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Iluza Isyandavletova from Bashkortastan has won the title of the Miss Asia 2023. Aayushma Bajracharya of Nepal achieved the first runner-up position, Cerena Ann Johnson from the UAE secured the second runner-up title, and Jinnapat Palsuea from Thailand earned the third runner-up position. The crowning ceremony was attended by former Miss Asia Winner Nguyen Thi Yen Trang, SAJ Group Hotels and Resorts CMD Sajan Varghese, Mini Sajan, CEO of SAJ Group Hotels and Resorts, and Jolly Antony, Chairman of Vibe Munnar. Dr. Ajit Ravi, Chairman of Pegasus, was also in attendance at the event.

The contestants underwent a grooming session conducted by Pegasus, a renowned organization dedicated to fostering the growth of young talents and showcasing their modeling careers and abilities to the world. Pegasus, with its commitment to empowering emerging talents, played a pivotal role in refining and enhancing the skills of the participants, ensuring they were well-prepared for the global stage. Through these grooming sessions, Pegasus exemplifies its mission to provide a platform for aspiring individuals to step forward confidently and make a mark in the world of modeling and talent.

Out of numerous Miss Asia pageant hopefuls, 15 emerged as finalists. Unfortunately, two contestants faced unexpected challenges, including visa issues, which hindered their participation in the finals. The well-deserving winners of Miss Asia 2023 were adorned with splendid gold crowns designed by Preeti Prakash from Parakkat Jewellers. Thirteen contestants showcased their poise and elegance on the runway throughout the competition, featuring three distinct rounds: the National Costume Round, the White Cocktail Round, and the Royal Blue Gown Round.

SAJ Group Hotels and Resorts, in collaboration with DQUE, played a crucial role as the primary partners in coordinating the Miss Asia 2023 event, organized by Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd. Unique Times, FICF, Vibe, Parakkat Resorts, and DQUE Face and Body Skin Friendly Soap provided their support as powered by Partners. Aiswaria Advertisements, Kalpana International, Times New, UT World, Europe Times, Photogenic Fashion and Weddings, Neenu Pro The Sound Experts, Green Media, Good Day Hotels and Resorts, Akshay Inco, Alcazar, FOG, St Joseph’s Hospital Trust, and JD Institute of Fashion Technology served as co-partners. The objective of this competition was to highlight the diverse cultural heritage and profound values of the participating countries while also promoting tourism.

Sub Title Winners

Miss Asia Social Media – Nguyen Thi Kim Trang (Vietnam)

Miss Asia Fashionista – Chen Chia Pei (Taiwan)

Miss Asia Talent – Natalia Savina (Russia)

Miss Asia Diligent – Azhar Zhumabekova (Kazakhstan)

Miss Asia Inspiring – Aayushma Bajracharya (Nepal)

Miss Asia Vivacious – Risa Nakatani (Japan)

Miss Asia Shining Star – Ella Anak Apit (Malaysia)

Miss Asia Ramp Walk – Meurel Beverly Viegas (India)

Miss Asia Tenacious – Rashmi Subedra (Sri Lanka)

Miss Asia National Costume – Kalisa Putri (Indonesia)

Miss Asia Adorable – Cerena Ann Johnson (UAE)

Miss Asia Renaissance – Jinnapat Palsuea (Thailand)

The judging panel featured esteemed individuals including Rozanne Diasz (Miss Sri Lanka Universe 2005 and Grooming instructor), Mr. Alonkot Sungkahapong (CEO, Starfighter), Dr. Mahima Bhakshi (Model & Entrepreneur), Harmeet Singh Gupta (Managing Director, U&I Entertainment), and Rita Mathan (Owner, Pro Nail Studio).

Contestants in the Miss Asia 2023 lineup featured Iluza Isyandavletova representing Bashkortastan, Meurel Beverly Viegas from India, Kalisa Putri representing Indonesia, Risa Nakatani from Japan, Azhar Zhumabekova from Kazakhstan, Ella Anak Apit from Malaysia, Aayushma Bajracharya from Nepal, Natalia Savina from Russia, Rashmi Subedra from Sri Lanka, Chen Chia Pei from Taiwan, Jinnapat Palsuea from Thailand, Cerena Ann Johnson from the UAE, and Nguyen Thi Kim Trang from Vietnam.

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Further from far

the sky and water melt into unison

the blue sky high and the sparkling blue beneath

soft water, silk to my toes, thick golden land beneath,

my heart merry.

