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Popular Afghan-American novelist Khaled Hosseini, whose debut novel “The Kite Runner” was a critical and commercial success, revealed Wednesday, that his daughter Haris has come out as transgender and shared a heart-warming note for her. Hosseini took to his Twitter handle and posted a monochrome picture of Haris, alongside which he wrote: “Yesterday, my daughter […]
As the new NASA images captured by James Webb Space Telescope continue to stun the world, astrophysicist Jane Rigby, Webb’s operations project scientist, shared her first reaction after seeing the first focussed images from the telescope. “Earlier than this, the first focussed images that we took where they were razor-sharp…that for me had the very […]
For a long time, medical professionals have been warning people about the risks of leading an unhealthy lifestyle and the related effects on the heart. And now, new research has indicated that those who work in offices have a greater risk of suffering from cardiovascular events including heart attacks and strokes. Workers who sit at […]
Virat Kohli’s seat in the T20s is being questioned yet and again by the experts after his falling performance. Former leads like Kapil Dev and Virender Sehwag are among others to question Kohli’s place, though captain Rohit Sharma has always stood by his colleague. Sunil Gavaskar made his point by asking why it is it […]
Imagine enjoying a panoramic view of snow-capped mountains and suddenly an avalanche upsets the calm. What will you do? Run away because when a white sheet advances at tsunami speed, you wouldn’t want to get pulverised under. However, mountain-lover and hiker Harry Shimmin wanted to “capture the sound of ice cracking.” He was part of […]
Uche James Iroha is a Nigerian currently visiting Gujarat. The visual artist is director, “Photo Garage” in Lagos, an organization that offers a platform for local and global intellectual photographic exchange. He also helms “Depth of Field,” a photography collective based in Lagos where he resides. But why is he in Amdavad? “A quest has […]
On July 12, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will release its first scientific images, raising the curtain on a new era in astronomy.Among crucial areas that the $10 billion telescope will help understand, are: 1) Detecting Light from the First Galaxies and Planets formed after the Big Bang: Ever since the Big Bang, the […]
Not that any proof was needed to endorse the mundane “times have changed” statement but this one begs for it. Consider this: a same-sex couple meet on a dating app, find each other in a crowded London event by what3words, is separated by the pandemic and are finally united in holy matrimony! That’s the story […]
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the India National Cricket Team’s 16-member squad for the upcoming One Day International (ODI) series against the West Indies National Cricket Team on Wednesday, July 6. Along with former India National Cricket Team all-format captain Virat Kohli and top pacer Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, the […]
Twelve kilometres from Gujarat’s political capital, Gandhinagar, and 14 kilometres from the commercial capital, Ahmedabad — lies village Amiyapur. However, education beyond class VIII is a distant dream here. Most who leg it out to the nearest school (about 5 to 7 kilometres away) are either absent most of the time or fail several times. […]
Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ A year ago, on 5 July 2021, when Father Stan Swamy left us, the world mourned the death of a great human being who epitomised compassion, courage, collaboration and commitment! ‘Stan’, as he was lovingly called by those close to him, died whilst he was still incarcerated. From the time he […]
Over the past few weeks, the debate on remote work has become more intense. Tesla CEO Elon Musk told employees they could continue their hybrid work arrangements if they spend at least 40 hours a week in the office. This was, of course, a tongue-in-cheek way of telling employees they wouldn’t be working from home […]
Now that the monsoon has arrived, the nation is exhaling with relief and enjoying a break from the oppressive heat.The monsoon does, however, bring with it several health issues.Numerous ailments and infections, from respiratory problems to stomachaches, are recorded during the season. This article projects the general health of each zodiac sign and offers advice […]
The Indian Medical Association observes National Doctors’ Day on July 1 to honour doctors. National Doctors’ Day first came into being in 1991. The day was chosen to coincide with the birth and death of Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy. A Bharat Ratna recipient, Dr Roy started as a professor at the Calcutta Medical College and contributed to the […]
Here comes monsoon and in its wake, a host of ailments and disorders. Despite the relief it brings from scorching heat and sweltering days, the overcast skies and the pounding rains make it difficult to step out and, sometimes require a rework of plans made long ago. Weather changes are known to trigger psychological changes […]
The Team India squads for the white-ball series against England, which will be played following the postponed fifth Test, were released by the BCCI on Thursday. From July 7 to July 17, India and England will play three T20Is and then the same number of ODIs. Rohit Sharma, the captain, will return for the white-ball […]
Anxiety works in different ways. For some, it signals stress and panic disorders while for some, it leads to seeking relief in physical work-outs, creative pursuits, or even binge eating. However, medics warn against the puffs that some resort to as a therapeutic activity. According to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey India, 2016-17, about 267 […]
Maintaining proper levels of vitamin D is crucial to overall health and wellness. Deficiency of the sunshine vitamin is correlated with more than 53 disease states, including breast cancer, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as a host of mental health conditions. Vitamin D is often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin” because […]
JEE (Joint Entrance Exam), one of the toughest exams in India, is a dream to crack for many students. As an 8th-grade student, I can only imagine running a race to get admission to the engineering college of my dreams. But, with competition, stress and success, JEE is about it all. As I read various […]
Do you love reading books based on your current emotions? Or are you a book nerd craving some romantic stories as the rain slides down your window? Curling up in your blanket during the rainy season and reading your favourite romantic novel is an inexplicable feeling. Here are ten books you can add to your […]
