Killer's sentence should include jail, court told
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterates India's stance on Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir
RBI coming up with new steps to expand UPI outreach
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday held a meeting with major stakeholders in the UPI ecosystem including banks, National Payments Corporation of [] The post RBI coming up with new steps to expand UPI outreach appeared first on Sarkaritel.com .
Judy Devlin Hashman, Record-Holding Badminton Champion, Dies at 88
She won 10 singles titles at the prestigious all-England championships.
HDFC Bank, Atal Innovation Mission empower social sector startups with Rs 19.6 cr grants
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) HDFC Bank on Wednesday said it supported social sector startups in India with grants worth Rs 19.6 crore in FY24, in partnership [] The post HDFC Bank, Atal Innovation Mission empower social sector startups with Rs 19.6 cr grants appeared first on Sarkaritel.com .
Undeterred by two encounters, Kashmir witnesses huge participation in election campaigns [details]
Unlike other poll-bound regions of the country, the Kashmir Valley is witnessing fierce encounters with terrorists and election rallies of politicians simultaneously.
Last nights membership vote is a step in the right direction, but this remains a closed, elite institution Britains old boys club suffered a blow last night . The Garrick Club an exclusive gentlemens club in central London and relic of some 19th-century fantasy of male dominance voted to allow women to become members for the first time in almost 200 years. About 60% of the votes were in favour. In the 21st century, there is simply no legitimate justification for the exclusion of women. There actually never was. That the Garrick Clubs exclusionary policy has been so robustly defended in recent weeks speaks to a profound misogyny alive and well in Britain. What would including women do to the refined, rarefied air of the club? Contaminate it with our chit-chat? Our nagging? Would our feminine charms prove too much of a distraction? The refrain of nothing to see here is all too familiar to so many women. Its not a work meeting, its just a couple of holes at the golf course. Its just blowing off steam. Its just a couple of drinks with the guys. We didnt think you would want to come. But its not plausible to say that work doesnt happen in spaces like the Garrick, and that these arent places where, even loosely, critical decisions are made. Clubs like the Garrick are built for soft networking, the sidebar conversations where real power coalesces, uninterrupted by pesky women. A sense that you belong among its exclusive cohort is in and of itself a means of sustaining male power. The proof is in the revelation of the names of about 60 of the Garricks most influential members . Senior civil servants, politicians, the head of MI6 (who subsequently resigned from the club ), even King Charles. These men quite literally reign over the most powerful institutions of our country, places where women are consistently underrepresented and underserved. Rhetorically, they are committed to driving equality. Some of them tweet on International Womens Day. But these commitments ring very hollow when you realise that men in power choose to spend their spare time in a club that was founded in 1831, and has scarcely changed since. We also have to consider what we lose when we keep women at the door. Do the 40% of Garrick members who voted against allowing women in believe that only men make worthy contributions to arts, politics, culture? These men would do well to consider what we miss out on when we fail to recognise women as equal contributors and thinkers, with the right and ability to converse, share ideas and shape culture. What might the world look like if women were treated as true equals in these conversations? The question will be asked about women-only spaces. If men-only clubs must permit women, what of womens clubs? But there is a key difference. Men gathering in influential places to the exclusion of women is profoundly status quo. Theyve been doing it for hundreds of years. When senior politicians and policymakers take lunch together at the Garrick, they are reinforcing power structures that have existed for centuries. There are plenty of women-only spaces that will continue to exclude men, but they do so to resist power, not to hoard it. (For the record, the Fawcett Society welcomes and encourages our male allies to join us). Last nights vote may be a step in the right direction, but of course there are still plenty of reasons for discomfort. The Garrick remains an elite club where only a chosen few are invited, and even fewer can afford membership. Thats a conversation that we must have. But its important that a majority of members have accepted that to continue to exclude women is harmful and self-defeating. Now the real work begins of actively including a diversity of women. And Garrick members, new and old, need to ask themselves what they are doing to share and distribute power fairly not guard it among their own. Jemima Olchawski is the chief executive of the Fawcett Society Continue reading...
