TriviaTales & Captures! #28

A voyage through 3 trivia’s, 2 fun facts, 1 photograph.

Bhumi

Jul 20, 2024

A newsletter recommending good examples of storytelling across:

3 Trivia
2 Fun Facts, and
1 Photograph.

Let's dive in…

Trivia’s:

1. Literature and Science:

Bogorad's syndrome, a condition causing sufferers to shed tears while consuming food, is labeled "____ ____ ____" in reference to a legend. Russian neuropathologist F. A. Bogorad, who first described the condition in 1926, did so in an article entitled "syndrome of the _____ ____." Bogorad argued that the tears were caused by the act of salivation.
Shakespeare regularly refers to this concept. In Henry VI, Part 2, Act III, Scene i, a character refers to the faked emotions of the Duke of Gloucester: "Gloucester's show as the mournful ____/ With sorrow, snares relenting passengers."
Fill in the Blanks. (Blanks are not indicative)

2. Current News:

_____(7) is part of the Virtual Avatars meta trend. It is a form of online content where creators use avatars instead of showing their actual physical appearance. Its users use motion capture technology, facial recognition software, and other tools to capture their movement and control their avatars in real-time.
It is most often based on entertainment or gaming. It’s also been referred to as “unscripted anime.”Twitch and YouTube are the most popular platforms for ____ (7) and, for some creators, it’s very profitable.
Fill in the Blanks.

3. India:

Recently, the Prime Minister praised the unique flavour and significance of X from Andhra Pradesh during his recent episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' radio programme.
X is grown in the _____ Valley located in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. It has a distinct flavour with notes of chocolate, caramel, and subtle fruity acidity.
It has received international awards, including the "Best Robusta" at the Café de Colombia Competition. It received a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag in 2019 for unique qualities.
Identify X.

Do you know what are the Gallantry Awards?
Gallantry Awards have been instituted to honor the acts of bravery and sacrifice of the officers/personnel of the Armed Forces, other lawfully constituted Forces and civilians. These gallantry awards are announced twice in a year, first on the occasion of the Republic Day and then on the occasion of the Independence Day.

Gallantry Award in the Face of Enemy:
. Param Vir Chakra: It shall have embossed on the obverse four replicas of "Indra's Vajra" with the State Emblem embossed in the centre.

. Mahavir Chakra: It shall have embossed on the obverse a five-pointed heraldic star with the points of the star just touching the rim. The star shall have in the centre a domed gilded State Emblem.
. Vir Chakra: The star will feature a Chakra at its centre, with a domed centerpiece inside the Chakra bearing the gilded State Emblem.
Gallantry Award Other than in the Face of Enemy:
In case of Ashok Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra the obverse of the medal shall be embossed a replica of respective chakra in the centre, surrounded by a lotus wreath. Along the rim, on the inner side, shall be a pattern of lotus leaves, flowers and buds.
On its reverse shall be embossed the respective words both in Hindi and English the two versions being separated by two lotus flowers.
Order of precedence of the Award:
Param Vir Chakra
Ashoka Chakra
Mahavir Chakra
Kirti Chakra
Vir Chakra
Shaurya Chakra

Know more

In July 2024, 16-year-old Lamine Yamal made history by becoming the youngest player to score a goal in the European Football Championship held in Germany. His astonishing long-range goal in the first semi-final added to his fame.
Interestingly, there were rumors that he would need to be substituted mid-match due to German labor laws, which restrict under-18s from working past 11 pm. The coach dismissed these rumors, ensuring that Yamal played full matches without issue.

Photograph of the Day:

Hands of Artistry:

Sattwik- During my visit to the Kolkata Book Fair, a portrait artist's work caught my eye. He was sketching a little boy, and the innocence on the boy's face, combined with the remarkable skill of the artist, made me want to capture this moment.

The, credit for this beautiful photo goes to my friend Sattwik, who perfectly encapsulated the essence of this scene. You can check out more of his amazing work on his Instagram account: link

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