Ratul Maitra

New Delhi, Delhi, India

A person infected or recovered from COVID-19 can experience weakness, dizziness, and lack of concentration for months. This is due to various deficiencies like vital vitamins, calcium, and iron that <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/covid19">COVID-19</a> exposes our bodies to. One such concern is iron deficiencies largely reported in corona recovered patients, which sometimes leads to severe anemia. Thus, to analyze the iron levels in the body, a 'ferritin' test is conducted in patients.,Ferritin test marks the
storage levels of iron in the human body, the usual range for which in men is 24 to 336 micrograms/litre, and in women is 11 to 307 micrograms/litre.
A low ferritin test score indicates a possible iron deficiency in the patient’s
body, which is a strong symptom of anaemia.,While lower ferritin levels are a problem in itself, a higher
count of this protein content has been witnessed as a marker for severe cases
of COVID-19.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/why-covid-variants-of-concern-found-in-india-were-named-kappa-delta">Why COVID 'variants of concern' found in India were named Kappa, Delta</a>,One test result is not enough to determine that the higher
ferritin count is indeed coming from a severe COVID-infection, as a continuously
rising Ferritin count could also denote a cytokine storm, a phenomenon where
the body produces far too many inflammatory signals that often leads to organ
failure and death, as per a report by The Indian Express.,Symptoms of a higher iron count usually include exhaustion,
heart problems, weight loss, abdominal pain, lack of energy etc.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/indias-covid-vaccine-basket-set-to-get-bigger-heres-what-is-on-offer">India's COVID vaccine basket set to get bigger. What's on offer</a>,Similarly, higher ferritin value could also denote both COVID-19
and mucormycosis, both of which thrive on high iron storages.,“Many individuals with diabetes exhibit elevated serum
ferritin levels, and it is known that they face a higher probability to
experience serious complications from COVID-19”, says a research article published
on the Pan American Journal of Public Health.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/2-dg-anti-covid-drug-how-and-when-to-use-it">2-DG anti-COVID drug: How and when to use it</a>,This further indicates a connection between higher ferritin
values and both COVID and mucormycosis, as diabetic patients in recent weeks
were increasingly seen to be developing the fungal infection during or after contracting
COVID-19.

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<ul>
 <li>A ferritin blood test counts the level of iron in the human body</li>
 <li>A higher ferritin level has often been assocated with severe COVID-19 cases</li>
 <li>A lower count of the protein, on the other hand, can be a symptom of anaemia</li>
</ul>

