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In January 1997, British sailor Tony Bullimore found himself stuck in his turned-over yacht, Exide Challenger, in the freezing Southern Ocean. He was racing alone around the world in a competition called the Vendée Globe when a powerful storm hit. The waves were huge, reaching 25 meters, and the winds were super strong—up to 100 mph! Suddenly, the yacht flipped upside down because the keel broke off.

Bullimore had just made himself some tea when everything changed. He was thrown against the ceiling, which was now the floor, and icy water started to flood in through broken windows.

A Fight for Survival

As the freezing seawater filled the boat, Bullimore found himself in complete darkness. Luckily, he was wearing a survival suit and managed to crawl to a small, dry space above the water. For four long days, he carefully ate a can of food, a chocolate bar, and little drink packets. He secured his lifeboat and tried to send out a distress signal through the broken window, hoping someone would hear him.

Even though he ran out of water and lost part of his finger while trying to free the raft, Bullimore was determined to survive. He tied himself up to make sure he wouldn’t drown if he fell asleep, and he kept hoping, even when the air got thin and the situation got worse.

The Dramatic Rescue

Australia’s rescue teams searched for him after they got his distress calls and those from another sailor, Thierry Dubois, whose boat had also capsized. On January 9, the Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Adelaide found Exide Challenger. When they knocked on the hull, Bullimore weakly responded.

Summoning his last bit of strength, he jumped into the icy water and swam out. Rescuers pulled him into their boat, and he was safe but very weak.

Bullimore said his strong will to survive kept him alive. He explained, “If you make up your mind not to give in, you carry on.” His amazing story of survival at sea showed how strong a person can be when faced with tough challenges. After being rescued, he felt one of the biggest joys of his life; he couldn’t believe he was alive.

Tony Bullimore’s survival was called a miracle and showed the power of human strength. The rescue was shown on TV worldwide, and millions followed his story. Looking back, Bullimore creditied his survival to his determination, preparation, and the great work done by the Australian Navy and rescue teams.

“I learned a lot about myself during those days,” he said. “The ocean is powerful, but it also shows us how strong our will to live can be.”

A video showing a heated argument between a Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk (CCTC) and a passenger has become very popular on the social media site X. The video was recorded by the passenger and starts by showing the officer’s name tag. It then focuses on a box full of cash, including a lot of ₹20 notes.

The passenger explains, “I gave him ₹50 and asked for a return ticket to Kandivali. He said he had no change, even though there were many ₹20 notes right there. I want my change back!” The officer tells him to move aside and threatens to call the Railway Protection Force (RPF) if he doesn’t leave.

The argument got worse when another person suggested that the passenger use a digital scanner to pay. However, the passenger replied, “I don’t have a scanner.” The video was shared with the caption, “Conflict between a passenger and the railway CCTC officer over not giving change, even though there’s enough cash.”

Many people commented on the video, angry at the CCTC officer for not giving the passenger his change. One user wrote, “The spirit of our nation is dying.” Another said, “He’s just acting like this so that the passenger leaves without getting his money back.” One person added, “If they don’t want to give change, that’s their choice.”

Some comments pointed out the difficulty of giving change to everyone since people sometimes come with big ₹500 notes but only want to buy a ticket that costs ₹10-20.

In China, there’s a new trend where people who don’t have jobs can “pretend to work” by renting office space. This helps them hide their unemployment from family and friends. For just 30 yuan (about 350 INR) a day, these services give people a chance to feel like they are working again.

In one viral video, a service in Hebei province showed off a nice office that costs 29.9 yuan a day. People can use a workspace from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and even get lunch. Another service charges 50 yuan, allowing folks to sit in a fancy chair and take pictures to show their families they are “bosses.” The owner of this office said that many people are losing their jobs, so he wanted to help those who needed a place to stay and connect.

This idea of “pretending to work” has become very popular on social media, with over 100 million views. Opinions are mixed: some think it helps lighten the stress of being jobless, while others say it could stop people from trying to find real jobs.

Unemployment is a big issue in China, especially for young people. In June 2023, the unemployment rate for those aged 16 to 24 reached a high of 21.3%. The government even stopped sharing data about joblessness for a while. Later on, they changed how they counted unemployment, and it dropped to 16.1% by November 2023.

Many stories are surfacing about people who hide their jobless status. Jiawei, a guy who lost his e-commerce job, said he spent his days applying for jobs at a coffee shop but didn’t want to share his struggles with his family. He kept pretending to work by following his old schedule. Another person, Chen, was unemployed but didn’t tell his girlfriend. Instead, he used his severance pay to study for a civil service exam at a library.

