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Focus Malaysia
15-07-2025
- General
- Focus Malaysia
Dramatic video of bull tossing man highlights safety concerns
LIVING alongside cattle for many, many millenia, humans can attest to the great many benefits these gentle giants provide. But at times, these creatures do have their way of reminding their human handlers how devastating they can be if they so choose. A recent video by netizen @bckupacc99 highlights this point in stark detail where a man could be seen flying into the air, being charged by the bull he was handling. Ya Allah harap pakcik tu baik-baik saja 🥺 — ًِ (@bckupacc99) July 15, 2025 Even better was the music embedded alongside the video, stating that nothing beats a Jet 2 holiday. The brief video did not provide further information, such as the location of the scene or the condition of the man. However, we are certain the man is not experiencing a Jet 2 holiday from that charge, looking at those long, sharp horns. But it does show how dangerous and unpredictable a bull can be. For a better perspective, website sanfermin said the energy of a charging bull is more than four tons. According to the University of Minnesota, it is vital to remember that even 'nice' bulls that were bottle-fed as calves can get more aggressive with age. Readers were advised not to turn their back on a bull even if they think it is not paying attention. And that was exactly what the man in the video did before he got catapulted into the air. 'Be constantly vigilant whenever there is a bull around. Pay attention to the bull's body language. They will turn broadside to present their size and power, and watch for signs of aggression such as pawing at the ground,' said the website, adding that bulls can and will attack unprovoked. The website further reminded that bulls, just like all cattle, are prey species. When scared, bulls can unintentionally hurt humans working with them due to their size and strength. With a casual toss of its head, a bull can send a gate hurtling back at the cattle handler. Also, a running bull brushing the handler can cause serious injury. —July 15, 2025 Main image: @bckupacc99 (X)
Time of India
26-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Dus Mahavidya in Hinduism: Names, Powers & Spiritual Significance
In Hindu Religion, there are 10 strong and profound representations of the Divine Feminine energy are known as the Dus Mahavidya (10 Great Wisdom Goddesses). They represent different cosmic energies, and wisdom. The word "Mahavidya" means "Great Wisdom," and each goddess possesses special spiritual abilities and attributes that help the devotees of Maa Durga so that they can overcome challenges, negative tendencies, and achieve both material and spiritual power. Here are the below mentioned Dus Mahavidhya: Goddess Kali Kali is a powerful goddess of transformation, destruction, and time who provides freedom and slays ego. Goddess Tara Tara is a kind deity who protects and leads followers along the spiritual path. Goddess Tripura Sundari The goddess of beauty, knowledge, and love, Tripura Sundari (Shodashi), completes and makes life ideal. Goddess Bhuvaneshvari The creator goddess Bhuvaneshvari is the embodiment of the cosmic cosmos and the cycles of creation and destruction. Goddess Bhairavi The powerful goddess Bhairavi is a symbol of bravery and strength. Goddess Chinnamasta The self-decapitated goddess Chhinnamasta represents the cycle of life and death, creation, destruction, and regeneration. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Goddess Dhumavati The widow goddess Dhumavati is a symbol of unluckiness and transcendence above material ties. Goddess Baglamukhi The goddess who paralyzes adversaries and shields followers from harm is known as Bagalamukhi. Goddess Matangi Matangi is the goddess of speech, music, and inner wisdom. Goddess Kamala Kamalatmika, also known as Kamala, is the fertility, wealth, and prosperity goddess. Significance of Dus Mahavidya Worship Spiritual Transformation : It is believed that worshiping the Dus Mahavidya will eradicate ignorance, ego, and bad inclinations, resulting in enlightenment and spiritual awakening. Protection and Triumph The ten goddesses are called upon to provide defense against adversaries, bad powers, and dark magic. Their blessings enable followers to overcome obstacles in life, business, and legal proceedings. Desire Fulfillment Devotees look to their grace for success, prosperity, health, and money. Cosmic Balance According to Hindu cosmology, the Dus Mahavidya symbolize the dynamic forces of creation, preservation, and annihilation, which uphold the universe's equilibrium. Mantra Ya Devi Sarvabhooteshu Shakti Roopen Sansthita Namastasyaye Namastasyaye Namastasyaye Namo Namah..!! Ya Devi Sarvabhooteshu Lakshmi Roopen Sansthita Namastasyaye Namastasyaye Namastasyaye Namo Namah..!! Ya Devi Sarvabhooteshu Vidhya Roopen Sansthita Namastasyaye Namastasyaye Namastasyaye Namo Namah..!! Ya Devi Sarvabhooteshu Shanti Roopen Sansthita Namastasyaye Namastasyaye Namastasyaye Namo Namah..!!
