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Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
From Delhi to Moscow via Bihar, Nepal and Dubai: How a Russian woman fled India with child, defying SC orders
Viktoriia Basu, embroiled in a custody battle, defied Supreme Court orders by fleeing India with her child. She traveled through Bihar and Nepal, eventually reaching Moscow via the UAE. The Supreme Court, deeming this a severe contempt of court, is pursuing her return and has ordered a thorough investigation into how she exited the country despite passport restrictions. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads How she left the country Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Possible passport misuse under investigation Court action and next steps A Russian woman who was part of a child custody dispute has fled India with her child despite clear orders from the Supreme Court, Delhi Police informed the top court. The woman, Viktoriia Basu , travelled from Delhi to Bihar and then to Nepal before flying out to the UAE and finally reaching Moscow . The Supreme Court described her actions as a 'gross case of contempt of court' and is now considering steps to bring her back, a TOI report case involves a matrimonial dispute between Viktoriia Basu, a Russian citizen, and her Indian husband. On May 22, the Supreme Court awarded joint custody of their child to both parents. As part of the court's directions, the couple was living separately in the husband reported that Viktoriia and the child had been missing since July 7. He said that the last known sighting was on July 4, when she was seen entering the Russian Embassy in Delhi with a Russian diplomat. The man also alleged that she had a personal relationship with the behalf of the Delhi Police and the ministries of external affairs and home affairs, Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati told a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi that police tracked Viktoriia's movement using IP to Bhati, Viktoriia left Delhi on July 8 and travelled to Bihar. On July 11, she crossed into Nepal. From Kathmandu, she boarded a flight to Sharjah, UAE, and then another flight to Russia, where she arrived on July 16. This means she had already reached Russia before the Supreme Court was officially informed about her disappearance on July bench noted that the child's original passport was still deposited with the court. They raised concerns about how Viktoriia managed to leave the country. 'Somebody has helped her in escaping India. This should be investigated,' the court said, adding that the passport she used was likely a duplicate issued either by embassy officials or Indian court made it clear that the woman's act of fleeing with the child will not be tolerated. 'It is not acceptable to us at any cost. It is a gross case of contempt of court. We will direct the issuance of a red corner notice,' said the Ministry of External Affairs is currently working through diplomatic channels to facilitate her return. Meanwhile, the court has directed Delhi Police to conduct a detailed investigation and file a status report by July 29, the next hearing date.
New York Post
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Single women resort to stealing men's lunches to get asked out on a date: ‘Why is it getting to this point?'
Who needs to swipe right when you can swipe a salad to find a man? Dating apps are dead, DMs are creepy and no one approaches people out in the wild anymore. The majority of single people complain that the dating scene is the toughest it's ever been, especially in New York City. Who needs to swipe right when you can swipe a salad to find a man? New Africa – Advertisement So, how are people supposed to meet their suitor in today's digital dating world? Well, desperate times call for desperate measures — women are supposedly stealing men's lunches in Midtown Manhattan for a chance at love. TikTokker Nicole Or — who goes by @nicoleee461 — claimed that she's heard of single women popping into a Midtown lunch spot during the work week to steal finance bros' salads and then use the name on the order to look them up on LinkedIn to message them. Advertisement She said the women will reach out to the guys, saying something along the lines of 'Hey, oh my God. So sorry. I grabbed your salad. Let me just make it up to you and buy you a new one.' 'It's rough out here,' she captioned the video. 'Why can't they just come up to us at a bar?' she complained. 'Why is it getting to this point?' Advertisement Supposedly, women will reach out to the guys, saying something along the lines of 'Hey, oh my God. So sorry. I grabbed your salad. Let me just make it up to you and buy you a new one.' Viktoriia – 'Men, please step up or your salad is gonna f-cking get taken.' The Post did not come across any videos of women saying they've actually pursued a potential date this way. Lettuce be real — meet-cutes are wilting, but maybe stealing a $20 lunch isn't the healthiest idea. However, the consensus, according to The Post's polling, seems to be that 'yes,' people want to be approached by a stranger — just don't be creepy about it. Advertisement 'I wish it happened more often,' Astoria resident Kathryn Rose, 33, previously told The Post. 