TOKYO — Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings’ former chairperson, who led the emergency response after a meltdown at its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant and was accused of being responsible for failing to prevent the disaster as top management, has died, with his trials still pending. He was 84. Tsunehisa Katsumata died on Oct. 21, TEPCO…
The vegetarians vs. non-vegetarians debate? Old news. Recently, Jeff, a fruitarian from Bali, shared his daily routine of an all-fruit, uncooked diet, sparking debates across social media. His clip, captioned “What I Eat in a Day as a Fruitarian,” quickly went viral and has everyone talking. In the video, Jeff joked, “And I have not…
A few months ago, I read The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green. In the book, Green portrays the modern human experience through small anecdotes from his own life. Each chapter is centered around a seemingly mundane topic and conveys a specific message that connects unlikely subjects and themes. At the end of each chapter, he…
Dekota Schubert wasn’t shy about why she returned to Hastings College for a fifth year of eligibility. “It was completely (for) soccer,” the super senior said through a smile last week. It definitely wasn’t for school. For one, HC doesn’t offer the kind of post-grad education Schubert is seeking — she wants to be a…
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine — To be a parent in the Ukrainian front-line city of Zaporizhzhia means weighing your child’s life against the Russian weapons within striking distance. Most rain death in an instant: the drones, the ballistic missiles, the glide bombs, the artillery shells. But Russian soldiers control another weapon they have never deployed, with the…
Get set for a gastronomic spree! This September and October, India is brimming with food festivals that will keep your taste buds occupied. Be it the hustle-bustle of Delhi streets or the vibrational scenes of Bengaluru, every festival is a representation of our rich gourmet culture. Be a hardcore foodie or a culture enthusiast looking…
A few months ago, I read The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green. In the book, Green portrays the modern human experience through small anecdotes from his own life. Each chapter is centered around a seemingly mundane topic and conveys a specific message that connects unlikely subjects and themes. At the end of each chapter, he…
Dekota Schubert wasn’t shy about why she returned to Hastings College for a fifth year of eligibility. “It was completely (for) soccer,” the super senior said through a smile last week. It definitely wasn’t for school. For one, HC doesn’t offer the kind of post-grad education Schubert is seeking — she wants to be a…
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine — Most of the Russian weapons that hit the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia kill in an instant: the drones, the ballistic missiles, the glide bombs, the artillery shells. But Russian soldiers control another weapon they have never deployed, with the potential to be just as deadly: The nearby Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The…
Bhai Dooj is one of those warm, heartfelt festivals that, much like Raksha Bandhan, highlights the unique bond between siblings. Every year, families eagerly await this day when sisters gently apply tilak to their brothers’ foreheads, wishing them a long, happy, and healthy life. It’s celebrated on the second day (Dwitiya) of Shukla Paksha in…
