Jeremiah, at the age of 3 years and 11 months, received a certificate and medal of appreciation from India Book of Records. He was appreciated for identifying brands by their logos. In 13 minute and 4 seconds he identified brand logos of 283 eCommerce, vehicle, food, social media, TV channel, cloth brand and many others in .
As a nine-month-old, Jeremiah crawled fast towards the garbage bin, while his mother was throwing an empty moisturiser can and he uttered “Olay’. This was the first time his mother realised his talent in logo recognition.
He talked before he walked. While travelling in the car his favourite activity is to identify shops from their logos. He stays with his parents Tinku and Roel in Abu Dhabi.
During the lockdown, when he went to Kerala, he surprised his grandparents with his memory skills. That is when his parents, encouraged by their relatives, decided to attempt the India Book of Records.
Making Jeremiah stay put to study is next to impossible. Owing to the pandemic, he is yet to physically attend formal school. He learned more than 300 logos in his play way method.
For the record-breaking attempt, he recognised 283 brands with ease. Appreciating his talent in identifying multiple logos, India Book of Records conferred a certificate and medal, two weeks ahead of his 4th Birthday.
The Emission Gap Reports of 2020 are out; once again predicting where the emissions will be in 2030 and what should be done to avoid the disastrous effects of climate change.
As expected there was a short-term decline in Carbon dioxide emission, a dip of 7 percent, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
However this drop will only lead to a 0.01°C reduction of global warming by 2050. Even now, the world is heading for a temperature rise beyond 3°C.
What needs to be done for a net zero emission?
For a net zero emission, according to the Paris Agreement goals, we should be limiting the temperature below 2°C. And as far as possible keep the temperature below 1.5°C.
Why the rate of global warming is not dipping?
This is because of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), The government pledges under the Paris Agreement, NDCs are not enough.
Where does India stand in GHG Emission?
India is the world’s fourth largest economy and fifth largest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitter, accounting for about 5% of global emissions. India’s emissions increased 65% between 1990 and 2005 and were projected to grow another 70% by 2020.
What are the levels of emission and their corresponding temperature?
In the Current policies scenario emissions are at 59 GtCO2e and at this rate the temperature will reach 3.5°C in 2050.
What happens with Conditional NDC scenario?
With Conditional NDC emissions need to fall to 53GtCO2e 3°C.
2.0°C range
Green pandemic recovery is within the range. Emissions need to fall to 41 GtCO2e.
A green pandemic recovery could cut up to 25 per cent off predicted 2030 greenhouse gas emissions. World is still heading for a temperature rise in excess of 3°C this century.
1.5°C range
Emissions need to fall to 25 GtCO2e’
How to achieve the ambitious 1.5°C goal?
By combining a green pandemic recovery.
New net-zero pledges that reflects in countries’ commitments under the Paris Agreement.
And backed with rapid action.
What can we do to reduce GHG and tackle effects of climate change?
Household consumption accounts for around two-thirds of global greenhouse gas. Steps must be take to encourage reductions from households with high consumption emissions; and at the same time avoiding burdens on the poor.
Essential changes are in required in following areas:
Passenger aviation
Reductions in car use
Domestic energy use
Diet change
56% of Lifestyle Emissions consist of:
Mobility : 17%
Residential energy : 19%
Food : 20%
Consumption emissions vary in different countries:
United States of America: 17.6 tons CO2e per capita.
European Union and the United Kingdom: together approximately 7.9 tons per capita.
India:1.7 tons per capita.
There is a correlation between income and emissions:
Top 10% of income earners are around 36–49% of the global total emissions.
Lowest 50% of income earners account for around 7–15% of all emissions.
Carbon mitigation in mobility
Mobility has significant mitigation potential to reduce emissions.
Reduction, at around 1.9 tCO2e per avoided long-haul return flight.
Active travel such as cycling and walking can reduce emissions.
Greater use of public transport.
Greater vehicle efficiency.
Adoption of BEVs.
The strong link between income and mobility emissions
Global top 10% of income earners use around 45% of all energy for land transport and around 75% of all energy for aviation.
Compared with 10% and 5% respectively for the poorest 50% of households.
