ask: what is this The Origin of “Mariam”& son‘? one: I started thinking about people like Maryam many years ago. You know, 2016-17…the emergence of ISIS and the destruction of Iraq. In those days, you heard these guys on the news all the time...”So-and-so fled to Iraq and went to fight in Syria.” But that’s all you get, there’s no other way to find out any other information about these people… So I started thinking more and more about their families… and I started thinking, who were those people? What kind of people are they? Then I started thinking about a middle-aged woman, with personality, a completely ordinary lower-middle-class career woman, British Indian, who lived a decent life and achieved something despite setbacks. She raised her son, she loved him, and then he disappeared… One of the things I tried to do in the novel is that this is not the son’s story, this is Maryam’s story. This is not a story about radicalization or indoctrination… I wanted to stay with Mariam and explore aspects of her character that relate to her being a woman in London, with her own life, her own thoughts, her own wishes and longings and losses. ask: have so much your business bring out about one young widow suddenly putexist spotlight. one: She’s also in a spotlight of her own making because now she’s starting to have some doubts about herself. So I wanted to explore this idea. What is the role of surveillance, and what is the role of being monitored? Who are the observers in this dynamic? So on the surface this person is looking at her, but at some point she starts looking at herself… “Okay, what have I been doing all these years? Is this really what I’m supposed to be doing? Is this who I am? And it’s a bit of a slippery slope. ask: figure ofJulian become like that voices of many people’s heads today question magic digital world. one: The world of technology is so big, so vast, so all-encompassing that oftentimes… we take what’s given to us. There is very little room left for us to examine, question and scrutinize these things. How to be sure that all of these things are good, correct, and true? …what happens in our world is that we are asked to consume these things that are packaged elsewhere. Whether it is algorithms, whether it is artificial intelligence, whether it is technology tycoons, or a group of capitalists, whether it is a few extremely rich people who can rival the country, everything is top-down... The danger is out there for my generation and perhaps even for future generations… Don’t associate with those people, avoid those people… Now, we can keep our children safe indoors, but the danger has walked in, it hides behind screens in so many ways that we can’t keep an eye on it. And it’s so deep, it’s like a maze. As a parent, and as a person living in this era, this has always been on my mind… How kids are affected, what they become, because you can’t control it… There are a lot of influences happening on the internet. When I say impact, an entire life has been shaped. So I did want to spend time in the novel and try to explore that. Well, what if this guy spends all his time online…she probably keeps him safe…he doesn’t hang out with bad boys, but the question in the novel is: What if I don’t close all these loops? … We’ve seen it happen in real time in our lives. A mass, a large group of people who are influenced, transformed, radicalized, turned into something else, or used for some purpose… We have seen this happen time and time again, whether in India, South Asia, Pakistan, the UK or the West… Someone benefits, whether it’s a corporate tech bro, someone selling cars or miracle drugs, or someone peddling hate, bigotry or bigotry… Q: Today world, Who are you not even taking into account be an individual exist unless you There is one Numbers exist. and it is Such a strange space, Especially for all of us who have ever known a life Before that. one: It’s simpler, but it’s a nicer, softer, kinder world… I do want to look at the dark underbelly of the internet, but I don’t want to write a novel about it either… I want to be with Mariam, I think I’m already with Mariam. But I do want to look at this dark underside, which is dark, but it’s not really the underside. It’s everywhere.
Indian-American doctor reacts to Oracle layoffs, says every H-1B should be sent home
Internet personality Mike Cernovich questioned how many H-1B employees Oracle has after the IT company announced it would lay off 30,000 employees worldwide.