Pedestrian has cyclist death conviction overturned
A woman whose actions led to the death of a pensioner cycling on a pavement wins a court appeal.
Ratcliffe cites email traffic in imposing remote work ban at Manchester United
He tells staff to work at offices or seek alternative employment Ratcliffe feels it will boost productivity but some staff bemused Sir Jim Ratcliffe cited email traffic statistics to Manchester United staff as the basis for a ban on working from home and told them to seek alternative employment if they are not willing to come to club premises. United have had a flexible work-from-home policy since Covid but Ratcliffe signalled an end to this during an all-staff meeting held in person and via video call last week as part of his tour of Old Trafford and the Carrington training base. Continue reading...
Hero MotoCorp posts 18 per cent rise in Q4 net profit, declares dividend of Rs 40 per share
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Two-wheeler giant Hero MotoCorp on Wednesday reported an 18.4 per cent increase in its standalone net profit at Rs 1,016 crore [] The post Hero MotoCorp posts 18 per cent rise in Q4 net profit, declares dividend of Rs 40 per share appeared first on Sarkaritel.com .
US delays arms supply to Israel amid Rafah offensive
Washington: The US is delaying arms supply to Israel, a sign of Washingtons objection to Israels offensive on the Rafah city in southern Gaza, the media reported. The Biden administration is putting the sale of at least two arms shipments to Israel on hold, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday, citing a US official as Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Canara Bank posts 18.4 pc jump in Q4 net profit, declares dividend of 16 per share
Mumbai May 8 (IANS) Canara Bank on Wednesday reported an 18.4 per cent rise in its net profit to Rs 3,757.23 crore for the January-March quarter [] The post Canara Bank posts 18.4 pc jump in Q4 net profit, declares dividend of 16 per share appeared first on Sarkaritel.com .
The Accountants review a dizzying bombardment of big questions
Aviva Studios, Manchester Dance companies from Shanghai and Mumbai traverse a vast stage against a fast-moving backdrop in a personal story about identity and purpose The vast populations of China and India exceed every other country in the world and in The Accountants were bombarded with stats projected on a giant screen: growth, spending, broadband speeds. But although this show, conceived and directed by artist Keith Khan, purports to be about two dominant global powers, it is really a musing on personal identity, an intimate personal drama that attempts to ask the biggest questions: who am I, and what should I do with my life? The story is played out in voice notes and texts between a young British-Chinese man, Liam (Josh Hart), and his Indian aunty Kash (Shobna Gulati). Liam is off to Asia to find himself, and their endearing jokey/profound exchanges are visualised on giant phone screens at the sides of the stage. While we listen to them, we also see them compulsively Googling on their phones while fast-moving words and images fill the backdrop and 12 dancers traverse the stage. You dont know where to look, eyes darting between moving objects. Its an effective re-enactment of the modern brain state, but a dizzying dramatic experience. Continue reading...
IMF agrees to lend $1.15 billion to Bangladesh in third tranche
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to provide $1.15 billion to Bangladesh in the third instalment under its multi-billion-dollar loan programme.
Volcano Erupts In Indonesia, Sends Ash Cloud 1.5 km Into The Sky
A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on Wednesday and spewed an ash tower almost a mile into the sky, prompting officials to raise an alert level to the second-highest and warn people to keep away.
Stocks fall amid profit booking
The prime index of the DSE decreased 0.6% before closing the day at 5,690.78
Boeing cargo plane forced to land at Istanbul without front landing gear
Incident involving Boeing 767 jet operated by FedEx comes amid intense scrutiny of troubled planemaker A Boeing cargo plane has been forced to land at Istanbul airport without its front landing gear, in the latest setback for the embattled planemaker. Nobody was hurt in the incident, in a flight operated by the delivery company FedEx, according to Turkeys transport ministry. Continue reading...
Journo Nadim murder: HC refuses to grant bail to prime accused
The High Court today refused to grant bail to suspended Sadhurpara union parishad chairman Mahmudul Alam Babu, the prime accused in the Jamalpur journalist Golam Rabbani Nadim murder case
'Sounds insane': Elon Musk on Canada's new bill to mitigate online hate content
Elon Musk criticizes Canada's Online Harms Bill for potential police overreach on hate speech. He raises concerns about the impact on online safety measures and emphasizes the need to protect freedom of speech.
