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Britney Spears is she writing a memoir?

January 22, 2022

Britney Spears made headlines last year due to her dramatic personal life. Now that Britney is a free woman, she’s ready to tell her own story. On January 11, 2022, Britney posted a picture of a typewriter on Instagram with the caption: “Shall I start from THE BEGINNING???”
Britney Spears was finally released from Jamie Spears’ conservatorship on November 21, 2021. A few weeks later, on her 40th birthday in September 2021, she announced her engagement to long-time partner Sam Asghari. She has hinted on Instagram that she is working on a memoir in recent weeks.

She speculated in her post that she is writing a memoir. Several others expressed their excitement over the news, as well as their encouragement and support.

Britney’s journey so far has been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride, from having a successful career at a young age to living a troubled personal life. However, the artist has remained strong and now plans to live her life according to her own terms. Her conservatorship ended in 2021, and she also accused her family of not being there for her or supporting her while her father was in charge of her conservatorship. According to her earlier Instagram post, she will not be working on her music any longer. The decision to stop making music was Britney’s way of saying, “F*ck you”, even though it only benefits her family by ignoring her real work.

In her new memoir, Things I Should Have Said, Britney Spears’ sister Jamie Spears shared her side of the controversy surrounding her family.

Entertainment • Main News • News/Events

Don’t spread false news about Lata Mangeshkar: spokesperson

January 22, 2022

“A sincere appeal. Please do not give wind to any false news, Lata Didi is in the ICU under treatment being treated by Dr Pratit Samdani and his team of doctors. The family and the doctors need their space.”
A statement released by Lata Mangeshkar’s team recently informed fans not to believe in any false rumors regarding the legendary singer, who remains in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
The Bharat Ratna awardee has been admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital for more than a week after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and pneumonia. Since then, a number of false rumors have circulated online regarding Elvis’ health.
Earlier on Friday, her management team issued a statement asking her fans not to believe such news stories, beginning with the words, “A sincere appeal.”. Dr Pratit Samdani and his team of doctors are treating Lata Didi in the ICU. “The doctors and their families need their space.”
Mangeshkar’s fans were also asked to pray for his speedy recovery.
 

Entertainment • Main News

50th anniversary of Arunachal Pradesh

January 20, 2022

Arunachal Governor Brig. Dr. BD Mishra today launched a media campaign featuring bollywood star & state brand ambassador Sanjay Dutt, commemorating 50 years of Arunachal Pradesh at the  Padi Yubbe stadium in Ziro,  amidst a select gathering of attendees which included public leaders, senior bureaucrats, media personnel as well as representatives from Panchayati Raj institutions.  

The campaign features Sanjay Dutt taking his producer-actor friend Rahul Mittra on a virtual journey through breath-taking locations across Arunachal Pradesh while also showcasing the state’s equally vibrant and diverse cultures.

The occasion marks the 50th anniversary of Arunachal Pradesh, which will be commemorated with a month-long festival starting today in Ziro of Arunachal’s Lower Subansiri district where the state got its name and Union Territory status in 1972. Similar commemorative events are also proposed to be held in destinations within the State and in select cities in the country.

The event saw addresses by senior leaders Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Assembly Speaker & Chairman of 50 year celebrations Pasang Dorjee Sona, Union Law & Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju, Deputy CM Chowna Mein and state agriculture minister Er Tagi Taki. In keeping with the theme of the celebrating the past and enriching the future, the eight former Chief Ministers of the State  and members of the First Agency Council were feted as part of the celebrations. The campaign produced by Rahul Mittra Films aims to put Arunachal Pradesh on the international tourist map, apart from increasing awareness amongst the state’s youth on the perils of substance abuse.

Life Style • Main News • Wellness

According to Oxford University Press, anxiety is the children’s word of the year

January 20, 2022

Using their recent research, Oxford University Press (OUP) has chosen ‘anxiety’ as the word of the year for children.
Oxford University Press (OUP) had surveyed roughly 8,000 children aged 7-14 from 85 schools in the United Kingdom. Kids were asked to select the words they most often used to talk about health and wellbeing.
Over twenty percent of students chose “anxiety” (21%) as their number one word, reflecting the widespread impact lockdowns and school closures had on their wellbeing.
“Challenging” came in as their second choice (19%) closely followed by “isolate” (14%). “Wellbeing” (13%) and “resilience” (12%) were also in the children’s top five words, demonstrating their positive attitude in the face of recent challenges, according to OUP,’ reads a report by The Bookseller.
In response to the survey’s results, The Children’s Society’s executive director of social impact, Joe Jenkins, told the Guardian that ‘it was concerning that anxiety had been chosen as the top word, but not surprising considering all the restrictions and changes children have been subjected to’.
Teachers were also asked to select the top words they used to communicate with students about health and wellbeing, especially in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. Among the top three words chosen by teachers were “resilience” (31%), “challenging” (19%), and “wellbeing” (18%).
According to The Bookseller, Helen Freeman, director of early childhood and home education at OUP, believes that language is crucial to self-expression, learning, and wellbeing. Specifically, the findings emphasize the important role teachers play in equipping children with appropriate vocabulary for expressing their emotions and supporting their wellbeing. The importance of supporting children’s language development at home and in school has therefore never been greater.”

