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Facial expressions tested as input method for VR and AR systems: University of Glasgow
April 8, 2025
Aiming to study the functionality of a commercially available VR headset, researchers from the University of Glasgow and the University of St Gallen have developed a method that uses facial expressions as an input mechanism for virtual and augmented reality applications. In a pre...
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MPs call for swift justice in acid attack cases
April 7, 2025
With repeated incidents of acid attacks being reported from across India, experts including parliamentarians, lawyers, human right activists and social workers urged for stricter implementation of laws and swifter justice in acid attack cases. This call was made at a round table ...
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Dusit International expands presence in India with luxury and upper midscale hotels
April 6, 2025
Dusit International, a hospitality company based in Thailand, has announced that it is expanding its presence in India by launching its luxury and upper midscale brands in key emerging markets. In a statement, Dusit says that it aims to target the Tier II and Tier III destination...
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BWH Hotels partners with Headway Hospitality for Indian market
April 6, 2025
Aiming to identify development opportunities in India and South Asia, BWH Hotels has partnered with Headway Hospitality for hotel development and management, offering pre-opening support and managing its branded properties across the region. In a press statement, BWH Hotels says ...
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Indri unveils Experience Centre for whisky enthusiasts in India
April 3, 2025
Aiming to offer an insight into single malt whisky production, Indian manufacturer and malt seller Piccadily Agro Industries has announced the opening of Indri Experience Centre in Indri, Haryana. In a press statement, Piccadily says that the centre integrates whisky-making with ...
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Significant impact of 26 pc US tariff on Indian gem & jewellery exports: GJEPC
April 3, 2025
A 26 pc reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States on Indian gem and jewellery exports is set to impact the industry significantly. The move raises concerns for exporters and consumers alike, with potential disruptions to trade flows. In a press statement, Gem & Jewellery...
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Turkish Aerospace, Embraer sign MoU for industrial cooperation
April 3, 2025
Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) and Embraer, a Brazilian aerospace company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore potential industrial cooperation. In a press statement, Embraer says that the agreement, announced during the LAAD Defence & Security 2025 event a...
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RSF and human rights coalition urge congress to protect USAGM journalists
April 3, 2025
A coalition of 36 human rights organisations, led by Reporters Sans Frontier (RSF) a leading global press freedom and national civil society organisations, has urged the United State Congress to take immediate action to safeguard journalists affiliated with the United States Agen...
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University of Glasgow researchers develop biodegradable farm sensors
April 2, 2025
Researchers from the University of Glasgow, a public research university in Scotland, have developed innovative biodegradable soil sensors that could revolutionise agriculture by enhancing crop yields while minimizing electronic waste. In a press statement, the university says th...
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Accor appoints Vineet Mishra as Vice President Operations, India & South Asia
April 1, 2025
Accor, an international hospitality group, has appointed Vineet Mishra as Vice President (Operations), India & South Asia. In a press statement, Accor says that Mishra will oversee Accor’s operational strategies across its portfolio reinforcing the brand’s presence in th...
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Paris Declaration 2030 calls for overhaul of global nutrition economy
March 28, 2025
Ahead of the Paris Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit, the Paris Declaration on Business & Nutrition 2030 was launched on Wednesday by the Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNi), the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), and the Paris Peace Forum, calling for a multi-s...
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FATF calls for public-private collaboration to combat financial crime at Mumbai forum
March 27, 2025
Public-private collaboration is crucial in the fight against financial crime, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) stated at the 2025 FATF Private Sector Collaborative Forum in Mumbai. The three-day event brings together financial institutions, regulators, and civil society to ...
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