Who Was Bill Kaysing? The First Man To Sow Seeds Of Apollo 11 'Moon Landing Hoax'
Explore the controversy surrounding the Apollo 11 Moon landing, fueled by conspiracy theories despite overwhelming evidence of its historic achievement
Chris Mason: Another wounding Tory defection
Dover MP Natalie Elphicke's parting words are particularly damaging for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
800,000 People Scammed Through 76,000 Fake Websites | Chinese Link To Worlds Largest Online Scam?
More than 800,000 people in Europe and the US appear to have fallen victim to one of the worlds largest online scams, an investigation has revealed. The victims were duped into sharing card details and other sensitive personal data with a vast network of fake online designer shops.An international investigation by the Guardian, Die Zeit and Le Monde revels that most of these websites were apparently operated from China. The existence of the fake shops network was revealed by Security Research Labs (SR Labs), a German cybersecurity consultancy.A trove of data examined by reporters and IT experts indicates the operation is highly organised, technically savvy and ongoing.
Mayday Stinky Bay: places nicknames added to UK database to help rescuers
Ordnance Surveys Vernacular Names Tool contains unofficial names of 9,000 UK locations, many created by local people From Stinky Bay to Sausage Island, local nicknames for UK landmarks have long been a source of amusement. But in an emergency, the last thing rescuers need to grapple with is how to find Crazy Marys Hole. Fortunately Ordnance Survey (OS) has added thousands of these unofficial names for cliffs, caves, sandbanks, coastal car parks and buildings to a database for the emergency services. Continue reading...
The Image of You review schlocky erotic thriller is ripe with naffness
Identical twins mistaken for each other, a desperately obvious crime, the production values of a 70s TV mystery this is cheap and tedious but not without a certain knowing charm Given that this intensely schlocky, cheap-as-chardonnay-in-a-box erotic thriller is about identical twins who are often mistaken for each other, it cant be a mere accident that its coming out hot on the heels of similarly titled romcom The Idea of You , an Anne Hathaway-vehicle about a fortysomething woman falling for a 24-year-old pop star. Surely, I will not be the only person to get the two mixed up. Interestingly, its sort of a toss up as to which is more enjoyable. While The Idea of You is indubitably better financed and more lushly upholstered with fancy locations, snazzier costumes and a gazillion extras, its air of self-seriousness is irksome. The Image of You, on the other hand, is an adaptation of a novel by Adele Parks, and has the quick and dirty production values of a mid-70s murder mystery TV show. Consider, for instance, the setting in a medium-sized American city (Denver, Colorado) that constantly features in aerial and skyline shots within the super-retro split screen montages that establish location, like the opening credits of Baretta or The Rockford Files. At other times, the split screen set ups show star Sasha Pieterse slinking around from several angles at once, as if she were a shot-putter at the Olympics, but one who wears very loud red lipstick and fancy lingerie. Continue reading...
HC stays process of setting up cattle markets at Aftabnagar
The High Court today stayed the process for setting up cattle markets at Aftabnagar in the capital on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Azha, as it is a residential area
Dine and dash couple failed to pay 1,000 in bills
Bernard and Ann McDonagh plead guilty to five counts of fraud over multiple unpaid restaurant bills.
E-gate outage lessons 'must be learnt'
The airport technology failure means the government has to learn lessons, Lord Foster of Bath says.
Woman Who Took Dead Uncle Into Bank Breaks Silence: ''I'm Not A Monster''
Erika de Souza Vieira Nunes broke down in tears and claimed that she didn't know her uncle was dead in her first interview since leaving prison.
Tripura fuel crisis: CM urges railway ministry for immediate action
Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha has urgently contacted Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw amidst the fuel crisis gripping Tripura, seeking a prompt resolution to the states pressing issue. The crisis escalated following a recent derailment incident between Jatinga Lampur and New Harangajao in Assam, causing disruptions in goods train services and exacerbating [] The post Tripura fuel crisis: CM urges railway ministry for immediate action appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Pakistani court approves transfer of Imran Khan's wife to jail
Bushra Bibi, wife of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, has been granted permission by a court to move from house arrest to jail.