IT company Oracle announced a brutal layoff in an email at 6 a.m. on March 31, affecting 30,000 employees worldwide. The email informed employees that March 31 was their last working day and said the elimination of the position was part of wider organizational changes. The massive layoffs raised the key question of “offshoring,” with many on social media asking how many H-1B visa holders Oracle has. H-1B is a special visa program designed to hire foreign workers with specific qualifications, but it has become the most controversial as companies have been accused of abusing the visa program to hire foreigners at lower wages and fire Americans. Indian-American doctor Pradheep J Shanker has been involved in Oracle layoff discussions and said he believes H-1B discussions on social media are biased, but he believes every H-1B should be returned before the company starts laying off Americans. He was responding to a question from right-wing media personality Mike Cernovich: “How many H-1B visas does Oracle have?”“I don’t think the H1 discussion is entirely fair or honest, but I absolutely agree that every H1 should be returned before you start firing Americans. No more H1 applications, at least for the time being,” Shank wrote. Oracle India also announced layoffs of 12,000 employees in India. Sidharth, co-founder of the Indian American Advocacy Council, disagreed with Oracle’s assertion that it was laying off Americans because of H-1B visas, saying that when departments lay off workers, both Americans and visa holders are affected. “I understand the sentiment, but this won’t work. When layoffs occur, it affects Americans and visa holders in that particular department. H1b software engineers cannot be fired because US HR is laid off,” Sidharth wrote. In response to Cernovich’s question, many pointed out that Oracle America sponsors approximately 2,000-3,000 H-1B visa holders. It cannot be blamed alone for the 30,000 layoffs worldwide. “So an h1 director needs to be fired because they are firing an intern,” one person wrote to Dr. Shank. “Firing H1Bs with Americans will only result in entire job functions being moved to India, China, and other countries. There is already documented evidence: the more unreasonable barriers you put up on H1Bs, the more tech jobs will be outsourced. How does this actually help the U.S. economy or American workers?” wrote another.
Despite having 4 pacers in the playing XI against DC, Arjun didn’t even feature on the LSG bench
New Delhi: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and opted to play first against Lucknow Super Giants in Wednesday’s IPL match and relied on early help from the new stadium. With both teams fielding strong lineups, the game promises to be a balanced battle between bat and ball. However, one notable omission is Arjun Tendulkar, who has not found a place in either the starting XI or the bench. Sachin Tendulkar’s son was traded to LSG ahead of mini-auction but remains on the sidelines.
Aksa explained the decision to bowl first and added, “We are going to bowl first. A fresh wicket in the first game, which is a red solid wicket, might help in the first six overs. Statistics show that a lot of games are won by the team batting first, but we thought this was the first game and we would bowl. ” He also confirmed Delhi’s overseas pairing, adding, “Nisanka, Miller, Stubbs and Lungi Ngidi, our four overseas players.”Delhi Capitals’ starting XI has KL Rahul behind the stumps with Pathum Nissanka and Nitish Rana at the top. Axar carries all-round responsibility in the team and is supported by power hitters David Miller and Tristan Stubbs in the middle order. Their bowling attack includes Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar and Ngidi, which gives them variety in terms of pace and spin.Lucknow Supergiants, by Ritha Pantselected a strong overseas core, including Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran and Anrich Nortje. Pant, who is also the wicketkeeper, sounded confident ahead of the match. “I don’t think it matters on a wicket like this…I think it’s definitely a new energy. You know, we’ve changed our colors, our logo, and of course our mentality. “Reflecting on last season’s struggles, he added, “We’re hoping to learn from last season, but I think the bowlers are really fit and ready…everyone is willing to come in and make an impact.”
LSG vs DC starting lineup
Lucknow Super Giants (Starting Lineup): Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (w/c), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Mukul Chaudhry, Mohsin Khan, Mohammad Shami, Anrich Noj, Prince YadavLucknow Super Giants shock substitutes: Digvesh Rathi,Avesh Khan,Himmat Singh,Shahbaz Ahmed,Akshat RaghuvanshiDelhi Capitals (Starting Lineup): KL Rahul(w), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh KumarDelhi Capitals Impact Subs: Ashutosh Sharma, Auqib Nabi, Sameer Rizvi, Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair
‘No existential threat’: Israeli foreign minister mocks Iran, says cannot promise this will be ‘last war’
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said on Wednesday that current and future conflicts were still a possibility and said the country could not guarantee that the current war would be the last.Amid continued tensions in the region, Sa’ar said Israel’s adversaries still retain the ability to launch attacks, although they do not currently pose a fundamental threat to the country’s existence. “We also need to remain vigilant against the machinations of our enemies in the future,” he said. “We have no guarantee that this will be the ‘last war,'” he said. His comments come as the war in the Middle East enters its second month and shows no signs of abating. The offensive continues to escalate on both sides, with only the United States, Israel and Iran and their allies. While Israeli officials insist that their security posture already contains significant threats, they acknowledge that risks posed by hostile actors remain.Sa’ar stressed that despite the ongoing hostilities, Israel currently faces no “existential threat,” indicating that while security challenges remain, they are being managed within the country’s defense framework.Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday that Iran had asked for a “ceasefire” and went on to describe “the new Iranian regime as less aggressive and smarter”.
