Manpriya Khurana

Articles by Manpriya Khurana

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Fascinating facts about Gama Pehalwan; undefeated wrestling champion who inspired Bruce Lee [details]

Gama Pehalwan did not lose a single bout in his career spanning five decades. Won his last chronicled fight at the age of 51, his last fight because no one wanted to face him in the wrestling ring.

Jun 16, 2022

What is National Herald case; a look at high-profile case beyond allegations and party politics [Explained]

In the November of 2012, Subramaniam Swamy filed the case in a trial court against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi alleging that both of them had committed financial fraud to the tune of Rs 16 billion.

Jun 13, 2022

Who will be next President of India; No party has named candidate; speculations rife, names being tossed [details]

Even last time, BJP sprang a surprise by naming Ram Nath Kovind. The move was seen as much an attempt to win the Dalit community as to field a loyalist who did not in any way disturb the larger political landscape of the party.

Jun 11, 2022

By 2030, thanks to 6G, smartphones could be obsolete, we might have smart glasses instead, says Nokia CEO

Pekka Lundmark made the statement on irrelevance of smartphones during an event at the World Economic Forum. He said that users will not be able to access 6G technology using current smartphones

Jun 6, 2022

When an ad piggy rides on "gang rape humour" to sell men's body spray, here's how Twitterati reacts

The commercial shows four men in a grocery store looking in the direction of a woman and contemplating as to who will take the 'shot'

Jun 4, 2022

Personal or publicity interest litigations? SC bench rejecting pleas against constructions around Puri temple

The bench said a hue and cry was made that the construction is contrary to the inspection report by the ASI. However, the note of the Director General of ASI as well as the affidavit filed by ASI before the (Orissa) High Court would falsify the position.

Jun 3, 2022

Mona Lisa was Leonardo da Vinci's Chinese Slave Mother

Man hurls cake at Mona Lisa, says he did it for the Earth. From sulphuric acid to ceramic cup, all that the painting has survived, so far [details]

As per the first person account of several witnesses on social media, the man disguised as a woman, got up from the wheelchair, threw his wig and smeared cake on the painting

May 30, 2022

Queen Elizabeth IIs 2017 Christmas Speech

A royal toast: England set for Queen's Platinum Jubilee; star-studded concert & 16000 street parties

The celebrations will be spread over a four-day bank holiday from June 2 to June 5.

May 29, 2022

Finally, the IAS officer's dog goes out, athletes can stay. Delhi stadiums to stay open till 10pm, orders CM Kejriwal

The orders were issued soon after the picture of the dog running around on the tracks of an empty stadium and Delhi's Principal Secretary (Revenue) Sanjeev Khirwar went viral on social media

May 26, 2022

Russia battles the Coca-Cola, Fanta & Sprite exodus with CoolCola, Fancy & Street. But have the sales picked up?

State-owned media publications have given a positive spin to the Russian-made beverages by calling them healthier alternatives with less sugar and the "iconic taste."

May 21, 2022

Assam school teacher arrested for allegedly carrying beef for lunch; netizens flare up

The debate is on legal loopholes, while the consumption of beef is not illegal in Assam, but the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 2021 bans the slaughter of cattle and sale of beef in areas where the Hindu, Jain and Sikh communities are in majority

May 20, 2022

NASA's Artemis 1 mega SLS moon rocket makes public debut

Moonrush 2022: India, US, UAE, South Korea, Japan & Russia headed to Moon; but why six countries at a time

Despite the 1967 UN Treaty, Moon is regarded as largely uncharted and unclaimed territory of valuable resources. Moreover, these missions will build international cooperation and expedite the discovery of other planets. As Moon is the gateway to Solar System.

May 19, 2022

Does Putin have blood cancer? Yes, confirms a Russian oligarch; noticeably he is slouching, limping, constantly tapping

In the recent past, the Russian President has increasingly found himself surrounded by speculations on his crumbling health, with every week a new evidence pointing in the same direction

May 16, 2022

Woman lawyer slapped, kicked in Bagalkote, K'taka; No one comes to help, she names BJP leader Raju Naikar

While man assaulting the woman has been booked, he claims to have been tortured and harassed by the lawyer. She alleges that he acted at the behest of BJP leader Raju Naikar

May 16, 2022

Third Gender, rejoice; sex reassignment surgeries to be free in Maharashtra [what it means]

Many people from the transgender community seek surgeries that align their physical bodies with their orientation and gender identities, but those from the underprivileged sections cannot afford them.

May 15, 2022

Massive fire breaks out at Guru Nanak Dev Hospital in Amritsar; no casualties so far, patients being evacuated

The fire tenders were immediately pressed into service, while the patients are being evacuated

May 14, 2022

Tomato Fever affects 82 kids in Kerala; should you worry? Not really, says K'taka health minister [details]

Tomato Flu, so far reportedly endemic to Kerala, has many symptoms resembling Chikungunya, which is high fever, body aches, swelling in the joints etc

May 12, 2022

Cyclone Asani effect: Golden chariot washes ashore; netizens left in awe [watch]

Ever since the local fishermen spotted the structure and brought it ashore with ropes, people have been gathering in large numbers to catch a glimpse of 'magic gift from sea'.

May 11, 2022

Any 'chamar' found near farmland, tubewell will be fined Rs 5K and hit with shoes: Announces UP's Muzaffarnagar, netizens shocked

Muzaffarnagar SSP Abhishek Yadav informed the media persons that they have arrested the persons concerned and in future too will take strict action against anyone advocating untouchability

May 10, 2022

Counterfeit Frozen dolls, Barbies, Lego; China's toy industry thrives on cheap rip-offs, but who pays the price?

It's the consumer and nations that pay the price. China's billion-dollar toy industry has inundated markets with cheaper toys and snubbed out local industries

May 7, 2022

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