Water, the water wet my feet, smooth batter beneath,

sweet smell of water fading.

Sky turns shades deeper, sinking to the shades below

the waves upon my feet soft no more,

wash silt up to my ankle,

beneath melting under my feet.

The winds, the voice of a stranger,

waves wash ashore,

with waves gone is the ground.

My feet seek the thick golden, but it melts into oblivion

waves crash onto boulders

the water, the same, no more

waves splinter the gravel

golden no more, murky brown mud.

I hold on with all my might,

murky mud just melts away

shaken, I turn around to run

waves hunt me down

ocean waves push me to the ground.

My feet feel muddy water beneath,

my heart seizes,

the deep ocean, I struggle to swim

my lips freezing, call out, but, muffled with salty murky water

I gasp for air, but in vain

eyes with pricking hurt see,

behind me dear ones merry, soft water, blue sky, sea gulls and kites

before me, ocean has long unleashed the storm

struggle to be back ashore.

Winds howling, the circle is closing in

my scream smothered again,

now darker deeper waters

struggle, fight like never before

freezing…frozen

limbs numb, sinking, deeper darker,

through the struggle, I hear from past

“we’re strong folks, we swim our way through,

Oh, sweet smell of sea, ocean so calm,

only fools can’t swim, only the weak will drown”

I know I fought, only I know, it was a storm

About the poem “Sea”

The poem “Sea” is a fictional account that attempts to depict the struggles of a person who is experiencing mental health issues and suicidal thoughts. The experience may vary. Not all suicides are reported to have underlying mental health issues and not all those who suffer from mental health conditions die by suicide. Mental health condition is not specified in this poem, however ’fifty to ninety percent of those who completed suicide did so during a depressive episode’. ‘Ninety percent of people who either attempted or completed suicide had some psychiatric disorder at the time, although only about half are diagnosed prior to suicide’ (Butcher et al). The harrowing experience has been compared to drowning in the ocean. Stigma and few myths about suicide have been portrayed.

Friends and family could also play a vital role in suicide PREVENTION. Please LISTEN to your dear ones, allow them to express their emotions and concerns, encourage them to seek professional aid.

The main elements are – sea/ocean/water and sand/beneath/ground. Sea is depicting – mental health of the person and perception of life. Sky and seashore – depicts more of what happens around him. Ground – resources for coping, health, and capacity to withstand or survive the turmoil (does not intend the person is weak or failing). There is much overlap in what these elements depict. (combination of these aspects)

[further…merry]. The individual’s life is initially portrayed as being happy, having vitality, person is healthy now. Contrary to the misconception that only a person deprived in all spheres of life would be at risk. {The sea is described as seeming benign and ground as thick.}

[water, the water…shades below] – person does not realise at this point but does feel that something is amiss and different from how it used to be.

[the waves…under my feet] [winds voice…brown mud] gradual deterioration of one’s mental health. Resources are fast depleting, {winds sound like stranger as the person is now experiencing something unknown and eerie; the water has more force, sand is less thick}

[hold on…push me] person is in turmoil, trying to cope with the difficulties. The person does try to seek some help, unfortunately it is too late (doesn’t imply that seeking help at a later stage is futile, but ‘earlier the better’ adage applies)

[muddy water…vain] the person is suffering and struggling. Mental health issues and other stressors compounded cause much agony and despair. [muffled-] The condition (eg. depression) in-itself makes it more and more difficult to get help.

[eyes…storm] to the outside world, everything may seem perfect (kites, merry) but some people may be truly suffering and struggling through a “storm” with regard to mental health. Their struggle and turmoil are often discounted, they are unjustly accused of being ‘ungrateful’ and ‘selfish’.

[back ashore…darker] further suffering and struggle. [I hear from past…] this is about the stigma and insensitive attitude in society, those who die by suicide are thought of as weak/ foolish”. The word ‘struggle’ has been repeated to emphasise that, the person does struggle a lot and try their best and are not weak. “society” would see life only from their naïve perspective and not that of the suffering person. (not that suicide should be glorified, but such an insensitive environment would deter people from seeking help and also add to their suffering. (This is also true for stigma on mental health in general).

Help protect rather than condemn.

