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UNESCO chief Azoulay meets US Secretary Blinken
April 4, 2024
Antony Blinken, Secretary of State of the United States, recently visited UNESCO headquarters in Paris, to meet with UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, reaffirming the United States’ commitment to the organisation’s mission. This meeting marked Blinken’s first official...
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Spiritual tourism boom ignites retail renaissance in India’s sacred cities: CBRE study
March 31, 2024
India’s sacred cities are witnessing a remarkable surge in both spiritual tourism and retail activity. As pilgrims and spiritual seekers flock to holy cities across the country, retail brands are seizing the opportunity to establish a significant presence, catering to the d...
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Thales harnesses AI to navigate battlefield data surge
March 29, 2024
Leading electronics and defence systems manufacturer, Thales, has announced the creation of cortAIx, an AI accelerator that brings together all its AI capabilities in in research, sensors and systems. In a press statement Thales says that cortAIx is the AI accelerator that will e...
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1 billion meals wasted daily in 2022: UNEP
March 29, 2024
Global food crisis continued to worsen in 2022 as disparities within societies led to an increase in the spread of chronic hunger amidst rising food wastage around the world. These are some of the findings of a report published by the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP)...
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Karnataka Tourism Society promotes Chikmagalur & Sakleshpur in ‘Destination Showcase’
March 28, 2024
Karnataka Tourism Society organised a B2B Tourism Showcase, spotlighting Chikmagalur and Sakleshpur in Bengaluru as travel trade professionals from across India gathered to explore the hidden treasures of these Western Ghats destinations. In a press statement, the organisers say ...
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Michael Hussey & Stephen Fleming encourage young talent at Pavit Singh Nayar Memorial T20 Cricket Tournament
March 26, 2024
The 10th edition of Pavit Singh Nayar Memorial T20 All India Inter Collegiate Cricket Tournament for Men and Women, a leading intercollegiate tournament in India, concluded at the cricket grounds of hosts, Guru Nanak College, Chennai with participation of 26 teams from all over I...
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Petitioners demand SIT probe into electoral bonds
March 24, 2024
Following the Supreme Court’s decision to scrap the controversial electoral bond scheme, calling it “unconstitutional” on February 15, attention has turned to the recent release of comprehensive data shedding light on the scheme’s inner workings. Renowned lawyer and act...
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Water crisis threatens world peace, says UNESCO
March 23, 2024
The 2024 United Nations World Water Development Report, published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, highlights that tensions over water are exacerbating conflicts worldwide. In a press statement, UNESCO says that report reveals that 2.2 billion people lack access to safely managed...
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Eco Mobility appointed transportation partner for 2 IPL teams
March 22, 2024
Eco Mobility, a car rental service provider, has been appointed as the exclusive transportation service partner for Lucknow Super Giants and the Delhi Capitals, two prominent franchises of the Indian Premiere League, a national cricket club tournament, for the upcoming IPL season...
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Global e-waste generation rising 5 times faster than recycling: UN GEM report
March 21, 2024
The world’s electronic waste generation is increasing five times faster than documented e-waste recycling. The United Nations‘ fourth Global E-waste Monitor (GEM) report reveals that waste generation is surging at an alarming rate. In 2022 alone, 62 million tonnes of e-wa...
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Marriott International to launch Ritz-Carlton in Jaipur
March 19, 2024
American luxury hotel operator Marriott International has signed an agreement with a Jaipur-based firm to launch its upscale Ritz-Carlton hotel in Jaipur. According to a press statement, the hotel, set to open in January 2028, is being built in partnership with Gurnani Resorts an...
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India is one of the top four leading destinations for bleisure & VFR, says Trevolution
March 12, 2024
In a clear sign of rebounding air travel to India, a record 86,780 airline tickets were sold to and from India in 2023, says Trevolution Group, an American travel agency that specialises in the Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) segment. This represents record levels of airfare...
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