Channel News Asia The French government will consider imposing a state of emergency to prevent a recurrence of France’s worst riots in years, but while it is open to dialogue it will not change course, its spokesman said on Sunday. Masked, black-clad groups ran amok across central Paris on Saturday, torching cars and buildings, looting…
Rebecca Muller, Editorial Fellow at Thrive Global/Thrive Global The social media platform is rolling out a new feature that allows users to curate a list of intimate followers to share with –– but will the initiative really change the way we feel when we’re scrolling? Instagram’s new Close Friends feature is the latest addition to…
CNN His back is healing, but Tiger Woods revealed he is struggling with ankle pain at the Hero World Challenge. The 14-time major champion, who has enjoyed a successful season after returning from career-threatening back injuries, appeared to be walking with discomfort during the first round of the invitational event in the Bahamas. The former…
News18 As the Kerala unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party is set to intensify its Sabarimala agitation from Monday, the ruling Left government has announced to form a “women wall” to garner support for the state government. BJP state president P S Sreedharan Pillai said its leaders would launch an indefinite hunger strike before the…
DOT Desk Over 239 Rotavirus (diarrhea) affected children have been admitted to Akhaura Upazila Health Complex in the last week. In a visit to the upazila health complex The Asian Age correspondent found that, 25 children with diarrhea were admitted on Saturday only. Akhaura Upazila Health Complex’s Medical Officer Afrid Jahan Tuli said to The…
CNN In his kitchen, chef Seamus Mullen is cutting up avocados as he recalls a time when it felt like he was the one getting sliced. “Initially, I just felt like my whole body was achy. It went from that to acute attacks, like having a knife stabbed in my shoulder. Then I would get…
Science Alert Women often wonder what the “right” length of time is after giving birth before getting pregnant again. A recent Canadian study suggests 12-18 months between pregnancies is ideal for most women. But the period between pregnancies, and whether a shorter or longer period poses risks, is still contested, especially when it comes to…
Desk Report The nomination papers of the much-talked-about aspirant, Ashraful Hossain Alam – referred to as Hero Alam by his fans– have been rejected; along with those of 15 other contestants, reports Dhaka Tribune. This has ended their chances of running for Bogra’s constituencies in the upcoming 11th general election. Their candidacies were rejected for…
The Straits Times A red smoking jacket worn by Playboy founder Hugh Hefner fetched US$41,600 (S$57,050) at an auction of the late publisher’s possessions in Los Angeles, as fans and collectors snapped up such items as his college typewriter and the magazine’s first issue. Bidders at the two-day auction conducted by Julien’s Auctions included comedian…
DOT Desk Commercial cultivation of local variety delicious fish patari sees success in Danpota area of Fakirhat upazila adjacent to the Passur river in the district, thanks to the initiative of five farmers, reports Daily Star. Two years ago, they started the cultivation under a cooperative for cultivation of the delicious fish, also called vetki,…