Ya Libnan
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Ya Libnan
Is this the new America? Turning away global talent is a betrayal of our values
Photo: A judge has issued a temporary restraining order last week blocking the Trump administration's plan to strip Harvard University of its ability to enrol foreign students. By Ya Libnan Editoria Board – Op-Ed At a time when the United States should be reaffirming its role as a global leader in education, innovation, and diplomacy, we are instead turning inward—closing our doors to the very people who once saw America as the beacon of opportunity and learning. In 1972, President Richard Nixon made what he called his most important achievement: opening diplomatic relations with China. That historic trip was not about division or confrontation—it was about building bridges and recognizing the value of cooperation between two world powers. In the decades that followed, despite ups and downs, U.S.-China relations produced deep ties in trade, science, and most notably, education. For years, American universities welcomed tens of thousands of Chinese students who enriched our campuses, conducted cutting-edge research, and returned home with a deep appreciation for American values. Their presence wasn't just academic—it was a form of diplomacy, a powerful expression of America's belief in openness, merit, and freedom of thought. But today, we are dismantling that legacy. Driven by escalating political tensions and national security concerns, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has led efforts to restrict student visas—particularly for applicants from China. The implications are far-reaching: we are punishing individuals who pose no threat, while harming our own institutions and undercutting America's global standing. This is not how great nations lead. Harvard University—like many leading institutions—has benefited immensely from Chinese scholars, donors, and research partnerships. The Harvard China Fund has supported collaboration on climate change, disability studies, and legal reform. Yet the very students and scholars who would breathe life into these projects are now being shut out. Blocking Chinese students from entering the United States is more than a policy misstep—it is a strategic failure. It's like shooting ourselves in the foot. For decades, we've taken pride in seeing global leaders, Nobel Prize winners, and changemakers who studied in America. But if we close our gates today, what will we celebrate tomorrow? We risk losing far more than tuition dollars or research partnerships. We are forfeiting our soft power —the kind that cannot be replicated by military might or trade agreements. When international students come here, they carry home with them a piece of America: its spirit of inquiry, its tolerance for dissent, its belief in possibility. That influence has been one of our greatest strengths. We must ask ourselves hard questions: Is this the new America? Have we become so fearful that we no longer trust our own institutions to remain secure in the face of foreign scholars? Have we stopped believing in the values that once made us a magnet for the world's best and brightest ? This is not just about China. It's about who we are—and who we want to be. America was built by those who came from elsewhere, who brought their talents, ideas, and hopes to these shores. Our universities are not just centers of learning—they are symbols of what America aspires to be : open, inclusive, forward-looking. If we abandon that vision, we won't just lose students. We'll lose something far more precious: our identity as a confident, generous, and leading nation. Let us not become the country that shuts its doors to the future. Let us remain the nation that inspires the world to knock.
