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The world is filled with bizarre stories. Now, believe it or not, a man in Assam issued a newspaper advertisement saying that he has lost his death certificate! Just to clarify, a death certificate can only be issued when a person dies. Taking to Twitter, IPS officer Rupin Sharma shared the photo of the advertisement, […]
Air Fiji Flight 121 (PC121/FAJ121) was a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Nausori International Airport in Fiji’s capital Suva to Nadi International Airport in Nadi, operated by an Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante. On 24 July 1999, the Bandeirante carrying 17 people consisting of 15 passengers and 2 crew crashed into a mountain near Delailasakau while […]
The five passengers on the Titan submersible that was diving 13,000 feet to view the Titanic on the ocean floor died in a “catastrophic implosion,” authorities said Thursday, bookending an extraordinary five-day international search operation near the site of the world’s most famous shipwreck. The tail cone and other debris were found by a […]
The oldest person in the world, French nun Lucile Randon, has died at the age of 118. Randon, who took the name of Sister Andre when she became a nun in 1944, died in her sleep on Tuesday at the nursing home where she lived. “There is great sadness but … it was her desire […]
No matter their skin colour, race, the nation of origin, religion, or gender, it is only right and reasonable for people to be paid fairly equally for performing the same jobs for their employers. Sadly, despite many decades of activism toward workplace equality, workers continue to experience pay inequality in workplaces all over the globe. […]
AR Rahman turned 56 years old today (January 6, 2023). The living legend, who is also referred to as ‘The Mozart of Madras’ is known not just in India, but around the world for his soulful music. The composer has received numerous international and national accolades in recognition of his unique talent. On his birthday, […]
Although World Jellyfish Day may sound a bit odd to some, it only makes sense to celebrate an invertebrate that has been on this earth for millions of years longer than humans. So, this event is meant to honour our slightly slimy counterparts that can sometimes cause a bit of consternation at the beach. History […]
The day is dedicated to the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products and exploitation of animals. All across the world, World Vegan Day is celebrated the day after Halloween. Halloween falls on October 31, and a day after is celebrated as World Vegan Day to advocate the benefits of avoiding and banning […]
Babiya, the “vegetarian” crocodile, which appeared before the devotees and blessed them by taking their offerings at Ananthapura lake temple in Majeshwaram taluk of Kasaragod district, is no more. The crocodile which attracted several devotees and visitors was found dead in the temple lake on Sunday night (9th October). Babiya was believed to be a […]
Arguably one of the oldest foods known to man, eggs has played an important role in the lives and health of humans since time out of mind. These little goodies are packed full of protein, and also serve as the base for some of the most wonderful breakfast foods and culinary additions, including that perfect […]
