Author: King Jaja

The new release comes five years after the Mumbai singer-songwriter’s debut EP ‘Closer to Home’ David Britto Jul 09, 2021 Mumbai-based singer-songwriter Vernon Noronha. Photo: Lisa Mendes/Shannon Fernandes Over the last few years, Mumbai-based singer-songwriter Vernon Noronha admits to writing fewer songs than he used to. However, he says, “I’m nailing those songs down and…

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Following the success of their dance-pop smash hit ‘Butter,’ the South Korean septet keep the momentum going with their third all-English track Just months after releasing their record-breaking hit “Butter,” BTS have dropped their latest single, “Permission To Dance.” A retro-pop track stemming from a string-percussion ensemble, “Permission To Dance” gives listeners a peek into…

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Well, we can definitely say that the past week was quite an eventful period for BTS. While the new track of the K-pop band, Permission To Dance became an instant hit among the fans, popular Hollywood actress, Scarlett Johansson grabbed the headlines as the reports of her pregnancy surfaced online. So, let’s meet the international…

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Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Zaila Avant-garde understood the significance of what she was doing as she stood on the Scripps National Spelling Bee stage, peppering pronouncer Jacques Bailly with questions about Greek and Latin roots. Zaila knew she would be the first African American winner of the bee. She knew Black kids around the country…

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Important Information When Considering Travelling   Whilst the last year has provided us with much uncertainty over travel, those who have managed to venture out to Africa have been fortunate enough to have some of the most exclusive and intimate safaris; safaris that would not have been possible in a ‘normal’ year. If you are looking to travel in the near future, then there are several key aspects that you must be aware of before embarking on your trip.   COVID-19 It is likely that you will have to jump through a few hoops to embark on your trip. Be…

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Construction of a new plant in Senegal to manufacture COVID-19 vaccines is expected to begin later this year, and the facility should produce 25 million doses per month by the end of 2022, the financers of the project said on Friday. The Institut Pasteur in Senegal’s capital Dakar, which will run the plant, and various European development partners said the facility would help Africa reduce its dependence on vaccine imports, which currently account for 99% of its needs. That reliance on outside manufacturing has proved costly during the pandemic. Only a little more than 1% of the continent’s population has…

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