Zhang Yong, a social work professor, explained that “pretending to work” is a response to the pressure to be successful. He said that losing a job can be shocking and lead to sadness. Zhang encouraged jobless people to talk to someone about their feelings and to plan for their future careers realistically. He stressed the importance of being honest with their families and having a positive mindset about work choices.

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed several times at his home in Mumbai early Thursday, shocking his fans and the film industry. The 54-year-old actor is now safe after having surgery at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai, according to his team. Thankfully, his wife, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and their two children were not harmed during the incident.

Mumbai Police came to Saif’s apartment in Bandra West to investigate. One of the officers was Daya Nayak, a famous police officer known for taking down many gangsters in the 1990s.

About Daya Nayak

Daya Nayak grew up in a Konkani-speaking family in Udupi, a town in Karnataka. He was the youngest in his family and moved to Mumbai in 1979 to find work. His first job was at a hotel. While working, he studied hard and finished high school. Later, he graduated from CES College in Andheri.

Daya wanted to be a police officer. His dream started when he met some police officers while working as a plumber’s helper. In 1995, after finishing police training, he became a sub-inspector at Juhu police station, during a time when Mumbai’s crime rate was very high.

In December 1996, Daya gained fame after he shot two gangsters from the Chhota Rajan gang who attacked him in Juhu.

Controversies Surrounding Daya Nayak

Daya Nayak has faced criticism and was investigated for having more money than he should have. In 2004, a special court ordered an investigation into his wealth, and the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) found that he owned two luxury bus fleets: one in Mumbai and another in Karnataka. He was arrested but was reinstated as a police commissioner in 2012.

A content creator has caused a big stir after posting a video on Instagram, claiming that a restaurant in Hyderabad named ‘Amritsar Haveli’ is not following good food safety rules. The video, shared by the Instagram account @foodsafetywar, quickly went viral, making many people angry.

In the video, the creator shows that the restaurant is reusing leftover onions and chutney from one table to another. He starts by showing a dirty washing area in the restaurant, where dishes are being washed. He calls the area “horrific” and confronts the staff about the reuse of food.

He questions a waiter, asking why leftover onions and chutneys are being mixed with fresh ones. The waiter first denies it, saying, “These onions have been used and won’t go to another table.” But when the creator presses for more answers, he talks to the restaurant manager, who admits that they do reuse vinegar onions.

Frustrated by the mixed messages, the content creator exclaims, “You’ve changed your own version.” He then asks to see where leftover onions are thrown away, adding to the tension.

The caption for the video says, “At this branch of ‘Amritsar Haveli,’ corners are being cut in ways that shouldn’t be allowed: reusing chutneys and onions and having a dirty washing area.” The post also includes a disclaimer, claiming it aims to raise awareness about food safety and encourages viewers to check the facts themselves.

The video sparked outrage in the comments, with many people sharing their shock. One person wrote, “We are fools… we eat outside, but we end up getting such horrible food.” Another user criticized food safety rules in India, saying, “The FSSAI is a big joke in India.”

As of now, the restaurant has not made any official statement about the claims from the video

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama surprised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni by giving her a beautiful scarf for her 48th birthday on Wednesday. To celebrate, Rama kneeled down and sang “tanti auguri,” which means “happy birthday,” while they were at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.

A video of this fun moment quickly went viral online. The scarf was designed by an Italian artist who moved to Albania, Rama told Meloni. Despite having different political views—Meloni’s party is right-wing while Rama leads the Socialist Party—they work well together.

Last year, Meloni and Rama made an agreement to send some migrants from Italy to detention centers in Albania. However, these centers are currently not in use because of some legal issues. At the summit, Italy, Albania, and the United Arab Emirates also signed a big deal to create a subsea connection for renewable energy across the Adriatic Sea, worth at least 1 billion euros ($1 billion)

Almost 10 years after he killed his wife in the U.S., the FBI is still trying to find Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel. He is originally from Gujarat, India, and is on the FBI’s list of 10 Most Wanted Fugitives. The FBI says he is “armed and extremely dangerous” and is offering up to $250,000 for any information that can help catch him.

Who is Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel?
Bhadreshkumar Patel, now 34 years old, is wanted for the brutal murder of his wife, Palak, in April 2015. According to the FBI, he attacked her while they were both working at a Dunkin’ Donuts in Hanover, Maryland. He reportedly struck her multiple times with a heavy object, which led to serious injuries.

The Crime
The murder happened on April 12, 2015, during a late-night shift. Patel, who was 25 at the time, and Palak, then 21, were seen on security cameras walking together towards the kitchen. Moments later, Patel disappeared from the frame. Investigators think they had a fight because Palak wanted to go back to India. Their visas had expired a month earlier, but Patel wanted to stay in the U.S.

Now the FBI is asking for help to find him. If you know anything, please contact them immediately.