Opoyi Central

What is ferritin blood test being recommended for COVID-19 patients

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Health

Coronavirus

After the South American Football Confederation announced a shift of base&nbsp;for the continental tournament from Argentina to Brazil, merely two weeks before the tournament starts, the mayor of Rio de Janeiro, on Friday, said that he would not hesitate to cancel&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/copaamerica">Copa America</a>&nbsp;matches scheduled in his city if the&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/search/all/COVID19">COVID-19</a>&nbsp;pandemic worsened&nbsp;&nbsp;,The competition was<a href="https://opoyi.com/brazil-to-host-copa-america-amid-argentinas-covid-surge">&nbsp;switched to Brazil</a>&nbsp;from Argentina on Tuesday. It starts on June 13.,"I don't see any advantage in hosting Copa America matches," said Mayor Eduardo Paes during his weekly press briefing on the health situation.,"We didn't ask for the Copa America and if you want my opinion, I don't think it's the right time to organise such a tournament.",The mayor said that while club matches, such as the Brazilian league and the Copa Libertadores, were played behind closed doors in Rio, that was under a decree in force until 14 June, the day after the opening match of the Copa America in Brasilia.,Earlier, the announcement for the new venue
came less than 24 hours after the governing body’s meeting, where it was
decided that Argentina would not be hosting the event slated to start from June
13 and will be going on till July 10.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/brazil-to-host-copa-america-amid-argentinas-covid-surge">Brazil to host Copa America amid Argentina's COVID surge</a>,Another announcement on Wednesday listed out venues that will be hosting the games: Mane
Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia, Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Estadio Olimpico de
Goiania in Goiania, and Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.,For the first time in the
tournament in its 105-year history, Argentina and Colombia were scheduled to
play joint hosts. However, the stripping away of Colombia as co-hosts came on on
May 20, after a series of protests demanding socio-economic change rocked the South
American nation.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/carlo-ancelotti-returns-to-trophy-hungry-real-madrid">Carlo Ancelotti returns to trophy hungry Real Madrid</a>,Although not specifying the
cause of removing Argentina as a host and keeping reasonings limited to a short
‘present circumstances’, CONMEBOL’s decision is stated to be largely due to a COVID-19
surge in the country which prompted the government to implement a lockdown.,The move to Brazil could be accredited
to its comparatively superior footballing infrastructure, including venues built
for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. A possible other reason might include logistical
troubles to shift the entire facility to a faraway nation like United States or
Qatar, with the latter being considered as a last-minute alternative.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/titleholders-spain-enter-under-21-euro-semis-as-dutch-stun-france">Titleholders Spain enter Under-21 Euro semis as Dutch stun France</a>,The success for the tournament,
however, cannot be completely assured, as Brazil itself at the moment carries
one of world’s highest COVID-19 death tolls, a number greater than 450,000.,Already cancelled in 2020 due to
the coronavirus pandemic, another cancellation this year would be economically
crushing for the organisers. The last Copa America held in Brazil back in 2019 raked
in revenues close to $118 million. This year, each nation is reportedly going
to receive $4 million, with the winners getting an additional $10 million.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/who-is-sergio-aguero">Sergio Aguero, Man City legend making new beginnings at Barcelona</a>,Argentina are scheduled to start
off the tournament on June 13 against Chile, followed a day later by Brazil,
who begin defending their title against Venezuela.

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<ul>
 <li>The South American Football Confederation said that Copa America was shifted to Brazil</li>
 <li>Copa America 2021 will start on June 13 and will be played till July 10</li>
 <li>Brazil currently has one of the world's highest COVID-19 death tolls</li>
</ul>

All about Copa America 2021’s venue shift to Brazil from Argentina

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Colombia

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A Google<a href="https://opoyi.com/googles-answer-to-ugliest-language-query-has-kannadigas-seething"> search result</a> on Thursday sparked widespread
controversy on social media, after a search result to ‘ugliest language in
India’ turned out to be Kannada, with infuriated social media users tagging Google
in their posts, and some even going as far as issuing letters to Google India
Vice President Sanjay Gupta.,The language, spoke by about 60 million people in India and
one of the largest in the world, is spoken primarily in the Indian state of <a href="https://opoyi.com/my-hen-is-constipated-karnataka-mans-reason-for-stepping-out-during-lockdown">Karnataka</a>
as well as elsewhere.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/karnataka-lockdown-what-is-open-what-is-closed">Lockdown in Karnataka extended till June 14: What is permitted, what is not</a>,Mukund Gowda, Aam Aadmi Party’s Young Wing President in
Karnataka, earlier in the day shared on Facebook a letter he wrote to Google
India’s Vice President Sanjay Gupta.,"While there is no Ugly Language in India, Google should have
been sensitive to even show any result for this search. I believe this is the
result gathered based on inputs and user experience that is logged as answered
by some anti-Kannada users of Google”, Gowda said on Facebook.,Also read:<a href="https://opoyi.com/5-indian-singers-you-must-follow-on-social-media">&nbsp;5 Indian singers you must follow on social media</a> ,&nbsp;“Kannada language has a history of its own,
having come into existence as many as 2,500 years ago! It has been the pride of
Kannadigas all through these two-and-a-half millennia”, Karnataka Forest Minister
Aravind Limbavali, meanwhile, tweeted out.,“If Kannada is now called ugliest
language in India, it is merely an attempt by @Google to insult this pride of
Kannadigas. Demand apology from @Google ASAP to Kannada, Kannadigas. Legal
action will be taken against @Google for maligning the image of our beautiful
language!”, he further added.,The webpage was eventually excluded from
its search results by Google, but by then responses to the incident flooded
social media.

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<ul>
 <li>A Google search on Thursday to 'ugliest language in India' displayed the result to be Kannada</li>
 <li>Infuriated users took to social media, several of them asking the social media giant to correct itself</li>
 <li>The issue was eventually fixed by Google</li>
</ul>

What is the ‘ugliest language’ row surrounding Kannada?