'I think it's a lost art.' 'Honestly, it feels pretty good to the ego,' 28-year-old Jhonatan Mendoza told The Post — though he rarely does it himself. Mendoza is in a crowded company of reticent male singles: About 45% of men aged 18 to 25 polled by behavioral neuroscientist Alexander on the website Date Psychology had never approached a woman in person. But why so? Dating coach Blaine Anderson found that 53% of men say the fear of being perceived as creepy 'reduces their likelihood of interacting with women.' Many told The Post that being approached by a stranger for romance varies depending on 'vibes' and 'feelings,' but according to men's dating coach Connell Barrett, there's a subtle difference between flirtatious and freaky. 'The first kind of creepy is a guy who objectifies a woman for her looks and her body — like a cat caller,' Barrett told The Post. Another, he said, 'hides the reason he's there' and is 'not putting any romantic cards on the table.' Advertisement To avoid being put in this category, men should express good intentions. 'Just be straightforward. There are a lot of stupid lines out there,' Laura Beasley, 54, explained to The Post.
New York Post
01-07-2025
- Science
- New York Post
Here's how watching videos at 2x speed is reworking your brain — and the age group most impacted
The fast and the curious? If you're a big fan of watching videos on the internet — like via TikTok, YouTube or Masterclass — chances are you've grown accustomed to listening to people speak at Looney Tunes speed. Speed-watching has become an increasingly common way to consume content since it enables the assimilation of information in half the time or more. Advertisement 3 A new analysis reveals how speed-watching impacts our ability to retain information — and there's a big difference between younger and older brains. fizkes – But have you ever wondered about the effect that it's having on your brain? An international team of researchers set out to determine just that. The group examined 24 studies that generally involved placing participants into two groups — one in which they listened to a video at normal speed and another in which the same video was presented at 1.25x, 1.5x, 2x and 2.5x normal speed. Advertisement Afterwards, both groups were asked to complete tests that assessed how well they retained the video's content. While not much of a difference was recorded at 1.5x, memory retention definitely took a hit at 2x and above. 3 While not much of a difference was recorded at 1.5x, memory retention definitely took a hit at 2x and above. Viktoriia – 'Incoming information is stored temporarily in a memory system called working memory,' Marcus Pearce, who researches cognitive science at Queen Mary University of London, wrote this week in The Conversation about the study. Advertisement 'This allows chunks of information to be transformed, combined and manipulated into a form that is ready for transfer to the long-term memory.' Pearce notes that working memory can only process a certain amount of information at a time — too much at once can lead to cognitive overload and loss of information. The scientific takeaway is to stick to 1.25x or 1.5x speed, especially for unfamiliar, complex content. Advertisement The findings were recently published in the journal Educational Psychology Review. It's tempting to think that the way we consume content today only affects young, developing minds — but this research suggests otherwise. 3 A 2023 study found that older adults see a 31 % drop in understanding at just 1.5x speed, compared to younger peers who maintain over 90 % comprehension at 2x. Dorde – Adults aged 61 to 94 were more impacted by the faster speeds than those 18 to 36 years old. A 2023 study found that older adults see a 31 % drop in understanding at just 1.5x speed, compared to younger peers who maintain over 90 % comprehension at 2x. What's unclear, at this point, is whether the issue is age or practice — meaning, are younger adults better at consuming content at faster speeds because their minds are more pliable or is it simply because they've trained their brains by doing it more often? If it's the latter, can older adults improve? Advertisement The limited research we have indicates that, sadly, the answer is not so much. Younger brains are simply more adaptable, although studies do suggest that older adults can train to get better, even if they often require more time and likely hit a plateau sooner. If older adults want to rewire their brains for speed-watching, a deliberate program of gradual speed training, retention checks and cognitive boosting is the most promising route. The good news is that experts say that consuming content at normal speed actually makes it more enjoyable for everyone.