(Mobility Lifestyle Decisions)
Airport expansion plans in the UK legally rejected in their current form on climate grounds.
Domestic Austrian flights replaced with intercity rail between Vienna and Salzburg.
Incentives for bicycle purchase and repair – tax cuts for cycling in the EU and UK.
Carbon mitigation in residential sector
There is Ample mitigation potential in residential sector to reduce emissions:
Low-carbon heating and renewable energy should be used by households.
There should be energy-efficient construction and renovations.
Emissions should be reduced through smaller living spaces.
There should be adjustments to room temperature.
(Residential Lifestyle Change)
Retrofitting public housing after economic downturn Improved residential energy efficiency in USA.
Energy-efficiency standards for energy-intensive products in Japan.
Smart meters reduced gas consumption by 22.0 per cent overall and by 27.2 per cent in high consumers in the UK.
Carbon mitigation in food sector
Full or partial vegetarianism has the potential to reduce emissions from food consumption by around 31 per cent.
Pescatarian diet leading to an approximately 27 per cent reduction.
Reducing beef and lamb, and encouraging healthy fruit and vegetable consumption, can reduce food-related emissions by nearly 10 per cent globally.
(Diet Lifestyle Change)
France implemented national policies against food waste in supermarkets.
Food-growing households in Czech Republic reduce household emissions.
Italy implemented a law to reduce food waste and encourage donation of leftover food to charity.
The focus of the global economy on paid employment – and the devaluation of unpaid care work that sustains it – is an overlooked barrier to low-carbon lifestyles.
The richer, the higher the emissions
Higher income tends to be correlated with higher emissions.
The richest 1% of the global population account for more emissions …… than the poorest 50%.
So how much time is left to avoid the disastrous effects of climate change?
It’s not too late to act
Emphasize emissions reduction from mobility, residential energy use and food, as these constitute key sectors through which lifestyle change can enable climate mitigation, comprising approximately 17 per cent, 19 per cent and 20 per cent of Lifestyle Emissions respectively.
Encourage Low-Carbon Lifestyles for mobility, residential energy use and food.
Triple-negative breast cancer tests negative for three factors – the hormones estrogen and progesterone, and a protein, HER2. These are important factors that drive other forms of the disease. This means that a person with triple-negative breast cancer tests negative for estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and excess HER2 protein.
The cancer cells in the breast of a triple negative diagnosed person don’t have receptors for estrogen or progesterone and also don’t make too much amount of the HER2 protein. Therefore, the cells test negative for all the 3 tests.
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) accounts for almost 10-15% of all types of breast cancers. Triple-negative breast cancer is different from other types of invasive breast cancer in terms that it grows and spreads faster, do not have as many treatment options, and a severe prognosis of the disease.
The common symptoms of triple-negative breast cancer are usually the same as those of other breast cancer types. This typically includes a lump or mass in the breast, pain or redness in the breast, an inverted nipple or fluid discharge from the nipple.
Although, doctors aren’t sure what makes a woman more susceptible to get triple-negative breast cancer, but there are certain risk factors that can be considered. This type of cancer has been known to only affects up to 20% of those who have breast cancer.
It has been observed that such cancers tend to be found more commonly in women younger than age 40, especially in African-American, or those who have a BRCA1 mutation.
Diagnosis of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Screening for breast cancer has been prevalent in the past decades. There are certain ways that helps a woman self examine for breast cancer. This may include checking for lumps in the breast and armpit as well as checking the nipple for any abnormality and discharge.
However, only the tests can confirm the type of breast cancer and its stage. The medical team will plan the treatment based on the diagnostic results.
Biopsy is one of confirmatory tests that gives definitive results about the type of breast cancer. In this, the doctor cuts out a small sample of the tissue in the area of the breast that isn’t normal. The cells are then observed under the microscope and a pathologist conducts other tests.
The doctor will assess if the structure of the cells are normal, precancerous, or cancerous. In case of cancer, more tests are performed to determine out the exact type of breast cancer.
If the sample doesn’t test positive for estrogen, progesterone, or HER2 receptors, then the diagnosis is triple-negative breast cancer. The doctor will also determine the stage of the cancer which will indicate how much of the cancer has spread and is it malignant – spreading to other parts of the body.
