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[ad_1] When Nadya Tolokonnikova, one of the founding members of the anti-establishment punk collective Pussy Riot, reached out to John Caldwell on Discord, an encrypted messaging app, he asked if she was a bot. “She just said ‘haha,’” said Mr. Caldwell, who was already familiar with her work. “I was very suspicious.” Ms. Tolokonnikova had developed an interest in cryptocurrency and blockchain and had heard about Mr. Caldwell, a partner at a financial services company who specialized in crypto, from a friend. “I was jumping on Zooms with random people with no romantic intentions, just learning about crypto,” she said. They met for dinner a few days later, in mid-September 2021. “It ended horribly,” Mr. Caldwell said. “She faked a call to Europe and left.” Ms. Tolokonnikova, an activist, musician and artist, described herself as a “super introverted person,” and said she normally spaces out meetings with new people. But at the time, she was in the process of crash educating herself

[ad_1] Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter A veterinarian has debunked a myth about why dogs are afraid of fireworks , as he explained how to help your pets when they hear fireworks on the Fourth of July . On his TikTok, Ben, who goes by the username @ben.the.vet , frequently shares videos with tips on how to care for animals. In a video shared last October, he did a duet of another clip, which showed a dog looking out of the window of a home and barking at fireworks outside. The initial video also claimed that dogs “are scared of fireworks because they only hear banging”. However, according to Ben, there’s a different reason why dogs get nervous around fireworks. “I think dogs are scared of fireworks because they’re really loud, and they sound threatening,” he said. “If your dogs are frightened of fireworks, don’t just expose t

[ad_1] Published By : Nibandh Vinod Last Updated: November 10, 2023, 08:30 IST Kali Puja will be celebrated on November 12 this year. (Image: Shutterstock) Kali Puja 2023: Goddess Kali symbolises divine energy, or shakti, or female power, and is known for destroying evil. This festival is also known as Kojagar Puja or Bengali Lakshmi Puja. Kali Puja or Shyama Puja is an auspicious Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Kali. On the day, when most people worship Goddess Lakshmi, people in West Bengal, Odisha, and Assam worship Goddess Kali on the new moon night of Ashwin month. Goddess Kali symbolises divine energy, or shakti, or female power, and is known for destroying evil. This festival is also known as Kojagar Puja or Bengali Lakshmi Puja. ALSO READ: Dhanteras 2023: Date, Time, Significance, and 5 Apps to Buy Digital Gold This Dhantrayodashi Goddess Kali is considered the mother of universal strength and her form represents transformative power. Devotees worship her to seek her

[ad_1] Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Drew Barrymore has explained why she thinks that Ashley Graham got “the real” Hugh Grant during her viral red carpet interview with him before the Oscars . During a recent episode of The Drew Barrymore Show , the TV host discussed Grant’s recent comments about her singing and how she needed a bit more “auto-tune” than him, when they worked together on 2007 musical, Music & Lyrics. More specifically, she acknowledged his claim that he “heard dogs bark better than she sings” . However, Barrymore noted that she wasn’t offended by this comment, before pointing out his seemingly awkward interview with Graham, where Grant didn’t give many answers to the questions that she was asking. “If you know Hugh, that is his way of loving you,” she said about his criticism of her voice, before adding

[ad_1] Since the turn of the millennium, when the French brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec emerged as international product design prodigies while still in their 20s — hailed as the most famous French design stars since Philippe Starck — they have taken equal credit for almost everything they have brought into the world. A modular office desk with the propped-elbow informality of a French farmhouse table. A bright green room divider that spreads chaotically like algae. A fat, curvy sofa that resembles a piece of overripe fruit. Elemental furnishings for the Bourse de Commerce , an 18th-century commodities exchange in Paris transformed into a contemporary art museum. It was impossible to know where one sibling’s contributions ended and the other’s began. Their work is enshrined in the permanent collections of the Pompidou Center in Paris, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Design Museum in London and the Museum of Modern Art. For a decade, however, the Bouroullecs have been q

