Don/KnowYourMeme For most of us, memes are the harmless fodder of an “extremely online” internet culture, floating benignly between different social media platforms — and, on the whole, making us laugh. But in the shadier corners of the internet, like on the forum 4chan, memes can quickly mutate from jokesContinue Reading
AUS vs IND: The umpires were forced to call for early stumps on Day 4 with more than 20 overs left.© AFP As the Australia vs India fourth Test nears its culmination, the Brisbane weather forecast for Tuesday has once again become a huge talking point as it could playContinue Reading
Lightly-browned bacon has less carcinogens than well-cooked bacon. D. Pimborough/ Shutterstock Bacon is a much-loved, comforting breakfast item – during the global pandemic, sales have surged in the US and the UK. But while bacon may be delicious, experts recommend people eat little or no processed meats because of theirContinue Reading
COVID-19 vaccination programmes are gathering pace in high-income countries, but for much of the world, the future looks bleaker. Although a number of middle-income countries have started rolling out vaccines, widespread vaccination could still be years away. The first two COVID-19 vaccines authorised in Europe and the United States –Continue Reading
Vampire bats, a commonly deltavirus-infected host, feed on the blood of other mammals. Belizar/Shutterstock Pandemics past and present have been caused when pathogens – germs that cause disease – move between animals and humans, as SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) did when it made its way from bats toContinue Reading
Tokyo Olympics organisers said Monday they will slash the number of athletes at the opening and closing ceremonies of this year’s coronavirus-delayed Games, as a report said thousands fewer will attend. More than 11,000 athletes are expected to compete at the Tokyo Games, but anti-virus measures limiting the time theyContinue Reading
IND vs AUS Live: David Warner and Marcus Harris will look to give Australia a strong start.© AFP India fought back from 186/6 to finish at 336, and Australia finished Day 3 of the fourth Test at the Gabba at 21/0 with a lead of 54 runs. David Warner lookedContinue Reading
AUS vs IND: Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar’s partnership enabled India to reach the 300-run mark.© AFP After the heroics against Australia on day three of the fourth Test, India’s Washington Sundar said it was a very special day and thanked his fans for all the love and wishes. TheContinue Reading
Reigning Olympic champion Carolina Marin bolstered her chances of defending her title in Tokyo later this year after claiming the Thailand Open in Bangkok Sunday over top seed Tai Tzu-ying. Despite having a cold, fourth seed Viktor Axelsen of Denmark was electric in the men’s final against Hong Kong’s AngusContinue Reading
Shoaib Akhtar hailed India’s fighting spirit in the ongoing Test series vs Australia.© Twitter Former Pakistan fast-bowler Shoaib Akhtar hailed Team India’s fighting spirit in the ongoing Test series against Australia. India, despite losing most of their first-choice players due to injuries, are still alive in the series and fightingContinue Reading