Israeli and Hamas Negotiators Are in Cairo Under Pressure for Cease-Fire
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was expected to meet the director of the C.I.A. in Israel, as concern rises about a broader attack on Rafah.
Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX says it will be able to repay creditors full $11bn
CEO confirms once company has sold off remaining assets it will have more than amount required The bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has said it will be able to repay creditors the full $11bn (8.8bn) it owes, as the boom-bust cycle repeats itself with a sharp increase in bitcoin prices. John Ray III, who succeeded the disgraced Sam Bankman-Fried as the chief executive of FTX shortly after its collapse, said that once the exchange had sold off its remaining assets, it might have more than $16bn well in excess of its debts. Continue reading...
A week is a long time in politics: Panesar quits Workers Party after seven days
Ex-England cricketer needs more time to find his political feet Spinner had displayed sketchy understanding of partys policies The former England cricketer Monty Panesar has pulled out of standing for George Galloways Workers Party of Great Britain after just one week, after admitting he needs more time to mature and find my political feet . Panesar had been selected to contest the Ealing Southall seat, currently held by Labour with a majority of 16,084 last Tuesday. But after a series of interviews where he displayed a sketchy understanding of the partys policies he announced that he would no longer stand. Continue reading...
Emre Can and fellow cast-offs make Dortmunds fantasy thrillingly real | David Hytner
Captain hails belief and togetherness that has powered an often written-off squad to the Champions League final Emre Can is not the most obvious example in the Borussia Dortmund team but he is an example nonetheless; a player who has experienced rejection, who has had to battle to re-establish himself. It is probably easier to see the narrative strand in, say, Jadon Sancho , who was pushed out of Manchester United in January and back to Dortmund after his falling-out with the manager, Erik ten Hag. Sanchos poor form and rock-bottom confidence made it easier for United to sanction the loan. Continue reading...
Workmate co-founder Mathew Ward steps down as CEO
The move comes less than two years after the Singapore-headquartered HR startup was acquired by Japanese conglomerate Persol Asia Pacific.
Many interesting events happened on May 8, including the death of a French painter and the end of an important war. Here is a quiz on everything that happened on this day
Taylor Swift's US fans fly to Europe after finding cheap tickets for her concerts
Taylor Swifts US fans fly to Europe after finding cheap tickets for her concerts
Meghalaya: IPS officer Idashisha Nongrang to be appointed as acting DGP
Guwahati:The Meghalaya government might appoint Idashisha Nongrang, a 1992-batch IPS officer, as the acting Director General of Police (DGP) after incumbent DGP Lajja Ram Bishnoi retires onMay 19, 2024. Bishnoi will be completing his two-year term as the Director General of Meghalaya Police as per the notification issued onDecember 2nd, 2022. Also Read: Two women [] The post Meghalaya: IPS officer Idashisha Nongrang to be appointed as acting DGP appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Boeing plane fails to deploy landing gear, nosedives onto runway in Istanbul
Boeing plane fails to deploy landing gear nosedives onto runway in Istanbul
Andrew Benson answers your questions after Miami GP
BBC Sport's F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions following Lando Norris' win at the Miami Grand Prix.
DSE seeks knowledge from Nasdaq, Swedish stock exchange
Cooperation is sought for product development, technology upgradation, monitoring and financial literacy
A Cicadas Guide to Periodical Romance
It may sound like a mosh pit out there. But to the participants, mating is a delicate, sonorous affair, fraught with potential missteps and fungal zombies.
US Man Gets 30 Years In Jail For Purposely Trying To Spread HIV Through Sex
He deliberately hid his health status and didn't tell his partners he was HIV positive so he could infect them with the disease.
Could Ofcom ban social media for under-18s?
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Miss USA resigns title on mental health grounds
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How Rishi Sunak plans to end Putins hold on European energy market
In a bold initiative aimed at bolstering energy security and diminishing European reliance on Russian energy exports, Britain is poised to establish the continent's inaugural advanced nuclear fuel production facility. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveiled the project, branding it a strategic maneuver to loosen Vladimir Putin's grip on Europe's energy market.