Kannada

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SocialMedia

Twitter

Facebook

At least three new major features are on their way to web-based
messaging application WhatsApp, including multi device mode, disappearing
messages and more. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, in a conversation with
WABetaInfo alongside WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart, confirmed the upcoming changes.,The platform has already rolled out disappearing messages in
2020, which can be turned on manually and leads to messages getting deleted
after seven days. The proposed changes to the disappearing mode, however, will
let the user turn on disappearing messages for all chats at once, as per
various media reports.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/5-indian-singers-you-must-follow-on-social-media">5 Indian singers you must follow on social media</a>,The company will also be introducing a ‘view once’ system,
through which users will be able to see the content sent once before they
disappear. However, Zuckerberg reportedly noted that people will be able to
take screenshots of the content before they disappear.,The multi device support, on the other hand, has reportedly
been in testing for quite some time, and is expected to allow users to access
their WhatsApp account on more than one device.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/all-about-wwdc-2021-and-the-new-software-ios-15">All about WWDC 2021 and the new software iOS 15</a>,“It’s been a big technical challenge to get all your
messages and content to sync properly across devices even when your phone
battery dies, but we’ve solved this and we’re looking forward to getting it out
soon!”, a Hindustan Times report quoted Zuckerberg as saying.

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<ul>
 <li>Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently confirmed in an interview that new updates were on their way on WhatsApp</li>
 <li>The platform had already rolled out disappearing messages in 2020</li>
 <li>In the latest update, however, there will be a 'view once' option before the message disappears</li>
</ul>

All you need to know about WhatsApp's new update

WhatsApp

MarkZuckerberg

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

With <a href="https://opoyi.com/search/all/covid19">COVID-19 </a>numbers rising in the country and several
states imposing lockdown measures in recent weeks, authorities are not going easy on <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/lockdown">lockdown</a> violators, which include not just the common man but a few Bollywood celebs too, allegedly.,Among the celebrities caught for alleged violation of lockdown are <a href="https://opoyi.com/why-tiger-shroff-and-disha-patani-were-pulled-over-by-mumbai-police">Tiger Shroff, Disha Patani</a>, Naseeruddin Shah, and Kanika Kapoor.&nbsp;,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/5-indian-singers-you-must-follow-on-social-media">5 Indian singers you must follow on social media</a>,1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani: Mumbai Police registered
an <a href="https://opoyi.com/why-tiger-shroff-and-disha-patani-were-pulled-over-by-mumbai-police">FIR</a> against Bollywood actors Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani on Wednesday for
violating lockdown norms. The two, according to the police, were "roaming" around in Bandstand
Promenade in Mumbai post-noon and could not provide a valid reason for
their outing.,2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Naseeruddin Shah: Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah had stepped out for a usual evening walk at Pali Hill near his home on Wednesday but was stopped by Mumbai Police and was advised to stay at home. The actor did follow the advice and headed back home.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/5-times-amitabh-bachchan-expressed-his-love-for-wife-jaya">5 times Big B publicly expressed his love for wife Jaya Bachchan</a>,3.&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/gauahar-khan-has-tested-covid-19-negative-complying-with-all-bmc-norms-her-team">Gauhar Khan</a>: The actor got into trouble after
she was booked for shooting a film even after testing COVID-19 positive. Bombay
Municipal Corporation (BMC) filed an FIR against her on March 15.,"The rules apply to all alike and we
urge citizens to follow all guidelines and help the city beat the virus,"
BMC tweeted, alongside a copy of the FIR.,4.&nbsp;Sussanne Khan: Ex-wife of actor Hrithik Roshan and a designer by profession, Sussanne Khan was found at a nightclub along with a few of her friends in December, 2020. Mumbai&nbsp;Police had initiated
action against a total of 34 people, who they said we're flouting social distancing and COVID-19 norms.&nbsp;,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/from-sara-ali-khan-to-shahid-kapoor-5-times-celebrities-ditched-cars-for-bicycles">From Sara Ali Khan to Shahid Kapoor: 5 times celebrities ditched cars for bicycles</a>,5.&nbsp;Kanika Kapoor: During the first wave of the Covid 19 pandemic in 2020, singer Kanika Kapoor was slapped with multiple FIRs by the Lucknow police for ‘negligence’, after she tested positive for coronavirus. The cops alleged that despite showing symptoms, she had attended multiple gatherings.

