Khardunga La No longer the World’s Highest Road In a major feat, the Border Roads Organization (BRO) has constructed the world’s highest motorable road in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, passing through Umling La Top at a height of over 19,300 feet. The feat was achieved under “Project Himank” of the BRO. Being close to Hanle, the 86-km-long strategic road through Umling La Top connects Chisumle and Demchok […]
Texas church shooting: at least 26 confirmed dead An armor-clad gunman opened fire inside a rural Texas church on Sunday, killing more than two dozen people in the largest mass shooting in the state’s history, officials said. Twenty-six people were killed during the shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said at a news conference Sunday evening. “The tragedy, of course, is worsened by the […]
This chilling video redefines the concept of ‘safe sex’ and advises couples to shut their phones The words “safe sex” are usually associated with contraceptives that can help prevent pregnancy and sexually-transmitted diseases. In their new advertisement (above), however, a condom company adds another layer of meaning to the idea of “safe sex”. Taking a break from pickle-flavoured condoms and controversies, the advertisement depicts a newly-wed couple trapped in their […]
Tamil Nadu cartoonist G Bala arrested: for penning ‘controversial’ caricature A Tirunelveli Police team on Sunday picked up G. Bala (36), a cartoonist, who was charged with defaming the Chief Minister, the Tirunelveli Collector and the City Commissioner of Police by representing them in an obscene way. The cartoonist has been charged under Section 67 of the Information Technology Act. Against a backdrop of self-immolation deaths of four in a […]
Mumbai couples provide free food to needy in memory of their son n our country, it is impossible for many to get one square meal a day. there are thousands of people living below the poverty line for whom getting any food is a task. For them, if they manage to scavenge food from somewhere even once, that is perhaps the happiest day of their lives. There are many dying […]
7th Pay Commission Promises The Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley, is vying to keep his promise of raising the minimum pay over 18,000 INR ( the amount which was actually recommended by the commission). The news has recently come out from the sources of the Ministry of Finance. It was said that the hike is likely to be announced in the minimum pay, beyond what was recommended by the 7th Pay […]
The I, Tonya red band trailer is here. Watch it—but only if you want to have nightmares about Margot Robbie. The Australian actress sports crimped hair, bedazzled lycra, and a take-no-prisoners attitude as infamous figure skater Tonya Harding. The trailer brings viewers back to January 1994, when, following a practice session at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Detroit, Stoneham native and chief Harding rival Nancy Kerrigan was hit in […]
Fish oil comes from the tissues of oily fish. The best sources are cold-water, fatty fish. When it comes to human consumption of fish oil, you can get it from fish themselves or from a fish oil supplement. Fish oil is one of the most important sources of omega-3 fatty acids and omega 6 fatty acids. They are derived from fish, as the name suggests and have several health benefits. […]
Beware! India among top seven countries at high ransom ware risk India is among the top seven countries for ransomware circulation as cyber attacks on Windows, Android, Linux and MacOS systems have increased this year globally, a new report has said. According to “SophosLabs 2018 Malware Forecast” by global network and endpoint security leader Sophos, two types of Android attack methods are emerging — locking the phone without encrypting data […]
In The movie Taare Zameen Par The art teacher tells the rude and cursing father of the dyslexic kid about *Solomon Islands..* In those islands, the tribal don’t cut down a tree. *They surround the tree and curse it for hours every day..* Within a few weeks, the tree dries up and becomes dead.. Many of us might find that example too difficult to believe. How can intangible and invisible […]