‘Who are the biggest litigants? Fees should be levied’: SC fines Center Rs 25,000 in CISF dismissal case
The Supreme Court on Wednesday levied Rs 25,000 as costs on the Center challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s order staying the dismissal of a CISF officer, finding that the matter involved unnecessary litigation.A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan upheld the high court’s decision and directed recovery of salary of the officer, finding that the penalty imposed was disproportionate.PTI quoted Justice Nagarathna as saying: “We don’t understand why the Union of India is challenging the order of the high court division bench. What we hear is that it is pending, pending. Who is the largest litigant? Costs should be levied.”“Why can’t there be an opinion that if the High Court finds this to be disproportionate and grants the relief of setting aside all orders, we don’t go to the Supreme Court? He is on medical leave but he also has to deal with the issue of family elopement,” she added. Justice Nagaratna, while addressing a conference organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association recently, said the court takes submissions regarding the government’s role in the backlog very seriously.“It’s not just about going to some resort and coming back. We prepared, we did our homework. We talked. Don’t forget,” she said.The CISF officer was charged with two charges: absence from duty for 11 days and breach of discipline for allegedly allowing a woman, the daughter of a CISF officer, to leave Mumbai to attend her wedding with her brother.However, the High Court noted that the absence for 11 days was explained as the officer was on approved sick leave during the period.Justice Nagarathna noted that during the disciplinary proceedings, the woman involved appeared before the court and stated that she had no grievance against the allegations made by the respondent-applicant that she had eloped with his brother.“Beyond this, it is not in dispute that the brother of the respondent-applicant is married to the lady involved. Therefore, it is proved that there is in fact no misconduct on the part of the respondent for which he could be removed from office,” the High Court said.
‘Who can blame her?’ Megyn Kelly says Kristi Noem’s affair seemed ‘noble’ after husband’s secret life revealed, but…
Megyn Kelly says Kristi Noem’s extramarital affair almost seemed noble after her husband’s secret life was revealed.
Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly weighs in on viral photos of Kristi Noem’s husband Bryon Noem – the latest scandal to hit the former Homeland Security secretary – and says Kristi Noem’s romance with Corey Lewandowski seems legitimate now, but Kristi Noem says she didn’t know about her husband’s secret life as revealed by The Daily Mail. A spokesperson for Kristi Noem said she was shocked and her family was caught off guard. The Daily Mail published the photos and messages and reported that Brian cross-dressed and chatted with fetish models online to the extent that Kristy Noem may have been blackmailed. Bryan didn’t deny the chat part, but insisted he never revealed any information about his wife. The revelation comes as Kristi Noem was fired from her department and her alleged extramarital affair drew attention.
“I have feelings for Kristi Noem. This puts a completely different spin on her alleged romance with Corey Lewandowski. Who can blame her? It feels almost sublime at this point,” Kelly said. “I have feelings for Kristi Noem. This puts a completely different spin on her alleged affair with Corey Lewandowski. Who can blame her? It feels almost noble at this point. It’s not noble, they were both married,” Kelly said, calling it cheating. “It makes her a target for blackmail because if the Daily Mail can find these photos and her married husband’s fetish, so can our adversaries, who knows who is going to go to Kristi Noem, who was the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security at the time, and say, ‘You’re going to do the following or we’re going to run to the New York Times with these photos,'” Kelly said. Megyn Kelly says Kristi Noem is still serving in Donald Trump’s administration even though she has left the Department of Homeland Security. Kelly didn’t even hide his face in the photos, Kelly said of the danger the entire incident posed to the government.
‘We will find him another job’: Rahul Gandhi says he met ‘Yamaraj’ during election campaign in Kerala, highlights UDF health scheme
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday shared a video of an unusual interaction during the Kerala polls in which he encountered a man dressed as ‘Yamaraj’ (Hindu god of death) on a bus in Barussery.The interaction appeared to be part of a campaign to promote the UDF’s proposed Oommen Chandy health insurance scheme, under which the alliance promises to provide health cover of up to Rs 25 lakh to every family in the state.