Nagaland Jobs : Nagaland University Recruitment 2024
Applications are invited for recruitment of various academic positions or jobs in Nagaland University. Nagaland University is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Interns and Project Attendant under the IBITF-funded project entitled NagaConnect: Integrated Common Application Platform for Boosting Employment and Business Opportunities in Nagaland. Nagaland University, the [] The post Nagaland Jobs : Nagaland University Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Italy seizes $140 million from airline owners compensated for 1980 crash
Italian police confiscated 130 million euros (equivalent to $140 million) from two airline directors. The airline had gone bankrupt after a tragic 1980 air accident that claimed the lives of 81 individuals above the southern Italian island of Ustica, as reported by Milan prosecutors on Wednesday. The Ustica massacre' is one of the unsolved mysteries of recent Italian history.
SG-based AI workplace solution raises $1m from Dave McClure, others
The AI agents of Azara AI help companies automate work processes like customer service, operations, and human resources, without having to code.
Meghalaya Police Applauds Citizens Traffic Discipline After A Video Went Viral
In a world where chaotic traffic scenes often dominate headlines, a recent video showcasing the exemplary traffic discipline in Meghalaya has captured the attention of internet users worldwide. The footage, shared on Reddit, depicts a striking scene amidst a lengthy traffic jam: vehicles neatly queued up on the right side of the road, with not... The post Meghalaya Police Applauds Citizens Traffic Discipline After A Video Went Viral appeared first on Northeast Today .
UK regulator demands tech firms shield children from harmful content
Social media platforms may face fines of up to $22.5 million if they do not act to prevent their algorithms from guiding children to harmful content, according to the UK communications regulator Ofcom on Wednesday. A new law in Britain regarding online safety has introduced additional legal obligations for platforms to safeguard children. Ofcom has released a preliminary code of conduct outlining the requirements they must fulfill.
Brewdog boss James Watt steps down from CEO role
James Watt co-founded the Scottish brewery and pub group in Aberdeenshire in 2007.
30-40pc voter turnout in first phase of upazila polls: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal said that voting in the first phase of upazila elections was held peacefully
Its the brand speaking to you: the scent firms making smells for Subway, Abercrombie and more
As brick-and-mortar retail stores compete with e-commerce, chains are spending heavily to immerse customers in bespoke fragrances When Dallas Pratt worked at an outpost of Aesop in an outdoor shopping mall outside Chicago, one of her and her co-workers favorite ways of drawing in new customers was making a concoction they called sidewalk tea. They would put a few drops of scented lotion in a cup of hot water, and then they would pour it onto the slab of concrete outside the shop. As the water evaporated, the smell of the lotion would fill the air. It drew people in, Pratt tells me. They asked questions. They spent time. And, crucially, they bought stuff. Continue reading...
The Road to Freedom by Joseph Stiglitz review against Hayek
The former world bank economist argues that neoliberalism paves the way for populism In 1944 the Austrian-born economist Friedrich Hayek, displaced to Britain, was disquieted by his leftwing academic peers. As Hayek saw it, their political philosophy committed the same error as the fascism that was ravaging his homeland. He wrote that the desire to plan an economy centrally was in what became the title of his most famous book The Road to Serfdom: many who sincerely hate allof nazisms manifestations are working for ideals whose realisation would lead straight to the abhorred tyranny. Hayek cast fascism not as a reaction to progressive success, but as its natural endpoint. Joseph Stiglitz, a former chief economist of the World Bank and adviser to Bill Clinton, tackles this idea head on in The Road to Freedom, his rejoinder to Hayeks work and that of his libertarian fellow traveller Milton Friedman. As Stiglitz sees it, rather than too much government leading to tyranny, the shift to neoliberalism hasreduced freedom and provided fertile ground for populists. Social democracy, with its greater role for the state, generates freer, robust societies that are resilient to authoritarians like former president Donald Trump. Continue reading...
