Cowboys Fringants Bassist Is Named Quebec’s Chief Scientist
Jérôme Dupras is a member of one of Quebec’s most popular folk rock bands. Now, as the province’s chief scientist, he will help shape its environmental destiny. Source link
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Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fire
Five people have been found dead and 41 are missing after an Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people caught fire while at sea, officials say. The captain of the ship reported the fire – off Madura island – as the vessel sailed from the country’s second-largest city, Surabaya in East Java, to Makassar in South Sulawesi,…
Three Bites Rule: Three bites in, and your brain has already gotten what it wanted: What is the ‘three bites and done’ rule that celebrities swear by to satisfy dessert cravings
We all have been through the moments when our stomachs are full, but a craving for dessert remains to top it all off and make the meal feel complete.A slice of cake or a square of chocolate is somehow still calling your name, and the strict “no sugar” rules rarely survive that moment; more often…
La Guaira Is Unrecognizable After Venezuela’s Deadly Earthquakes
More than a month after the earthquakes, the coastal region of La Guaira — once Venezuela’s main gateway — is completely unrecognizable. Source link
World friendship day: 5 traits that make someone a better and reliable friend |
5 traits that make someone a better and reliable friend Some people just seem to be good at friendship: the ones everyone wants around, the ones whose relationships seem to last decades without much visible effort. It’s tempting to write this off as personality or luck, but being a good friend isn’t really a fixed…
Canada’s WestJet Cancels Trips Amid Strike By Flight Attendants
Labor talks broke down between the airline and union representing 4,400 flight attendants, who want improved wages and compensation for unpaid work. Source link
Crowds line Amsterdam’s canals for Pride boat parade
Amsterdam came alive with music, colour and celebration on Saturday, as thousands of people flocked to the canals to watch the city’s annual Pride boat parade. The Dutch capital is hosting this years’ WorldPride event, drawing visitors from across the world. Costumed participants danced and waved from a colourful flotilla of 80 decorated vessels as…
La Tomatina Festival: Bollywood made it look magical, but reality is “messy and smelly”: Indian female traveller reveals what Spain’s La Tomatina festival is really like before you spend lakhs to attend
Reality of La Tomatina/Instagram For many Indian travellers, attending Spain’s famous La Tomatina festival is a bucket-list experience. All thanks to the unforgettable and dreamy tomato fight sequence in the blockbuster cinema Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (ZNMD). Travellers often end up spending lakhs just to recreate that perfect ZNMD moment. But the reality is beyond…
Gianni Infantino: What next for Fifa and its under-pressure president?
The quickest route for Infantino’s exit would be for the Swiss to resign, like his predecessor Sepp Blatter did in 2015. But Infantino still retains support and he could try to hold out until March, when he is up for re-election for a fourth and final term as president. What other avenues are open? The…
6 mutton curries from India every foodie should try
Goan cuisine is often associated with seafood, but its Mutton Xacuti is every bit as memorable. Influenced by centuries of Portuguese and local Konkani culinary traditions, this curry stands apart for its incredibly complex spice blend. Roasted coconut forms the heart of the gravy, joined by poppy seeds, dried red chillies, coriander seeds, cloves, cinnamon…