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<ul>
 <li>Several Bollywood celebrities were booked for alleged violation of &nbsp;COVID-19 rules</li>
 <li>States in India have imposed lockdowns as coronavirus cases peaked in recent weeks&nbsp;</li>
 <li>&nbsp;Actors booked for violation of lockdown rules are Tiger Shroff, Disha Patani, Gauhar Khan among others</li>
</ul>

5 Bollywood celebs allegedly found flouting COVID-19 norms during lockdown

Bollywood

Lockdown

TigerShroff

GauharKhan

KarishmaKapoor

MumbaiPolice

London, UK

<a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/newzealand">New Zealand</a> opener <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/devonconway">Devon Conway</a> on
Wednesday became the sixth player in the history of Lord’s Cricket Ground to
have hit a double century on Test debut innings. He scored 200 runs, the highest score by a debutant at the hallowed turf.&nbsp;,A 29-year-old New Zealand batsman of
South African origin, Conway earlier started off his One Day International (ODI)
career with an average of 75, making a maiden international century in the
third ODI against England.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/selection-intrigue-surrounds-england-vs-new-zealand-test-opener">Selection intrigue surrounds England vs New Zealand Test opener</a>,In T20 Internationals, on the other
hand, he averaged 59.12 so far with a strike rate of 151.11.,Born and brought up in South Africa,
Conway made his shift to New Zealand in 2017, carrying with him the experience
of 100 First-class games and 70 List A games, one of his greatest strengths has
seemingly been being able to adapt across formats.,After his arrival in New Zealand,
Conway started playing for the University Club and gradually made his move to
the Kiwi domestic T20 league Super Smash, representing the Wellington Firebirds.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/changed-my-attitude-mohammed-siraj-recalls-career-defining-moment">'Changed my attitude': Mohammed Siraj recalls career-defining moment</a>,A wicket keeper-batsman with right-arm
medium pace bowling in his arsenal, he has scored a total of 225 runs in his
three ODI matches so far. The number rises to 473 in T20I’s, and a total of
7,310 when it comes to First Class cricket.,"He's an experienced
player. He's played a lot of first-class cricket and he gets his opportunity to
make his debut at the home of cricket”, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson had
earlier said prior to England’s first Test, which the batsman seems to have
proven correct with his 163-ball century.

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<ul>
 <li>Devon Conway became the sixth player in history to get a 200 in his debut innings</li>
 <li>Conway shifted from South Africa to New Zealand in 2017</li>
 <li>Conway was run out on 200</li>
</ul>

Devon Conway, cricketer who scored a double century at Lord's on debut

DevonConway

Newzealand

England

TestSeries

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

With COVID-19 cases rising in the state, Karnataka Chief Minister
B S Yeddyurappa on Thursday announced an extension to the COVID-19 induced
lockdown in Karnataka from June 7 to June 14.,"We had earlier announced stringent restrictions from May 24 to June 7 to contain the spread of Coronavirus.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/constipated-hen-beehive-outing-outlandish-excuses-for-violating-lockdown">Constipated hen, beehive outing: Outlandish excuses for violating lockdown</a>,Though the infections have reduced, the spread of the disease is still on. It has been decided to extend the restrictions by a week following the recommendation of experts till June 14 morning", Yeddyurappa was quoted by PTI as saying in a press conference.,What is open:,·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Essential stores will remain open from 6 am to
10 am.,·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Essential services, too, will be functional for
the same time period.,·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
After 10 am, only construction, manufacturing
and agricultural sectors will be allowed to remain open,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/kerala-northeast-states-potential-hotspots-for-new-covid-outbreak-study">Kerala, northeast states potential hotspots for new COVID outbreak: Study</a>,What is closed:,·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Movement of people has been restricted apart
from emergencies and vaccination,·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
All enterprises apart from those belonging to
aforementioned sectors will remain closed after 10 am.,·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Public transport will remain shut.,The curbs, which first came into effect on April 27, were extended till May 24 morning by the Chief Minister on May 10, only to be further extended till June 7.