How to make American baked cheesecake recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass
Baked cheesecake, American-style, is a classic for good reason Cheesecake, which in reality is more a tart than a cake, comes in many forms, from the creamy, set fruit-topped numbers in the freezer section of the supermarket to the magnificently charred Basque variety that the Observers Jay Rayner complained was bloody everywhere last year. This is a simpler baked version, based on a classic American recipe and perfect for pairing with seasonal fruit. Prep 25 min Cook 1 hr 50 min Makes 1 cake , about 20cm Continue reading...
Why regenerative garments are the ultimate status symbol
Sustainably grown fibres, traceable from farm to garment, could be the antidote to climate-destroying fast fashion. But can this trend ever reach the high street? Picture the scene. Kendall Roy, the longtime heir apparent to the media empire at the heart of HBOs Succession, is in a dark bar in New York. The embodiment of hyper-privilege, he is explaining to anyone that will listen that the cashmere in his half-zip sweater was harvested by indigenous herders on the rangelands of Mongolia. Regenerative fashion is the future of the industry, and the world, he insists. It is a fictional scenario, but it is not hard to imagine. Quiet luxury, which was arguably the biggest trend of last year and claimed Roy as its poster boy, is not about logos. Instead, it is about less obvious codes, such as quality cloth and tailoring created with fibres so precious that their provenance and the way they are cultivated is a selling point. So it should come as no surprise that the ultrarich are turning to brands that are working to protect the landscapes where materials such as cashmere, silk and cotton are grown. Continue reading...
Woman found dead with estranged husband in Leeds home had been stabbed
Police found bodies of Karen OLeary, 63, and Dennis OLeary, 61, in a property after receiving a report of concern for safety A woman found dead next to her estranged husband at their home in Leeds died from multiple stab wounds, an inquest has heard. Police found the bodies of Karen OLeary, 63, and Dennis OLeary, 61, in the bedroom of a property in the Oakwood area of the city on 25 April after receiving a report of concern for safety. Continue reading...
Australian Govt Raises Student Visa Savings Requirement, Indian Students To Be Impacted
Australian government raises student visa savings requirement, impacting Indian students. Changes aim to curb migration surge and combat fraudulent practices
Dialog Customers Contribute Over Rs. 18 Million to Little Hearts via Star Points
Over Rs. 140 Million donated via Star Points to Little Hearts Project Since 2016 Dialog customers came together extending their support once again to contribute over Rs. 18 Million towards Little Hearts, an initiative spearheaded by the Sri Lanka College of Pediatricians, bringing the total donation amount since 2016 to Rs. 140 Million. The programme aims to develop a 12-storey cardiac and critical care complex at Lady Ridgeway Hospital in aid of children with heart diseases and critical illnesses. This donation will significantly contribute in the provision of life-saving healthcare to children in need, specifically to the facility which will feature four cardiac theatres, a catheterisation laboratory, over 100 cardiac, medical and neonatal intensive care beds, a bone marrow transplant unit, and advanced cardiac investigation and training facilities. In addition to causes such as Little Hearts, Dialog customers also donated to numerous charities such as SOS Childrens Villages Sri Lanka, HelpAge Sri Lanka, Kidney Association, UNICEF, Manudam Mehewara and more, bringing the total donation in 2023 amount to almost Rs. 22 Million. Commenting, Sandra De Zoysa, Group Chief Customer Officer, Dialog Axiata PLC said, We are truly grateful to our customers who have come together once again to contribute their Star Points to causes such as Little Hearts and other philanthropic initiatives. As a testament to Dialogs continuous commitment to enrich and empower Sri Lankan lives, we have witnessed firsthand the profound impact that collective action can have on those in need. Dr. Duminda Samarasinghe, project coordinator for Little Hearts also stated I wish to extend my appreciation to Dialog Axiata for partnering with the Little Hearts charity and facilitating their customers to donate to a national cause. We are also grateful to the generous donors who have contributed their Star Points to aid in the rescue of Little Hearts. Star Points showcases the impact of crowdfunding in backing a national initiative aimed at saving the lives of our children with improved healthcare facilities. Individuals can donate Star Points to other notable charities by dialling #141*6# or visiting the MyDialog App at any time. Customers can also donate through www.karuna.lk Sri Lankas first cause-verified crowdfunding platform.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping set to meet Serbian officials on the second leg of his Europe tour
Chinese leader Xi Jinping said he hopes his visit will open a new chapter in already friendly relations with the Balkan country, which is seeking entry to the European Union
Tell us: have you bought a house in the UK with your friend?
