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Army officers say they have seized power in Guinea-Bissau

A group of army officers said they had seized power in coup-prone Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday, on the eve of the expected announcement of results from a hotly contested presidential election. In a statement read on state television, the army officers said they had deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, suspended the electoral process, shut borders and would enforce a curfew. They said they had formed “The High Military Command for the Restoration of Order” and would be in charge of the West… Source link

Entertainment India

Aamir Khan receives maiden RK Laxman Excellence Award at MCA Stadium ceremony

Aamir Khan is one of the biggest superstars in India. With his incredible acting, he has delivered several cult films and has consistently contributed to the entertainment world, playing a significant role in reshaping it. Honouring his excellence, Aamir Khan was awarded the first-ever RK Laxman Award for Excellence. Yes, Aamir Khan has become the first actor to receive the RK Laxman Award for Excellence, a special tribute to the legendary artist RK Laxman, presented by his family. The award ceremony was a grand night where music, art, and legacy came together. Aamir Khan received the honour from Boman…

India Regional

Abysmally low hotel occupancies, idle tour vehicles paint grim picture of Kashmir tourism

Srinagar, Nov 26: As the usual upbeat sentiment, witnesssed ahead of every winter about tourism in Kashmir is clearly missing this year, stakeholders have urged the government to work on measures that could help in revival of this sector in the Valley. Tour trade players and hospitality stakeholders as well as transport sector, which have been badly hit due to a a major drop in tourist arrivals in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack in April this year are cautiously optimistic about the forthcoming winter season. Notably, hotel occupancy rates have nosedived to as low as 10 per cent,…

Health

More People Are Caring for Dying Loved Ones at Home. A New Orleans Nonprofit Is Showing Them How.

Liz Dunnebacke isn’t dying, but for a recent end-of-life care workshop in New Orleans, she pretended to be. Dunnebacke lay still atop a folding table that was dressed as a bed, complaining that her legs hurt. Registered nurse Ana Kanellos, rolling up two small white towels, demonstrated how to elevate her ankles to ease the pain. “ Mom’s legs are always swollen? Raise ’em up,” Kanellos said. About 20 New Orleans residents listened intently, eager to learn more about how to care for loved ones at home when they’re nearing the end of their lives. Attendee Alix Vargas said she…

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Secrets of the cow-skulled scarecrow: did one man’s cruel tales inspire Paula Rego’s best paintings?

When the great artist saw a shocking play by Martin McDonagh about the torture of children, she asked him for more dark stories. As the vivid, extraordinary works they triggered go on show, the playwright looks back In the summer of 2004, Paula Rego wrote to Martin McDonagh asking for permission to name some pictures after his play The Pillowman. His shocking investigation into the relationship between art and life featured two brothers under interrogation for the torture and murder of children. One is a writer whose stories are summarised by an investigator as: “A hundred and one ways…

Business

At least 13 dead as huge fire rips through Hong Kong housing estate

At least 13 people including a firefighter were killed and 33 others injured in a fiery blaze that ravaged a housing estate in Hong Kong’s northeastern district of Tai Po on Wednesday, as scorching flames engulfed bamboo scaffolding across seven residential blocks. An unaccounted number of residents of the Wang Fuk Court estate were still believed to be trapped inside as of early Thursday morning with the whereabouts of at least 70 reportedly unknown, while distraught families, fearing the… Source link

Entertainment India

Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 Trailer Review Ft. Kapil Sharma & His Teen Rani, But Why Should I Watch Again The Same Kahaani?

Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 Trailer Review Ft. Kapil Sharma: Why Make The Same Film Twice? (Photo Credit – YouTube) Kapil Sharma will soon be back with the second instalment of Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2. The comedy film will be released in theaters on December 12, and the trailer for the film has been dropped. Honestly, when someone as talented as Kapil Sharma chooses his playground – comedy, I expect something that would blow my mind! But our small-screen comedy monster chooses to star in a sequel that genuinely no one asked for! This trailer does not seem…

India Regional

Ahmedabad Officially Awarded Hosting Rights for 2030 CWG

Ahmedabad Officially Awarded Hosting Rights for 2030 CWG Glasgow- Ahmedabad was formally awarded hosting rights of the 2030 Commonwealth Games here on Wednesday, paving the way for the multi-sport event’s return to India after two decades and giving impetus to the country’s audacious plan of becoming an Olympic host in 2036. Commonwealth Sport’s general assembly of 74 members put a seal of approval on India’s bid after Ahmedabad was recommended as the proposed host of the centenary edition its Executive Board last month. India last hosted the CWG in 2010 in Delhi. The Executive Board’s recommendation followed a process…

World

European parliament calls for social media ban on under-16s

MEPs pass resolution to help parents tackle growing dangers of addictive internet platforms Children under 16 should be banned from using social media unless their parents decide otherwise, the European parliament has said. MEPs passed a resolution on age restrictions on Wednesday by a large majority. Although not legally binding, it raises pressure for European legislation amid growing alarm about the mental health risks to children of unfettered internet access. Continue reading… Source link