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Oscars 2021: Daniel Kaluuya is the first Black Briton to win Oscars in 93 years history

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Daniel Kaluuya is the first Black Briton to win an acting Oscar in the award’s 93-year history. He wins the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Black Panther chairman Fred Hampton in ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’.

Kaluuya played Chicago Blank Panther leader Fred Hampton, killed in an FBI raid in 1969.

The actor thanked his mother in his acceptance speech and also mentioned his parents having sex. The camera tilted toward his mother sitting in the audience who looked confused listening to his son who said, “It’s incredible. My mom met my dad, they had sex, it’s amazing. Do you know what I’m saying? I’m here, do you know what I mean? I’m so happy to be alive, so I’m going to celebrate that tonight.”

Initially, he said,  “I’d like to thank my mom,” Kaluuya said, as his mother teared up while watching. “You gave me everything. You gave me your factory settings. So I could stand at my fullest height.”

His fans were left in splits with his speech and started sharing funny videos and tweets on Twitter.

The 93rd Oscars were  held on April 25, 2021, at Union Station Los Angeles and the Dolby® Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and international locations via satellite.

What time will you see Super Pink Moon on April 26? Will it be a pink moon really? Know details here!

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Super Pink Moon will add to he beauty of the sky today on April 26, 2021 and shall remain at its peak on 11.33 EDT.

You can either call it as super pink moon or pink supermoon!

No matter what you want to call it, you’re in for a visual treat when the full moon rises in the night sky April 26.

You can either catch it in person or livestream it online.

While this moon is known as the pink moon, however, that’s not a reference to its actual color.

As per NASA,  its “a name that comes from the herb moss pink, also known as creeping phlox, moss phlox, or mountain phlox, which is native to the eastern US, and one of the earliest widespread flowers of spring.”

The pink moon is a supermoon, which means it may appear slightly larger and brighter than usual.

This happens when the full moon is near its closest point to Earth.

The moon doesn’t orbit earth, our planet in a perfect circle, so sometimes it’s closer to us than at other times.

The easiest way to catch the moon is to simply step outside after dark and look for the big round lantern in the sky. If you have binoculars handy, be sure to take a closer peek at its beautifully pockmarked surface. 

First Super Over Match in IPL 2021: SRHvDC Match Results Latest Updates

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IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals (8/no loss) beat SunRisers Hyderabad (7/no loss) in Super Over

World Intellectual Property Day 2021 Theme, Wishes Quotes, Images, History, Significance and More

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The World Intellectual Property Day 2020 is celebrated each year on April 26. The event is also known as IP Day and is observed to celebrate creativity and the contribution made by creators and innovators for developing societies across the globe. On the IP Day 2021, we bring you the theme and significance to celebrate and encourage innovation and creativity.

World Intellectual Property Day 2021 Theme

The theme of this year’s celebration is “Intellectual property and small businesses: Taking big ideas to market.”

The program will include two live panels: the first will feature representatives of small businesses who will share their IP stories; the second will focus on the resources available to assist small businesses with their IP needs.

World Intellectual Property Day History

The World Intellectual Property Day was proposed with the aim of setting up, “a framework for for broader mobilization and awareness, [opening up] access  to the promotional aspect of innovation and [recognizing] achievements of promoters of intellectual property throughout the world.

In October, 1999, the General Assembly of WIPO approved the  idea of celebrating the World Intellectual Property Day

World Intellectual Property Day Wishes

We must remember on this World Intellectual Property Day that invention is the most important product of man’s creative brain. Happy World Intellectual Property Day.

Respect and honor on this day all the visionary innovators who contribute with their innovations towards the development of the world. Wish you a very happy World Intellectual Property Day.

On this April 26th help raise awareness about digital creativity and take a step towards exploring new realms of innovation and development. Wish you a very happy World Intellectual Property Day.

Promote the World Intellectual Property Day by raising awareness about the link between innovation and intellectual property amongst people on this day. Happy World Intellectual Property Day.

Create the future today by encouraging creativity and innovation on this day. Wish you a very happy World Intellectual Property Day.

Explore the innovation, creativity and the intellectual property rights available to you and encourage the support for their development. Wish you a very happy World Intellectual Property Day.

On this Occasion of World Intellectual Property Day, make sure to protect all your properties like trademarks, copyrights, and patents by getting all the necessary information about it. Happy World Intellectual Property Day.

World Intellectual Property Day Quotes

Most patentability requirements are concepts, they can be molded to suit your invention. — Kalyan C. Kankanala
He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. ― Thomas Jefferson
The history of patents includes a wealth of attempts to reward friends of the government and restrict or control dangerous technologies. — James Boyle
Intellectual property is an important legal and cultural issue. Society as a whole has complex issues to face here: private ownership vs. open source, and so on. — Tim Berners-Lee
Knowledge is very vital in life`s transformation and transition. - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

Covaxin Vs Covishield: Efficacy, pricing, doses and storage

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As the third phase of vaccination starts from May 1 for those above 18 and under 45, EBNW Story hereby brings in a complete analysis and comparison of two vaccines Covaxin and Covishield.

The first phase of vaccination drive started on January 16 in India where front line workers including medical staff, police personnel and so on were allowed to take the vaccination jabs. The second phase of COVID-19 vaccination started on March 1, in which people over the age of 60 and those above 45 with associated comorbidities were allowed to take the life-saving shots. The third phase started from April 1 where people above 445 years of age were allowed to take jabs.

