The Varapuzha Archdiocese started its decade-long celebrations on Tuesday, August 1, 2026. Archbishop Joseph Kalathiparambil hoisted the jubilee flag at St. Francis Assisi Cathedral in Varapuzha. These festivities mark the 140th anniversary of the archdiocese. The Vicariate of Verapoly was raised to an Archdiocese status on September 1, 1886. The archdiocese anticipates its 150th anniversary celebration in 2036.
Gabriel Jesus agreed to take a pay cut for his highly anticipated transfer to Barcelona. The deal involves the Arsenal forward moving to the Spanish giants from his current club. This move was finalized around the summer transfer window of 2023. The reduction in salary reflects the financial realities of the transfer negotiations. Jesus is expected to integrate into the Barcelona squad for the upcoming season.
health A new study from Fudan University in China revealed that higher Vitamin B12 levels in both mothers and fathers before conception are linked to a lower risk of birth defects. The research involved over 3,000 couples and 17,765 women tested around conception and early pregnancy. For mothers, the defect risk dropped from 49.6 to 16.2 cases per 1,000 pregnancies with high B12. Researchers noted that paternal B12 deficiency also impacts birth defect risk, something previous studies missed. This emphasizes the importance of nutrition for both parents before and during early pregnancy. 👶
Severe flooding has tested the hydropower ambitions of Nepal recently. The disaster struck various regions across the country, causing significant disruption. Reports indicate damage affecting multiple infrastructure projects as of late May 2024. This natural event puts pressure on the nation's energy goals and development plans. Authorities are now assessing the full impact and planning immediate recovery efforts. 😟
india A 10-year-old girl died after her school van had a head-on collision with a pickup van in Deoghar district, Jharkhand. The incident occurred near Narangi More on the Sarath-Chitra Main Road on Tuesday morning. Munni Kumari was killed, and four other children were injured in the crash. The injured are stable and receiving treatment at Deoghar's Sadar Hospital. Police have launched a manhunt for the fleeing pickup van driver while an investigation is ongoing. 😔
india Home Minister Priyank Kharge called for the Union government to relax the current drought declaration norms. He made this plea while addressing press persons in Kalaburagi city on Tuesday. The existing 2020 NDRF guidelines hinder swift action, especially with rainfall deficits up to 74% recorded in Jewargi during August. Kharge stressed that states need more autonomy based on ground realities to help farmers. The district administration has also asked for ₹18 crore in crop insurance compensation for 37,051 farmers. 🌾
india The Ashtami Rohini Vallasadya is scheduled to take place at the Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple on September 4. Thousands of devotees and representatives from 52 karas will gather at the temple premises for the feast. Preparations are underway to serve the vallasadya to over one lakh people, with cooking fire lit at 6.45 a.m. More than 600 people are involved in organizing this massive community event. This offering-based tradition runs until September 16, marking a record 565 vallasadyas this season. 🍲
world US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, showed up in Bishkek while the SCO Summit was happening there. He was there with Senator Steve Daines to support Team USA at the World Nomad Games. The Games started on August 31, featuring athletes from 104 countries. Gor met presidents from Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan for diplomacy. This visit suggests a bigger agenda beyond just cheering on American athletes. 🧐
business Unacademy has been acquired by its rival, upGrad, in an all-stock deal valuing the startup at over $200 million. This transaction took place with Unacademy shareholders receiving upGrad shares, while angel investors were cashed out. The deal closed in Monday, nearly six months after its announcement in March, despite Unacademy's financial position. The sale comes after Unacademy struggled following the pandemic's surge in edtech demand. Munjal will remain CEO, focusing on online operations and Airlearn under the new structure. 🤝
Madhur Bhandarkar recently reviewed the film Hanuman Ansh, calling it a cinematic marvel. The director gave his assessment while watching the movie in Mumbai. He described the film as a 'case study' for the entire Bollywood industry. Bhandarkar acknowledged the high production value and narrative depth of the project. His comments suggest a potential shift in how major films are approached in the industry. 🎬
world The Supreme Court ruled that criminal proceedings can be dropped based on a post-conviction compromise in non-heinous offences. This decision was made by a bench of Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, upholding the Punjab and Haryana High Court's order. The ruling references previous judgments from 2012 and 2021, empowering High Courts to quash cases where parties settle. However, the Court cautioned that this power should be used carefully, considering the offense's nature and injury. Consequently, the state's appeal regarding the incident between individuals was dismissed. ⚖️
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