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Deji Adeyanju faces backlash over ‘defamation is not a crime’ comment

Netizens on social media platforms have begun to knock popular activist and human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, over his “defamation is not a crime” comment. Adeyanju’s claim came after the arrest of journalists, whistleblowers, and human rights defenders by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The recent being Adejuwon Soyinka of the Premium Times who was arrested

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Arjit Taneja shoots for a Janmashtami special episode for Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye, says 'Aala re aala Govinda'

Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye featured a special Janmashtami episode with actors Arjit Taneja and Sriti Jha celebrating the festival. The scene involved breaking a traditional Dahi Handi. Arjit shared his excitement about participating in the ritual for the first time. The production prioritized safety, ensuring the scene was conducted smoothly and enjoyed by all involved.

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August-related superstitions in Estonia stubborn to fade

Still common even today in Estonia is the mistaken belief that August sees the highest number of deaths, and that people should avoid having surgery during this time because the surgical wounds would likely get infected. This belief about the mäda aeg, or rotting season, however, has its roots in concepts from folk medicine that simply don't align with evidence-based medicine. Death statistics paint a very different picture.