Pooja Salvi has written for several English dailies before making the move to online journalism. She has written about books, arts, culture, music, literature, current affairs, gender, sexuality, and on a rare day that she gets lucky, cats. At MEA WW, she is Principal Correspondent covering special features. When not writing, she is reading or daydreaming.
Jim Cantore trolled for dramatic Ida coverage even as man does cartwheels behind him
Cantore was in New Orleans to cover Hurricane Ida but instead became the butt of jokes on Twitter for his dramatic coverage. Here's the truth
Aug 30, 2021
Where is Zhao Wei? China erases billionaire actress from internet
After reports, Zhao, in an attempt to dispel rumours about being banned from Chinese social media sites, posted three pictures to her Instagram account
Aug 30, 2021
Naomi Biden bares cleavage in metallic dress at friend’s wedding in Italy
'Only one's with a mask are the peon waiters. Naomi Biden seen in chic dress at friend's wedding in Italy,' said one critical tweet
Aug 30, 2021
Drake to drop 'Certified Lover Boy' on Friday, fans prep for Donda battle
It took fans no time to draw comparisons with Kanye
Aug 30, 2021
Irwin Bernstein: UGA professor quits during class after student refuses to wear mask
The student was given a disposable mask but refused to put it on properly as she 'couldn't breathe'
Aug 30, 2021
Cindy Bronson: Soldier mocks conservative TikToker who wants military coup
The soldier was replying to TikToker Jodi who said gun owners were ready to start a 'bloodbath' if the military didn’t rise up against the government
Aug 28, 2021
How did Lil Kawaii die? Rapper friend Lil Tracy warns against 'fake drugs' in tribute
Lil Kawaii’s fans and friends took to Twitter and Instagram to share their condolences over his passing
Aug 28, 2021
Pineapple Express: Special ops veterans save 600 Afghans in tense Kabul rescue mission
Tensions were running so high that one member compared the real life events to a 'Jason Bourne' thriller unfolding every 10 minutes
Aug 28, 2021
James Corden slammed for pelvic thrusts during 'Cinderella' promotion on LA streets
'I would sue James Corden for emotional damages,' one user wrote
Aug 28, 2021
Hurricane Ida: People leaving pets behind 'to be killed' as they evacuate to safety
Many are evacuating in New Orleans and Louisiana as Ida is expected to reach Category 4 strength with winds estimated at 140 mph
Aug 28, 2021
Covid-weary Louisiana EMS workers brace for Hurricane Ida's wrath
Baton Rouge medical services are at a breaking point as they are scrambling to make ends meet
Aug 28, 2021
Taliban to ban music in Afghanistan, women will need male chaperone to travel
When the Taliban took over in 1996, the organization became notorious for forcing Afghan women to only leave the house in a burqa
Aug 26, 2021
Who is Dan Bauman? Florida anti-masker shoves high school girl, held for child abuse
Bauman was arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse, and faces a maximum 30-year sentence if convicted
Aug 26, 2021
Rob Karas: Doc gives cow dewormer Ivermectin to inmates for Covid despite FDA warning
Ivermectin is often used as a dewormer in animals including cows and horses and many have been seeking Dr Rob Karas' resignation
Aug 26, 2021
Jann-Michael Greenburg: School board prez says 'Jesus f**king Christ' after parent's comment
The Arizona school board president was feeling the heat as parents have been speaking out against mask policies and potential mandates
Aug 26, 2021
Is Chris Hemsworth an anti-vaxxer? Refusal to appear in Covid campaign sparks speculation
It wasn't clear as to why he rejected the offer till a new report shed light on the situation surrounding his desire to get vaccinated in the first place
Aug 25, 2021
Black student erases ‘all lives matter’ written by teacher on class whiteboard in viral video
The video has now amassed 4.7K upvotes and 1.3K comments on Reddit and has gone viral on other social media sites as well
Aug 25, 2021
Who is Paul Marcum? 'Nazi' tennis instructor fired for 'Heil Hitler' at mask meet
Marcum was fired from his job as a tennis instructor at the Sports Club of West Bloomfield
Aug 25, 2021
Who was Typhoid Mary? Anti-masker prof forgets woman quarantined for 20 yrs
Who was Typhoid Mary and why has she been trending because a professor of medicine at Harvard tweeted against masks?
Aug 25, 2021
'Sick grifter' Alex Jones slams Donald Trump as 'media puppet' for promoting vaccines
'Maybe Trump's actually a dumbass,' said Alex Jones
Aug 25, 2021