Treatment
The medical team designs the treatment protocol on the basis of the type of breast cancer and the stage of the cancer. It is customized for different patients as everybody’s body reacts differently.
As hormones aren’t contributing to the growth of the cancer, it is unlikely to respond to medicines of hormonal therapy, including tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors. Patients with triple-negative breast cancer also do not respond well to medicines that target the HER2 protein.
Breast cancer treatment in India is a one-stop solution for safe, effective and cost-effective treatment. The hospitals offer comprehensive medical packages with affordable prices. This makes India an affordable choice for international patient, with no compromise of the quality of patient care services.
Treatment options for Triple-negative breast cancer
Surgery
Patients are first recommended for a surgery to remove the cancer from the breast. There are different types of breast cancer surgery depending on the amount of tissue removed. When the triple-negative breast cancer is aggressive, mastectomy can be the best option.
Lumpectomy
In this surgery, the lump from the breast is removed along with nearby lymph nodes (the small oval-shaped organs that are part of the immune system). This is done to see if the cancer has spread. The surgery may take over an hour. The patient usually spend some time at the hospital and usually there is no need to stay overnight.
Mastectomy
This is a more radical approach which involves the removal of the breast completely along with nearby lymph nodes. The doctor may also look if the cancer has spread. The woman can choose to have breast reconstruction surgery during the same surgery to restore the shape and appearance of the breast.
Surgery can also be combined or followed by chemotherapy and radiation therapy to eradicate all cancer cells.
Chemotherapy
This involves use of a medicine or a combination of drugs that kills cancer cells. This is most likely the first thing the doctor suggests. It can be given through a needle into a vein or in the form of a pill. When the cancer is diagnosed early, it may respond better to chemo. The chemotherapy can be done in one of three ways: Neoadjuvant therapy, which is chemo before surgery to shrink the tumor; Adjuvant therapy, chemo is used after surgery; and Immunotherapy, which is used along with chemo when the cancer has spread and surgery is not an option.
Radiation therapy
In this, high dose radiation is used, most likely after surgery, to kill any cancer cells remaining in the affected area. Radiation aims to stop the cancer from recurring and is commonly done after a lumpectomy.
About the Author
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In the 21st century, when predominantly nuclear family prevails, there is a rising tendency among parents asking why to save for posterity. We earn and we burn, why save for the posterity?
Rise of Nuclear families
Yes, you are right; we were born in nuclear families, with just enough to eat, wear and enjoy a little bit. Also, our parents managed to give us a good education.
And on that firm footing, we built a career and became financially secure. We bought one or two houses, one or two cars, saved for the children’s higher education and have a decent bank balance.
Does that mean that we secured our children’s future and we did enough for the posterity? No, we haven’t?
Being in the ’40s and my parents in their 70’s, what my parents did to secure my future was right. But I being in the ’40s and my children in their teens, I need to think of a few more criteria to secure the future of my posterity.
Carbon footprints and food miles
I have to think in terms of Carbon footprints and food miles; also about Sustainable clothing and Sustainable farming. To secure my children’s future I need to give them not just a decent education, but also handover a liveable planet to them.
Large families and joint families of yesteryears
My parents grew up in large families with many siblings. They were well to do families with land holdings. They had enough to fill eat but not to splurge. Things were like the first come first basis. The fittest could survive. The smartest and the strongest get the lion share. It was the duty of the mother to ensure that every member of the family got their proper share of food and clothing.
The first generation nuclear families
However, when my parents began a family, a nuclear one, they wanted to give the kids every happiness in life. They gave the kids the best food and clothing. As they were conditioned in childhood to share with others and eat home-cooked food, they never took any interest in the processed food available in the market. But they bought readymade chocolates, cookies and chips for their kids. And thus we were conditioned on plentiful.
Pampered kids of today
Being conditioned in the plentiful, we made our kids self-sufficient. Giving them their own unique choice of food, clothes and gadgets. At least we had common bathrooms, common phone and television. Now there is hardly any common factor among the parents and children.
