Google Salutes Russian Military Surgeon Dr. Vera Gedroits With A Doodle

Google is celebrating the 151st birthday of Russian surgeon Dr. Vera Gedroits. Today’s Google Doodle is different as it carries a thanking note for Vera Gedroits for pushing the world of medicine forward against all odds.

Who was Dr. Vera Gedroits?

Vera Gedroits was born into a prominent family of Lithuanian royal descent in Kiev in 1870. Kiev was then part of the Russian Empire. In her late teens, she went to Switzerland to study medicine and returned to Russia to start her medical career. She first joined a factory hospital as a surgeon.

What was the biggest achievement of Vera Gedroits?

Vera Gedroits became a volunteer during the Russo-Japanese War in 1904 and served the Russian army as a surgeon. She performed complex abdominal surgeries with ultimate precision in a converted railway car. It was an achievement because she worked with limited resources and under the threat of enemy attack. Later the Russian government adopted that procedure as the new standard. She also worked as a surgeon for Russian royals. On returning home, she became a professor of surgery at the University of Kiev in 1929.

Professor Vera Gedroits

As a professor, Vera Gedroits worked on nutrition and surgical treatments. Her research was published in leading medical journals of that time. She was also an author and poet. Her memoir titled “Life” published in 1931 has excerpts from her battlefield experience on the frontlines in 1904. She also authored a collection of poems.

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Observe A Minute’s Silence Today At 3:00 pm (1400 GMT) For Late Prince Philip

Queen Elizabeth II will bid a final farewell to her late husband, Prince Philip, on Saturday, in a modest state ceremony with just 30 mourners including close family members. Only Meghan will miss the ceremony due to her health condition.

Funeral ceremony of Prince Philip

Millions of people will watch the final farewell to Prince Philip behind the stately walls of the Windsor Castle, west of London, on their televisions as the pandemic restrictions won’t allow a large gathering on the ground.

Members of the armed services, Prince Philip was associated with, will line a short procession route through to Windsor’s historic St George’s Chapel. His coffin will be borne on a bespoke Land Rover hearse repainted in military green. The Land Rover was designed by Prince Philip. The whole country will observe a minute’s silence on the stroke of 3:00 pm (1400 GMT) before the funeral begins.

Who was Prince Philip?

Prince Philip was The Duke of Edinburgh but he was lovingly called “the grandfather of the nation”. He was 99 years old and was suffering from a heart ailment and infection. He spent last month in a hospital stay.

He was “strength and stay” for Queen Elizabeth II as she once called him. They were together since 1952. It was a 73-year long relationship that came to an end on April 9. His funeral ceremony will be a more modest affair but the efforts are on to make it a royal send-off like no other.

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Who Is The Surprise Character In The Falcon And The Winter Soldier?

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (TFATWS) is set to return for the much-awaited episode on Friday morning and this episode is going to be the biggest in everything. Also, there is much hype surrounding this episode.

Highlights of TFATWS episode:

• People saw John Walker/Captain America (Wyatt Russell) murdering a man on live camera with the Captain America shield in the last episode. And they are expecting something bigger in Episode 5. Since Episode 4 ended on the controversy, the fallout of the last moment could be massive on the upcoming episode.

• A fight scene between Sam/Falcon (Anthony Mackie), Bucky/Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), and Walker/Captain America in the teaser hinted towards a confrontation between different groups in Episode 5.

• People are waiting for a “surprise character” reported by SlashFilm in Episode 5. Also, there is much mystery surrounding the surprise character. It won’t be like any of the MCU characters and nor it would be like any of the characters in the upcoming movies. The SlashFilm dropped a hit about this character. It said that it is one of the existing characters of Marvel Comics and it will be played by a well-known performer.

How to stream TFATWS?

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Tim Cook Speaks Up His Mind Over Elon Musk, Tesla, Parler App, And The Capitol Attack

Tim Cook held a long talk with the New York Times “Sway” podcast where he spilled beans over the claim of Elon Musk selling Tesla to apple, blocking controversial Parler social media app, and much more.

Here’re excerpts of that interview….

