December 2021 - North India Kaleidoscope

December 31, 2021 Life and Style

Houseplant of the week: ZZ plant

You can put this glossy green baby in a dark corner. It isn’t at all fussy and can handle all sorts of mistreatment

India bans Mother Teresa charity from receiving funds from abroad

Licence application of Missionaries of Charity is rejected on Christmas day amid a wave of anti-Christian sentiment

December 31, 2021 Corona Virus Health World

Covid news live: South Africa says fourth wave has peaked; US will soon see ‘viral blizzard’, expert warns

Health officials in South Africa say its fourth wave has passed after a dip in infections; the US will see new Covid cases rise dramatically next month, an infectious disease expert warns

December 31, 2021 Corona Virus Health World

Australia Covid news live: Scott Morrison announces change to isolation time as nation records more than 32,000 cases

Scott Morrison announces change to isolation time; South Australia records 2,091 new Covid-19 cases and four deaths; Queensland records 3,118 cases; Australian batsman Travis Head tests positive ahead of fourth Ashes Test; NSW records 21,151 new cases and six deaths; Victoria records 5,919 cases and seven deaths. Follow all today’s news

December 29, 2021 World

Speed of Stand News shutdown sends chilling signal to Hong Kong’s media

Analysis: the police raid and closure of the pro-democracy website has left journalists wondering who will be next

December 28, 2021 Corona Virus Health World

Covid live news: Omicron accounts for 58.6% of all infections in US; Wales reports 12,378 cases in past 48 hours

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data highlights spread of new variant; Wales warns it is quickly catching up with rates in England

December 28, 2021 Corona Virus Health World

Australia Covid live news updates: almost 500 extra Sydney cases undetected in community for days after mistake by major testing facility

More positive cases after Sydney lab testing error; ‘sacred’ SCG Ashes Test to go ahead, NSW minister says; Queensland reports 1,158 cases, scraps day five testing requirement after Brad Hazzard criticises ‘tourism testing’; massive demand for testing in NSW blows out wait times as state records 6,062 cases and one death; Victoria records 2,738 Covid cases and four deaths; Tasmania reports 43 cases and the ACT 252 – follow all the latest news

December 27, 2021 Corona Virus Health World

Covid live news: walk-in PCR tests unavailable in England for several hours; France considers new curbs

No walk-in PCR tests available in England for a few hours due to ‘high demand’; Emmanuel Macron expected to announce new measures in France

December 27, 2021 Health

UK obesity plan will fail without action on unhealthy food – report

Exclusive: Centre for Food Policy says efforts to lose weight are being thwarted by constant exposure in retail and advertising

December 26, 2021 Life and Style

A day at the beach: ‘In the sea, I lost my hold on my daughter’

An ocean bath looked like shelter on a high swell day. Then an almighty wave picked Gadia Zrihan and her daughter up, dragging them into open water

One Briton dead and another injured in Thailand January 23, 2022
Marcus Evans, 49, was killed in western Thailand in the early hours of Saturday, local police said.
Covid: New Zealand PM Ardern cancels wedding amid Omicron wave January 23, 2022
New restrictions are set to be introduced after nine Omicron cases were confirmed in the country.
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam defends Covid hamster cull January 22, 2022
Carrie Lam says the priority is to control the rise in cases partly caused by an outbreak in pet hamsters.
Kiribati goes into first lockdown after Covid flight cases January 22, 2022
Until last week, the remote island nation of Kiribati had recorded just two Covid cases.
Thich Nhat Hanh: 'Father of mindfulness' Buddhist monk dies aged 95 January 22, 2022
Thich Nhat Hanh, who set up meditation centres around the world, died on Saturday in Vietnam.
Udupi hijab issue: The Indian girls fighting to wear hijab in college January 22, 2022
Six Muslim students say they are not being allowed to attend classes because they wear headscarves.
Ros Atkins On... China's zero-Covid dilemma January 22, 2022
Ros Atkins examines China's Covid elimination strategy, while others are learning to live with the virus.
Afghan women taken from their homes after speaking out January 21, 2022
The BBC searches for an Afghan woman removed from her home after protesting against Taliban rule.
Tonga: Survivor tells of sea escape from tsunami-struck island January 21, 2022
Lisala Folau says he swam for more than a day, clinging to a log at sea, to survive the tsunami.
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka out to Amanda Anisimova, Ashleigh Barty wins in Melbourne January 21, 2022
Defending champion Naomi Osaka is out of the Australian Open after losing in the third round to American opponent Amanda Anisimova.
Tonga: Zero-Covid island nation fears aid could bring in virus January 21, 2022
Efforts are underway to deliver humanitarian supplies with the minimum risk of infection.
Samsung pulls ad with drag queen after backlash January 21, 2022
The ad, which showed a Muslim mother expressing support for her drag queen son, was criticised online.
Tonga volcano: Biblical disaster shakes most Mormon nation in the world January 21, 2022
Tonga is the world's most Mormon nation and the Church is playing a key role after the volcanic eruption.
Kazakhstan unrest: 'If you protest again, we'll kill you' January 21, 2022
Activists in Kazakhstan say they are being arrested and beaten as police crack down after unrest.
Franco Mulakkal: Hundreds write to Kerala nun who lost rape case against bishop January 21, 2022
Critics have called the acquittal of powerful Bishop Franco Mulakkal a 'miscarriage of justice'.
Why an OnlyFans creator could go to jail for posting nudes January 21, 2022
Titus Low is one of Singapore's most successful OnlyFans creators - but now he might find himself in jail.
The radio station bringing worried Tongans together January 21, 2022
A community broadcaster in Brisbane, Australia, is bringing information and support following the tsunami.
Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati: Who is the arrested Hindu priest? January 20, 2022
Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati is a polarising figure who has often made headlines for anti-Muslim rhetoric.
The women facing rape threats and abuses on Clubhouse January 19, 2022
The women say right-wing trolls in India targeted them for criticising Narendra Modi and his government.
Winter Olympics 2022: China sells Xinjiang as a winter sports hub January 19, 2022
Many foreign firms hoping to ride the Olympics boom are investing heavily in the troubled region.

