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Icelandic plans for a resource fee on tourism will help bring the industry under control and safeguard the country’s nature while the government is shifting its focus to industries creating higher value, according to the nation’s prime minister.The hospitality industry has become the engine of Atlantic island’s economy after the collapse of its banks in 2008 which caused a recession and triggered a bailout by the International Monetary Fund. After an abrupt halt caused by the pandemic, the growth in tourism has resumed, with negative impacts becoming more apparent. There are concerns of over-tourism and that the industry is straining…
Munawar Faruqui, has found himself at the center of yet another controversy. His latest satirical show, ‘Hafta Vasooli,’ has sparked legal trouble, with allegations of promoting obscenity and hurting religious sentiments. A formal complaint has been filed against the show, demanding legal action and even a potential ban.Advocate Amita Sachdeva has lodged an official complaint against ‘Hafta Vasooli,’ urging authorities to register an FIR under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Sections 196, 299, and 353, along with provisions of the Information Technology (IT) Act.The complaint claims that the show “disrespects multiple religions,” “goes against cultural values,”…
OnePlus Open 2 won’t arrive as the successor to the company’s first generation foldable phone in 2025, according to the company. In a OnePlus Community post, a product manager addressed speculation about the purported OnePlus Open 2, stating that the company doesn’t plan to launch a foldable this year. The first generation Open model was launched in 2023, and a slightly improved variant called the OnePlus Open Apex Edition was introduced in 2024. There’s no word from the company on when its next foldable model will be launched.OnePlus Says Decision to Cancel Foldable Phone Was Due to ‘Recalibration’According to OnePlus…
Even as swathes of tourists pour into Japan in record numbers, the country’s citizens are showing less enthusiasm to venture abroad with only one in six Japanese now owning a passport, according to data released by Japan’s foreign ministry on Thursday.Japan issues one of the most powerful passports in the world, enabling its citizens to travel visa-free to 190 destinations. But the percentage of those owning a passport has been on the decline, falling from around 24% in 2019 to 17% last year.A weak yen cutting into Japanese travellers’ ability to spend abroad, rising overseas prices and lower interest in…
Comedian Samay Raina is currently in the news following the controversy involving YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s inappropriate comments during an episode of the YouTube show ‘India’s Got Latent.’ Samay during his recent show shared a humorous exchange he had with fellow comedian Tanmay Bhat regarding the scandal, which burst laughter among the audience.While touring in Canada as part of his “Samay Raina Unfiltered” tour, Raina addressed the aftermath of the incident during a live performance at Massey Theatre in Vancouver. During the show made a comment where he shared that after the “scandal” he asked fellow comedian Tamnay Bhat does a…
On Friday, February 14, the overall crypto market displayed mixed sentiment. Bitcoin continued its decline for the fifth consecutive day, slipping by nearly 1 percent on international exchanges to $96,812 (roughly Rs. 84 lakh). A similar trend was observed on Indian platforms like CoinSwitch and Giottus, where Bitcoin traded at around $97,704 (roughly Rs. 84.8 lakh) after a 1 percent dip in the past 24 hours.“With BTC trading around $96,500 (roughly Rs. 83.2 lakh) mark for the 13th day in a row, it has become difficult for the bears to breach through this support and at the same time there…
While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not apply if he is sick or even unconscious. And there are no specific norms outlining what happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church if a pope becomes totally incapacitated.As a result, even though Pope Francis remains hospitalised in critical condition with a complex lung infection, he is still pope and very much in charge. The Vatican said Sunday that Francis rested during a peaceful night after he had a prolonged respiratory crisis a day earlier that…
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Shraddha Kapoor’s jewellery brand took the spotlight on Shark Tank India Season 4, but not without facing tough scrutiny. While the co-founders, Pallavi Mohadikar and Amol Patwari, presented an impressive pitch, investor Vineeta Singh called out the brand for allegedly misleading customers.Pallavi recalled that she first noticed Shraddha wearing their pieces through an Instagram post. A fan inquired about her necklace, to which Shraddha replied that she had purchased five more because she loved them. Curious, Pallavi checked the orders and discovered that Shraddha had been a customer all along. The team made a social media reel…
Asus has refreshed the Vivobook S14, Vivobook 16, Vivobook 14, Zenbook 14, and Zenbook Duo laptops in India. Meanwhile, it also introduced the new Vivobook 14 Flip with a 360-degree hinge, and the Gaming V16 laptops. The laptops come with the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. Notably, the Asus Zenbook Duo 2024 was introduced in the country in April 2024. The refreshed Asus laptops are currently available for purchase in the country via multiple online and offline retail outlets.Asus Vivobook 16, 14, 14 Flip, S14, Gaming V16, Zenbook 14, Duo AI Price in IndiaThe Asus Vivobook 14 Flip (TP3407SA) starts at Rs.…
FBI Director Kash Patel has instructed employees to hold off on responding to a federal productivity inquiry led by billionaire Elon Musk, according to an NBC report.The directive comes after Musk announced a new measure requiring all US federal employees to justify their work.Musk, an advisor to President Donald Trump, stated on Saturday (February 22) that federal employees must account for their work or risk losing their jobs. He described the move as part of an effort to streamline government operations and reduce spending. “All federal employees will shortly receive an email requesting to understand what they got done last…