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New research: Illegal trade in wild animals is unaffected by pandemic Examining advertisements on Facebook in Brazil and Indonesia, the researchers found thousands of posts advertising wild animals, with a potential audience of over 200,000 people. December 24, 2020 7:48:04 am A Capuchin (Sapajus macrocephalus) in captivity. (Credit: Thais Morcatty via Oxford Brookes University) Despite Covid-19 restrictions and the risk of animal to human disease transmission, illegal wildlife trade on social media networks has continued, with wild animals sometimes sold a...

Explained: What is Jharkhand’s farm loan waiver scheme, and who is eligible? Jharkhand farm loan waiver scheme: What is the scheme and who is eligible? How will it be implemented? We explain Written by Abhishek Angad , Edited by Explained Desk | Ranchi | Updated: December 24, 2020 5:58:28 pm The loan waiver scheme will give relief to 7.83 lakh farmers in the state. (Express Photo: Gurmeet Singh, File) The Jharkhand cabinet Wednesday approved a farm loan waiver scheme with a total budget of Rs 2,000 crore. What is the scheme and who is...

Is Messi ahead of Pele in GOAT race after breaking Brazilian’s single club goal record? Pele scored 643 goals for Brazilian club Santos between 1956 and 1974 in 757 matches. So his record stood for 46 years. Written by Shamik Chakrabarty , Edited by Explained Desk | Kolkata | Updated: December 25, 2020 7:51:49 am During Barcelona’s 3-0 win against Real Valladolid, Lionel Messi scored his 644th goal for the Catalan club, surpassing Pele’s long-standing goal-scoring record for a single club (File) On Tuesday, during Barcelona’s 3-0...

Brexit deal explained: What is at stake for the UK and European Union After it formally exited the European Union on January 31 this year, the United Kingdom entered a 11-month transition period during which it continued to follow EU rules. Written by Rahel Philipose , Edited by Explained Desk | New Delhi | Updated: December 24, 2020 10:49:16 pm A picture of the UK and EU flags. (File Photo) Following overnight negotiations between the United Kingdom and the European Union at European Commission’s headquarters in Brussels, Britain and...

Explained: Singapore’s beloved street hawker culture, now a Unesco ‘Intangible Heritage’ The hawker centres are representative of Singapore’s multiculturalism, with stalls selling cheap, delicious food of Chinese, Malay, Indian origins, among others. Written by Pooja Pillai , Edited by Explained Desk | New Delhi | Updated: December 24, 2020 7:24:48 am Lau Pa Sat food centre is seen in Singapore. (Reuters Photo: Edgar Su, File) Last week, one of Singapore’s most popular attractions, its vibrant street hawker culture, was designa...