In the video, the mace-wielding “Yamaraja” tells Gandhi that he has lost his job because the proposed insurance scheme would make people live longer.Speaking about the encounter, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha said on X: “Yesterday, I met Yamaraj in a bus in Balussery, Kerala. Unfortunately, he was not particularly happy to see me or the other UDF leaders.“UDF’s Oommen Chandy health insurance scheme promises to provide health cover of Rs 25 lakh per family – this will make Yamaraj unemployed, but we will find him another job soon.”Highlighting the objectives of this pledge, Gandhi said, “Our mission is simple – no family in Kerala should bear the financial burden of a medical crisis. With Rs 25 lakh cover, we ensure that illness never deprives a family of dignity, savings or future. Healthcare is a right and UDF is committed to making this right a reality for every Keralite.”The health insurance scheme is one of the major welfare promises announced by the United Democratic Front (UDF) for the Kerala polls.
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The alliance promised five Indira guarantees, including free travel on Kerala public transport for all women, Rs 1,000 monthly assistance to female college students, and increase in welfare pension to Rs 3,000 per month.Apart from this, UDF has also promised to launch the Oommen Chandy health insurance scheme to provide coverage of up to Rs 25 lakh per family and provide interest-free loans of up to Rs 5 lakh to small businesses.Polling in Kerala is scheduled for April 9 and electoral counting will take place on May 4.
Artemis 2 launch: What astronauts do the night before liftoff; NASA’s pre-launch ceremony
The night before a major event, whether in life or in space, is often a time of intense energy, and astronauts are no exception. NASA is preparing for its historic lunar mission, which marks a return to the moon after more than 50 years, a high-stakes, and timeless event. But, unlike what one might think, the night before a major event like this does not involve a dramatic countdown or any kind of intense training, but rather a highly structured and highly personal day filled with medical, family and highly balanced activities designed to soothe the mind and body in preparation for one of the most epic adventures that humanity has to offer.
NASA’s pre-launch routine the night before a lunar mission
The astronaut preparations for launch depicted in the movie are far from reality. In the past, the last night before launch was spent conducting routine medical checks, including monitoring the astronauts’ vital signs to ensure they were physically ready for launch.NASA has always emphasized the need to ensure that astronauts are physically and mentally prepared before launch. according to manned space program According to the guidelines, pre-launch stability is critical to mission success. The last night before launch was therefore spent in a relaxed atmosphere, allowing the astronauts to conserve their energy and stay alert.Unlike the situation described in the movie, the last night before launch is not about preparation, but about rest, hydration and mental preparation to ensure that the astronauts are in the best condition to face future challenges.
JFK Beach House: A NASA Legacy
One of the most cherished aspects of NASA’s launch tradition is staying Kennedy Space Center Beach House. This beach house on Merritt Island was built in 1962 and has been reserved for astronauts since its inception.This beach house is significant because it has been a destination for generations of astronauts, from Apollo missions to the International Space Station and even SpaceX missions. The importance of the beach house lies not in its luxury, but in the sense of tranquility and familiarity that the astronauts derive from the location.The beach house overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and has a large balcony where astronauts can relax and take a break from the stress of the mission. NASA says such facilities are critical to helping astronauts “maintain emotional balance” before a mission, highlighting the importance of an astronaut’s mindset.
Family time before launch: The human side of space missions
However, the most important part of the evening may be the quality of time spent with loved ones. For their part, the crew of the Artemis 2 mission spent the night before launch at their beach house with their families, as stated at the Artemis 2 L-2 Countdown Status press conference on March 30.This provides astronauts with the opportunity to spend quality time with those closest to them, which can be a source of emotional grounding before they embark on their journey into space.NASA emphasizes the important role that astronaut families play during missions. In various interviews conducted with astronauts and posted on official NASA channels, astronauts talked about the importance of spending time with their families before a mission.