Buzz Feed
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Pedro Pascal's Transgender Sister, Lux Pascal, Just Shared Her Pride For His Unwavering Support Of The Trans Community
By this point, Pedro Pascal is pretty much renowned for being a huge ally to the trans community, with the Hollywood actor regularly going viral for his no-nonsense social media activity. Back in February, Pedro won widespread praise for using his platform to showcase his support for trans people at a time when they are having their rights stripped away, sharing a supportive message with his 8.8 million Instagram followers. Posting a photo of a sign that read: "A WORLD WITHOUT TRANS PEOPLE HAS NEVER EXISTED AND NEVER WILL,' Pedro wrote: 'I can't think of anything more vile and small and pathetic than terrorizing the smallest, most vulnerable community of people who want nothing from you, except the right to exist." Sadly, anti-trans trolls flooded his post with nasty comments, but Pedro doubled down with a series of iconic responses to the haters. When one person wrote: 'You were my favourite actor…. I'm unfollowing you…. Bullshit,' Pedro sarcastically replied: 'nooooooooooo 💅' 'Man you were one of my favorite actors until this… 😔,' somebody else wrote, prompting Pedro to quip: 'that's too bad. Wait, no I don't give a shit.' More recently, Pedro called out British author J.K. Rowling when he commented on a video about her celebrating the UK Supreme Court's recent ruling that trans women aren't legally women within the context of equality legislation. Referencing Rowling, Pedro wrote: 'Awful disgusting SHIT is exactly right. Heinous LOSER behavior." Pedro's unwavering and passionate allyship with the trans community is unsurprising considering he has always been hugely supportive of his younger sister, Lux Pascal, who publicly came out as transgender in 2021 in a cover story for the Spanish-language magazine Ya. In the interview, Lux — who is also an actor — said that her big brother played a pivotal role in her transition 'and has served as a guide' for her. She explained: 'He was one of the first people to gift me the tools that started shaping my identity." Lux also recalled coming out as trans to Pedro over FaceTime, and how his initial response was to ask how she felt. When she told him that she was happy, Pedro immediately congratulated her, with Lux remembering him telling her: "Perfect, this is incredible.' Pedro shared Lux's cover story to his Instagram page at the time, writing: 'Mi hermana, mi corazón, nuestra Lux," which translates to, "my sister, my heart, our Lux,' and when he was asked about her transition in an interview with Esquire, Pedro noted that he wasn't comfortable to 'speak on her behalf,' but made it clear that he will always have her back. 'She is and has always been one of the most powerful people and personalities I've ever known,' he said. 'My protective side is lethal, but I need her more than she needs me.' And now, Lux has opened up some more about her and Pedro's sweet relationship in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, where she said she is 'incredibly proud' of him. She added: 'But the thing is that I've always known that he is a superstar. It's funny because people have been asking me: 'Is he as kind as we think he is?' And I'm like: 'Yes!'' 'What makes him so fabulous is that [Pedro] wears all of his humanity on his sleeve, and he doesn't hide who he is,' Lux continued, referring to his public allyship. 'And I think that's refreshing, because usually we move around the world hiding who we are. That's the main lesson I've gotten from him: there's no reason for me to hide who I am, right? And I think people are seeing that.' Needless to say, Lux's comments have warmed the hearts of Pedro's fans, who discussed the interview on a Reddit forum. One popular comment reads: 'Love how close these siblings are. I hope everyone has someone as supportive as Pedro in their lives.' Gareth Cattermole /'I absolutely love how Pedro is 1000% ride or die for her and the whole trans community 🏳️⚧️💕' somebody else wrote, while one more added: 'What an absolute KING Pedro is.' Another redditor, who is trans, said that Pedro and Lux's relationship had actually helped her personal relationship with a sibling after she transitioned. She wrote: 'As a Trans Woman with a Cis brother, I feel like Pedro's openly supportive relationship with Lux has helped mine. Not to say he wasn't supportive, he was but there was definitely a little weirdness still there. After sending him more and more Pedro & Lux videos/articles, he became more open. Hell, even more than pre-transition. We're at the strongest we've ever been and I have to thank Pedro for that ❤️'
Buzz Feed
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Pedro Pascal Wore A Simple T-Shirt To A Marvel Premiere, But Here's Why It's So Important