We would like to hear from home owners who purchased their property with one or more friends in the UK While house prices have steadied in the first part of 2024 , home ownership remains out of reach for many as the average cost of renting continues to increase . This has prompted some to find different ways to get onto the housing ladder. We would like to hear from home owners who bought their house with one or more friends. Why did you choose to pool your resources? What are the pros and cons of sharing your property with someone who is not a significant other? Tell us all about it below. Continue reading...
Youll need to hand over your phone before you can grab a coffee at the Netherlands Offline Club, or attend a music event from Off the Radar. Why are the Dutch so keen on digital detoxes and are there lessons for the rest of the world? When I walk into Amsterdams Cafe Brecht , I immediately want to take a picture. The old-fashioned bar with its plush sofas, vintage art and warm lighting is what the Dutch would call gezellig , a word with many meanings but perhaps best summed up as cosy or pleasant. My instinct is to whip out my phone and take a photo. For friends? Future reference? Who knows? But Ill have to rely on my memory, as Ive checked it at the door. Im at the cafe for a Sunday morning digital detox hangout, organised by the burgeoning Offline Club . Ive dropped my phone off in slot seven of a fancy-looking lockbox, committing to spend the next few hours unplugged. Theres a set schedule: we have some time to chat at the beginning, then 45 minutes to ourselves, another 30 minutes to connect, followed by another 30 minutes of quiet time. During the quiet time, we are invited to do any sort of activity I brought a book provided we dont interrupt others. Continue reading...
Russia Hits Ukrainian Power Plants, Further Straining Energy System
The assault, a day after Vladimir V. Putin was sworn in for a fifth term as Russian president, is part of a wider campaign to cut off power to Ukraines civilians.
Citrus Leisure PLC has announced the appointment of Suresh de Mel as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Suresh De Mel will serve as Chairman of the Citrus Leisure Group of Companies which includes Waskaduwa Beach Resorts PLC and Hikkaduwa Beach Resorts PLC. The appointment comes following the sudden demise of the Groups much loved Chairman Mr Prema Cooray. Citrus also announced the appointment of Mr Lalith Withana as an Independent Non-Executive Director to the boards of the Group companies. Mr. Suresh De Mel, who has been an independent non-executive director of Citrus Leisure PLC since 2011, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role. He has an extensive background in entrepreneurship, investment, exporting, and tourism services. Suresh de Mel is the co-founder and Managing Director of Lanka Fishing Flies (Pvt) Ltd, a market leader in handcrafted artificial sportfishing bait, producing the worlds highest quality fishing flies. He is the former Chairman of Sri Lanka Export Development Board and currently serves as Senior Advisor to the State Ministry for Investment Promotion. In addition, Suresh sits on the Boards of several companies and organizations representing responsible tourism, sustainable agriculture, and regional SMEs. Mr. Lalith Withana adds a depth of expertise in Finance, Audit and Assurance to the Board and has been appointed to chair the audit committees of the respective companies. During a career spanning over three decades across various sectors, Lalith Withana has held leadership roles in banking, manufacturing, and trading. He is the founder and the Managing Director of Agility Consulting Services (Pvt) Ltd. and sits on the Boards of Softlogic Life Insurance PLC, HNB Finance, Serendipity Leisure (Pvt) Ltd. and Commercial Development Company PLC. He has previously served as an Independent Director of Bank of Ceylon, Seylan Bank PLC, and Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka, and as a Commissioner of the Telecom Regulatory Commission among others. The Citrus Leisure PLC Boards thus comprises Suresh De Mel (Chairman), Rajinda Seneviratne, Manoj Pilimatalawwe, Vasula Premawardhana, Lalith Withana, Varuni Amunugama Fernando, Sarva Ameresekere, Chandana Talwatte, and Mani Sugathapala, representing a wealth of expertise and domain knowledge of areas critical to the tourism and hospitality industry.
