The first week of October is said to mark the 200th anniversary of the completion of the Basilica of Our Lady of Graces. It was constructed in 1822 by Begum Samru, a woman of humble origins that came to be popularly known as the only Catholic queen of India. Begum Samru (1750s – 1836) was a figure that defied … Continue reading Begum Samru
Mahsa Amini controversy
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Sultan of Brunei
Following the death of British Monarch Queen Elizabeth II, the Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah is now the world's longest-serving living monarch. The Sultan of Brunei assumed the throne of the Muslim nation in 1967. The Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah has reigned for 54 years and 339 days (as of Friday) - more than … Continue reading Sultan of Brunei
Liz Truss becomes new UK PM
Liz Truss was named as the UK's next Prime Minister today, winning an internal leadership contest of the ruling Conservative party at a time when the country faces an industrial unrest and a recession. She beat her rival, former finance minister Rishi Sunak, by 81,326 votes to 60,399, after a summer-long often bad-tempered and divisive party … Continue reading Liz Truss becomes new UK PM
Markham street
Markham street The city of Markham in Ontario, Canada, has honored A R Rahman, the Mozart of Madras, by naming a street after him. The winner of two Oscars, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe and two Grammy Awards, said, despite reaching the milestone of three decades in the Indian film industry earlier this month, … Continue reading Markham street
Romana Didulo
Romana Didulo is a female Filipino immigrant in Canada possibly in her 50s, who has declared herself as the queen of Canada, with a loyal cult-like following obeying her “decrees” to stop paying taxes and utilities, and to arrest police for enforcing COVID-19 policies, among other outrageous acts. Why is she making the news?While she … Continue reading Romana Didulo
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