Tim Cook has been worked in different capacities with Apple Inc. in his 23 years career. He remained CEO of the company for nearly a decade

On Elon Musk and Tesla

Tim Cook said that he thought that Tesla had done an unbelievable job of establishing and keeping the lead for a long time in the EV space. He didn’t give any hint on buying Tesla but said that they investigated many things internally and many of them never saw the light of day.

On removing Parler from the App store

Tim Cook said that that was a straightforward decision because the app weren’t adhering to the guidelines of the App Store. He said that one couldn’t incite violence or allow people to incite violence. He further said that he hoped that the app would come back.

On social media attack on the Capitol

Tim Cook said that he was deeply worried about the amplification of social media as a targeting tool to spread misinformation or extremist sentiments. For the Capitol attack, he said that it was the darkest day in their history.

On data theft

Tim Cook said that he was appalled by that and for that reason, they came out with things like a privacy nutrition label. He said that they would improve that over time.

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No Terror Link Found In The US Capitol Attack

US President Joe Biden expressed his grief over the recent US Capitol incident by saying that he and first lady Jill Biden were heartbroken due to the violent attack that killed one police officer and wounded the other.

The president offered his condolences for the slain Officer William Evans of the US Capitol Police. He also offered prayers for the well-being of the officer who’s fighting for his life.

What was the US Capitol attack?

As seen television footage, a blue sedan car crashed at a security barrier on one of the streets leading to Congress. The driver of the car jumped out of the vehicle and rushed towards the officers with a knife but he was shot dead by the officers said Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman.

The accident resulted in the death of an office and left another injured who was taken to a hospital in an air ambulance. The attack came amid heightened security after the January 6 attack by the supporters of then-president Donald Trump.

What was the motive behind the attack?

At first, it was considered a terrorist attack but Washington Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee said that he didn’t suspect any terror link in the attack. Also, no information was available about the identification of the attacker or his motive.

But National Guard troops had been mobilized and a lockdown was imposed on the US Capitol. The staff at the huge Capitol complex ordered to stay indoors till the next order.

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The World Sees Russian Tanks Being Moved To Ukraine Border In Viral Videos

Russia is sending its military equipment including tanks and other armored vehicles to the Ukraine border and it has employed all trains including those used to transport farming equipment for military purposes even during the farming season.

Viral video of Russian military movement

Several videos of the Russian army moving its armored vehicles towards the Ukraine border are doing round these days. And it is claimed that these videos are made after March 27. The videos show trains carrying a 2S19 Msta-S self-propelled howitzer of 152 millimeters, BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle, and military trucks across a railway bridge connecting Russia with the Crimean Peninsula.

What is the tension between Russia and Ukraine?

Russia has maintained its military presence in Crimea after winning this country in 2014. But it is irritated with the bilateral relations between Ukraine and the US. Recently, the US sent a big consignment of army equipment to Ukraine. But Russia is silent on its latest military adventure on the Ukraine border.

The US asked about the Russian military movement

Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said that they were trying to get information from Russia over its military movement. General Mark Met, chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff of the US Army, had sought information about the military movement from his Russian counterpart General Valeri Gerasimov. But it isn’t known what was his response to the US. The US army general also contacted Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Army, Ruslan Khomch. But things are still uncertain and the world is feeling threatened by the Russian military.

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Alaskan Helicopter Crash Brings The Debate On Heli-Skiing Back To Fore

A backcountry heli-skiing trip in an Airbus AS350 B3 helicopter cost one of Europe’s richest residents his life as the chopper met an accident on Saturday. He was Petr Kellner, 56, who was the Czech Republic’s richest person. Last year, Forbes listed him among the 70 richest people in the world.

How many were killed in the helicopter crash?

Those killed include Petr Kellner (56); Benjamin Larochaix (50) a Czech Republic citizen; heli-skiing guides Greg Harms (52), and Sean McManamy (38); and the helicopter pilot Zachary Russell (33).

The bodies of those killed have been recovered in a rescue effort. A sixth person was also found with the bodies. He was taken to the Anchorage area where he was being treated for his injuries. His condition was said to be stable.

Where did it happen and what were the causes of the accident?

National Transportation Board member Tom Chapman said that it happened in the Alaskan wilderness at around 6:30 pm local time when the helicopter was due back but was reported overdue by 8:30 pm. Soon a search effort was launched only to find the wreckage of the chopper near Palmer, Alaska that lies 45 miles of Anchorage.

