From the passing of world-renowned Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj and the Tonga volcano eruption to love in the time of lockdown in China, here's a quick recap of what caught netizens' attention this week.
On Monday, Padma Vibhushan awardee Pandit Birju Maharaj passed away.
The 83-year-old was a dancer, composer, singer and an exponent of the Lucknow “Kalka-Bindadin” Gharana of Kathak dance. He was a descendant of the Maharaj family of Kathak dancers, including his two uncles—Pandit Shambhu Maharaj and Pandit Lachhu Maharaj—and his father and guru, Pandit Acchan Maharaj.
Fondly called ‘Maharajji', actors, musicians across the globe took to social media to pay their respects to the legend.
View this post on InstagramView this post on InstagramView this post on InstagramCollarwali Baghin, the famous tigress of Madhya Pradesh's Pench Tiger Reserve, succumbed to age-related complications on Jan. 15.
She had earned the tag of ‘supermom' for giving birth to 29 cubs during her lifetime, and single-handedly saving a national park.
Legendary among legends. Collarwali the famous tigress who holds record of giving birth to 29 cubs. She is no more now. But left her species in good health. Pic by good friend @saroshlodhi pic.twitter.com/1WE7jNbFZs
The forest officials performed her last rites.
Last rites of tigress Collarwali of Pench. Where else you will find such view other than India !! pic.twitter.com/w1Q6STu793
India's 🇮🇳 «super mum» tigress Collarwali died in Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh this weekend aged 16. She gave birth to 29 cubs in eight litters - a "prolific" legacy.
Collarwali will be dearly missed, but Indian tiger numbers has risen to 2,976!https://t.co/R5iRv9bkIS pic.twitter.com/IgQkm6g4wLCollarwali, the legendary tigress of Madhya Pradesh's Pench Tiger Reserve, who many lovingly called Super Mom, will be acutely missed.
Her contribution to restoring the ecological balance by improving tiger population in India will always be remembered.
ॐ शांति 🙏 pic.twitter.com/798EkhiWQtIn other news, a dramatic eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano devastated the South Pacific nation of Tonga.
It caused tsunamis in Tonga, Fiji, and along the rim of the Pacific Ocean, including damaging tsunamis in New Zealand, Japan, the U.S., Chile, and Peru. Besides, it led to an oil spill off the coast of Peru.
Satellite images released after the volcanic eruption revealed early indications of the damage caused, but the true extent of the havoc caused is uncertain as communication with the island remains disrupted.
View this post on InstagramView this post on InstagramView this post on InstagramView this post on InstagramCrews dressed in hazmat suits try to contain the wreckage with cleaning underway.
In a clip, which has now gone viral on social media, Tori Yorgey, a reporter at WSAZ-TV, was hit by an SUV on live TV but she rebounded to finish the shoot.
“I just got hit by a car, but I am okay,” she said. “That woman was so nice... She didn't mean to, it was an accident, I know it was, and I'm OK, everything's fine.”
The viral clip shared by Timothy Burke has more than 3.9 million views on Twitter, and is flooded with messages praising Yorgey. A few, however, criticised the channel's way of handling the incident.
"We're good, Tim." pic.twitter.com/9kn2YElDLK
Wow, this reporter gets hit by a car, and rebounds to finish the live shot! 😂 pic.twitter.com/dbwKt5N1xc
Tori Yorgey today is the most positive thing i have seen on television in 2022👏👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/tUavGFEMqq
Why did they not cut away after she got hit??? She did a great job keeping it together but…she got hit by a car and was expected to keep reporting.
In another shocking video captured on a CCTV, a man deliberately pushed a woman in front of an oncoming train in Brussels. The incident occurred at Rogier metro station in the Belgian capital on Friday evening, according to news website RT.
Fortunately, the woman escaped without injuries as the train stopped in the nick of time. Bystanders rushed to help her, but the perpetrator fled.
The Brussels' public prosecutor's office, however, said he was arrested soon afterwards at another metro station and has been charged with attempted homicide.
An investigation has been launched into the incident to determine the suspect's motives. A psychiatrist has also been appointed to verify his condition.
The former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama celebrated her 58th birthday on Jan. 18.
She thanked her fans and followers for their good wishes with a video message on social media. The video was reshared across various social media platforms by her supporters.
Happy birthday to the glorious @MichelleObama! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/aObI7qP5ik
View this post on InstagramIn case you're wondering if anything good came out of the global lockdowns...
China's state media has been buzzing with news about people being trapped in a ‘never-ending date' due to the sudden lockdown rules.
This is the story of Zhao Xiaoqing and Zhao Fei, who never expected their blind date to turn into a real-life rom-com. The sudden lockdown in northern China's Shaanxi province forced the couple into spending a month locked in his home, along with his parents, and sparks flew!
Now, they're planning to get engaged. And, the whole world is watching.
Sparks didn't fly when Zhao Xiaoqing first met Zhao Fei on a blind date. But on their second date, they got stuck in lockdown together.
Now, they're planning to get engaged. https://t.co/jzDP33BvRA pic.twitter.com/SNnjxg1GXPThis week was also about father-daughter duos.
Check out these father-daughter duos sharing adorable videos of their great partnership and relationship.
View this post on InstagramView this post on InstagramAnd then there was this mom. Mic drop!
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