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Finding a lanky boy in a dark red T-shirt wandering around as though he had just returned from his regular daily swimming practice was obviously a total surprise. This  was not the case at all. He can't explain why he decided on routine swimming, despite his considerable height. He didn't appear to realise that the chlorine in the water would turn his face dark. He and two other older boys were swimming without realising this important fact. This will continue for a minimum period of one full month, as was revealed. Every day, these three lads go to a nearby pool to practice swimming. But the younger one did not go for the usual practice  on the particular day since he had developed a slight cough, which was definitely learned following his smart disclosure in the night.  He seemed to be unaware of the fact that chlorine in the water would darken his fair face. Unaware of this significant reality, he and two others continued swimming. This  goes on regularly but sudd...
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Why did Modi hug Putin? : BBC Scribe


Strangely enough, a BBC journalist obtained a good chance to question: Why did PM Narendra Modi hug Russian President Vladimir Putin?  Does this query appear diplomatic or just a typical scepticism over the traditional greetings?  

He might have been shaken to witness such a reciprocal encounter. He would have been bewildered that they were not shaking hands. Usually, we find a hugging remains modest way of greeting each other but disparity drew our attention instantly. 

Western countries view the custom of shaking hands as more positive compared to East Asian countries. According to a survey, individuals in West Asian and Western nations perceive shaking hands as a more pleasant activity than hugging each other strictly. Whatever he might have thought over this peculiarity, the Indian PM does not feel odd in hugging his compatriot during his foreign visits. 

He is supposed to feel quite at ease doing this customary practice. What looks easy and satisfying to his mood and occasion he brings into practice without any sort of snare.

However, the foreign minister Dr Jaishankar's reply stands proper In our world, when people meet, they are meant to embrace each other. It may not be part of your culture, hence this question. They are more often seen to be shaking hands. There is a smarter difference between Occidental hugging tal and oriental culture. 

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