Who was the chopper carrying?

All the passengers in the chopper were heli-skiing enthusiasts of Tordrillo Mountain Lodge that has hired the helicopter for heli-skiing that involves touching the untouched patches of powdery snow. It is a pricey sport for skiing enthusiasts but some European countries have banned it for environmental reasons.

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₹ 1 Crore Donated For Healthcare In Bihar And Jharkhand

Bihar Jharkhand Association of North America (BJANA) received a generous donation of over ₹ 1 crore for healthcare works for the needy, underprivileged and deprived community of Bihar and Jharkhand states.

Who is that Indian-American couple?

The couple is Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia and they have Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family Foundation for philanthropic work. Kalpana Bhatia runs a successful business in Texas, America. She came from NIT Patna. They used their foundation to donate the money to BJANA that will invest the money for healthcare development in Bihar and Jharkhand in two stages through Pravasi Alumni Nisshulk (PRAN) initiative.

What is Pravasi Alumni Nisshulk (PRAN)?

PRAN is an initiative by a group of Indian-American physicians determined to make healthcare services accessible to all underprivileged communities of Bihar and Jharkhand. PRAN-BJANA clinic initiative is the name given to the healthcare project that would start in the two states.

The first PRAN clinic has already been set in Ranchi and healthcare services started for the needy across the state. The doctors at the clinic are trying their best to provide quality healthcare to the underprivileged community.

BJANA president Avinash Gupta said that the generous donation from Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia has made that possible. He also said that BJANA getting a large donation was a testament to its ongoing philanthropic activities both in India and America.

Alok Kumar, former FIA president said that that kind of donation would help BJANA carry out their healthcare works in Bihar and Jharkhand.

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What Is The Truth Behind the Australian Government’s Sex Scandal?

The Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison is facing a shameful time for sexual acts and allegations against his government. Already under pressure from the media and the opposition for his handling of sexual assault allegations in his office, he called the behavior “disgraceful” and “absolutely shameful”.

What are the sexual allegations against Morrison’s government?

First, a female government adviser said that she was raped by a colleague. Then came the videos and photos including one man masturbating over a female MP’s desk revealed indecent acts of Australian lawmakers acts in government premises. The content was released by a whistleblower.

What did the whistleblower say?

Tom, the whistleblower, said that he accessed those videos and photos from a group chat of coalition government staff. He even said that government staffers and lawmakers often use a Parliament House prayer room to have sex. He even alleged that sex workers are brought to the building for the pleasure of coalition MPs.

The whistleblower further said that while the staffers and lawmakers didn’t break any law but they were morally bankrupt. He said that the pictures proved that the lawmakers thought that they could do whatever they wanted.

What did PM Morrison say about the sexual allegations on his government?

Morrison grew emotional when talking about his wife, mother, and daughters at a press conference in Canberra on Tuesday. He said that women had encountered a very traumatic month. Australian society organized #March4Justice rallies to protest against the indecent behavior of lawmakers.

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Why Did Joe Biden Call Putin A Killer?

US President Joe Biden had a long phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin in January after taking over the presidency from Donald Trump. Recently Biden called Putin a “killer” and warned him of strict actions.

Excerpts of Biden-Putin phone call

It was a long call but intimidating for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Biden said that he knew Putin and Putin knew him. Biden further said that if he established something then Putin should be ready to face repercussions. But Biden took the first step to start the agreement to continue working in the areas where both the countries have to work together.

Why did Biden call Putin “killer”?

It was during an interview to ABC News when Biden was asked about Putin’s role in poisoning Alexei Navalny and other rivals that Biden said yes, he thought Putin was a “killer”. Biden’s comments were followed by the US Commerce Department toughening export restrictions on Russia for poisoning Navalny.

What did Biden mean by saying “know the other guy”?

Joe Biden said that learned tough political lessons in his five-decade political career including Vice President of America. He said that the most important thing to deal with awful people was to “just know the other guy”.

What are the allegations against Putin?

Joe Biden accused the Russian President of meddling in the US Presidential elections, poisoning Navalny and announcing booties on US troops in Afghanistan. Russia immediately called its US envoy for talks to Moscow. Russia also said that ties with the US fully rest with the Americans.

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