Renowned climate activist Greta Thunberg has changed the name of her twitter handle to ‘Sharon’, in response to the way actor Amanda Henderson reacted to a question regarding the activist during a recent game show.
When the actress was asked to name the most famous teenage climate activist, she named the activist as ‘Sharon’.
The activist is known for her funny reactions using her twitter handle.
A few days ago, when US President Donald Trump advised her to work on managing her anger, she edited her profile to present herself as a teenager working to mange her anger.
Similarly, she also made some funny remarks when she was criticised by Brazil president for supporting the indigenous people live in the Amazon region.
Ms. Greta is the face of the global climate movement at present. She is instrumental in mobilising youngsters in Europe as well as across the world against the issue of climate change.
When she initially entered into the path of the protest, she was just a school student.
Her protest has inspired many school students across the world to speak out courageously against the issue of climate change.
Undoubtedly, she is an emerging global leader.
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Paving the way for the formation of a coalition government, the biggest separatist party based in Catalonia has extended its support to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
The move has end the deadlock under which Spain was brought by an inconclusive election result.
The support means Spain can no longer look the question of the independence of Catalonia with disrespect.
At this moment, it remains unclear the new coalition government will agree to conduct a formal Catalan independence referendum.
Earlier, an informal referendum conducted by the regional government in Catalonia was supported hugely by the people of the region.
It even paved the way for the emergence of a confrontation between the regional government in Catalonia and the central government.
Meanwhile, another big question that remains is whether the destiny of the punished Catalonian separatist leader will be overturned.
Several Catalonian leaders have been punished severely as the central government has chosen not to take a lenient stand in the independence issue.
Catalonia is a rich territory in Spain. Its culture is a bit different from that of the rest of the country. A considerable number of Catalonians want to be identified with Catalonia than with Spain.
Anyway, the new political development in Spain is a big boost to the Catalonian separatist movement.
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The conservative People’s Party has joined hand with the leftist Greens in Austria to form an unusual coalition.
The People’s Party had been a partner of the far-right Freedom Party until it was toppled by a scandal.
In the recent snap election, the People’s Party emerged victorious.
The decision of the conservative faction to reach an agreement with the leftist has come as a surprise.
It is the first time the leftist has gotten an opportunity to become a part of the government.
Many have expressed their concerns about the sustainability of the coalition.
If securing borders is the main concern of the conservative faction, preventing climate change is the concern of the leftist faction.
In a statement released by a member of the sensational coalition government, it is said that both the climate and border concerns would be addressed by the new government.
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The lawyers who represent Ayia Napa girl have expressed deep concern about the court verdict that has found their client’ rape allegation fake.
Recently, a court found that the rape allegation made by the British teenager against twelve Israeli men was fake.
The court has not announced the quantum of punishments yet. The court is expected to announce the quantum of punishment on 7th January 2020. The court can give a sentence up to a year in prison or a heavy fine or both.
The lawyers of the British teenager have criticised the way the case has been handled by the court. They said the teenager was not properly heard.
The mother of the teenager has also expressed her deep concern. She said her mother was suffering from the unwelcoming condition of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. She added she should be provided with proper treatment. She has appealed for the interference of her country’s government.
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After the couple, who had found their son’s ashes which they brought to Cyprus from Sweden to scatter in a beautiful place stolen, made a emotional appeal though a media, the thief, who was moved emotionally by the appeal of the couple, has contacted the couple to express his deep sorrow and revealed the location where they could found the ashes.
The couple, who flew back to Poland after the incident, will return to Cyprus to collect the ashes and to scatter the ashes in some beautiful place.
The Cyprus police have arrested around three people in connection with the incident. One of the three is said to be a woman.
The couple’s son died of an accident at least five months ago. They wanted to do the ash scatter ceremony in a beautiful and warm region in Cyrus to end their worst year in a suitable manner.
The couple said they were no longer angry with the thief. They also added the thief had a good heart.
At this moment, it remains unclear the Cyprus judiciary would take a lenient stand against the culprit.
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A British teenager has been found guilty of lying about being gang-raped by a group of Israeli youngsters.
She initially alleged that she was gang-raped by a group of twelve Israeli teenagers when she was in Ayia Napa in Cyprus.
Later, she pulled back her complaint. Actually, she was booked shortly after she pulled back her complaint.
She has been found guilty on a charge of causing public mischief.
She may get at least one year imprisonment. Her lawyers may request for a lenient approach. They may request for a suspended sentence.
The rape allegation created a serious public not only in the UK but also across the entire European continent.
At this moment, it remains unclear why the UK teenager levelled a fake allegation against the group of Israeli teenagers.
The UK teenager, at the time of the withdrawal of the case, said she was forced by the Cypriot police to testify against the group of Israeli teenagers.
That allegation was strongly denounced by the Cypriot police.
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The constitutional court of the European country of Turkey has overturned the ban imposed on Wikipedia by the country on the ground that the website published defamatory contents against the country.
Dismissing the ban, the court has found the ban inconsistent with the country’s obligation to protect the right to expression.