About SUICIDE

Warning signs (National Institute of Mental Health And Neuro-Sciences)

Talking about ending life, talking about feeling guilty, about having sinned, about feeling hopeless, having no reason to live, feeling trapped or in unbearable pain, about being a burden to others. Talking about feeling empty, hopeless, or having no reason to live

Behavioral signs-Using alcohol or drugs more often. Often being anxious, restless, agitated-angry. Feeling sad and dejected. Isolation/withdrawing from family and friends (usually outgoing). Sudden reduction in social media usage / excess usage. Changing eating and/or sleeping habits. Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge. Displaying extreme mood swings. Preparatory behaviours- Giving away important possessions. making lethal means available.

Myths (PsychologyToday, Dr.Louise)

Myth: Talking about suicide will encourage more suicides.

Truth: Talking about suicide would reduce the stigma and encourage people to seek treatment.

Myth: “They are saying this to get attention, they will not act on it.”

Truth: Do not disregard the possibility of suicide.

Myth: A person will not make another suicide attempt if they survived it once.

Truth: another attempt may be made.

Myth: Suicide is an act of selfishness.

truth: Many people who attempt suicide feel like they are a burden, family and friends will be better off without them. It is difficult for them to imagine that the things will get better.

Myths: There is nothing that you can do to help a person who is suicidal.

Truth: Listening and offering emotional support is helpful. Professional help may be required. If your dear ones feel suicidal do not keep it a secret, get help for them.

Myth: suicidal ideation will never exist in the absence of diagnosed mental health condition

Truth: Any severe life stressors could be precursors to experiencing suicidal ideation, though former may increase risk.

Some suicide prevention tips recommended by a suicide prevention resource center:

1. be a good listener and encourage the person to share their feelings and concerns

2. acknowledge the suffering of the person

3. do not discount their feelings

4. do not be afraid to ask about their suicidal feelings

5. encourage them to seek the service of mental health professional

6. try to reduce the amount of time they are left alone and reduce access to lethal means.

If you are suffering, please acknowledge your own suffering. Suicide hotlines are available.                      Keep an account of those who can be contacted for help. Reach out for help. Seek professional aid.

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Written By: Divya Padmakumar and Nayana Binuraj Antony, M.Sc. Psychology, 2nd year students, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi

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The Kerala state government as of late declared that a socio-economic study is being led in Kerala among the tribal community. The Survey examines the effect of different plans and activities actualized by the administration for the government assistance of the innate community. The genuine inquiry is, are the government and their services doing any advantages for the Tribal Communities?

The tribal communities is confronting misuse and even the funds apportioned for them are plundered by the authorities. HRDS INDIA (The High range Rural Development Society), a NGO that worked with the advancement of Tribal and Rural improvement all through the nation, built more than 300 eco-accommodating houses for the Adivasis at different Tribal zones in the nation. 192 houses were worked for the Adivasis at Sholayur, in Palakkad area, however these houses are denied all the government support. These houses are not yet given the survey number. And also, no power supply and water facilities are accessible at these houses. Aside from all these, the severe face is that Adivasi people are yet living in these houses.

Just in light of the fact that the NGO is supporting the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), HRDS INDIA is denied all the government help in Kerala. Not only forswearing of help, they are harassed and tormented from every other perspective. The NGO and its works never came into limelight.

Aji Krishnan, Founder Secretary of HRDS INDIA said that “The only aim of the HRDS INDIA is to build a world in which every tribe (downtrodden people) attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation. The government officials including the Minister for SC/ST welfare, Shri. A K Balan itself is against HRDS INDIA due to its political views. The Minister is denying HRDS their rights, not even taking the lives of the Adivasis in concern.”

There are solid charges that the Minister and other degenerate authorities have procured the lands of tribal communities. The administration is demonstrating an unmistakable fascination for coddling the tribal community with the goal that they can never be self-reliant and self-sufficient. Accordingly, they will never represent themselves or attempt to reestablish their territories. Beginning from the Panchayat, no one is truly intrigued to elevate the Tribal Community. Adivasis with 30 acres of land are as yet living in Poverty. HRDS INDIA centers around sorting out and usage of social welfare and educational activities.

Political Vendetta, Corruption in administration, and degenerate authorities can prompt negative exposures and charges that HRDS is managing nowadays. HRDS INDIA needs support from the legislature with the goal that they can improve the lives of the oppressed.

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Dr. Shashi Tharoor’s bio on his ever-buzzing Twitter page reads ‘MP for Thiruvananthapuram, Author of 20 books, Former Minister of State, Govt of India, Former Under-Secretary General, United Nations’. The order is questionable. While his credentials as a bestselling author or a prolific career in the international body are well established, his modern-day political hat offers an interesting quandary worth unpacking.

