Nobel Prize-winning US author Toni Morrison died at the age of 88 at the Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division, New York, United States. Her family released a statement to confirm this news as well. Her first novel was published in 1970, named ‘The Bluest Eye’. But, the critically acclaimed Song of Solomon (1977), brought her national …
This weekend, two mass shootings took place within 24 hours in the United States, leaving 29 dead. America has been facing an increased gun violence which in turn is tearing apart the nation and needs to be tackled responsibly. In the first shooting, a gunman armed with an assault rifle, opened fire on shoppers at …
A native of Romania, Pavel Florin, has become an overnight internet sensation after his hilarious bowling action in the European T10 Cricket League. Not just his action but Pavel’s deliveries pose no danger to the opposition batsmen. His bowling video quickly went viral on various social media platforms. https://twitter.com/icelandcricket/status/1156279743202910208 Pavel is the President …
Ravish Kumar has won the prestigious ‘Ramon Magsaysay Award 2019’, known as the highest honours in Asia. He is one of the five recipients of the award, the other winners are Ko Swe Win from Myanmar, Angkhana Neelapaijit from Thailand, Raymundo Pujante Cayabyab from Philippines and Kim Jong-Ki from South Korea. https://twitter.com/MagsaysayAward/status/1157122862110502912 Kumar …
While the whole world is witnessing President Donald Trump’s continuous attack on people of colour and his open strategy of dividing people, two artists from California took things on their own shoulder to stand against it. Ronald Rael, Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of California, Berkley and Virginia San Fratello, Assistant Professor at …
Former US President, Barack Obama, posted an Open Letter on his Twitter handle, signed by former members of his administration that rebuked racism in American politics. The letter, co-signed by 149 African Americans, appeared as an op-ed in The Washington Post on Friday. While sharing it on Twitter, Obama praised the former team of his …
Boris Johnson became the new Conservative Party Leader and Britain’s Prime Minister by defeating Jeremy Hunt, on Wednesday. Former Prime Minister, Theresa May was forced to step aside after failing to deliver a Brexit deal. A vocal opponent of May’s deal, Johnson is known for his brashness, bending the truth and bad hair, earning a …
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, contribution to the conservation of the environment is remarkable. Over the years, his role as the President of The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust and Commonwealth Youth Ambassador has been admired by many conservationists. On Tuesday, Prince was seen to join hands with Dr. Jane Goodall, legendary anthropologist and ethologist, for the …
US President Donald Trump is again in the news, this time over Kashmir issue. In his meeting with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan, Trump gave a statement about Indian PM, Narendra Modi, asking him to be a mediator in Kashmir issue, which the US President happily accepted. https://twitter.com/mkraju/status/1153381144861089793 Trump's statement stirred up the …
It was the 101 birth anniversary of the world’s greatest philanthropist, Nelson Mandela, yesterday. United Nations (UN) has declared his birthday as Nelson Mandela International Day, also popularly known as Mandela Day. His birthday is commemorated around the world to pay tribute to South Africa’s first black President for his values, legacy, and contribution to …
