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BENGALURU: "The country has learnt to live without politics and religion," says eminent scientist G Madhavan Nair on the lockdown imposed across the nation to curb the spread of COVID-19. "This is a great achievement," observed the former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation. He said this trend should be continued after every election, with all the political activities pushed into the background and everybody concentrating on nation-building. On COVID-19, Nair told: "Actually, many of these viruses are dormant on the earth, and when favourable conditions come, they flare up. If you look at the last three centuries or beyond, once in 100 years, something or the other breaks out. So, its a natural phenomenon." He said Indians have demonstrated their unity, standing up together without any caste, creed and political colour in the battle to combat the spread of the Coronavirus, adding, the same approach should be adopted in nation building. Nair said implementation of … [Read more...] about India learnt to live without politics, religion during lockdown: Scientist

However, I’ve weathered many storms. I will weather this one and continue to serve the people of Kirinyaga, most of whom are disgusted by these antics when they see how much we have done in the last two-and-a-half years. … [Read more...] about Waiguru speaks on devolution and political turmoil

Although he gave an assurance that whatever were their grievances would be addressed to the satisfaction of all, the crisis was far from being resolved.For instance, last week at the chamber of the House of Assembly, there was a mild drama as both Rita Maduagwu and Ikem Uzoezie struggled to occupy the speaker’s seat. Uzoezie, who seemed to have the majority of the lawmakers on his side, rushed to the speaker’s seat when Maduagwu entered and for about five minutes, both struggled to occupy the seat, while other lawmakers stood there watching. … [Read more...] about Anambra Assembly Imbroglio: Who’ll succumb?

The blurb continues: “His tweets range across the political and the personal, the serious and the humorous, often featuring rubber ducks and teddy bears! This little books shows the lighter side of his personality and allows the reader some insight into his private life. The inevitable selfies are included showing that many years experience of politics have taught him not to take himself too seriously!” … [Read more...] about Gerry Adams to release book featuring his best tweets – including rubber ducks

According to the transcripts released to the BBC the two men each expressed their fears for Diana’s children, especially Prince William. “She was such a rock of stability in the sense she connected them with the outside world,” Blair said. “The eldest boy, William, is quite like her in a way, he is very ‘feet on the ground’, he does things kids his age do. She was not the royal family but she was liked by ordinary people, it gave her problems with the royal establishment.” … [Read more...] about Blair and Clinton transcripts reveal global concerns of two buddies