If there's something that's on everyone's mind, it's PUBG. The game which released last year has kept everyone hooked and tapping their thumbs away for hours.
One year hence, here's how the game made it to the headlines during its short life span-
Even though these mountains are a millions years old, their glaciers are extremely sensitive to global emissions and the resulting climate change. Over time, the glaciers have thinned down excessively and continue to do so.
What does that mean for us?
Their thinning down could spell doom for us because the Himalayan glaciers provide water for around 250 million people around the mountains and about 1.65 billion others in India, Pakistan, China and other nations.
Making matters worse, these very glaciers are the source for 10 of the world’s most important rivers, including the Ganges, Indus, Yellow, Mekong and Irrawaddy which are a major supply for people's incomes, their clean air and energy.
According toreports, even if the conditions of the aggressive 'Paris Agreement' are followed, we still might lose one-third of the glaciers.
The pollution is already at its worst and if the glaciers continue to melt at this rate, there are highchancesof worsened air pollution and an even worse extreme weather.
India, already facing irregular weather, could be at theriskof facing an even worse monsoon.
It would mean dealing with many more natural hazards associated with extreme events for more than a billion people. Hundreds of risky glacial lakes could burst and unleash destructive floods,reports reveal.
A 650-page report was published by theInternational Centre for Integrated Mountain Development(ICIMOD) in Nepal where more than 350 researchers and policy experts,185 organisations, 210 authors, 20 review editors and 125 external reviewers came together to look for a solution.
In a heartwarming gesture, former cricketer Gautam Gambhir urged the Ministry of Defence to help a man, claiming to be war veteran, after he spotted him begging at Connaught Place in Delhi.
According to reports, Gambhir posted a picture of the man on Twitter and wrote,
"He's Mr Peethambaran, who served in the Indian Army in 1965 &1971 wars which can be verified by his ID."
As mentioned in the placard, the man is an ex-serviceman who participated in the Indo-Pak war of 1965 and 1971.
In his tweet, Gambhir requested the Defence Minstry to help the war veteran as he could not get help from the Indian army due to some technical reasons.
Defence Ministry was quick to respond and assured that they will provide complete support to the person in the picture.
Following this, Gambhir thanked the Defence Ministry for their prompt and elaborate support.
Thanks @adgpi for explaining in detail how they have taken care of Mr Peethabaran. From his hip replacement surgery to a monthly grant from Rajya Sainik Board, they have assisted him like their own. Grateful. Thanks @DefenceMinIndia@SpokespersonMoD
A criminal needs just 7 seconds to choose their potential victim. During this period of time, they assess the person walking in their direction and all of the possible risks. Not every person will become a victim. Let’s figure out what the difference is between people criminals prefer to stay away from and those who become their target.
BeInspired would like to share with you the things that criminals pay attention to in the first place, and what you should do in order to avoid becoming their target.
A study was conducted in the 1980s in order to figure out how criminals chose their victims. American psychologists videotaped one of New York City’s bustling streets for 3 days. Then they showed these videotapes to criminals convicted of assault against people who were unknown to them. They asked the criminals to point out who they would choose to be their target on a scale of 1 to 10. It turns out that criminals can perceive nonverbal cues coming from people and choose those they can easily control.
So, what type of behavior would compromise your safety?
1. Fast gait
A rapid walk is a sign of a nervous person. This person is worried about something and inattentive to those around them. Thus, they can become an easy target. It’s better to walk at an average tempo or walk just a little faster than other people in the pedestrian flow. But, you need to be concentrated, aware, and calm.
2. Stride length
Usually people limp when they are trying to be careful. They might have a blister on their foot or another type of injury. In this case, they are vulnerable and can’t withstand an attack.
3. Ataxic gait
Wiggling from side to side, bouncing, or losing balance makes your gait look insecure. The movements of your arms and legs should be synchronized, while your gait should be smooth. You should step on your heel first and then on your toes.
4. Sluggish movements
When a person moves slowly or shuffles their feet, it’s a sign that their energy is close to zero. It’s easy to assault this type of person because they can’t fight back.
5. Slouching
Criminals perceive slouching as submission. A crooked back reveals a shy and weak person. While a straight back, square shoulders, and chin up will make a criminal stay away from you.
6. Busy hands
Pickpockets admit that women whose hands are busy with bags or a phone are the easiest targets. If you keep your hands in your pockets while walking, you’re giving a criminal a time advantage because the first seconds of an assault are the most important.
7. Lack of eye contact
The element of surprise is key for a criminal. The potential victim shouldn’t see their attacker. So, you can protect yourself by looking directly into other people’s eyes and making them understand that you saw them.
8. Headphones
A person who doesn’t hear the sounds around them loses their grip on reality. It will be easy for a criminal to attack you from behind and remain unnoticed. To avoid this, adjust the volume on your headphones to make sure that you hear everything that’s happening around you.
According to researchers, criminals are mostly afraid of being injured or getting caught. They do their best to avoid attention and noise. The best thing we can do to protect ourselves is to make them believe that we are not easy targets and that we can fight back.
If you know how to behave when assaulted tell us in the comments below. Maybe your experience can become really helpful for others.
Apparently, the beautiful landscapes and sights nature provides for us to look at and admire aren’t enough, because it has one-upped itself with these animals that are covered in unique fur markings and patterns. They make us wonder if they’re real or if nature has learned how to use Photoshop!
BEINSPIRED would like to share 21 animals with you whose fur is nature’s canvas. Also, we prepared an interesting bonus for you at the end of the article, so don’t miss it!
21. This little kitty wants to be a leopard when it grows up.
This cat is one of the many painted felines in the book Why Paint Cats? written and illustrated by Burton Silver and Heather Busch. In it, Heather has added different patterns to pictures of cats (not to actual cats) considering it an art form.
We hope we managed to bring some more color to your day and we would love to know which photograph was your favorite! Please let us know in the comments!