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<ul>
 <li>Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa extended the COVID-19 induced lockdown in the state to June 14 on Thursday</li>
 <li>In a press conference, the CM noted that the extension was in view of a continued spread of COVID-19</li>
 <li>The marks a third extension for the curbs after originally being imposed on April 27 earlier this year</li>
</ul>

Lockdown in Karnataka extended till June 14: What is permitted, what is not

Karnataka

BSYediyurappa

Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia

Indonesia, on Thursday, recorded a 6.0 magnitude earthquake about
224 kilometres east of Kotamobagu in the Sulawesi islands. The quake, which
reportedly hit at a shallow depth of 31 kilometres (20 miles), without any
immediate report of casualties.,Even though earthquakes occur mostly along boundaries of earth’s
tectonic plates, Indonesia appears to be a slightly more complicated situation
than just that.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/mount-nyiragongo-that-erupted-last-week-records-92-tremors-in-last-24-hours">Mount Nyiragongo that erupted last week records 92 tremors in last 24 hours</a>,The South-East Asian archipelago nation sits on the Ring of
Fire, an arc made of volcanoes and fault lines across the Pacific Ocean that
stretches nearly 40,000 kilometres, all the way from Japan and Indonesia to
California and South America on the other side of the ring-like structure.,It is across this structure that 90% of world’s earthquakes take
place, and this is the structure that leads to recurrent natural disasters in
Indonesia, including in 2018, when a similar, shallow earthquake had hit Sulawesi,
leading to fatalities of more than 4,300 people.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/41-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-assam-sonitpur">4.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Assam's Sonitpur</a>,The archipelago itself, significantly, was created by tremors
occurring around the edges of the plates, with many of Indonesia’s 17,000
islands being elevated due to volcanic or tectonic activities.,The country sits on a confluence of three tectonic plates:
The Pacific, the Eurasian, and lastly, the Indo-Australian plate.,Sulawesi and East Java were hit by tremors earlier this year
as well, with respective magnitudes of 6.2 and 6.0, a natural warning sign regarding
the island-nation’s dangerous location.

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<ul>
 <li>Indonesia on Thursday recorded a 6.0 magnitude earthquake</li>
 <li>The South-East Asian nation is situated on a structure named the Ring of Fire</li>
 <li>The structure stretches all the way from Japan and Indonesia to California and South America on the other side&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Another earthquake hits Indonesia, Why is the nation prone to tremors?

Earthquake

Indonesia

NaturalDisaster

Meghalaya, India

India is a geographical mammoth when it comes to size, natural
diversity and climatic conditions across various regions, and one of its most
prominent features is the pattern of rainfall that occurs in the country. From
arid deserts to rain-fed hills, India has got it all. Interestingly enough, the
area with the highest rainfall in India, is also the area with the highest
rainfall in the world.,The states which receive higher rainfall in the country
include Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, Sikkim, West Bengal, Odisha,
Uttarakhand etc.&nbsp;,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/what-is-la-nina">All about La Nina phenomenon that has widespread impact on weather globally</a>,Check out the list of five&nbsp;rainiest places in India:,1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Mawsynram (Meghalaya): Mawsynram, a hamlet located
in Meghalaya’s Khasi hills in North-eastern India, records the highest amount
of annual rainfall in India as well as in the world. Mawsynram has recorded a
total of 11,872 millimetres of rain in peak monsoon.,Due to consistently heavy rains, landslides
are a common feature in the village, to survive from which locals make ‘knups’,
a type of rain shield, including bamboo parts, plastic and grass.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/how-is-sun-halo-formed">How is Sun Halo formed?</a>,2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Cherrapunji (Meghalaya): Also located in slopes
of the Khasi hills about 58 kilometres away from state-capital Shillong, Cherrapunji
is situated in between two gorges in the hills. The town has recorded a total
rainfall of 11,619 millimetres, posing a close challenge to Mawsynram in the
process. Due to all-year monsoon-like conditions, the town attracts a
significant number of tourists.,3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Agumbe (Karnataka): Situated in Karnataka’s
Shimoga district, Agumbe records an average rainfall of 7,961 millimetres. Falling
under the Western Ghats range, the town has a rainforest research station dedicated
to the Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary located nearby.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/from-pandemic-to-climate-change-the-greatest-threats-to-the-world-in-2021">From pandemic to climate change: The greatest threats to the world in 2021</a>,4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra): The next position
in terms of rainfall in captured by Maharashtra’s Mahabaleshwar, which sees a year-round
rainfall of about 5,600 millimetres. Lying about 270 kilometres away from state
capital Mumbai, the nearest rail station to Mahabaleshwar is Wathar, located
about 60 km away.,5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Amboli (Maharashtra): Yet another Maharashtra hill
town, Amboli lies close to the Goa border near Panjim, and is home to a variety
of flora and fauna. Situated in the ridges of Western Ghats, Amboli is situated
about 690 metres above sea level and witnesses around 7,500 millimetres of
rainfall every year.