Kids Environment Activist
Kids like Greta Thunberg understood the danger of plentiful parents and self-sufficient kids. They urged their parents to own just one house, to reduce the carbon footprints, which is the measure of the greenhouse gases generated during production.
Greta also refuses to travel by air, to reduce the carbon footprints.
We must think like our grandparents and live like our parents.
We need to live our life from the scratch.
Because transporting food items from far away generates footprints, we must become self-reliant thereby reducing food miles. We must try to be self-reliant by growing vegeables in whichever way possible- terrace garden, kitchen garden and indoor plantation.
Gold treasure discovered hidden by ancestors
Several stories that appeared online give an insight into how we survive because of our forefathers saved for us. And why we must save for the posterity.
Roman age gold coins were discovered from the Como, city in Italy, which is worth millions of Euros. Possibly a wealthy person buried the coins in the beginning of 2000 AD fearing some invasion. Now the coin has become the wealth of a nation.
Air and water measurable
Who though that one day the amount of water used to wash the grapes for wines will be counted. And who thought the water used for manufacturing and washing jean will be considered as huge water consumption. Until now we thought air and water were free to be used by every living being.
We have an even bigger responsibility for the posterity. We need to save the environment for posterity. We need to be on an austerity drive. Instead of being on use and throw culture, we need to adopt use and reuse culture. A gist of how we can save for the posterity is being taught by the pandemic because we have learned to live a minimalistic life. We must continue our austere habits even after the pandemic and save for the posterity so that they can enjoy, breath and live freely on earth like we did in our childhood.
Man undergoes brain surgery while watching Bigg Boss; Melting ice sheets of Greenland; Mega flood on Mars 4 billion years ago; Jaan Kumar Sanu gets evicted from Bigg Boss
A man undergoes brain surgery while watching Bigg Boss
A 33-year-old man in Andhra Pradesh watched Bigg Boss, as doctors performed critical brain surgery. The surgery was performed to remove a recurrent glioma in the left premotor area. Prasad was required to stay awake during the surgery. It is not clear from the reports about the number of hours taken for the surgery, however, he watched Bigg Boss Season 14 and the super hit Sci-Fi Hollywood movie Avatar as three doctors performed the surgery. He had undergone a surgery in 2014 also but did not recover completely. He was discharged from the hospital in Guntur on Saturday.
Melting ice sheets of Greenland
The largest island on earth, Greenland, is the benchmark to decide the intensity of climate change. Various researches are being done to evaluate how far global warming results in the melting of the ice sheets in Greenland. In one such study researchers climbed down the moulins that drain meltwater coming from the ice sheet. The researcher found that the moulins are larger than previously thought. And they say that the volume of meltwater in the Moulin will affect the stability of the Greenland ice sheet and also how fast they move towards the sea.
A mega flood on Mars 4 billion years ago
Once upon a time, 4 billion years ago, there was a megaflood on Mars, so says the scientists. Before the flood Mars could sustain life. The analysis is done from sedimentological data from the NASA Curiosity rover. There are geological feature that was formed by water and wind, and frozen four billion years ago. The ‘Anitdunes’ and ‘Megaripple’ features on the Gale crater are an indication that a megaflood occurred on the red planet.
Jaan Kumar Sanu gets evicted from Bigg Boss
Jaan Kumar Sanu was the latest contestant to get evicted from Bigg Boss Season 14. Son of Kumar Sanu, he was the fresh face entrant to the reality show. He entertained the audience through Bigg Boss with his singing and other skills. He has been voted out on a thin margin from the nearest contestants.
It was Chingam 1, the New Year of the Malayalam calendar and around 10:30 in the Morning when we reached Ayyappa temple R K Puram, in Delhi. Seveli, the daily ritual was about to begin.
Devotees were present standing barefoot on the hot concrete tiles waiting to pay obeisance to the deity. The daily procession of diety takes place three times around the temple every morning and evening.
History of AYYAPPA TEMPLE R K PURAM
The Ayyappa Temple at R K Puram is one of the well known Ayyappa temples in India. During the Sabarimala season, Devotees preparing to go on the Sabarimala pilgrimage, carrying the ‘erumudi’, visit here wearing the ‘Chandana-mala’.