The site was originally banned on 2007, as the site published a report which links the militants in Syria to the country.
Recently, the website management even approached the European Court of Human Rights to make sure the right to expression is not denied to the people of Turkey.
The latest verdict is a victory to the site management and the people of the country who want to see their right to expression protected.
The website management has welcomed the decision made by the Turkey’s constitutional court.
The order has been supported by at least ten members of the sixteen member constitutional court.
In reality, the verdict is the victory of the right to expression. Turkey is infamous for its negative attitude towards the right to expression. Since the failed coup, its commitment towards the right to expression remains at its lowest. It is expected that the latest verdict will overturn the scenario completely.
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Business legend Kochouseph Chittilappilly, the founder of V-Guard, was awarded the MBA award 2019 by Manappuram Finance Limited Managing Director V P Nandakumar in a colourful function organised at Le Meridien, Kochi, on 25th December 2019 at 5 PM.
The MBA award is an exclusive business achievement award organised by reputed event conglomerate Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd in association with Unique Times magazine. The award is offered to recognise the contributions of outstanding Malayalee business achievers. Though it is a business achievement award, the parameter to select the winner is not limited to the area of business. It is brilliantly stretched further to include the area of Corporate Social Responsibility.
A winner of the award naturally wins a seat in Federal International Chamber Forum, says Pegasus founder Dr. Ajit Ravi.
The FICF is a guild of the MBA Awardees. Each year the forum gets a new member, as one highly eligible person is chosen for this award every year. Since the FICF is an association of the awardees, the forum is extremely exclusive. It is a rendezvous of great business minds.
The forum is one of the richest forums in the country considering the wealth of its members. Due to the high exclusivity of the forum, very high parameters are installed to conduct the selection procedure. As per the guidelines, the recipient of the award must have assets under management worth not less than Rs. 2,000 crores.
In short, the FICF is a group of outstanding business achievers, who are respected for their contributions in the business and social service sectors.
So far, at least eight persons have received this award. M P Ramachandran, the Managing Director and Chairman of Jyothy Laboratories, is the previous’ years’ winner. V P Nandakumar, the MD and CEO of Manappuram Finance, Joy Alukkas, the Chairman of Joy Alukkas, M A Yusuff Ali, the MD of Lulu group International, T S Kalyanaraman, the Chairman and MD of Kalyan Jewellers, P N C Menon, the Founder and Chairman of Sobha Group, Gokulam Gopalan, the Founder and Chairman of Gokulam Group of Companies and Ravi Pillai, the Founder and MD of R P Group of Companies, are the other winners.
Mr. Chittilappilly, the legend who wristed the award this time, is a highly successful businessman based in Kerala.
His brand has climbed many stairs past its humble beginning as a trusted stabiliser brand. Under this brand name, now a wide variety of products are sold, from solar water heater, fans, pumps and mixer grinder to induction cooktop.
Making use of the possibility of diversification to its fullest, the businessman has successfully tested his luck in several other sectors also.
The group runs two amusement parks – one, in Kochi, and other, in Bengaluru. It is also into the real estate sector.
Mr. Chittilappilly is an admirable person. He is a highly enthusiastic philanthropist. He is living with one kidney; one of his kidneys was donated to a poor truck driver, setting a clear example for his followers to follow.
He is the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Samman Pathra Award for top income tax payer.
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Ruslan Shaveddinov, the young anti-government activist, has been forcibly conscripted by the Russian military force.
Russia’s prime opposition leader Alexei Navalny has condemned the, so called, forced conscription of the young leader.
He alleged that his employee was abducted from his house by the Russian military and taken to a remote Russian military camp.
In Russia, military service of 12 months is compulsory for all citizens aged between 18 and 27. It is exempted in rare cases.
Mr. Navalny said Mr. Shaveddinov had a credible medical ground to be exempted from the compulsory military service.
He has been forcefully taken to the military base, a day after a Russian court dismissed the medical ground presented by the young leader to exempt him from the compulsory military service.
Mr. Navalny, under whom the conscripted leader worked a press secretary, said that his lawyers would approach the court, demanding the release of his employee.
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At least twenty five people, who was arrested in connection with child trafficking by a joint operation conducted by the UK and Romanian police, has been acquitted by the top court of Romania.
Earlier, the same people were acquitted by a lower court, citing that the prosecution failed to present evidence necessary to prove the arrested guilty in the crime.
A UK official, who was part of the team who busted the criminal network, has expressed his dissatisfaction in the acquittal of the arrested.
He has questioned the credibility of the Romanian judicial system. He has rejected the argument that there was no evidence.
The acquitted persons were originally arrested for running a criminal network which sends children abroad for begging and stealing.
Many human rights organisations have questioned the verdict made by the Romanian court in connection with the case.
It is alleged that the evidences handed over to Romania were purposefully suppressed to help those arrested in connection with the case.
The UK official’s statement is what that strengthens the allegation.
It is not the first time the credibility of the Romanian system has been questioned. This time, the country is less likely to escape from the pit of criticism.
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