Web archive - March 14, 2021

World

Porcupines wreak havoc on IIOJK orchards

Officials advise farmers to wrap trees with gunnysacks and mesh wire as rodents feed on bark

Film

Can Disney make up for racism in past films?

Due to negative depictions, Disney pulls old classics from kids' profiles on its streaming platform.

Technology

Bitcoin hits $60,000 in record high

Bitcoin has risen sharply this year, broadly outperforming conventional asset classes

World

North Korea unresponsive to behind-the-scenes Biden administration outreach

Sanctions have so far failed to convince Kim to give up his nuclear weapons

World

Muslim boy beaten for drinking water from temple in India

Video shows temple caretaker kicking and punching boy after he revealed his and his father's name

World

Police blitz targets parties driving Brazil's deadly Covid-19 surge

People defy social distancing rules making the country’s outbreak the world’s deadliest at the moment

World

Indian activist breaks silence on sedition arrest, says she felt 'violated'

“My actions were pronounced guilty - not in the court of law, but on flat screens”, said Ravi

World

French coronavirus cases near 30,000 as vaccinations top 5 million

France’s vaccination programme has been beset by logistical bottlenecks and delivery problems

Pakistan

PTI's environment policies being recognised globally: PM Imran

Premier shares World Economic Forum's video summarising Pakistan's green policies

Life & Style

When Aishwarya Rai dispelled myths about desi culture on Oprah

Long before Priyanka became the flag bearer of representing the Indian way of life, Aishwarya was all the rage