Even to seasoned pundits, Tharoor’s journey since the commencement of his political career in 2007, could not be more different from the diary of a textbook politician. And often (or perhaps consequently) there has been a rush to categorise Tharoor as a fish out of water in Indian politics.

Not just because of certain personality traits of the three-term Member of Parliament, universally regarded as a suave, articulate and astute leader, are perhaps qualities less than commonly associated with our perception of the political class. Or because despite his verified credentials and potential he frequently appears to be underutilised by his own party, even it faces an existential crisis no. Or because unlike many he bumps into at Parliament’s Central Hall, Tharoor’s ascension to the very top is neither the product of a helpful lineage in this line of work nor by cutting his teeth in the swirl of party-affiliated student politics. Indeed the question of what an individual like Tharoor is doing investing his time, energy and legacy in Indian politics is one that has puzzled many.

His upbringing and career offer little clues. Born in London, Tharoor’s early years were spent between the teeming metropolises of Kolkata, Mumbai and then New Delhi where he read History at the premier Anglican establishment of St. Stephens College. Though he made a name for himself as a champion debator, a talented thespian and perhaps even displayed inklings of a future diplomat thanks to the various favourable exemptions he secured from the administration during his tenure as President of the college union, the ingredients of a conventional politician in the making were conspicuously absent during his formative years.

Following his years in Delhi University, despite securing admissions to two premier IIMs and the option of vaulting into the bureaucracy through the prestigious civil services examinations, Tharoor, then 19, chose to travel overseas to Tufts University’s  Fletcher School of Diplomacy where the anxiety of burning through his scholarship (and an academic record that would be every Indian parent’s dream) saw him secure an MA, MALD and a PhD (courtesy a 650-page tome on Indian foreign policy that would be subsequently converted into his first book ‘Reasons of State) by the age of 22, a tearing pace that since has not been emulated.

The subsequent chapter of nearly three decades at the UN has already been well chronicled, including his first diplomatic coming of age when tasked with overseeing the body’s response in the port city of Singapore to the Vietnamese boat peoples crisis (1981-84), at the frontline of the Yugoslav civilian war and on various assignments he subsequently performed in the UN Secretary-General’s Office, culminating with his promotion to Under Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information. Seen by many as a right-hand man to the then Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Tharoor’s career and formidable experience he had garnered at the UN seemed primed for him to take over from his mentor and guru in 2006 and the then UPA government under Manmohan Singh decided to back this by officially nominating him in the race to elect the new SG. Sadly, despite a spirited campaign, Tharoor had to settle for second place after the US, eager to find a “yes, minister” to compensate for their experiences with an outspoken Annan, decided to scuttle his candidacy by exercising their veto.  

That Tharoor decided to jump into the maelstrom of Indian politics soon after, when any number of lucrative options in the private sector would have made themselves available, adds to the puzzlement of most observers. Sure, perhaps his high-profile return to India would have made him a popular personality and perhaps even an entry through the safer route of the Rajya Sabha could have been considered. If the destination of Parliament was his eventual desire, could not then the decision to physically contest an election, in a seat that had historically been hotly contested, in a language that he was still reacquainting himself with, pose a risk that could have been easily avoidable? But that would not have been his style.

The journey hasn’t always been kind to him and Tharoor himself has described his experience in navigating the volleys and potholes that he has encountered as an agni pariksha. True, he has managed to secure a hattrick in a constituency that opted for a different representative in the five elections preceding his arrival, but these have been hard-fought and gritty victories. His inaugural campaign in 2009 saw his own party members threatening to rebel on account of the ticket being given to an ‘outsider’. A second in 2014, saw Tharoor not just going up against a Modi wave that effectively drowned out the Congress but also faced a vicious whisper campaign following the untimely demise of his wife Sunanda Pushkar Tharoor just three months before the elections.  Still, against overwhelming odds, Tharoor would go on to cobble together a photo-finish victory.

Much of the script remained the same during the 2019 elections, where Tharoor faced a second Modi wave that had made Kerala, still reeling from the Supreme Court verdict on Sabarimala, the centre of its polarising agenda. On the other side, the Left sought to undercut Tharoor’s minority vote banks by portraying him as a high-nosed snob with an intentional misrepresentation of a tweet with Tharoor holding a fish and describing himself as a ‘squeamish vegetarian’. But this is Indian politics, where all is foul in love and war and Tharoor, nonplussed dealt with the PR fallout and soldiered on. Even when it looked like a more mysterious force was conspiring against him, by crashing an heavy iron hook on his head, during a routine campaign event, forcing the leader to getnine stitches at the 11th hour, it was impossible to keep him down. Around 8 days later, the people of the constituency came together to vote for him and when the ballots were opened on counting day, Tharoor once again came out on top with a margin of nearly 1 lakh votes over his nearest rival.

