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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 … Read the rest

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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.… Read the rest

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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 … Read the rest

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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 … Read the rest

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Russia Fears Fresh Sanctions From US

Russia could face fresh sanctions by the US, based on an American intelligence report released by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence leveled serious allegations on Russia for interfering in the 2020 presidential elections.

What was the intelligence report?

It is a bulky 15-page document that details how Russia tried to influence the presidential elections of 2020 in favor of the former president Donald Trump. Also, the report alleged that Russian President Vladimir Putin directed those efforts. Serious claims were made against the then-candidate Joe Biden and his son Hunter by Russian-linked Ukrainian figures.

The report even said that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential elections to help Trump.

The report also alleged that Russia offered bounties to Taliban-linked militia to defeat coalition forces in Afghanistan.

What did the report say about China?

Trump’s allies alleged that China was acting on behalf of Joe Biden but the fresh intelligence report punctured those claims saying that China was looking for stability with the US and that it couldn’t risk blowback if caught.

But the intelligence report raised fingers against … Read the rest

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Megan Thee Stallion Stands At The Top Of 63rd Grammy Edition

Megan Thee Stallion got the all limelight in the 63rd edition of Grammy Awards function by grabbing three Grammys Best New Artist, Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for Savage. She’s the biggest winner but the Grammy edition witnessed many records broken.

Beyonce made history at Grammy Awards

After the 63rd edition, Beyonce has become the female artist with most trophies. She has won 28 trophies and surpassed the record of maximum Grammys of singer Alison Krauss. Beyond grabbed her 28th Grammy for the Best R&B Performance for Black Parade.

Other Grammy winners

The big three Grammys were grabbed by Billie Eilish (Record of the Year for Everything I Wanted), Taylor Swift (Album of the Year for Folkore) and H.E.R (Song of the Year for I Can’t Breathe). Billie Eilish praise Stallion by saying that Stallion deserved that.

A view of the Grammy night

It was Trevor Noah who broke the silence on the musical night from Los Angeles while making a joke at the Capitol Hill incident. He said that the Grammy Awards was the largest outdoor event of 2021 after the storming … Read the rest