Author: Sarita Jena

  • Gandapur Calls for Talks with Taliban for Peace in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

    Gandapur Calls for Talks with Taliban for Peace in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

    In Peshawar, Ali Amin Gandapur, the Chief Minister of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, said talking to the current Taliban government in Afghanistan is the best way to keep peace and security in the area. He is part of Imran Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Gandapur believes that if other countries can recognize the Taliban, then Pakistan should also communicate with them for the region’s safety.

    “Our province shares a long border with Afghanistan and faces serious problems because of it,” Gandapur said. He mentioned that he has discussed starting talks with Afghanistan in meetings with local and national leaders. He criticized the federal government for not taking real steps toward negotiations.

    “Our police and security teams are working hard and giving their lives to keep peace here. We have faced a lot of terrorism, but we are trying to stop it from spreading,” he added. Gandapur reported that many criminals have been caught in southern districts recently, showing that they are fighting against terrorism.

    He claimed that during Khan’s time as Prime Minister (2018 to 2022), the law and order situation was good, but it got worse after the new government took over in 2022. “Instead of focusing on other important tasks, institutions are trying to weaken my party, PTI. When I started my job, things were bad, but I am working hard to make them better,” he explained.

    Gandapur also stated that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is doing better than other provinces in terms of government performance. “We have met the IMF’s goals, which no other province has done,” he claimed. “No one has fought harder for democracy and freedom as we have.”

    Recently, Gandapur threatened to hold more protests against the federal government to help free the jailed former Prime Minister, Imran Khan. “We will keep protesting until our demands are met,” he told reporters. He compared their protests to a famous battle, saying they are just getting started.

    On November 24, PTI will march to demand the return of Khan’s political rights, the freedom of jailed party members, and to undo changes that made the government more strict. Gandapur’s strong words show that they are committed to fighting for their cause.

  • Turkey Teams Up with Syria to Dismantle Kurdish Forces

    Turkey Teams Up with Syria to Dismantle Kurdish Forces

    Turkey announced that a new rebel government in Syria agrees with them about the need to get rid of Kurdish military groups. These groups are important allies for the US in northern Syria. Turkey has been unhappy with the US for supporting the Kurds, especially since Kurdish presence near the Turkish border is seen as a major security risk.

    Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler said, “The PKK and YPG, groups that Turkey considers to be terrorists, will eventually be dissolved.” However, no official agreement has been made yet, and it’s unclear if the new Syrian leaders will agree.

    Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), a group controlling parts of Syria and linked to al-Qaeda, hasn’t specifically talked about these discussions with Turkey. But they have promised to protect religious minorities. The US, EU, and Turkey all label the PKK as a terrorist group, but Turkey also sees YPG—part of the US-supported Syrian Democratic Forces—as connected to the PKK.

    During a recent visit to Turkey, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the Kurdish issue with Turkish leaders, who asked the US to reconsider its support for the Kurdish militia. The US still counts on the Syrian Democratic Forces to help fight against ISIS, particularly after the fall of the Assad regime.

    Turkey wants the YPG to stop fighting and have foreign fighters leave Syria. Guler emphasized that the PKK/YPG cannot act on their own and called for their removal from Syria. He also said that the US hasn’t yet answered their offer to send three brigades to help fight ISIS in Syria.

    Guler even questioned the threats from ISIS, stating that there hasn’t been much news about them lately in Syria. Blinken said that US officials have been talking with HTS and other groups about how to guide Syria’s political changes. Both Turkey and the US called for peace during a recent summit in Jordan.

    Guler believes it’s important to see how the new rebel government acts and said they are ready to support military training if it’s needed.

  • Keanu Reeves: The Actor with a $156 Million Paycheck!

    Keanu Reeves: The Actor with a $156 Million Paycheck!

    A long time ago, Hollywood stars like Marlon Brando and Elizabeth Taylor started getting paid a million dollars for a movie. Fast forward to today, and one actor made history by earning an unbelievable $156 million for just one film series!

    This actor is none other than Keanu Reeves. He became super popular after the success of The Matrix movies in the late 1990s. Once The Matrix became a hit, Warner Bros quickly signed him to act in two more movies: Matrix Reloaded and Matrix Revolutions. For these films, Keanu was paid $30 million upfront and got a share of the profits.

    When both of these movies came out in 2003, they made a whopping $1.2 billion at the box office! Because of this, Keanu earned an amazing total of $156 million from these two movies, setting a record that nobody has broken for over 20 years!

    Before Keanu, the highest amount an actor made for one film was $94 million by Alec Guinness for Star Wars. Since then, no actor has come close to Keanu’s record. For example, Tom Cruise’s biggest paycheck was $100 million, and Shah Rukh Khan earned $40 million for Jawan.

