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The World War Two veteran caught the public's imagination in April, just before his 100th birthday, when he was filmed doing laps with the help of a walking frame around his garden in the village of Marston Moretaine, north of London. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Ml4tQ4 via

Amid the wild price fluctuations, the amount of position covering last week by U.S. hedge funds, buying and selling, was the highest since the financial crisis more than a decade ago, according to an analysis by Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Nevertheless, their market exposure to stocks is still near record levels, the investment bank warned. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3arFraa via

Another 21.7 per cent of the respondents felt that the quality of life of a common Indian will remain the same, while 25.8 per cent of the respondents said that the quality of life will deteriorate further in days ahead. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3oyRW8z via

BBL contest between Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat came to a standstill on Sunday after Thunder batsman Usman Khawaja decided to disrobe on the cricket field, leaving everyone chuckling. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3cphe6V via

Here's a look at what a healthcare professional is expecting from Budget 2021. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3cpekz3 via

The senator's homely brown and beige mittens featured prominently in a photo from the January 20 inauguration showing Sanders sitting alone in a folding chair, bundled up and seemingly unimpressed with the pomp and circumstance. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/36x76Fc via

The researchers also caution against any mistake in identifying the plastic which might result in a degraded quality of the recycled product. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3aewvok via

Founded in the United States in 2013, the movement received an impetus in May after George Floyd from Minnesota was killed. A white policeman had knelt on Floyd's neck for more than eight minutes ignoring the latter's pleas that he couldn't breathe. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3j3fYHH via

The congressman had received a second dose of the Pfizer vaccine and had tested negative for Covid-19 before attending President Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3r7f9QX via

The European Union is hoping that investing in technology can help fix a problem in its waters. It is funding a project called SmartFish H2020, led by Norwegian company SINTEF Ocean, which partners with fishing companies, tech suppliers and universities to design equipment to reduce the industry's impact on marine life. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3akzb3J via

Speaking at the World Economic Forum's virtual Davos Agenda Summit, he said COVID-19 itself has been a moment of reflection. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3r4GGm8 via

Here's a rundown of the unusual memes and symbols from recent anti-government rallies and what they mean. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3cpZzf8 via

Thunberg was named as one of 'the foremost spokespeople in the fight against the climate crisis', with the campaigning group she co-founded, Fridays for Future, also receiving a nod. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3cuE1y2 via

In this week's column, the queries have been answered Dr NK Arora, who heads Operations Research Group, which is a part of the National Task Force set up by the ICMR in response to COVID-19. The queries are mostly related to eligibility of vaccination, and medications that can be consumed before and during the vaccination process. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3tcz8zG via

Accounts from taxi drivers and passengers in Paris suggested that people breaking curfew were more likely to be caught if they were on public transport than if they were in a taxi. Hailing a ride makes economic sense because a taxi fare will work out less than the fine. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3j51IOA via

The advert showed four households - one in which a woman holds a baby next to what seems to be an ironing board, another with a woman home-schooling two children, and a third with two women who are cleaning. The only man is seen sitting on a sofa with a woman and child. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3pBFOoG via

The word defines the term as 'the husband or male partner of a vice president or second in command of a country or jurisdiction', pretty much how it defines the 'second lady'. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3csxiom via

An octogenarian from Veerannapalem village in Andhra Pradesh's Prakasam district has mastered the art of weaving sarees from paddy straw. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2YumZb5 via

The pressure on the health industry to deliver, despite various challenges, has been immense. While initially the sector was reeling under pressure, it was fast to recover and deliver efficiently to the nations rising need of care as the cases steadfastly increased. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3r0O2XM via

Myntra announced its decision to tweak its logo after a formal complaint claimed that it was offensive and resembled a naked woman. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/39wP6wE via

As great and revolutionizing was Sophie's career, she was equally a force to reckon with when it came to being a change maker in gender identity and standing up for trans rights. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3crA7G8 via

Israeli researchers said they had found scraps of fabric coloured with a purple dye dating from the eras of King David and King Solomon in the south of the country. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3ouROHb via

But what is a Doomsday Clock and what happens when the clock strikes midnight? Here is a brief explainer on how the clock came into being and what it predicts. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2La6LRC via

A growing number of Chinese millennials are postponing or eschewing marriage entirely. In just six years, the number of Chinese people getting married for the first time has fallen by a crushing 41%, from 23.8 million in 2013 to 13.9 million in 2019. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3cot8Ob via

Affecting over 1.7 billion globally, NTDs (Neglected Tropical Diseases) are responsible for thousands of preventable deaths each year. The number of people affected has fallen from 2 billion in 2010 to 1.6 billion in 2017. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3cqig2p via

