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  • Egg-standing test goes viral as eclipse crosses Asia

    Egg-standing test goes viral as eclipse crosses Asia

    According to a popular scientific theory, an egg will support itself that way when the moon obscures the sun and during the spring equinox, due to increased gravity.

    While the theory has been debunked, Reuters reported that this did not stop Malaysian and Indonesian social media users from putting it to the test on Thursday, as thousands of sky watchers gathered across parts of Asia to witness a rare annular solar eclipse.

    Videos shared online showed dozens of users succeeding in getting eggs to balance on different surfaces including on gravel, a window pane, and a plate during the ‘ring-of-fire’ eclipse.

    IN PICTURES: ‘Ring of Fire’ eclipse enthralls observers in Asia

    However, Dr Chong Hon Yew, a retired physicist from the Malaysian Science University, said there was no evidence to back up the theory.

    “You can do the same experiment tomorrow, before or after eclipse – it’s easy to do it,” Chong said. “But it’s a fun trick to do (during an eclipse) to get young kids interested in science and astronomy.”

    Thursday’s annular eclipse – which occurs when the moon covers the sun’s center but leaves its outer edges visible to form a ring – was also visible in Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

    In most years, two solar eclipses are visible from somewhere on Earth. The maximum number per year is five.

  • Malala declared decade’s most famous teenager by UN

    Malala declared decade’s most famous teenager by UN

    The United Nations (UN) has declared Pakistani education activist and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai as “the most famous teenager in the world” in the second decade of the 21st century, Pakistan Today reported.

    According to the details, the UN in part one of its review series has taken into account the events that happened between 2010 and the end of 2013 and highlighted the devastating Haiti earthquake in 2010, the beginning of the ongoing Syrian conflict for 2011 and Malala’s work in favour of girls’ education for the year 2012.

    Malala became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 in recognition of her efforts for children’s rights. She was shot in the head at point-blank range by the Taliban in October 2012 as she was returning home from her school in Swat valley.

    UN in its report wrote, “The attack made waves around the world, and was widely condemned: on Human Rights Day that year, a special tribute to Malala Yousafzai was held at the Paris headquarters of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), pushing for action to ensure every girl’s right to go to school, and to advance girls’ education as an urgent priority”.

    “Malala’s activism and profile have only grown since the assassination attempt. She became a UN Messenger of Peace in 2017, with a special focus on girls’ education,” the report noted, adding that she was known for speaking out in favor of the educating girls and highlighting the atrocities of the Taliban from a young age.

    The 22-year-old was also recently chosen by Teen Vogue — a United States (US) print magazine — as its cover person for its last issue of the decade.

  • Indian Muslim student rejects gold medal to protest against citizenship law

    Indian Muslim student rejects gold medal to protest against citizenship law

    An Indian Muslim student refused to accept the gold medal at the Pondicherry University to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) which has caused uproar in India and sparked protests across the country.

    Rabeeha Abdurehim, who
    secured the first position in the post-graduate department of Mass
    Communication, said she was asked to come out of the hall where the convocation
    was taking place. The special superintendent of police wanted to speak to the
    student.

    Rabeeha remarked that the police were worried about her viewpoint on the controversial citizenship law.

    “When I asked the police officers why was I not being allowed to take part in the event, they said they were not sure but the SSP wanted it this way,” she claimed.

    Taking to social media Rabeeha wrote that while she often dreamt about the moment she would receive a gold medal, “never did I imagine it would end up being in a way in which I could send a strong peaceful message across India.”

    “As a woman, as a student, as an Indian, today in my graduation I reject the Gold medal that is awarded to me in solidarity with all the students and public of India who are fighting against CAA and NRC in India,” she wrote further.

    Under the CAA 2019, religious minorities that have taken refuge in India till 2014 are eligible for citizenship. However, the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB 2019) makes it a point to exclude Muslims. The law requires Indian Muslims to prove their origins in India otherwise they stand to lose their citizenship.

  • Feroza Aziz is back with another hidden message

    Feroza Aziz is back with another hidden message

    A video by a beauty vlogger went viral on TikTok. Video of Afghan-American TikToker, Feroza Aziz has a hidden message about the Indian Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA 2109). The video starts with a skincare routine and then Feroza starts talking about Indian CAA that violates human rights.

    According to the Indian government, CAA 2019 is supposed to grant citizenship to religious minorities that have taken refuge in India till 2014. Except for the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB 2019) makes it a point to exclude Muslims. The law requires Indian Muslims to prove their origins in India otherwise they will lose their citizenship.

    This 17-year old TikToker made a video with the hidden message about China’s treatment of Xinjiang Uighur Muslims before.

  • Police say waiters at Cafe Aylanto guilty of supplying liquor

    The investigation into a raid at Lahore’s popular Cafe Aylanto on MM Alam Road in September has held three of its waiters guilty.