Artemis 2 mission: The calm before historic launch
As the Artemis 2 astronauts prepared to head to the launch pad, their final night before launch was a mixture of discipline and calm. After spending time with their families on Tuesday (March 31), the astronauts will begin preparations for launch day, initiating a journey around the moon and ultimately landing on the moon.The contrast between a night of tranquility and a journey decades later that would take astronauts farther than Earth’s orbit cannot be overstated.The night before a space launch isn’t about fanfare; Instead, it’s about stability, connection, and preparation. From physicals to beach houses, these are long-standing traditions designed to holistically nourish astronauts.Space exploration is essentially a victory of the human spirit, not a victory of science and technology. Sometimes the most important preparation for a giant leap begins on a quiet night by the sea.
Three British-Pakistani teenagers arrested for arson attack on Jewish community ambulance in London, among others
Three men, including a British-Pakistani teenager, were arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of arson in an attack on a Jewish community ambulance in Golders Green, north London, police said.The three suspects, aged 20, 19 and 17, were detained at separate addresses in east London on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life, the Metropolitan Police confirmed. Two of them are British nationals and the third holds dual British and Pakistani citizenship.The attack took place in the early hours of March 23 in Golders Green, a neighborhood with a large Jewish community. Oxygen and gas tanks inside the ambulance caused an explosion that shattered nearby windows and forced some residents to evacuate. The four targeted ambulances belong to Hatzola, a volunteer-led Jewish emergency service.Earlier, two British men in their 40s were also arrested but were later released on police bail. The investigation is being led by the London Counter-Terrorism Police Service, but the incident is not currently being treated as a terrorism incident.Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attack as a “deeply shocking anti-Semitic arson attack” and stressed that “anti-Semitism has no place in our society”.Commander Helen Flanagan, London’s head of counter-terrorism policing, said authorities were working tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice and reassure the local Jewish community.
New Zealand create historic chase, break India women’s ODI record
The New Zealand women’s team made history in the second ODI against South Africa at Wellington Basin Reserve, successfully equaling the highest total in women’s ODI history and breaking the record set by India during the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup. Amelia Kerr New Zealand scored an unbeaten 179 off 139 balls, recording the highest successful chase success rate in women’s ODI history, beating South Africa to level the series.Top 5 most successful chases in Women’s ODIs347 – New Zealand vs South Africa (Wellington, 2026): NZ 350/8339 – India vs Australia (Navi Mumbai, 2025): IND 341/5331 – Australia vs India (Vishakhapatnam, 2025): AUS 331/7302 – Sri Lanka vs South Africa (Potchefstroom, 2024): SL 305/4289 – Australia vs New Zealand (North Sydney, 2012): AUS 289/6India defeated Australia by 5 wickets in the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s World Cup in Navi Mumbai on October 30, 2025, ahead of New Zealand’s most intense chase against South Africa. India finished with 339 runs at 341/5 with 9 balls remaining, recording the highest success rate in the history of Women’s ODI World Cup. Jemimah Rodrigues scored an unbeaten 127* to lead India into the final.
Match summary: NZW vs SAW
Chasing a daunting 348 runs, New Zealand lost Suzie Bates early, putting immediate pressure on the hosts. Kerr’s 52-run partnership with Georgia Plimmer steadied the innings, but South Africa tightened their grip as New Zealand slid to 130/4 at mid-off.The turning point came with Kerr’s extraordinary collaboration with Isabella Gates. The duo scored 120 runs off just 81 balls, with Gates playing a key supporting role, scoring 68 quick runs off 48 deliveries. Kerr hit his fifth ODI hundred off 90 balls and then accelerated further, hitting 23 fours and a six in a masterclass controlled attack.Kerr’s 120-run partnership with Gates came off just 81 balls and decisively changed the game, with the New Zealand captain picking up her fifth ODI ton off 90 balls before accelerating. Kerr hit 23 fours and a six, first with the bats and then with the attackers, to keep up with the required run-rate, even as wickets fell to her side. It was fitting that she hit the winning boundary to seal the result with a few balls to spare.earlier, Laura Walvater Anneke Bosch added 132 for the second wicket to set the stage for South Africa’s 347-run stand. Tazmin Brits fell early, but the pair steadily rebuilt. Chloe Tryon then smashed an unbeaten 52 off 25 balls to push the total to what looked like the winning score.Brief score:South Africa 346/6 (Bosch 91, Walvat 69, Tryon 52*; Bree Iling 3/60)New Zealand 350/8 (Amelia Kerr 179*; Ayabonga Khaka 3/51)New Zealand won by 2 wickets
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