India contributes $5,00,000 to U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund
India contributes $5,00,000 to UN Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund, reaffirming unwavering commitment to global fight against terrorism
Upset With His Order, Irate McDonalds Customer Kills Lawyer
The lawyer intervened when the irate customer got into a heated argument with the employee over a refund.
DC police shut down pro-Palestine campus protest
Students have been inside an encampment for almost two weeks amid pro-Palestinian protests
Boeing Cargo Plane Lands Without Front Landing Gear In Istanbul, No Casualties
A FedEx Airlines Boeing cargo plane landed at Istanbul Airport on Wednesday without its front landing gear deployed and managed to stay on the runway, Turkey's transport ministry said, adding that there were no casualties.
Bread Packets Recalled After Rat Body Parts Found Inside Packs In Japan
More than 100,000 packets of sliced bread have been recalled in Japan after parts of a black rat's body were discovered inside two of them, the manufacturer said Wednesday.
Rangers can expect best version of Celtic - Rodgers
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers warns Rangers they will face he best version of the team since Ive been here in this weekend's Old Firm derby.
Video: Boeing Cargo Plane Crashes On Istanbul Runway After Its Landing Gear Fails
The video shared on X shows the plane attempting an emergency landing, smashing down into the runway and scraping its nose along the concrete.
Post your questions for Steve Albini
As his band Shellac release their first album since 2014, the celebrated US producer and musician will take on your questions Vocalist, guitarist, producer, provocateur and staunch defender of independent expression, Steve Albini is one of the defining names of the US musical underground and, occasionally, overground. Hes best known for working with acts such as Nirvana, Pixies, PJ Harvey and Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, and for his own bands Big Black, Rapeman and Shellac. As the latter are set to release their first album since 2014, Albini will be answering your questions. While studying for a journalism degree, Albini started Big Black and immersed himself into the music scene of Chicago, embodying punks ethos with Big Blacks forthright, abrasive songs and DIY spirit. He supported his income by taking music production jobs (or engineering, as he would rather frame it), and these eventually become a key part of his artistry, most famously with Nirvanas 1993 album In Utero. He founded his own studio, Electrical Audio, and still takes production jobs always for a flat fee, refusing royalty payments in a show of solidarity with his artists . Continue reading...
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Olivia Rodrigo review raging rock opera from a gen Z powerhouse
OVO Hydro, Glasgow Rodrigos second UK tour showcases a confident star at ease with all-out punk-rock and intimate pop alike Toilet sinks are streaked with purple glitter and lost hair ribbons decorate the foyer. Olivia Rodrigo has not yet arrived, but the Hydro already feels like a teen girls bedroom. On stage, Guts the title of her Grammy-nominated second album is spelled out by towering, melting candles. A soldout crowd, clad in homemade merch, scream when the T teeters and falls; they know it means the shows about to start. Expectations are sky-high for the American singer-songwriters second UK tour, not least because her original opening night was rescheduled due to ongoing technical problems with Manchesters new Co-op Live arena . Rodrigos previous visit, in 2022 , intentionally played to small venues that could barely meet demand; a smart decision she has described as ultimate practice in stagecraft, designed to balance out her rapid rise to fame in 2021. Continue reading...
Kim Jong Un reportedly tears down multiple buildings including his own winter palace complex
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Donald Trump's discomfort as Stormy Daniels recounts sex: What happened in court
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Gaza truce talks resume in Cairo 'with all sides present': Egypt media
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Kim Ki-Nam, Chief Propagandist in North Korea for Decades, Dies
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Kim Jong Un demolishes North Korean winter palace in 'unusual' move
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Donald Trump trial: Jurors struggle to maintain composure during Stormy Daniels' testimony
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Al Jazeera the first Arab news network to report from Israel has been banned by the Netanyahu government. Heres a look at the networks history with Tel Aviv, reasons for the ban, and the potential effect on ceasefire talks.
