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Homebound Heroes: Indian Cricket Team Returns from Hurricane-Hit Barbados

Following the T20 World Cup, Indian media were left stuck in Barbados until BCCI Secretary Jay Shah arrived to save them. Barbados has been under high alert since Sunday, June 30, due to the threat posed by Hurricane Beryl, one day after India's victory in the Twenty20 World Cup. After an amazing T20WC campaign, the Indian cricket team extended their stay in Barbados, leaving the nation's media professionals stranded. To assist the Indian media, Shah has stepped forward and offered for them to go on the specially chartered flight from Barbados to Delhi with the Indian delegation. On Wednesday, a special Air India flight touched down at Barbados Airport to return the World Cup winners in T20 cricket home. On Thursday, the team led by Rohit Sharma arrived in New Delhi. The Indian media, who had traveled to the Caribbean to cover the highly anticipated ICC competition, was also on the charter flight. Earlier on Wednesday night, Vice-President of the BCCI Rajeev Shukla gave an update on India's trip from Barbados to Delhi. (Source: Google Images)   Shukla mentioned that the Indian team was flying back from Barbados to Delhi . He stated that they had been stranded there for three days due to a severe hurricane. Shukla also stated that BCCI had arranged for the players' safe flight back home, with BCCI Secretary Jay Shah personally overseeing the situation. The original plan called for the Indian contingent to travel from Barbados to the USA and then via the UAE to India. However, due to a two-day delay caused by the hurricane, the BCCI decided to organize a charter flight to guarantee that every member of the team and their families arrived home together. The Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) released a video of the World Cup Trophy that India won against South Africa just before they left. BCCI added the message "It's coming home" with the video. On Thursday morning, Rohit Sharma and company are anticipated to arrive in Delhi. On their return journey to India, several Indian players, including captain Rohit, shared pictures of themselves with the World Cup trophy to tribute to their stunning victory! Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the victorious Indian cricket team at his residence in New Delhi on Thursday, posing with the trophy and interacting with the squad. Later in the evening, the team is scheduled to participate in a victory parade in Mumbai.  

4 Jul 2024

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The Phantom Vibration Theory and Why Your Brain Thinks Your Phone is Vibrating When It is Not

The phantom vibration theory is a phenomenon where people feel their phone vibrating in their pocket, even when it's not. It's a common experience that has become increasingly prevalent as smartphones have become more widespread. The theory behind the phenomenon is that our brains have become conditioned to expect notifications and alerts from our phones, which leads to an unconscious expectation of the sensation of vibration. This expectation can be so strong that it triggers a physical response, even when there is no external stimulus. Studies have shown that the phantom vibration theory affects a significant percentage of smartphone users, with some estimates suggesting that up to 90% of people have experienced it at some point. The phenomenon is also more prevalent among younger generations, who have grown up with smartphones and are more likely to be constantly connected to technology. While the phantom vibration theory is not harmful and is generally considered a harmless quirk of modern life, it does raise questions about our relationship with technology and the impact it has on our mental and physical health. Some experts suggest that the constant need for notifications and alerts can lead to increased levels of stress and anxiety, as well as a sense of being constantly "on call." As we continue to rely more on technology, it's important to be mindful of these potential impacts and find ways to use our devices in a healthy and balanced way.  

12 Jul 2023

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Saving the Bees: The EU has come up with a comprehensive Plan to Revive Pollinators

Bees and other pollinators are essential for crop production, yet their numbers are declining at an alarming rate. To reverse this trend, the European Union has recently released a seven-year plan. This plan includes measures such as creating buzz lines, or routes, across Europe where pollinators can move freely and find food and shelter. It also focuses on reducing land use changes, pesticides, pollution, invasive species, and climate change that are all known threats to pollinator populations. The EU is also monitoring emergency authorizations granted for dangerous pesticides, and prohibiting their use where not authorized. For example, France has dropped plans to allow the use of a prohibited pesticide on sugar beets due to its risks to bees. In addition to these measures, the EU is also looking at improving public awareness of pollinator decline and restricting the use of three neonicotinoid pesticides that would otherwise be harmful to them. A review of current measures revealed that more needed to be done to reverse the pollinator population decline. By 2030, all EU member states will be required to implement measures to reverse the pollinator decline, as mandated by the EU’s Nature Restoration Law. This seven-year plan is essential for saving our pollinators and ensuring our crops and wildflowers continue to thrive for future generations.

12 Feb 2023

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