Pakistan's heaviest flood, China's worst drought put nations in severe crisis, Huawei's founder sparks economic alarm

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Worst flood hits Pakistan as heaviest rain continues, 1000s displaced, millions affected

Pakistan has declared a national emergency after it suffered the worst flood in decades. The disaster has already claimed over 1000 lives, displaced thousands and affected millions. The country is struggling to manage its worst hit areas, which include Sindh province of southern Pakistan. Army and rescue organizations are helping in the evacuation of thousands. Some areas have witnessed somewhere between 450% and 800% more rains than average. Large parts of Balochistan is submerged in water and highways and bridges have been swept away by flood water.

Huawei's founder's leaked memo sparks speculation on global economic meltdown

As per Ren Zhengfei's internal memo, which went viral over social media sites, he does not appear very optimistic about the world economy in the near future. His memo states, "The next decade will be a very painful historical period, as the global economy continues to decline." He also advises his company to focus on survival with quality and earn a little more wherever possible; and reduce any overly optimistic expectations until 2023-2025. "...marginal businesses will be shrunken and closed, and the chill will be felt by everyone.," was his memo's final stroke.

China's heat wave and drought broke all records, country in power crisis

China has witnessed one of the worst heat wave and drought this year in the last six decades. This natural calamity has caused rivers, including Yangtze, China's longest river, to dry up, causing a severe electricity power shortage in the country. The longest and most severe drought has threatened the current crop harvest. Many factories, shops, and businesses across the country have either shutdown or reduced their operation due to shortage of power supply. Cities have switched off street lights in the night.

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Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue – A Story of Human Value

Life begins in a closed chamber-like place called womb, but the one being nurtured and prepared to be brought into this world is not conscious of its existence or rather not aware of a world which is full of light. What about those who are trapped in a similar condition, but are fully aware of the world outside? Would it not be suffocating to live in a dark place with little hope to see the bright life they were used to just a few days ago? Uttarkashi tunnel that collapsed and trapped 41 workers is such a story, a reminder that how fortunate and privileged we are for all that the mother nature has given us. And yet, rather than being grateful, we take these gifts for granted as if they don’t matter! The Indian government took every measure to rescue 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel in Uttarkashi and finally the operation that lasted over 400 hours was successful. The rescue operation was performed by seven government agencies including PM’s office, National Disaster

Gables – a paradise for Goan style food lovers in Mumbai

Mumbai is famous for so many things, but ask Mumbaikars what they love the most about the metropolis. Most of them will tell you that no other place in the country can beat Mumbai when it comes to food. The large variety offered and the high quality maintained even by the streetside outlets in this financial capital of India are the key variables why every food lover feels satisfied and nobody complains about food here. There are many famous restaurants that the city boasts about, and one of them is Gables, set up in 1956 by Joseph “Gable” Fernandes. It is located at the famous Colaba Causeway. Gables offers a variety of Goan dishes including Goan Sausage Pulao, Goan Sausage Chilly Fry, Sorpotel & Sannas, Pork Vindalo, Chaoris Pao, just to name a few of many options. Besides, it also has a variety of intercontinental dishes available. When it comes to desserts, it offers authentic Bebinca, which is considered “The Queen of Goan Desserts.” There are two options – home-made round

Canada – safe haven for criminals & terrorists

When a country deliberately spoils its relations with another, it also turns a blind eye to wrongdoers taking advantage of the situation. Canada, under the leadership of PM Justin Trudeau, has been burning its bridges by constantly targeting India, when the entire world sees the latter as a peace-loving nation with great business opportunities. PM Trudeau has constantly made baseless remarks against India on different issues including wrong allegations stating Indian government’s involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a pro-Khalistani. With increasing crime rate, Canada is slowly becoming a breeding ground for terrorist groups, gangs and local criminals. India released a long list of individuals, suspected to have links with gangs operating out of Canada, and also offered a dossier. However, Canada ignored all of these without any action as the country was busy maligning India’s global reputation. Canada has openly supported Khalistan movement by showing its support to

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