[ad_1] Australians demand WFH flexibility beyond the pandemic. ia.acs.org.au As the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the way we work, Australians are now pushing for a future where remote work options become a permanent fixture in their lives.  The call for Work-From-Home (WFH) flexibility is growing louder as employees value the newfound work-life balance and family time it offers. According to John Buchanan, head of the University of Sydney’s Health and Work Research Network, "All the deep changes in the Australian labour market have come out of crises. When you have a jolt, you never return to the way the world was." This sentiment reflects the profound impact the pandemic had on the traditional work environment and highlights the desire for a more adaptable and family-friendly work structure. Melissa Donnelly, the Community and Public Sector Union secretary, echoes the sentiment, stating that "What was possible around working from home has absolutely been transform

[ad_1] Johns had recently bought a building known as the Bank, on East Houston Street, that had housed the Providence Loan Society. The main room, a double-height space, served as his studio. When Serra visited one day to select the site for the piece, he thought there wasn’t enough free wall space to accommodate a work on the scale of the Whitney piece. So instead, he did a smaller piece in a corner of a wide hallway adjacent to Johns’s studio. Unlike the Whitney piece, which was done at night to avoid subjecting the public to noxious fumes, the Johns piece was done during the day, in the last week of 1969. Serra had an assistant, the composer Philip Glass, who had supported himself as a plumber and whom Serra credited with introducing him to the material of lead. The splash piece, by the way, was also a cast piece — this is essential. When Serra spattered the lead, he didn’t just let it form puddles on the floor. Instead he aimed it at a steel plate, roughly two feet high and fi

[ad_1] Last Updated: January 05, 2023, 19:37 IST There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, but the most common are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis (OA) (RA). (Image: Shutterstock) The abrupt drop in barometric pressure brought on by the drop in ambient temperatures can accentuate the discomfort for people suffering from arthritis. Winter months are much more challenging for arthritis patients as the chilly winds leads to severe pain in the joints. The abrupt drop in barometric pressure brought on by the drop in ambient temperatures can accentuate the discomfort for people suffering from arthritis. As the temperature drops, the capillaries narrow and cause stiffness and joint swelling. The cold air decreases the blood flow to the hands and feet, and also low levels of Vitamin D in the body, which in turn causes the weakening of bones and joints. Arthritis is a common joint problem that causes pain, swelling and tenderness in one or more joints. It can develop at

[ad_1] The origin of Kadha Prasad can be traced back to the time of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism. Guru Nanak Dev is said to have cooked the first batch of Kadha Prasad himself during his travels to spread his message of peace, love, and equality. This delicious prasad was initially made with only three ingredients - wheat flour, ghee, and sugar. However, over time, other ingredients such as semolina, saffron, and nuts were added to enhance the flavour and nutritional value of the dish. The preparation of Kadha Prasad is also steeped in tradition and spirituality. The process of making Kadha Prasad involves reciting verses from the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy book. The recitation of these verses is believed to imbue the Kadha Prasad with divine blessings. It is believed that the consumption of Kadha Prasad not only nourishes the body but also purifies the soul and brings one closer to the divine. (Image courtesy: Instagram/@myfooddum) [ad_2] Source link http

[ad_1] Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight U K car manufacturers have warned of a “devastating” rise to the cost of electric cars if Rishi Sunak fails to strike a post- Brexit deal with the EU on tariffs. Industry bosses told The Independent the costly new rules, set to come in by January 2024 , will threaten both the electric vehicle (EV) market and the UK’s climate change commitments and will cost British motorists an extra £6,000. In the latest major Brexit row , the Sunak government is pushing the European Commission to agree to delay the costly new rules set to come in at the start of next year as part of Boris Johnson ’s Brexit trade deal. Despite this, Brussels has shown no sign it is willing to budge. We want to know whether you think the potential post-Brexit price rise will impact rising EV ownership? Is cost the main factor holding drivers back f