Art & Culture

12 international bestsellers you should read in 2022 that will change your outlook on life

January 12, 2022

A New Year signifies a fresh start and hope for the future. Penguin India’s Penguin Transform program offers a list of 12 international bestsellers to help one become a better reader. A reader is to read each of the 12 books over a 12-month period, and each title promises to transform their outlook on life.
BY SAMAN LUQMAN

Here are books:-
01/12′ Educated’ by Tara Westover
The memoir ‘Educated’ by Tara Westover will inspire you to have faith and achieve more in life.

02/12′ 12 Rules for Life’ by Jordan B. Peterson
Jordan B. Peterson, a clinical psychologist and author, uses his works and ancient wisdom to present 12 principles to live by that can offer solutions for contemporary problems.

03/12′ A Wrinkle in Time’ by Madeleine L’Engle
It’s a great read on the list for kids and young adults. It makes you rediscover love and support for your family and helps you fight for your loved ones. A Disney film adaptation of L’Engle’s bestselling book has also been released.

04/12′ Forty Rules of Love’ by Elif Shafak
The beauty of this story will make you believe in the power of love and how it can change you for the better.

05/12′ Thinking Fast and Slow’ by Daniel Kahneman
This book explains how our minds are tripped up by errors and prejudices and offers practical techniques for slower, smarter thinking. In its blurb, the book promises to help you make better decisions at work, at home, and in everything you do.

06/12′ Zen and the Art of Simple Living’ by Shunmyo Masuno
 Popular Buddhist monk Shunmyo Masuno offers 100 tips (one for each day) on how to apply the essence of Zen in everyday life to feel relaxed and fulfilled.

07/12′ Think Again’ by Adam Grant
 This book explores the idea that rethinking, unlearning, and relearning can help us achieve greater work-life balance and wisdom. It is written by organizational psychologist and author Adam Grant.

08/12′ Midnight Library’ by Matt Haig
 The international bestseller ‘Midnight Library’ by Matt Haig will take you on an incredible journey and make you question: How should we live?.
09/12′ Breath’ by James Nestor
 James Nestor travels the world to discover the hidden science behind ancient breathing practices to find out what went wrong and how to fix it in his book, Breath, according to the blurb.
10/12′ Girl, Woman, Other’ by Bernadine Evaristo
 ’Girl, Woman, Other’ by Bernadine Evaristo, winner of the 2018 Booker Prize for fiction, takes the reader through the lives of twelve characters in Great Britain 100 years ago.
11/12′ Normal People’ by Sally Rooney
 Many millennials and adults will relate to Sally Rooney’s award-winning novel, ‘Normal People’. The story of self-discovery, modern love, and friendship is beautifully written.

12/12′ When Breath Becomes Air’ by Paul Kalanithi
As a medical student, a neurosurgeon, a lung cancer patient, and a new father, Paul Kalanithi recounts his life. He also asks what makes life meaningful and virtuous.

Art & Culture • Culture/Living • Main News • News/Events

COVID delayed several major art exhibitions in the Capital

January 11, 2022

Several art exhibitions in Delhi were postponed due to rising cases of COVID.
Several artists booked the venue at Delhi’s Bikaner House for an exhibition more than a year ago. As a result of the rising number of COVID cases in the Capital, the tripartite exhibition of Sakti Burman, Maite Delteil, and Maya Burman has been postponed from January 13 to 22.
The show had been planned months in advance in hopes that things would have gotten back to normal by now, but who would have thought it would be this way. Despite being ready to mount the exhibition, the space has been closed due to the increasing number of cases. As soon as we receive new directives from government sources, the exhibition will be rescheduled.
As COVID cases in the Capital spiral out of control, several major art exhibitions are being postponed, although private galleries are still allowed to operate. Renu Modi, director of Gallery Espace, says people have reservations about visiting galleries at a time like this. In the first week of December, the opening of her last exhibition in the gallery was well received, but given the current situation in Delhi, she has decided to postpone the opening of her next exhibition, which is the solo exhibition of artist Manisha Gera Baswani. ‘It won’t be fair to the work.’ People won’t flock to the gallery. “I think we’ll open it in April,” Modi says.
There were several exhibitions of prominent artists in Delhi during the fourth quarter of 2021, but with India experiencing the third wave of economic growth, the art industry remains cautious. A key element of India’s culture calendar, the India Art Fair (IAF), was moved from February to April (April 28 to May 1). IAF’s director, Jaya Asokan, said, “Everything else remains the same: the venue, fantastic art, and a huge celebration of culture in a safe environment.”. I’m sure the future will be unpredictable, but I’m confident that India Art Fair will deliver a fair as dynamic and fresh as ever this April.”.

Life Style • Main News

You can reduce food waste by following these three simple steps

January 11, 2022

You can also start your own vegetable, fruit, or herb garden by recycling as much as you can. You can compost, and put nutrients back into the soil”
Besides being a social problem, food waste is also a problem for the environment. Therefore, it is imperative to take steps to avoid food wastage at all costs. Here are a few tips to help you get started.”Food waste is a more serious problem than most people realize. Our habits of overbuying food at markets, letting vegetables and fruits spoil at home and taking larger portions than we can consume put extra strain on our natural resources. Wasted food represents wasted labor, effort, investment, and precious resources. Wasted food contributes to climate change because it increases greenhouse gas emissions,”
There are three simple ways to reconnect with food and what it represents:

Reducing food waste at home and improving food storage. Consuming only what you need.
In case you don’t finish your meal, you can save it for later or use it in another dish.
Try to recycle as much as you can. Make compost to replenish the soil with nutrients. A green patch of fruits, vegetables, or herbs can also be started.
It is up to us to change our habits so that food waste will no longer be a problem! By working together for a better and more sustainable world.

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