As a Member of Parliament, Tharoor has converted his unorthodox entry into politics and diplomatic skills inherited from his UN days, into a potent asset. In a country notorious for long-winded bureaucratic bottlenecks and red tape-ism that often reduces development project to a crawl, Tharoor has displayed an irreverential approach to the system and the rules of conformity it demands. Whether it is by pushing bureaucrats or through multiple meetings with Ministers or even leveraging his own contacts and networks, Tharoor has managed to engineer vital approvals for his constituency such as the 4-lane NH Kazhakootam- Karode Bypass that had been lying dormant for 40 years before he took over. Today the project offers vital connectivity in his constituency, linking 5 out 7 Assembly segments and has boosted economic growth and investment in the region.

But it’s not just headline-making infrastructure projects like the bypass and the upcoming Vizhinjam International Transhipment Port that has earned him his stripes. In the 11 years he has spent as the city’s MP, Tharoor has been a relentless advocate for its causes and interests, whether it is by pushing for the upgradation of local institutions such as the Regional Cancer Centre, Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), or the National Institute of Speech and Hearing; or by lobbying the Central government for increasing the number of trains connecting his constituency, the air traffic at the airport and facilities within these hubs; or convincing cultural groups to bring in literary festivals and shows. His successfully using his global networks to attract foreign countries to establish local consulates in Thiruvananthapuram is a feat few other MPs could have pulled off.  Plus it always helps that as a cricketing aficionado Tharoor can break into an impromptu game of cricket with his constituents even despite the logistical challenges of playing in a mundu.

The Tharoor model, however, is not just about feels good measures or a simple commitment to the people he represents. As even his most virulent critics will begrudgingly admit, there is a tactical and strategic side that he brings to the table that keeps his brand rolling. During the ongoing pandemic, when other MPs chose to invest in heavy purchases such as ventilators, Tharoor decided to use the same amount to invest in an assortment of smaller but critical equipment such as testing devices, PPE kits, non-contact thermometers and scanners. But procurement was only half of the story. With an effective team and a wide range of contacts Tharoor then cleared multiple logistical barriers to ensure that not only was his constituency well equipped to tackle the transmission of contagion but even earned the unique distinction of being the force behind the first delivery of testing kits in the whole state. Even the Left had to sit back and congratulate Tharoor for his leadership during the crisis.

 There is a lot more that can be said about his retail politics including his impressive work ethic and performance in Parliament, his industrious output during Question Hour, the important policy contributions made through Private Members Bills, accolades that he has received such as a Sahitya Akademi award this year — but all of that would take an entire book. But there are elements of the brand Tharoor has built in the last decade that offer some clarity on why despite not being a career politician, he remains one of the most popular politicians in the country.

For one, there is a level of accessibility with Tharoor that people can rarely seek out in his contemporaries. This is not just based on his active presence on social media but extends to the way he conducts himself professionally, often responding to representations and emails from constituents well past midnight or willing to collaborate with small NGO’s whose work resonates with him. Equally, it also helps that Tharoor has consciously cultivated an image beyond his regular politicking whether it is by doing a standup set in front of a live audience or spending time during the lockdown teaching young students virtually through Unacademy. These two traits, along with his well-established disregard for partisanship and the ills that afflict modern-day politics in India make him instantly likeable and admired across the aisle.

So why then is he seen as an outsider in Indian politics? Perhaps the answer to that question has less to do with the man himself and more to do with the field he represents. In a system that is unwelcoming of outsiders, largely self-serving and self-perpetuating, and stacked up against efficiency and meritocracy, Tharoor’s own rise naturally sticks out. But that may yet be his greatest asset and the source behind his widespread popularity. When people look at him, they can actually see a bit of their own lives at play— the Indian middle-class struggle and constant endeavour to advance in their personal and professional lives, the competition and barriers they have to circumvent to rise, the potential of making your way to the top on the strength of your own discipline and belief systems and the recognition of capability and merit. Tharoor’s stock continues to grow because he represents a brand of aspirational politics—a fleeting glimpse into what our current political systems could one day be and what that could achieve for our country.