North Wales Live
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Broken teaset mended with gold tells the story of refugees
This Refugee Week, UK for UNHCR has collaborated with renowned sculptor and artist, Billie Bond, to create a one-of-a-kind tea set to give form to the experiences of refugees through the art of Kintsugi. 'Fragments of Hope', the latest campaign from the UN Refugee Agency's national charity for the UK, is a celebration of the creativity, resilience and contribution of people who have rebuilt their lives in the UK after being forced to flee conflict and persecution. There are now more than 122 million people displaced by conflict and persecution worldwide. The Japanese art of Kintsugi, meaning to mend with gold, repairs pottery by acknowledging its fractures and transforming them into something beautiful. The artwork has been created by bringing together fragments of traditional tea sets from Ukraine, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Sudan, including personal contributions by people who were forced to flee their countries. The fragments reflect the diverse journeys of Viktoriia from Ukraine, a dedicated community development coordinator; Ayman from Syria, a self-taught filmmaker and storyteller; Sadia from Pakistan, an award-winning artist and advocate; Bashir from Sudan, a renowned poet and musician; and mother and daughter duo, Frozan and Victoria from Afghanistan, who support their community as an interpreter and an aspiring business leader. Billie Bond said: 'Kintsugi is a centuries-old Japanese art of repairing with gold. It has long been recognised as a powerful symbol of resilience, and a reminder that beauty can be found in imperfection. This Refugee Week, Kintsugi once again serves as a meaningful metaphor, celebrating the strength and resilience of refugees and the ritual of healing – it's been an honour to play a small part in bringing these stories to life.' Emma Cherniavsky, Chief Executive of UK for UNHCR, said: 'Fragments of Hope is a moving representation of how, even after the deepest fractures, refugees can rebuild their lives and futures with strength, dignity and hope."
Wales Online
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Broken teaset mended with gold tells the story of refugees
Broken teaset mended with gold tells the story of refugees Fragments of Hope is the latest campaign from UK for UNHCR This Refugee Week, UK for UNHCR has collaborated with renowned sculptor and artist, Billie Bond, to create a one-of-a-kind tea set to give form to the experiences of refugees through the art of Kintsugi. 'Fragments of Hope', the latest campaign from the UN Refugee Agency's national charity for the UK, is a celebration of the creativity, resilience and contribution of people who have rebuilt their lives in the UK after being forced to flee conflict and persecution. There are now more than 122 million people displaced by conflict and persecution worldwide. The Japanese art of Kintsugi, meaning to mend with gold, repairs pottery by acknowledging its fractures and transforming them into something beautiful. The artwork has been created by bringing together fragments of traditional tea sets from Ukraine, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Sudan, including personal contributions by people who were forced to flee their countries. The fragments reflect the diverse journeys of Viktoriia from Ukraine, a dedicated community development coordinator; Ayman from Syria, a self-taught filmmaker and storyteller; Sadia from Pakistan, an award-winning artist and advocate; Bashir from Sudan, a renowned poet and musician; and mother and daughter duo, Frozan and Victoria from Afghanistan, who support their community as an interpreter and an aspiring business leader. Article continues below Billie Bond said: 'Kintsugi is a centuries-old Japanese art of repairing with gold. It has long been recognised as a powerful symbol of resilience, and a reminder that beauty can be found in imperfection. This Refugee Week, Kintsugi once again serves as a meaningful metaphor, celebrating the strength and resilience of refugees and the ritual of healing – it's been an honour to play a small part in bringing these stories to life.' Emma Cherniavsky, Chief Executive of UK for UNHCR, said: 'Fragments of Hope is a moving representation of how, even after the deepest fractures, refugees can rebuild their lives and futures with strength, dignity and hope." The 'Fragments of Hope' tea set will be available for one competition winner to rehome here.