 

Covaxin

Covishield

  • Covaxin has been developed by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech International Ltd in association with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Virology (NIV).
  • Covishield is developed by the Oxford-AstraZeneca and is being manufactured by the Serum Institute of India (SII).
  • Covaxin is an inactivated vaccine, which has been prepared on a tried and tested platform of dead viruses.
  • Covishield has been prepared using the viral vector platform which is a totally different technology.
  • A two-dose regimen
  • A two-dose regimen
  • Covaxin can be stored at 2-8 degrees Centigrade, which is a household refrigerator temperature. 
  • Covishield can also be stored at 2-8 degrees Centigrade, which is a household refrigerator temperature. 
  • Priced at Rs 600 for state governments and Rs 1200 for private hospitals.
  • Rs 250 for 45 and above in private hospitals
  • Priced at 400 per dose to states and 600 per dose to private hospitals
  • The effectiveness of the Covaxin is 81% according to interim 3rd phase trial results
  • The effectiveness of the Covishield vaccine is nearly 90% as per the global reports and Covaxin’s 81% according to interim 3rd phase trial results

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IPL’s Lukman Meriwala: From being a fabricator to cricketer

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IPL’s Lukman Meriwala: From being a fabricator to cricketer

The Indian Premier League (IPL) tagline ‘Where talent meets opportunity’ goes perfect for Lukman Meriwala, another left-arm fast bowler from Gujarat, who recently made his debut in the IPL.

However, do you know that Meriwala once had given up cricket to take up fabrication work in Sarnar village of Gujarat. However, he kept making attempts in cricket, even though he failed. However, the second attempt for the Makan-born bore fruit when he made his List A debut for Baroda in 2013.

The 29-year old is coming from a successful season for Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he played as the star for his side in their semi-final game against Punjab, where he picked up three wickets giving away just 28 runs.

Willian Shakespeare: His writings made him immortal on Planet Earth!

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William Shakespeare, born on April 26, 1564, lived on this earth for a short period of 49 years, however, his dramas, dialogues and writings made him immortal as they continue influence and inspire millions of people around even on present date.

Shakespeare was born on April 26, 1564, however, he died on April 23, 1616.

Being an English playwright, poet, and actor, he is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s greatest dramatist.

William Shakespeare was the son of John Shakespeare, an alderman and a successful glover from Snitterfield and Mary Arden, the daughter of an affluent landowning family.

His date of birth is unknown, however is traditionally observed on 23 April, which is also the Saint George’s Day.

At age 49 (around 1613), he appears to have retired to Stratford, where he died three years later.
The drama man’s death is also shrouded with mystery as it’s been speculated that he died of syphilis or was even murdered.

The most famous of Shakespeare are Hamlet, Othello, King Lear and Macbeth. Shakespeare also wrote 4 poems, and a famous collection of Sonnets which was first published in 1609.
 

Indian Air Force pushes relief efforts to fight COVID-19 challenges

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As the nation fights the worst ever battle with the unseen enemy in form of COVID-19, Indian Air Force continues its efforts towards COVID 19 relief.

One C-17 of Indian Air Force got airborne at 2 am on AprIL 24, 21 from Hindan Air Base for Changi International Airport, Singapore. The aircraft arrived at Singapore at 0745 am. After loading 4 empty cryogenic oxygen containers, it departed Singapore and is enroute to Panagarh air base for offloading of these containers.

Indian Air Force pushes relief efforts to fight COVID-19 challenges

Another C-17 of Indian Air Force was airborne from Hindan air base at 08:00 am for Pune air base. The aircraft arrived at Pune at 10:00 am. The jet was loaded with 2 empty cryogenic oxygen container trucks which were then flown to Jamnagar air base. The same C17 aircraft is currently on its second shuttle from Pune to Jamnagar, with a load of 2 more empty containers.

One C17 transported two empty containers from Jodhpur to Jamnagar earlier in the day on Sunday.

Indian Air Force pushes relief efforts to fight COVID-19 challenges

One IAF Chinook helicopter and one An32 transport aircraft took COVID testing equipment from Jammu to Leh and from Jammu to Kargil, respectively. The equipment consisted of Bio Safety cabinets, centrifuges and stabalisers. These machines have been made by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and now given to UT of Ladakh to enhance testing.

As the nation takes big strides in its fight to contain and defeat the contagion, IAF reaffirms its commitment to meet all emerging needs in a professional manner.

COVID-19 vaccines in India: Covishield & Covaxin’s price for 18+ and under 45 population

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Covishield and Covaxin, the two COVID-19 vaccines in India, have announced new pricing for those above 18 and under 45

India has started vaccination drive with two vaccines available in the nation which include Covishield and Covaxin.

For people above 45 years, Covishield (by Serum Institute of India) and Covaxin (by Bharat Biotech)  are available free of cost at government vaccination centres.

At private hospitals, people who are 45 and above could get either vaccine for Rs 250.

For above 18 and under 45

The Serum Institute of India (SII) said the Covishield vaccine would be sold at a price of Rs 600 per dose to private hospitals and Rs 400 per dose to state governments.

While some states have announced that anybody above the age of 18 will receive a free vaccination. However, others may fix a price.

Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Assam and Chhattisgarh have announced to give free shots of vaccine to people.

If you are below 45 (but above 18) and want to get a Covishield shot at a private hospital, you will be able to get the vaccine if you pay an amount which is likely to be Rs 600 + any additional cost that the hospital chooses to levy along with tax.

“Vaccination shall continue as before in Govt. of India vaccination centres, provided free of cost to the eligible population as defined earlier i.e. Health Care Workers (HCWs), Front Line Workers (FLWs) and all people above 45 years of age.”

Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin will be available to state governments at 600 a dose and private hospitals at 1,200 a dose, the Hyderabad-based company said on Saturday.

COVID Vaccination: India stands fastest with 13 crore vaccinated in 99 days

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India has become the fastest country to administer a total of 14 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine in a time span of just 99 days, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said.

The ministry said that the country has administered more than 24 lakh vaccine doses administered till 8 pm on April 24.