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In the late 1980s, Polish explorer Piotr Chmielinski and American writer Joe Kane became the first people to paddle the full length of the Amazon from its source area to the Atlantic Ocean. Kane first walked 200 miles before joining the paddling journey. The expedition covered about 4,200 miles from the high-altitude headwaters to the sea and became a demanding test of endurance.The team faced dangerous rapids, altitude sickness, armed groups, difficult jungle conditions, and internal disputes. Only four of the original 11 members reached the Atlantic, and Kane and Chmielinski travelled nearly all of the river by boat, carrying…

Katrina Kaif recently faced online trolling over her postpartum appearance after she attended the Ambani family’s Ganpati celebrations with husband Vicky Kaushal. The criticism prompted Salman Khan to seemingly call out those targeting the actress on ‘Bigg Boss 20’. Now, Parineeti Chopra has also spoken out against the scrutiny female actors face over their bodies, particularly after childbirth.Parineeti was asked about the trolling directed at Katrina and Salman’s apparent response to it. The actress criticised the mindset behind commenting on a woman’s postpartum body and called such remarks completely ‘uneducated’.In a conversation with PTI, “When someone comments on a postpartum…

Helen Keller in 1888 vacationing in Cape Cod (Wiki) For many travellers, the idea of adventure begins with a destination, a far away mountain or an unexplored beach, an unfamiliar city or a long road journey. But for Helen Keller, travelling anywhere was an adventure. For her, it was never simply about reaching a new place. Travelling for Keller was more about facing changes, stepping out of her comfort zone and opening to what the world had to offer.Her famous quote,“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing” reveals a lot about her personality. She wrote this in Let Us…

Photo credit: Vansh Bedi Instagram account NEW DELHI: Delhi wicketkeeper-batter Vansh Bedi has denied any connection with the controversy surrounding a sting operation that alleged the misuse of confidential team information in Indian cricket, saying attempts to link him to the case are “false and defamatory”.Bedi, who was part of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) set-up during IPL 2025 and later played for Central Delhi Kings in the Delhi Premier League (DPL), broke his silence on Tuesday after his name began circulating on social media following an undercover investigation involving former domestic cricketer Rachit Bhatia.In a statement posted on Instagram,…

Ho-Yin Mo, a former Chinese-language TV news anchor was taken into custody by ICE. (Photo: X) A staffer working for California Democratic Assemblywoman Catherine Stefani was arrested by US immigration authorities at an airport in Las Vegas over an alleged visa overstay, the Department of Homeland Security said.Ho-Yin Mo, a former Chinese-language TV news anchor who works as a field representative in Stefani’s office, was taken into custody Thursday during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation at Harry Reid International Airport, the New York Post reported.DHS said Mo, a Hong Kong native, had lawfully entered the US in January…

The 72nd National Awards took place on Tuesday in Gujarat and during the event, President Droupadi Murmu has urged popular film personalities to be mindful of their influence on young audiences and refrain from endorsing products that could be harmful to public health. Speaking at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony on Tuesday, she highlighted the impact celebrities can have on children and youngsters, saying a true star should spread light rather than darkness.Murmu presented the National Film Awards for 2024 across various categories at Ekta Nagar (Kevadia), near the Statue of Unity in Gujarat. The ceremony was attended by…

Woman warns against sharing salary with friends, family and colleagues Salary is one of those details that can change the tone of a conversation once it is out in the open. A simple number can lead to questions about spending, savings and career growth. That is why a recent social media discussion around salary sharing has caught attention.In an Instagram video, Simran Maurya urged people to think carefully before revealing their exact income to everyone around them. She spoke about what can happen when friends, relatives or colleagues know the figure and also explained why salary discussions can still be…

File Pic: Balraj Panwar (AP/PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Uneasiness is brewing in India’s rowing camp ahead of the start of the Asian Games competition on Wednesday, with several rowers expressing unhappiness over last-minute changes to crew combinations and event entries.Some athletes have alleged that they were shifted from their original events while reserve rowers were brought into first-team combinations following a meeting of team managers on Monday. The developments have left some members of the squad “very disturbed”, according to a rower who spoke to PTI on condition of anonymity.”Some rowers have not taken food yet as they are in…

File photo: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing a joint defence agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia The foreign ministers of Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on Tuesday affirmed Riyadh’s right to defend itself in line with international law amid escalating attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis, according to Reuters.Following a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the ministers also stressed the need to maintain the safety of navigation in the region.The four countries expressed deep concern over the ongoing conflicts in…

Lionel Richie has been hospitalised for the third time in three months and is undergoing treatment for atrial fibrillation. Lionel Richie has been hospitalised again after experiencing another heart issue, according to TMZ. The singer is reportedly receiving treatment for atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat, prompting him and Earth, Wind & Fire to cancel three upcoming shows on their ‘Sing a Song All Night Long’ tour.According to the publication, Richie is currently hospitalised and undergoing treatment for atrial fibrillation, commonly known as AFib. Doctors are treating him with an ablation procedure, a minimally invasive treatment that creates tiny areas of…