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Everyone knows the cheerful, bearded, white-haired overweight guy who sneaks down chimneys on Christmas Eve to deliver gifts to children. Where did this originate, though?The most popular gift-giver in the world has roots in Christianity that go beyond culture, religion, and time. It all began with a man who lived in the fourth century named Saint Nicholas. Although the details of his life are not supported by reliable historical sources, legend holds that St. Nicholas of Myra, later known as St. Nicholas of Bari, lived during the great Emperor Constantine’s reign. He is said to have been born in Patara,...

Yekaterina Duntsova, a former TV journalist, was disqualified from running against Vladimir Putin in Russia’s upcoming presidential election on Saturday. Her platform was opposition to the conflict in Ukraine.The central electoral commission rejected her candidature with a unanimous vote, citing “numerous violations” in the materials she had filed to support her campaign. Putin’s detractors claimed the ruling demonstrated that in the first presidential election held since the beginning of the 22-month conflict, no one with sincere oppositional views would be permitted to run against him in March of next year. They consider it to be a fictitious process with a...

With Pathaan and Jawan kicking off 2023 in style, Shah Rukh Khan is getting ready to close the year out with Dunki. Not just SRK fans are talking about the movie. Ahead of Dunki’s release, a number of celebrities are also expressing their excitement. Veteran actor Suniel Shetty expressed his excitement on X (formerly known as Twitter) by posting a sweet note alongside the movie’s poster. He composed: “Shaahhh (SRK)…”Raju, sir, Rajkumar HiraniFor me, it’s unquestionably a First Day First Show. Excited to witness the enchantment of #Dunki unfold on a large screen. Break a leg to the entire cast...

Most people’s 2023 bingo lists probably didn’t include Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg fighting each other physically, but by the summer, it was looking more and more likely. One of the year’s most popular internet stories was the conflict between Musk and Zuck. Following Zuckerberg’s announcement of the release of Threads, an app intended to compete with X, the two tech titans engaged in a social media back and forth in July. The media circus surrounding them intensified, culminating in the prospect of a mixed martial arts bout between the two billionaires this summer. However, in August, Zuckerberg ruled out...

The founder of the massive online retailer Amazon, Jeff Bezos, has revealed why he decided to leave his position as CEO of the business two years ago. The world was taken aback by the sudden move, and now Mr. Bezos has explained why he made it in a recent Lex Fridman Podcast episode.Mr. Bezos stated that the main factor in his decision to retire was his dedication to his space exploration company, Blue Origin. The billionaire gave an explanation for his decision to step down as CEO of the business he founded in 1994, stating that in order for his...

On Thursday, India reiterated that the space given to separatists, terrorists, and anti-India elements in Canada continues to be its “core issue” with that country.Arindam Bagchi, a spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), made the remarks the day after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggested that there may have been “a tonal shift” in India-Canada relations as a result of the indictment of an Indian national in the US for allegedly planning to kill a Sikh separatist. “We have maintained a constant stance. We have made clear how we view the issue, and to be honest, the main...

As the allies of Kyiv grow weary of the conflict almost two years in, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that there was no end in sight to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while the Kremlin expressed growing confidence in its victory.Zelensky claimed that he had rejected the military’s request to mobilise up to 500,000 Ukrainians for the army, saying that this move would negatively impact his already declining popularity among Ukrainians. His meeting with foreign and local media brings an end to a trying year in Ukraine, where allies’ financial and military support has wavered and Kyiv’s forces are under pressure on...

The External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, made a sarcastic jab at the UN Security Council, comparing it to a “old club” in which members are reluctant to accept new members because they believe it is losing its influence.During his speech on Sunday at the Rotary Institute 2023 event in Bengaluru, Mr. Jaishankar stated that the “club”‘s members do not want their practices to be called into question. “The Security Council resembles an established club with a few devoted members who refuse to give up.” Their goal is to maintain their hold on the club. Mr. Jaishankar stated, “They are not...

Work-life balance discussions gained attention earlier this year when Infosys CEO NR Narayana Murthy stated that young people should be working at least 70 hours a week. This sort of started a debate, with everyone discussing how important it is to take breaks and work in a balanced manner. While some tech executives were against the concept, others supported a work-life balance. Additionally, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates mentioned work-life balance in his year-end blog post and stated that life is about more than just work. But Gates didn’t realise this until he had a child. The tech magnate had previously...

The minister stated that India can serve as a hub for scrapping in South Asia, pointing out that the National Vehicle Scrappage Policy benefits all parties involved. “Circular economy is very important and it is going to create jobs in the country,” Gadkari stated. In August 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the National Vehicle Scrappage Policy, stating that it would aid in the phase-out of outdated and environmentally harmful cars while simultaneously advancing a circular economy. The states and Union Territories (UTs) will offer up to a 25% tax rebate on road tax for automobiles that are bought after...