    Though Keanu’s record is incredible, it’s worth noting that his earnings came from two films, while Tom Cruise, Will Smith, and Bruce Willis each made $100 million for a single movie.

    Interestingly, after his big payday for The Matrix sequels, Keanu did not earn that much again. For his popular John Wick series, he made only $15 to $30 million per film.

  • Shastri Questions India’s Bowling Consistency in Test vs. Australia

    Shastri Questions India’s Bowling Consistency in Test vs. Australia

    Ravi Shastri, former coach of India’s cricket team, is worried about the Indian bowlers’ performance in the ongoing third Test match against Australia at the Gabba. After Day 2, Australia had a strong score of 405/7, thanks to Jasprit Bumrah’s excellent bowling, where he took 5 wickets. Bumrah shone brightly, capturing 5 wickets for 72 runs in 25 overs. Sadly, other Indian bowlers struggled, allowing Australian players like Travis Head and Steve Smith to score centuries.

    Shastri highlighted the need for Indian bowlers to be more consistent and disciplined. In an interview, he commented on how some bowlers were leaking runs in different areas. He said, “Bumrah has done most things right, but can the others keep up with him?”

    He emphasized that Indian bowlers must focus on where they pitch the ball. If a batter is scoring well on one side, bowlers should stick to a consistent line to make it harder for them to score freely. Shastri noted that when bowlers allow easy runs, it puts extra pressure on the captain.

    Currently, Bumrah is leading in the series with 17 wickets, much more than Mohammed Siraj, who has 10. As the third Test continues, the Indian team will need strong batting to turn things around. Shastri’s thoughts about discipline and consistency in bowling could be the key for India to bounce back in this high-stakes series

  • India Debuts Subsidized Cargo Shipping to Enhance Waterway Efficiency

    India Debuts Subsidized Cargo Shipping to Enhance Waterway Efficiency

    India has started its very first special cargo service to move goods on its rivers. This service will use boats to carry cargo between Kolkata, Patna, and Varanasi on National Waterway 1 (NW 1) and from Kolkata to Pandu in Guwahati on National Waterway 2 (NW 2).

    At a ceremony to celebrate this launch, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said this plan aims to make transporting goods easier and reduce traffic on roads and trains. The new Jalvahak scheme will give incentives to businesses for transporting large amounts of goods over long distances through these waterways.

    The first boat, named MV Trishul, is carrying 1,500 tonnes of cement from Kolkata to Pandu. Another boat, MV Aai, is transporting 1,000 tonnes of gypsum to Patna, and the third boat, MV Homi Bhaba, has 200 tonnes of coal heading to Varanasi.

    This new cargo service not only promises to deliver goods more quickly and on time but also encourages businesses to trust in the ability of India’s waterways to handle transport efficiently. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and Inland & Coastal Shipping Limited (ICSL) are working together on this great initiative!

  • Chemistry Made Fun: Teacher Uses His Body to Explain Chirality!

    Chemistry Made Fun: Teacher Uses His Body to Explain Chirality!

    In India, teachers who work in education technology (or ed-tech) come up with fun ways to help their students learn tough subjects. They often use popular Bollywood songs and catchy Hindi phrases to make learning easier and more enjoyable. This unique style sometimes goes viral on social media, making people laugh and applaud the creativity.

    In one recent video, a teacher from a famous ed-tech platform called Physics Wallah is shown trying to explain a tricky chemistry topic called chirality. Chirality is when a molecule or object cannot be placed over its mirror image, no matter how you twist or turn it.

    While explaining how a certain chemical compound looks, the teacher had a hard time showing how it rotates. To fix this, he decided to become the molecule himself! In the video, he gets down on his hands and knees and shows how to move like the molecule would. He even tells his students, “Imagine my head is the COOH group,” as he stretches out his arms and legs. He cleverly connects chemistry with yoga by saying, “Now when I turn, my right will become left and left will become right.”

    The video was shared online by a user who called it “absolute cinema.” People had mixed reactions. Some thought the teacher was very passionate, while others suggested he could have used models or 3D images instead of demonstrating with his body. A lot of comments mentioned he was teaching in a very unique way, which was called “bhayankar padhai,” meaning intense learning.

  • GUJCET 2025: Easy Registration Guide for Engineering & Pharmacy!

    GUJCET 2025: Easy Registration Guide for Engineering & Pharmacy!

    The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has announced the important dates for the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) 2025. If you want to check the notification, you can visit the official GSEB website at gseb.org.

    Key Dates:
    – Registration Starts: December 17, 2024
    – Registration Ends: December 31, 2024

    Students who want to apply for GUJCET 2025 can fill out their application online at the websites gseb.org and gujcet.gseb.org.