    According to a report in Dawn News, the police concluded the case by holding three waiters responsible after a joint raid was conducted by the excise department and police at the restaurant in September. The police have submitted the investigation report to the court for further proceeding. No further details regarding the incident have been shared as to why the waiters have been held responsible instead of the owner.

    Cafe Aylanto was sealed on September 7 after a raiding party, led by Excise and Taxation Officer (ETO) Masood Bashir Warraich and Model Town assistant commissioner, had claimed recovering imported liquor from the restaurant. An FIR [First Information Report] had been lodged and interestingly did not include the restaurant owner’s name and only 13 employees — mostly waiters — were arrested at the time. Several bottles of liquor were also seized and a criminal case against the outlet’s administration was lodged.

    Warraich had earlier been accused of deliberately delaying the renewal of liquor licences of four hotels in Lahore after their managements allegedly refused to pay him 30 percent commission from daily liquor sales.

    “I am being accused of corruption just because I implemented the rules,” Warraich had said while rejecting the claims, adding that before he took charge, all four hotels were selling over 100,000 liquor bottles each illegally every day which reduced to about 8,000 each after he intervened.

    After the incident, Gulberg circle ASP Abdul Wahab and Warraich had been transferred from their position. However, later it was revealed that the officers had committed no violation and their transfers were politically motivated.

    A source said that many in police circles believed that someone in Islamabad’s power corridors took up the matter, ensuring the officer’s ouster from Punjab knowing that he had committed no mistake.

    The case was lodged against the café on an application submitted by excise inspector Akhtar Zaman Sindhu. Before taking action against the ASP, an impression was created that the contents of the first information report (FIR) were changed in favour of the café owner.

    However, during the investigation, the allegations were proved false as the contents of the application and the FIR appeared the same, the source added.

  • Here’s when and how you can observe rare solar eclipse

    Here’s when and how you can observe rare solar eclipse

    On December 26th, people living in Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia will witness the rare annular (ring-shaped) solar eclipse. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the solar eclipse will be visible in Pakistan as well.

    According to PMD, this
    rare eclipse was last witnessed in Pakistan 20 years ago. The annular solar
    eclipse will begin at 7:00AM and will end at 1:00PM and will be visible in
    Karachi, Quetta, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Gilgit.

    Here are the details:

    Islamabad

    • Begins: 07:50 AM
    • Best View: 08:58 AM
    • Ends: 10:15 AM
    • Duration: 2 hours 26 minutes

    Lahore

    • Begins: 07:47
    • Best View: 08:58 AM
    • Ends: 10:19 AM
    • Duration: 2 hours 32 minutes

    Karachi

    • Begins: 07:34 AM
    • Best View: 08:46 AM
    • Ends: 10:10 AM
    • Duration: 2 hours 37 minutes

    Peshawar

    • Begins: 07:48 AM
    • Best View: 08:56 AM
    • Ends: 10:13 AM
    • Duration: 2 hours 25 minutes

    Quetta

    • Begins: 07:39 AM
    • Best View: 08:48 AM
    • Ends: 10:08 AM
    • Duration: 2 hours 29 minutes

    The annular solar eclipse is also called the ‘Ring of Fire’ because only the boundaries of the sun will be observable from behind the moon.

    In the excitement of witnessing this rare eclipse, don’t forget to take some abolutely necessary precautions.

    Those want to see the eclipse are advised not to look at the sun directly. The ultraviolet radiation from the sun can be harmful for the eyes.

    You should use these while looking at the eclipse:

    • Eclipse glasses
    • Solar filters
    • Projectors

    Do not use these when
    looking at the eclipse:

    • Sunglasses of any kind
    • Color film
    • Medical X-ray film
    • Smoked glass
    • Floppy disks
  • PTA warns WhatsApp users of a possible malware attack

    PTA warns WhatsApp users of a possible malware attack

    The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication
    have directed the WhatsApp users to follow Pakistan Telecommunication
    Authority’s (PTA) instructions to avoid malware attacks.

    As per reports, the PTA has advised the
    public to keep WhatsApp and device Operating Systems updated to avoid these
    malware attacks.

    WhatsApp accounts are being hacked by a malware attack, the ministry had already released an advisory for federal government officials on the problem, to minimize the possibility of any infection.

    WhatsApp is one of the most used messaging apps with almost 1.5 billion active users around the world but now users will have to update their devices if they wish to use the app.

  • For all chipotle lovers out there, Adobo is for you

    For all chipotle lovers out there, Adobo is for you

    Before I pen this review, I just want to put it out there that I absolutely love Mexican food – it’s my ultimate comfort food. Which is why I was super excited to try it out.

    Adobo is a small, cosy restaurant located at Shahbaz Commercial with limited sitting. The interior is very bohemian with graffiti on the walls.

    Like the sitting, the menu is also limited. However, the options are enough to satisfy your Mexican cravings. The menu includes tacos, mini tacos, Burrito Bowls and guacamole among other things.

