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Weekly Update: March 29, 2021 - April 02, 2021

Virtually nothing is impossible in this world if you put your mind to it and maintain a positive attitude. -Lou Holtz (January 06, 1937; Former American Football Player) [Do not forget to subscribe and share this blog with everyone you know.] Let's start! Here is a Fun Fact that you may not, or may know: According to some scholars, Europeans were scared of eating a tomato when its seeds were brought to Europe in 1519. It was believed that the fruit was poisoned as people died shortly after consuming it. Image Credit: Helios4Eos/Getty Images It was later discovered that eating tomatoes had brought lead in their pewter plates causing people to die of lead poisoning. March 29, 2021 (Monday) :::The number of Corona Cases were as follows: Confirmed - 1,20,39,644 Recovered - 1,13,55,993 Deceased - 1,61,843 ::: Katherine Tai , the United States Trade Representative (USTR), proposed trade actions against India and five other countries for imposing, or considering to impose, equalization

Weekly Update: March 22, 2021 - March 26, 2021

Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye. -Helen Keller (June 27, 1880 - June 01, 1968; American Author) [Do not forget to subscribe and share this blog with everyone you know.] Let's Start! Here is a Fun Fact that you may not, or may, know: Doctors in Greece and Rome used spider webs to make bandages for their patients in the ancient time. It is believed that a spider's web has natural antiseptic & anti-fungal properties that can keep a wound clean & prevent infection. Image Credit: https://www.trainerbubble.com/ A spider's web is also known to have Vitamin K that helps to promote clotting. March 22, 2021 (Monday) :::The number of Corona Cases were as follows: Confirmed - 1,16,46,081 Recovered - 1,11,51,468 Deceased - 1,59,967 :::The Parliament of Australia debated a motion to condemn the systematic breach of human rights by China. It was related to the ill-treatment of China's Uighur Muslim minority that is said to be co

Weekly Update: March 15, 2021 - March 19, 2021

The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra. -Jimmy Johnson (July 16, 1943; Former American Football Coach) [Do not forget to subscribe and share this blog with everyone you know.] Let's start! Did you know , that Oprah Winfrey was actually named Orpah? Orpah is mentioned in the Bible as the sister-in-law of Ruth and wife of Chillion. The name, Oprah, stuck with her as it was misspelled in her birth certificate. In Pic: Oprah Winfrey; Image Credit: Oprah's 2020 Vision Here is an additional fun fact for you: Oprah Winfrey developed an interest in Public Speaking after her grandmother taught her how to read at the age of three years. March 15, 2021 (Monday) :::The number of Corona Cases were as follows: Confirmed - 1,13,85,339 Recovered - 1,10,07,352 Deceased - 1,58,725 :::Heather Holmes, an Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, rejected the request of Meng Wanjhou . Meng Wanjhou is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Huawe

Weekly Update: March 08, 2021 - March 12, 2021

It makes a big difference in your life when you stay positive. -Ellen DeGeneres (January 26, 1958; American Comedian) [Do not forget to subscribe and share this blog with everyone you know.] Let's start! Here is a Fun Fact that you may not, or may, know: The fear of getting lost inside a mall is called, "Gruen Transfer". Image Credit: Elias Stein It is named after Victor Gruen. He was an Australian architect who identified that an intentionally confusing layout leads to consumers spending more time and money in a shopping venue. March 08, 2021 (Monday) :::The number of Corona Cases were as follows: Confirmed - 1,12,29,398 Recovered - 1,08,82,798 Deceased - 1,57,853 ::: LetsVenture started a new network for only women to widen the base of women angel investors. LetsVenture is an online platform that assists start-ups to raise seed capital. Shanti Mohan, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of LetsVenture, said that the platform aims to get a hundred high net-