On July 7, Tharoor will eclipse his distinguished predecessor A Charles to become the longest-serving Member of Parliament for Thiruvananthapuram. It is a milestone richly deserved.

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The Minneapolis City Council has agreed to restructure the local police department – which faces serious criticisms over its attitude towards the black community of the city.

Recently, an unarmed black man was killed by a white police officer in the city. The incident triggered several waves of protests across the country.

The decision to dismantle the police force, which is the main demand of protesters, has been supposed by at least nine of the 13 councilors of the city council.

Earlier, the demand was dismissed by the city Mayor.

Now, without the support of his council, he may not be able to stick to his original stand over the issue for long.   

It seems that in the coming days the city may witnessed several serious debates over how the police office should be restructured.

At this moment, it remains unclear how the restructuring may be implemented by the city. Importantly, the police department has not yet responded to this issue. V

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The European country of Italy, one of the worst coronavirus affected countries in the continent of Europe, has extended its lockdown until Easter.

A ray of hope has emerged in Italy lately – like the one emerged in Spain recently, as a sharp decline in the infection rate has been reported from the country.

The number of new coronavirus infections reported is around 1,648, as against over 3,815 the previous day.

Nonetheless, the death toll has raised again, with over 812 deaths, as against not more than 756 the previous day.

The country knows very well that it is about to meet the peak of the present crisis in a week’s time. It is at present in a highly active mode, ready to confront any crisis with full power.

Unfortunately, Italy is one of the worst affected countries in the entire world in terms of number of deaths.

As many as 11,591 have died in the country due to the coronavirus outbreak so far.


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Russian president Vladimir Putin, it seems, is eager to show the world that nothing much has changed in his country due to the coronavirus outbreak.

He has confidently attended several official functions scheduled, at the time his counterparts in Europe have chosen to remain private as possible.

Behind the confidence, there is an unsaid reality. All those who have been allowed to interact with the Russian President have been tested thoroughly for the disease.

Russia, though at present far behind its counterparts in the continent of Europe in terms of its effort to eliminate the virus, has introduced several measures to prevent the spread of the disease.

What Mr. Putin shows is simply politics. It is not that he is less bothered about the outbreak. It is only that he wants to give an impression that he and his country is confident in this juncture more than any of their counterparts in the continent.


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The Spanish soldiers have found certain elderly people, who died of Covid-19, abandoned in their care homes.

It is shocking how irresponsibly the workers in the care homes have behaved. As per a preliminary assumption, the workers have fled to safe locations when they have found that some of the inmates have been infected.

The Spanish government has asserted that they would take the matter seriously and would give special care to make sure such a circumstance does not arise in future.

Spain is one of the worst affected regions in Europe. Last day alone, over 462 persons died in the country due to the coronvirus outbreak. In total, not less than 2,182 people have died in the country due to the virus outbreak.

Earlier, the World Health Organisation said that the continent of Europe was the epicentre of the virus – which had originated in the Asian country of China few months ago.

The world is at present in a crucial juncture. If people have a strong will, the world can easily overcome this crisis.


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How it will spread and its prevention

The virus spreads when the droplets from sick person get into healthy persons eyes, nose and mouth. So to prevent from getting infected keep a distance of 0.5 meter will keep you safe from large droplets or can handover a mask to them so that they can protect others from getting infected by covering themselves.

Its better to avoid crowded areas, because we won’t be able to understand who is infected and who is not. Symptoms will not be always shown for an infected person.

It can also spread through the saliva of the infected person on other things such as door knob, pen, cup, digital devices, tissues and even on the outside of our face mask. And by touching this things accidentally and touch our face, rub our nose or our loved ones can make everyone fall sick.

The virus on these objects can last for 48 hours, so the effective way to get rid of this virus is to wash them off with soap.

Precautions

  • Wash your hands thoroughly(between the finger, back of the hand, under the nails) with soap and water for atleast 20 seconds after touching a suspected contaminated surface.
  • Cover your cough with a disposable tissue or a mask and discard immediately in a waste bin. After disposing the tissue or mask wash the hands properly. Don’t wear the mask for more than a day. The bacteria will grow on the insides of mask if we wear them too long.
  • Avoid coming in contact with people who are sick or share personal items like towels, utensils, cups etc.
  • Avoiding touching your eyes, nose and face after touching a suspected contaminated surface or after coming from a crowded area.
  • And last and the foremost if any illness or tiredness consult a doctor immediately rather than delaying it.

Stay Safe Stay Healthy!

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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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