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Delivery drivers in China are forced to scale lockdown fences by sudden COvid curbs.

 Wang was already overworked, underpaid, and extremely frustrated when officials abruptly closed down the delivery driver's Beijing apartment building earlier this month. In recent weeks, authorities in the Chinese capital have strengthened the nation's iconic zero-Covid policy. The city is one of many to enact broad shutdowns, widespread testing, and teleworking requirements as caseloads have reached all-time highs. Wang is not the only one who is irritated. The zero-Covid strategy of the ruling Communist Party, which has been in place for approximately three years, has fostered dissatisfaction and fury, sparking large-scale and occasionally violent protests in all of China's main cities. A recent easing of viral bans has coincided with record infection tallies, leading to a patchwork of onerous restrictions in numerous big cities, which has contributed to the rise of pandemic weariness. China is the final large nation to be committed to a zero-Covid approach, but by maint...
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Row Sparked by a 1.5-Million-Pound Sculpture in UK PM Rishi Sunak's Garden

London : After the UK government spent GBP 1.3 million of taxpayer money to buy it and then send it on to the British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's 10 Downing Street garden, the bronze sculpture by a renowned English artist has come under fire as "extravagant." The abstract 1980 sculpture "Working Model for Seated Woman" by Henry Moore is thought to have been purchased by the taxpayer-funded Government Art Collection last month after reportedly being sold at a Christie's auction, according to The Sun newspaper. At a time when the nation is grappling with high inflation, growing family expenses, and cost-cutting efforts throughout public finances, it has prompted a cost-of-living dispute. An analyst told the newspaper, "It is a wonderful piece and an essential example of Moore's collection of seated women sculptures. The expert added, "However, it may be viewed as an expensive use of public monies, particularly given the economic circumstances....
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Ramdev's Remark "Women Look Good When..." Provokes Debate

New Delhi: Ramdev, a yoga instructor, made some vulgar remarks about women that have sparked a debate that could go political. At a gathering in Thane, Maharashtra, Ramdev asserted that women can look nice in a saree, a salwar kameez, or "even when they wear nothing." Swati Maliwal, the head of the Delhi Women's Commission, shared the video and urged Ramdev to "apologise to the country." Ramdev made the remarks on Friday at a gathering. Amruta Fadnavis, the spouse of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, joined him on the dais. Shrikant Shinde, son of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, was also present. "Everyone appears to be extremely cheerful, I note. I wish you good fortune as well. Those at the front were allowed to dress in sarees. Those in the back were unable to participate. They presumably brought sarees from home and packed them, but they did not have time to change "In the video, Ramdev can be seen speaking while grinning. "Yo...
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Chetan Bhagat Calls Photos of Reality TV Star "Distracting Boys," Her Reaction

According to author Chetan Bhagat, his remarks towards reality TV star Uorfi Javed were misinterpreted. After claiming that Ms. Javed was diverting young people in the nation, particularly boys, Mr. Bhagat has come under fire on social media. The author of "2 States" claimed in a tweet that he only advised "men" to concentrate on their careers and avoid wasting time on Instagram. "I advised the lads not to waste time on Instagram and to concentrate on their careers and health. It seems that's not acceptable! So they took my quote out of context, added things I didn't say to the headline, and created a click-bait article with ageism as well "said Mr. Bhagat. At a literary event, Mr. Bhagat mentioned Ms. Javed while asserting that young people these days spend a lot of time on Instagram. "Youth, especially boys, have found their phones to be a fantastic source of diversion, spending hours simply scrolling through Instagram Reels. Everyone is fam...
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Australia denies attending the Chinese-led Indian Ocean Forum meeting after the Maldives

Australia reaffirmed on Sunday that it did not take part in the "China-Indian Ocean Forum on Development Cooperation," which took place on November 21, following the Maldives. Barry O'Farrell, Australia's High Commissioner to India, tweeted that "contrary to media claims, no Australian Government official attended the Kunming China-Indian Ocean Forum on Development Cooperation." An Indian Ocean Forum gathering was held by a Chinese charity organisation. Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and President Mohammed Waheed Hassan of the Maldives joined virtually. Male, Canberra has no representation in an official position. Happy that @TimWattsMP attended the lone ministerial-level meeting for the Indian Ocean, the #IORA Ministerial Council, last week. India's application for vice chair was unanimously approved, which delighted Australia. A free, open, rules-based, and secure Indo-Pacific is something in which we all genuinely believe. Despite Canberr...
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