hajdini for … Read more
Meenu Batra’s lawyer Deepak Ahluwalia spoke about what’s next for their legal fight after Batra was released from ICE detention after six weeks. Indian-origin Meenu Batra, who was detained by the ICE for being an undocumented individual in the US living since 1991, is still not in the clear after she was released from six-week … Read more
Quote of the day by Socrates (Image: Wikipedia) This quote – “Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people”– which is often attributed to Socrates, will always be true. In a world where things are always changing, trends go viral, and conversations never end, it quietly makes us think about how … Read more
The search along a crocodile-infested river in South Africa was never meant to end like this. What started as a missing person case quickly turned into something far more disturbing and far more dangerous than anyone had expected. A businessman had been swept away by floodwaters after his car became stuck on a low bridge. … Read more
Saudi Arabia cracks down on illegal Hajj with SAR100,000 fines and deportation rules / Image: file Saudi Arabia has announced strict new penalties for residents and visitors who attempt to perform Hajj without an official permit, as authorities intensify efforts to control overcrowding and improve pilgrim safety during Hajj 1447 AH.The Saudi Ministry of Interior … Read more
Hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on Atlantic cruise ship An American travel blogger has described panic and uncertainty aboard a luxury cruise ship struck by a suspected hantavirus outbreak in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Cape Verde, which has killed three passengers and left dozens stranded at sea.The incident unfolded on the Dutch-flagged expedition … Read more