    The official notice mentions that this test is necessary for students who want to get into Degree Engineering and Pharmacy courses in Gujarat. It is specifically for students from the Science stream (Group-A, Group-B, Group-AB) in their Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC).

    The information booklet and registration instructions for GUJCET 2025 will be available on the official website, gseb.org.

    Application Fee:
    – To register for GUJCET 2025, you will need to pay a fee of ₹350.
    – You can pay this fee easily using your Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking. You can also pay at any SBI Branch in India.

    Remember, after you pay the fee, make sure to fill out the complete application form to submit your application successfully.

    How to Register for GUJCET 2025:
    1. Visit the GSEB website at gseb.org.
    2. Click on ‘Board Website’.
    3. Look for the link to register for GUJCET 2025.
    4. Create an account and log in.
    5. Pay the application fee and fill out the application form.
    6. Submit your application and download the confirmation page.
    7. Print it for your records.

    For more details, keep checking the GSEB official website.

  • Lisa Su: The CEO Behind AMD’s $210 Billion Success Story

    Lisa Su: The CEO Behind AMD’s $210 Billion Success Story

    Lisa Su is the CEO of AMD, a big chip-making company worth $210 billion. Recently, she talked about the work culture at AMD, where employees often work on weekends and have early morning meetings after reading emails sent late at night. This tough work style may not be for everyone. A former AMD executive, Patrick Moorhead, says those who don’t keep up with their work find it hard to stay at the company.

    Lisa expects her team to discuss complicated documents during these morning meetings right after sending them out at midnight. She is also very involved in the details, even checking prototype chips when they arrive from the factory.

    Lisa was born in Taiwan but moved to the U.S. when she was only three years old so her dad could go to graduate school. Growing up in New York City, she learned how to write simple computer programs at a young age. Lisa studied at MIT, where she got her degree in electrical engineering and later earned a PhD in the same field.

    She started her career at Texas Instruments and IBM before joining AMD in 2012 as a Vice President. Just two years later, she became CEO. Lisa feels lucky about her career, saying she got to try different jobs every couple of years. Today, AMD is worth $210 billion under her leadership.

  • SS Rajamouli Dances at Nephew’s Wedding – A Surprise for Fans!

    SS Rajamouli Dances at Nephew’s Wedding – A Surprise for Fans!

    Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has surprised everyone by showing off his dance skills! A new video from his nephew Sri Simha’s pre-wedding party has gone viral on social media. In the clip, Rajamouli dances with lots of energy alongside his wife, Rama Rajamouli.

    They both danced to the popular song “Lunchkostava” from the movie Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammai. The crowd cheered them on as they danced together, matching each other’s moves perfectly.

    People online were amazed to see this fun side of Rajamouli, who is usually calm and serious. One fan said, “He is definitely the best director in India,” while another wrote, “SS Rajamouli dances so well, and Mahesh Babu must be shocked!” One user even called him the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) and praised his loyalty to his wife and dedication to filmmaking.

    This isn’t the first time Rajamouli and Rama have danced on social media. A previous video of them dancing to “Andamaina Premarani” from the movie Premikudu also got a lot of love from fans.

  • Trisha Krishnan Joins Suriya in Exciting New Film After 22 Years!

    Trisha Krishnan Joins Suriya in Exciting New Film After 22 Years!

    Trisha Krishnan is officially joining Suriya in RJ Balaji’s new movie! The director shared this exciting news while celebrating Trisha’s 22 years in the film industry. Fans were overjoyed to see Trisha and Suriya together again after almost 20 years.

    Balaji wrote on social media, “Congratulations on 22 amazing years, @trishtrashers! We can’t wait to kick off the 23rd year with #Suriya45.” The production company, Dream Warrior Pictures, even posted a fun video of Suriya and Balaji celebrating Trisha’s achievement with a cake on set. In the video, Trisha mentioned how it feels like “one full circle” and said it’s an “honor” to work with Suriya again.

    Although we don’t know what role she will play yet, some leaked photos suggest that Trisha and Suriya might be playing lawyers in the film. They previously acted together in the movie Mounam Pesiyadhe in 2002 and again in Aaru in 2005. The two were also part of the 2004 film Aaytha Ezhuthu, but they weren’t a couple in that one. Suriya also made a small appearance in Trisha’s 2010 film Manmadan Ambu.

    Trisha started her acting journey with Mounam Pesiyadhe, which was released on December 13, 2002. She celebrated 22 years in cinema with a heartfelt post on Instagram, thanking everyone and saying she feels “honored to be part of this magic called cinema.”

    In addition to her work with Suriya, Trisha is also busy with projects featuring big names like Ajith in Vidaamuyarchi, Chiranjeevi in Vishwambhara, and Kamal Haasan in Thug Life, among others.