    Considering that my husband and I visit this place almost every week, I can confidently say that the food is fresh, clean and absolutely delicious. The spice levels are perfect and sauces perfectly curated. The satisfaction at the end of a meal here is unlike any other I’ve experienced in the past.

    However, the food is not the best part. The best part of the restaurant is the warmth it has to offer. The owner is almost always there to make sure his customers are comfortable and get the best service.

    As far as the price factor is concerned, the restaurant is reasonably priced. But if you order items like guacamole, except the bill to be slightly higher.

    All in all, if you don’t care about the calories, Adobo is the place for you to go.

  • PIA hikes fares for domestic flights

    PIA hikes fares for domestic flights

    The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and other private airlines have increased their fares for domestic flights.

    After the revision of fares, a one-way trip from Karachi
    to Lahore, Islamabad will cost Rs 35,000 and while fare from Lahore to Karachi
    and Quetta has been increased by Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000 respectively.

    The private airlines are charging Rs 36,000 for flights
    bound to Rahim Yar Khan Faisalabad and Islamabad.

    An increase in fares of PIA and private airlines caused
    problems for the people who have planned their trips for winter vacations.

    Earlier, on May 29, the Pakistan International Airlines
    (PIA) and other private airlines had increased their fares after the Civil
    Aviation Authority (CAA) had increased the fuel prices following a sharp
    increase in the international market and the soaring dollar.

  • Dawat but no gas? Here are some low heat dessert recipes

    Dawat but no gas? Here are some low heat dessert recipes

    Easy and quick recipes that require no or less heat are the best solution during these cold no gas wintery days.  These easy recipes will also make lives easy of people at ‘shaadi wala ghar’.

    Banana Pudding

    Things you will need

    1 cup granulated sugar

    1/4 cup all-purpose flour

    1/4 teaspoon salt

    2 3/4 cups whole milk

    4 large egg yolks

    2 teaspoons vanilla extract

    3 tablespoons unsalted butter

    one packet marie biscuits

    4 sliced large bananas

    Procedure

    Combine the sugar, flour, and salt and whisk them together. Gradually whisk in the milk until combined, then place the pan over very low heat.

    Heat the milk mixture, stirring
    regularly, until thickened to a creamy salad dressing consistency and gently
    bubbling for  8 to 12 minutes.

    Whisk the milk mixture into the
    yolks. While whisking the yolks vigorously, slowly drizzle in the milk mixture.

    Return everything back to the low
    heat for 2 minutes. Once combined, pour the mixture back into the saucepan and
    place back over medium heat. It will be pale yellow. Stir constantly for 2
    minutes . Remove from the heat. Stir in the vanilla and butter until melted and
    combined. At this point, the mixture will be back to that creamy salad dressing
    consistency.

    Make the first cookie layer with
    marie biscuits, sliced bananas and the pudding. Repeat the layering process
    once more with the remaining biscuits, bananas, and pudding.

    Chill at least 2 hours. Cover the
    baking dish with a sheet of plastic wrap (press it directly onto the pudding if
    you don’t want a skin to form). Top with cream.

    No Bake Hot Cocoa Cake

    You’ll need:

    2
    cups of heavy cream

    1/2
    cup sour cream

    1/2
    cup confectioners’ sugar

    1/2
    cup hot cocoa mix (use one without milk powder)

    1
    tsp pure vanilla extract

    1/4
    ts. kosher salt

    70 chocolate
    wafer cookies (we used Famous Chocolate Wafers, about 1½ 9-ounce package)

    Procedure:

    Using an electric mixer on high, beat the heavy cream, sour cream,
    confectioners’ sugar, hot cocoa mix, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl until
    stiff peaks form.

    Dab some of the cream mixture on one cookie and place it in the center
    of a serving platter.Repeat with 6 cookies, arranging them around and touching
    the center cookie.

    Spread half cup of the cream mixture on top, spreading over the
    cookies, leaving a half inch border around the edge. Place a cookie in the
    center of the cream and arrange 6 cookies around it. Repeat with half cup of
    the cocoa cream and 7 cookies to make 10 layers of cookies total. Top with the
    remaining cream.

    Refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to overnight. Sprinkle with
    crushed chocolate cookies before serving.

    Oreo Cookie Balls

    You’ll need:

    Packets
    of Oreo cookies

    1(8 oz) package cream cheese, softened

    Pinch of salt

    1(12 oz) packet chocolate chips, melted

    Procedure:

    Use a food processor to crush cookies into fine crumbs.

    Add crushed cookies to a medium bowl. Add cream cheese and and salt and stir until evenly combined.

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a small cookie
    scoop, form mixture into small balls and transfer to prepared baking
    sheet.

    Freeze until slightly hardened, about 30 minutes.

    Dip frozen balls in melted chocolate until coated and return to
    baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining cookie crumbs. Freeze until chocolate
    hardens, about 15 minutes.