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<ul>
 <li>Mawsymram in Meghalaya records the highest rainfall in India</li>
 <li>It is closely followed by Cherrapunji, also located in Meghalaya's Khasi Hills</li>
 <li>The Western Ghats, too, hold a few areas dominated by heavy rainfall</li>
</ul>

Monsoon has arrived, here's a look at the rainiest places in India

rainfall

India

Climate

Environment

Geography

Weather

Beijing, China

Ahead of the Chinese Communist
Party (CCP)’s centenary celebrations coming up later in 2021, a move to
popularise ‘Red Tourism’ – a form of travel that touches upon centres of historical
and ideological significance for the CCP and communism in the country – is on
the rise.,Centres such as eastern China’s
Zhejiang, where the CCP’s first National Congress conference was held, former
CCP Chairman and China’s founding father Mao Zedong’s birthplace Shaoshan, the Red
Army’s base area of Yan’an are some of the places included in the list that are
bringing in large amounts of revenue for the state.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/blocked-from-using-android-huawei-set-to-launch-new-mobile-operating-system">Blocked from using Android, Huawei set to launch new mobile operating system</a>,The project, launched in 2004,
aims to increase awareness about the Communist Party’s history in the general
population, streamlining a surge in business opportunities for local
enterprises at the same time, as per an Indian Express report.,Red sites in the country have
led to a tourism boom in the process, supported thoroughly by President Xi
Jinping, who has termed the idea as a “spiritual red baptism”.,As per the report, the CCP’s
official magazine recently urged citizens to “make good use of red resources,
inherit red genes and pass on the red country from generation to generation”.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/a-third-child-no-thanks-say-young-chinese">A third child? No thanks, say young Chinese</a>,Prominent areas under the tourism
project include Shaoshan, birthplace of Mao Zedong, Jinggangshan, CCP’s first
rural base ahead of revolution in 1927, Jiangxi and Guizhou provinces, where
Mao Ze Dong fought his early battles and escaped from nationalist forces led by
Chiang Kai Shek, among several others.,The total number of sites run into
hundreds, with only Yan’an having 140 of them.,The tourism helps local economies
in multiple ways. A large part of the younger Chinese population eager to learn
about their history, with 40% of the tourists ranging between ages of 21 and
30.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/china-jails-blogger-for-defaming-soldiers-killed-in-border-clash-with-india">China jails blogger for defaming soldiers killed in border clash with India</a>,The Chinese government sanctioned
about $2.74 billion Yuan ($370 million) between 2016 and 2020, leading to revenues
$400 billion Yuan ($62.2 billion) in 2019.,Reportedly, in 2020 there were
almost 100 million travellers to the red sites, amounting to 11% of domestic
travel.,The move by the CCP, however,
has not gone uncriticised, with many critics saying the narrative pushed during
the visits is often one-sided, ignoring mistakes and misdeeds inside the party
while highlighting a version of history that suits its interest.

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<ul>
 <li>'Red tourism' touches upon places historically and ideologically important to the Chinese Communist Party</li>
 <li>The tourism project was launched in 2004 with an aim to increase historical awareness in the general population</li>
 <li>Prominent areas under the travelling plan include Mao Zedong's birthplace of Shaoshan, among others</li>
</ul>

RatulMaitra