Jill Biden, 69, has a doctorate in education and plans to keep teaching at a university close to Washington while her husband serves as president. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3pM79o8 via

Alicia had to take this drastic step because according to Ontario’s lockdown rules, film and television productions are allowed to continue operating but not salons and barbershops. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3pyScpH via

The third episode of BYJU'S Young Genius celebrated the achievements and motivations of 'App Whiz' Anubrata Sarker and drumming maestro Steven Samuel Devassy. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2NRpBxO via

41% of the workforce in India is dealing with increased stress levels because of the blurred lines between work and personal life. The blurring of lines is as a result of increased communication with colleagues and fewer boundaries. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2NRnkmf via

With the Union Budget just around the corner, every sector, including the Indian startup ecosystem — the third-largest startup ecosystem of the world — is eagerly waiting for the annual budget, to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2021. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3pzFjvk via

For some who are not interested in socializing much with people, the house looked like a perfect choice since it would scare their friends. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3pBJMhk via

Vir Das's comments come in the wake of the arrest of comedian Munawar Faruqui, who has been in prison since January 2 for allegedly hurting religious sentiments with his jokes. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/39wdiPO via

Priyanka also mentioned why more and more women should be seen in positions of governance. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3ouGKKd via

E-commerce website Myntra will be changing its logo following complaints from activists who stated that the design was offensive to women. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3pzvIVh via

Elon Musk and Indian-American graduate student Randeep Hothi have been involved in a legal battle since 2019 after the latter complained the millionaire spurred a hate campaign against him. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3cmk3FB via

Justice Pushpa Ganediwala of the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court, in a judgment passed on January 19, held that there must be 'skin to skin contact with sexual intent' for an act to be considered sexual assault. She said in her verdict that mere groping will not fall under the definition of sexual assault. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3orCrPS via

The Robinhood app is in eye of controversy after it stopped investors from trading in certain stocks via its app following the Reddit shares trading frenzy. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3j4Xu9N via

The two stars Matthew and Julia dated briefly after this episode of Friends. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3j1XiZ0 via

The Royal Family documentary was highly uncommon in its nature as it was the first time that the public had access to the daily mundane activities of members of the Windsor family. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3adIouQ via

COVID-19 has reinforced the need for strong preventive health care mechanisms that can avert most infections and improve health outcomes. Strengthening preventive and primary healthcare will also reduce the need for hospitalisation and save costs on secondary and tertiary care, and lessen the excessive burden of care from doctors, nurses and other paramedical staff from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3r4B1MR via

Before YInMn Blue, the last blue pigment to be discovered dates back to the 19th century, the Oregon State University researchers explain. As well as bringing something new to the color palette, YInMn Blue, known for its deep color, could also be of environmental interest. Its crystal structure reportedly reflects infrared radiation, which could make it useful in improving the thermal insulation of buildings. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2NE0UEP via

Ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, Rahul Gandhi was seen on an episode of 'Village Cooking Channel' on YouTube in which he assisted in cooking mushroom biryani and raita. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3aj4egi via

The work on the statue is on at the Nainan Bandhab Samiti ground in Baranagar's Ghoshpara area. The statue will be installed in the temple of Buddha International Welfare Mission in the Bihar holy town. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3cn1hOz via

Rekha buaji, a transgender from Mewar region donated Rs 5,111,11 for the construction of the shrine in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Kiranbai donated Rs 3,21,000. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3an2YZQ via

PETA India representatives submitted a factsheet to Rajasthan Chief Secretary citing shocking instances in which captive elephants have reacted to their abuse at Amer Fort. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2MhIZUb via

The 32-year-old was arrested Thursday night in Berlin's eastern Koepenick district after he was found making radio contact with a police helicopter's air traffic. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3pxDPBW via

With GameStop’s share price skyrocketing this week behind a speculative frenzy driven by a Reddit chat group, 10-year-old Jaydyn Carr sold the shares Wednesday for a little less than 3,200 USD. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2MEhaFg via

Musk, who puts out tweets about space, science, cat gifs, anime girls and often what you should support, holds a strange leeway with everyone: A single tweet can lead to a never-seen-before surge in prices of holdings and stocks. It's what the Internet had now coined 'The Musk Effect.' from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3iZHaqV via

This mosque’s foundations, excavated just south of the Sea of Galilee, point to its construction roughly a generation after the death of the Prophet Mohammad, making it one of the earliest Muslim houses of worship to be studied by archaeologists. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/36s6HnH via

'Junk food' is essentially any food that is highly processed, high in calories and low in nutrients. Junk food is also usually high in added sugars, salt and saturated or trans fats. Some evidence points to junk foods as being as addictive as alcohol and drugs. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3pvRWYk via