It's no secret that Pedro Pascal is one of the biggest actors in the world right now. This year alone, Pedro will star in The Last of Us, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, The Materialists, and Eddington. And he's not slowing down anytime soon. And besides being one of the most beloved actors right now, Pedro is also incredibly outspoken about the causes he cares deeply about, namely, pro-trans rights. Just last month, he shared a message to his Instagram account, which has 9.8 million followers right now, that read: "A world without trans people has never existed and never will." He also wrote in the caption, "I can't think of anything more vile and small and pathetic than terrorizing the smallest, most vulnerable community of people who want nothing from you, except the right to exist." Then, Pedro proceeded to reply to numerous online trolls in the comments of the post. "Man you were one of my favorite actors until this… 😔," somebody wrote, to which Pedro replied: 'that's too bad. Wait, no I don't give a shit." Three days ago, he shared another Instagram post supporting the trans community, too, with the picture reading, "An unjust law is no law at all." At a time when transgender people are having their rights stripped away, Pedro is consistently praised for using his huge platform to advocate for their rights. Pedro's stance should be unsurprising considering he's always been a vocal supporter of his younger sister, Lux Pascal, who publicly came out as transgender in February 2021. In a cover story with the Spanish-language magazine Ya, Lux detailed coming out to Pedro, saying she FaceTimed him, and his first response was to ask how she felt. When she told him she was happy, he congratulated her, saying, "Perfect, this is incredible." At the time, Pedro also posted Lux's cover story, writing, "Mi hermana, mi corazón, nuestra Lux." And now, he's once again using his platform to support the trans community, this time by rocking a subtle t-shirt at the European premiere of Marvel's Thunderbolts, which was held in London. Pedro arrived on the red carpet, which marked his first Marvel premiere prior to starring in the MCU himself in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, with a purple hat embroidered with "New York" upside down and a simple white t-shirt that read, "Protect the dolls." His red carpet appearances and fashion moments have often been much-discussed, and this was no exception, with fans calling out how amazing he looked on the carpet — heck, even Florence Pugh was excited to see him. But what some might think was just a simple t-shirt actually has an even deeper meaning. The shirt was created by fashion designer Conner Ives. According to the brand's website, "All proceeds from the sale of this t-shirt will be donated directly to Trans Lifeline, a trans-lead US- based charity that delivers life-saving services to those who need them most." "The hotline connects trans people to a wider community, offering support and resources they need to survive and thrive. Given the US Federal government's current hostility towards trans people, support like this is needed now more than ever." Not only is Pedro wearing this shirt so incredible, but Pedro wearing it to a Marvel premiere in the UK is also significant. Just last week, the UK Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a "woman" in equality legislation should be defined as referring to a "biological woman and biological sex." After the ruling, CNN pointed out that it was a "worrying" development for transgender people. According to CNN, "the case centered on whether trans women with a gender recognition certificate (GRC) — which offers legal recognition of someone's female sex — are protected from discrimination as a woman under the nation's Equality Act 2010." So, yes, it's simply so important that Pedro wore the "Protect the Dolls" shirt to this specific premiere. It makes me love him even more, TBH. Pedro isn't the only actor who has voiced their opinion on the recent UK Supreme Court ruling. Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan immediately voiced how "horrified" she was. She said in an Instagram post that was shared to her 6.1 million followers, "Like many people, I'm completely horrified by the Supreme Court's ruling [...] about trans people and to see an already marginalized community being further attacked and attacked in law is really stomach-churning and disgusting. And to see people celebrating it is more stomach-churning and disgusting." Nicola also captioned her post with, "Allies of the Trans and Non Binary Community time to come together. Fuck the Supreme Court, fuck the TERFs let's raise some money 🩷🤍🩵" And, Bridgerton star Charithra Chandran posted on her TikTok, saying, "I have never felt unsafe around a trans woman. EVER. My womanhood has never felt threatened by a trans woman. EVER. And if your womanhood has, I think that speaks more to the fragility of your womanhood than anything about trans women, because, quite honestly, how pathetic to target one of the most oppressed groups in our society. Honestly? Loser behavior."