[ad_1] Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter A father has expressed his frustrations after his and his wife’s gender reveal party was “ruined” by his mother. Candace and Wesley are TikTokers known for their family videos with their twins and new child on the way. One of their recent videos features Wesley relaying the story about a gender reveal party. He started off the TikTok by claiming that his mother ruined their party, which cost $9,000 to throw, and his wife wants to “cut her off” because of it. He then asked viewers for their advice on what he should do. The reason for the lavish party, according to Wesley, was because he and Candace were “broke” when she gave birth to their twins, so he wanted to save up enough money to throw a large gender reveal party. But things took a wrong turn when his mother, Michelle, got involved. M

[ad_1] While trying to lose weight, a lot of people start skipping their breakfast. However, several studies have found that people who eat breakfast are more likely to have lower BMIs and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Skipping breakfast can also lead to bloating and you may end up eating too much during lunch or dinner. According to the American Society for Nutrition, a high protein breakfast has been shown to support weight loss by increasing muscle mass, calories burned, satiety hormones, glucose regulation and by decreasing the desire to snack at night. If you are a vegetarian, here are some delicious recipes you can try. [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/life-style/weight-loss-high-protein-vegetarian-breakfast-recipes-the-times-of-india/?feed_id=305841&_unique_id=666689aa61deb

[ad_1] The latest -- and likely last -- instalment in the popular Indiana Jones  franchise lassoed the competition at the North American box office, industry estimates showed Sunday, but analysts noted the weak debut for the fan favourite. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny , starring Harrison Ford in the role the archeologist he first made famous more than 40 years ago, earned about $60 million, according to Exhibitor Relations. With that, Indy booted animated sequel Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse  from the top spot, but analysts said it was a weak start for the fifth Indiana Jones movie. "Audience ratings are good, while critics reviews are lukewarm," said David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research. Gross noted the Disney film is believed to have cost a whopping $295 million to make before marketing, but added that it was likely to make up ground overseas, where it opened with $70 million in sales. Across the Spider-Verse, the second installment

[ad_1] ​​Papaya leaves benefits​ Papaya leaves, a humble tropical treasure, have emerged as a remarkable natural remedy. Packed with enzymes like papain and chymopapain, these leaves play a pivotal role in breaking down nutrients and promoting efficient digestion. Papaya leaves, often overlooked, are blessed with these benefits: [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/life-style/papaya-leaves-benefits-11-unknown-uses-of-these-wonderful-greens/?feed_id=305746&_unique_id=66658c99ec25c

[ad_1] In May, the country star Jason Aldean released a single, “Try That in a Small Town,” with lyrics that paint contemporary urban life as a hellscape of crime and anarchy: “Sucker punch somebody on a sidewalk/Carjack an old lady at a red light.” “You think you’re tough,” Aldean sings. “Well, try that in a small town.” Initially, the track got relatively little notice, landing at No. 35 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. That changed last week, after the song’s music video became a culture-war battlefield, with some accusing Aldean — one of country’s biggest hitmakers for nearly two decades — of employing racist dog-whistle tactics and the singer defending himself as the latest victim of an out-of-control “cancel culture.” The controversy led to a rush on Aldean’s song, with both streams and downloads exploding over the course of last week. “Try That in a Small Town” makes its debut at No. 2 on the Hot 100, Aldean’s best showing ever on Billboard’s all-genre pop chart, be

[ad_1] With 2024 underway and the presidential race in full swing, it was time for “Saturday Night Live” to get back to doing what it loves best: lampooning former President Donald J. Trump. In its first new broadcast of the year, hosted by Jacob Elordi and featuring the musical guest Reneé Rapp, “S.N.L.” kicked off with a sketch featuring its resident Trump impressionist, James Austin Johnson. It parodied Trump’s impromptu remarks outside a courtroom in Lower Manhattan where he is again on trial facing accusations that he defamed the writer E. Jean Carroll, after an earlier jury verdict in May that Trump defamed and sexually abused her. After a brief introduction by Chloe Fineman, who played Alina Habba, Trump’s lawyer, (“I am new at this, and I am learning,” she said), Johnson entered as Trump and quickly dressed down his own legal representation. “You’re great on TV,” Johnson told Fineman, adding: “Maybe the worst lawyer I’ve ever had, which is quite an accomplishment. Look a