The United Nations Security Council on Sunday called for a rare emergency special session of the 193-member General Assembly on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which will be held on Monday, as western allies step up a diplomatic campaign to isolate Moscow. The vote by the 15-member council was procedural so […]
Month: February 2022
Happy Maha Shivratri 2022 Wishes Images, Status, Quotes, Messages, Photos: Every year, the occasion of Mahashivratri is celebrated as the convergence of Shiva and Shakti — the masculine and feminine energies which balance the world. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, on this day people observe fasts and chant ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ […]
Taliban forces have arrested dozens of criminals, kidnappers and smugglers in operations across Kabul, a Taliban government spokesman said on Sunday. The clearance operations began in the capital and neighbouring provinces two days ago, and will continue, Zabiullah Mujahid said in a press conference. The aim was to collect weapons […]
There is a glaring carve-out in President Joe Biden’s sanctions against Russia: Oil and natural gas from that country will continue to flow freely to the rest of the world and money will keep flowing into Russia. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Biden defended his decision to preserve access to […]
Maha Shivratri 2022 Puja Vidhi, Muhurat, Timings, Mantra: One of the most significant Hindu festivals, Maha Shivratri is celebrated as the convergence of the forces of Shiva and Shakti. As the name suggests, this auspicious day is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the God of Destruction, and the third in the […]
Happiness is one of the most important goals in life. During the pandemic, it trended as the most searched word on Google. But here’s why the pursuit of happiness can be bad for you. Subscribe It can make us more self-centred. The active pursuit of happiness can exacerbate individualistic tendencies […]
Belarusians cast ballots Sunday in a constitutional referendum that the country’s authoritarian leader called to cement his 27-year old grip on power, even as he offers the country’s territory to his ally Russia to invade Ukraine. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has edged even closer to Russia amid crippling Western […]
From Moscow to Siberia, Russian anti-war activists took to the streets again on Sunday to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, despite the arrests of hundreds of protesters each day. Demonstrators held pickets and marched in city centers, chanting “No to war!” as President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian nuclear deterrent to […]