The consecration of the Shrine, built in the Chera architecture style, took place on 30th April 1980. Twenty-five sculptors in this temple were carved in Kerala and took two years to complete. The stones for the construction were collected from the Barathapuza River.
The Kathakali Sculpture
A life-size sculpture of Kathakali dancer performing a mudra. There are some 20 main mudras or the hand signs and many small mudras that are the main element to performance the story. Katha means story and kali mean performance and art. The themes of the kathakali are from the religious legends and folk mythologies of the Hindu Puranas.
There is also Goddess Durga (Bhadrakali) and Sarpa Kavu for Nagas (with the installation of Nagaraja, Naga Yakshi and a Chithrakuda, representing all snakes).
The bells: According to ancient scriptures, the bell helps to give sound for keeping away evil forces, and the ringing of the bell is pleasant to God. The peaceful and sacred temple built in the pristine green expanse is a must-visit holy destination in south Delhi.
An earlier post was done about the historical and spiritual importance on Onatukara in Kerala. Click the link to read about the little know history and religous significance of this place in Travancore.
Jeff Bezos announces first recepients of $10 billion fund to fight climate change; Not just vaccine is enough to fight Covid-19 say WHO Chief; Environmentalist Sunita Narain to receive prestigious Edinburgh Medal; Boris Johnson Once again Quarantined; Ritesh Deshmukh sets a new sustainbale fashion trend during Diwali
JEFF BEZOS ANNOUNCES FIRST RECEPIENTS OF $10 BILLION FUND TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE
Founder and CEO of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, announced the first recipients of the $10 billion Earth Fund to fight climate change. The recipients include 16 scientists, NGOs and others who are “working on innovative, ambitious, and needle-moving solutions.” In his Instagram post, Bezos says that he has been learning for several months, “from a group of incredibly smart people who’ve made it their life’s work to fight climate change and its impact on communities around the world. I’m inspired by what they’re doing, and excited to help them scale.” The $791 million funds announced today is the first part of the $10 billion set aside by the world richest man to “protect Earth’s future by taking bold action now.”
Not just vaccine is enough to fight Covid-19 say WHO Chief
The vaccine alone is not enough to overcome the virus say the WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus. The number of cases are increasing at an alarming rate since the pandemic first broke out. The latest figure registered in WHO on Friday was 645,410. Tedros says along with the vaccine, tests, surveillance, isolations and care are to continue. “That will still leave the virus with a lot of room to move. Surveillance will need to continue, people will still need to be tested, isolated and cared for, contacts will still need to be traced… and individuals will still need to be cared for.” He said.
Environmentalist Sunita Narain to receive prestigious Edinburgh Medal
Well-known environmentalist, writer and activist Sunita Narain is the recipient of Edinburgh Medal for her work on climate justice. The ceremony will be held virtually on November 18th, this Wednesday. Sunita Narain is the Director of Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and editor of Down to Earth Magazine. She was honoured with Padma Shri in 2005. She is active both in India and internationally in formulating policies related to environmental issues.
Boris Johnson Once again Quarantined
Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, who was in the Intensive Care Unit ealier this year due to Covid-19. Once again in two-week self-isolation as one of his contacts was confirmed to be covid positive. “Today I was notified by NHS Test and Trace that I must self-isolate as I have been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. I have no symptoms, but am following the rules and will be working from No10 as I continue to lead the government’s pandemic response.” he tweeted.
Today I was notified by NHS Test and Trace that I must self-isolate as I have been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
I have no symptoms, but am following the rules and will be working from No10 as I continue to lead the government’s pandemic response.
Ritesh Deshmukh sets a new sustainbale fashion trend during Diwali
Bollywood actor Ritesh Deshmukh set a sustainable fashion trend of sought when he recycled an old saree of his mother to Diwali outfits. He posted a video on Twitter where his mother is seen waving a blue turquoise sari followed by Ritesh and sons Riaan and Rahyl wearing Kurti made from the sari. Many applauded the actor for the initiative on Twitter. We need to wait and see if the actor will repeat the outfit in future events as part of sustainable living.