One Briton dead and another injured in Thailand January 23, 2022
Marcus Evans, 49, was killed in western Thailand in the early hours of Saturday, local police said.
Liverpool win at Crystal Palace to cut Man City lead January 23, 2022
Liverpool boost their hopes of a Premier League title push as they secure a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
IS prison break in Syria sparks days of clashes January 23, 2022
More than 100 people have been killed in the fighting between militants and Kurdish-led forces.
Bottom side Burnley hold Arsenal in drab draw at Emirates January 23, 2022
Arsenal miss out on a chance to return to the Premier League's top four as they are held by bottom-club Burnley.
Burkina Faso soldiers at bases in Ouagadougou January 23, 2022
The government denies reports of a coup attempt or that the president has been detained.
UK ex-minister 'fired for her Muslimness' January 23, 2022
Nusrat Ghani says she was told her faith made colleagues uncomfortable - but the chief whip rejects her claim.
Atletico Madrid's Torrecilla returns after tumour January 23, 2022
Atletico Madrid midfielder Virginia Torrecilla returns after overcoming a brain tumour.
Comoros to face Cameroon in last-16 tie without a recognised keeper January 23, 2022
Comoros will play their Nations Cup last 16 match against Cameroon without a recognised goalkeeper because of injury and Covid-19.
Stowaway found in South Africa plane wheel at Amsterdam airport January 23, 2022
A man is discovered alive in the wheel section of a plane that landed in Amsterdam from South Africa.
Russia-Ukraine tensions: UK warns of plot to install pro-Moscow ally January 23, 2022
The Foreign Office takes the unusual step of naming a former Ukrainian MP as a potential Kremlin candidate.
NZ PM Ardern calls off wedding amid Omicron outbreak January 23, 2022
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has cancelled her wedding after announcing new Covid restrictions.
Nadal to face Shapovalov in Australian Open quarters January 23, 2022
Rafael Nadal continues his quest for a record-breaking 21st major title at the Australian Open as Denis Shapovalov beats third seed Alexander Zverev.
German navy chief resigns over Ukraine comments January 23, 2022
Kay-Achim Schönbach said the idea that Russia wanted to invade Ukraine was nonsense.
Barty continues Australian Open quest as Azarenka & Sakkari lose January 23, 2022
Australian top seed Ashleigh Barty continues her quest to become the first home champion in 44 years, but Victoria Azarenka and fifth seed Maria Sakkari go out.
The aurora hunters who chase the Northern Lights January 23, 2022
Meet the aurora hunters, people fascinated by the spectacular natural phenomenon.
Georgia Shooting: British man Matthew Willson shot through wall January 23, 2022
Police are treating Matthew Willson's death as a homicide, following gunfire from a nearby flat.
Anoosheh Ashoori: Iranian-Briton starts hunger strike in prison January 23, 2022
Anoosheh Ashoori from London hopes the strike will bring attention to those being held in Iran.
Sudan protesters: Ready to die for freedom January 23, 2022
Those opposed to the coup say they will stay on the streets until the generals leave power.
More and more musicians are releasing their own music: Here's why January 23, 2022
Musicians retaining ownership of their master recordings can get 100% of streaming royalties.
Sedef Kabas: Turkish journalist jailed for reciting proverb January 23, 2022
Sedef Kabas denies using the proverb to insult President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.