Prince Charles launches a Sustainable Clothing Line; WHO to establish Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India; A Cotton Mask that disinfects in Sunlight; No matter what we do, we are on the point of no return, according to a new study; Speculations on Prabhu Deva to marry his niece
Prince Charles launches a Sustainable Clothing Line
We heard Prince Charles talk strongly about climate change, now he launched a sustainable clothing collection. In partnership with Modern Artisian the Capsule collection has the designs done in Italy, the crafting at Dumfries house, a 2000 acre estate in Scotland which is part of the Prince’s foundation. 18 pieces are there in the sustainable collection made with single-fibre fabric and end of the line fibre. The collection consisting of men’s and women’s wear includes silk blouses, cashmere jumpsuits among others with a price range from $475 to $1,550.
Two looks featuring a dress from Prince Charles’ new sustainable clothing line #ModernArtisan that I can see the Duchess of Cambridge wearing. pic.twitter.com/vU4smASspa
WHO to establish Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India
World Health Organisation will set up a Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO announced on Friday during a video conferencing on Ayurveda Day. “It is a matter of pride for all Indians that the WHO has chosen India for establishing its Global Centre for Traditional Medicine. Now work will be done in this direction from India,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Thank you, Prime Minister @narendramodi for your leadership and commitment to health. @WHO is so pleased to partner with on this important initiative. Together!https://t.co/AjYr9Gd7eD
Cotton masks are quite common, especially homemade masks that match the attire. As such a cotton mask serves the purpose of filtering nanoscale aerosol particles. However, when the mask is removed, there is every chance that viruses and bacteria lingering on the mask can infect another person. Hence researchers at ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Gang Sun, Peixin Tang, Nitin Nitin and their team developed mask with “a new cotton fabric that would release reactive oxygen species (ROS) when exposed to daylight, killing microbes attached to the fabric’s surfaces”, in addition to the mask being safe to use, reusable and washable. The fabric used for the mask is made of rose Bengal dye killed 99.9999% of bacteria. The researcher’s claim that the mask can be hand washed ten times and exposed to the daylight for seven days without losing antimicrobial activity.
No matter what we do, we are on the point of no return, according to a new study
According to a new study, earth will grow warmer even if the zero-emission is implemented to perfection. The research conducted at the BI Norwegian Business School used the ESCIMO climate model that showed the permafrost will continue to melt for centuries even if the greenhouse gas emission is completely stopped. “If we want to stop this melting process we must do something besides – for example, suck CO2 out of the atmosphere and store it underground, and make Earth’s surface brighter.”, says the researchers. However, some scientist disagreed with the studies by saying that the model used was not very complex and it did not accurately reproduce atmospheric and ocean circulation systems.
Speculations on Prabhu Deva to marry his niece
Dance Guru, Prabhu Deva is rumoured to be in a relationship with his niece who is 9 years younger to him. The 47-year-old actor and choreographer was previously married to Ramlata with whom he had 3 children. Elder child died of Cancer. Later he was in a relationship with Nayantara but parted ways. If speculations are to be believed he is to marry his niece. On his work front, he is directing a film ‘Radhe’ with Salman Khan and Disha Patani.
River turns red in Russia, Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine makes everyone happy; Pope stress for AI and Robotis with no in equality, Rajiv Nigams son dies…
River turns red in Russia
River turns red and that reminds of the Biblical incident. However nowadays there are several incidents when the river changes colour. Such incidents are being reported in Russia from April, the latest reports are of Iskitimka River, one of the several rivers in Russia experiencing colour change that the residents describe as ‘beetroot red’ discolouration. The mysterious change of colour of the river left the residents baffled and they say that the ducks are on the shores, not wading in the river. Images of the river are doing rounds on social media. Officials say that the possible cause of the unnatural colour in the river, in the southern part of the country, could be of chemical from blocked drainage.
Река Искитимка в Кемерове окрасилась в красный цвет. Причины выясняются.
Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine breakthrough, makes everyone happy
The preliminary tests of the Pfizer and BionTech Covid-19 vaccine show promising results that have got encouraging response from the political and business quarters. The vaccine developed by Pfizer shows 90% successful protection against Coronavirus. Pfizer had 43,358 trial volunteers of which half were tested with the vaccine, while the other group administered with a placebo. 94 of them fell ill, which Pfizer says were the non-vaccinated volunteers. According to reports, the vaccine will be available by Christmas. The market saw a positive rise after the result, especially the aviation industry that was affected drastically by the pandemic. WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus, welcomes the vaccine. Some experts say that the vaccine should be viewed with caution. The vaccine opened the way to protection against Covid-19, however, if the vaccine is full-proof protection against the virus will be known only in the long run.
We welcome the encouraging vaccine news from @pfizer & @BioNTech_Group & salute all scientists & partners around the who are developing new safe, efficacious tools to beat #COVID19. The is experiencing unprecedented scientific innovation & collaboration to end the pandemic!
Pope France stress for AI and robotics that does not increase inequality
In his November Prayer intention, Pope Francis stressed: “Let us pray that the progress of robotics and artificial intelligence may always serve humankind”. As Artificial Intelligence is touching every aspect of human life Pope says that the change is ‘epochal’. He said that the robotic can make a better world – if it is joined to the common good, it should not increase inequalities and the future advance should be oriented towards respecting the dignity of the person and creation.
Comedian Rajiv Nigams son dies on his birthday
In a heartbreaking incident, the son of Comedian Rajiv Nigma’s son passed away on the actor’s birthday on November 8th. He shared a picture with his son on Facebook with the caption, “What a surprise birthday gift… mera beta devraj Aaj mujhe chod ke chala gaya.. bina birthday cake kaate… pagle aisa gift koi deta hai….”. According to reports, two years ago, he mentioned about his son being on the ventilator for an undisclosed ailment. Sadly, he lost his father in August this year.
AI camera mistakes referee’s bald head for football; Time Capsule travels just two years after being deposited in the artic; UN says to get prepared for the next pandemic;….
AI camera mistakes referee’s bald head for football
In a case of mistaken identity, an artificial Intelligence camera kept focusing on the bald head of a referee instead of the football. The freak incident happened in Scotland, where Artificial Intelligence camera was incorporated to live telecast the match. However, the whole excitement of viewing a football match was ruined when the camera focussed on the bald head of the referee. Sometimes the football was entirely out of the camera frame prompting the commentator to apologize many times. The incident once again proves human intelligence is inimitable.
Time Capsule travels just two years after being deposited in the artic
Proving the fact that Climate Change is a reality, a time capsule, buried by tourists in the arctic in 2018, travelled at least 25 times faster than expected. The capsule, shaped like a cylindrical tin, contained a letter, beer corks, and pictures placed in ice floe by tourists travelling by ship 50 years of victory. Two surfers, Conor McClory and Sophie Curran found the capsule on the shores of Bloody Foreland. Initially, they thought it was a bomb or an ash urn, but luckily a friend translated the writings in Russian and they opened the tube. One of the letters was traced back to a blogger, Sveta, in Russia. When McClory contacted her she expressed surprise at the time capsule being found so soon, as they were expecting it to be found 30 to 50 years later. The incident shows the urgency required in implementing rapid climate actions.
Ahead of the 73rd virtual World Health Assembly (WHA), WHO shared three keys messages. Firstly, “we can beat COVID-19 with science, solutions and solidarity.” The message further reads, “Although this is a global crisis, many countries and cities have successfully prevented or controlled transmission with a comprehensive, evidence-based approach.” Secondly, “The COVID-19 pandemic is a sobering reminder that health is the foundation of social, economic and political stability.” And thirdly, “we must prepare for the next pandemic now. We’ve seen this past year that countries with robust health emergency preparedness infrastructure have been able to act quickly to contain and control the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.”
Johnny Depp resigns from ‘Fantastic Beast’
According to an Instagram post by Johnny Depp, he resigned from the role of Gellert Grindelwald in ‘Fantastic Beasts’ at the request of Waren Brothers. The 57-year-old actor’s reason for the decision was as a consequence of him losing a lawsuit against a British Tabloid which called him ‘Wife Beater’. The Pirates of the Caribbean actor wrote on Instagram “My life and career will not be defined by this moment in time”.
