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Ice Cream or Frozen Dessert: Understanding the Difference

Ice Cream or Frozen Dessert: Understanding the Dif...

May 22, 2023

Ice creams and frozen desserts are both delicious treats, but there are important differences between the two. Ice cream is typically made with cream, milk, sugar, and flavourings, while frozen desserts can contain non-dairy alternatives like soy or coconut milk. In India, frozen...

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BPEA EQT acquires IMG Academy to expand global sports education footprint

BPEA EQT acquires IMG Academy to expand global spo...

May 1, 2023

Asian private equity firm BPEA EQT has announced acquisition of the sports education brand IMG Academy from Endeavour Group Holdings for an enterprise value of USD 1.25bn. The Florida-based education institution provides a sports-focused boarding school, sports camps, online coac...

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UNESCO launches Women4Ethical AI platform

UNESCO launches Women4Ethical AI platform

April 28, 2023

In line with its work to implement global ethical framework for artificial intelligence, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has launched Women4Ethical AI, a new collaborative platform to support governments and companies’ efforts to en...

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Arranged marriages in India decline by 24 pc as love marriages grow: WeddingWire India

Arranged marriages in India decline by 24 pc as lo...

April 26, 2023

Love marriage is the new norm in India, according to a new report released by wedding technology platform WeddingWire India. The report says that a survey conducted in 2020 amongst engaged/recently married couples had shown that 68 pc of couples said that their marriage was arran...

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Lawrence Bishnoi’s Journey from classroom to crime

Lawrence Bishnoi’s Journey from classroom to...

April 25, 2023

Lawrence Bishnoi was born on February 12, 1993, in Ferozepur, Panjab, to a wealthy family. His father, a former police constable, became a farmer after leaving the police force in 1997. Bishnoi was a disciplined child who enjoyed studies, toys, and sports. He completed his educat...

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Unsafe abortions kill 8 women in India everyday

Unsafe abortions kill 8 women in India everyday

April 16, 2023

Unsafe abortions are a significant public health issue in India, with nearly eight women succumbing to unsafe abortion-related causes each day, according to the United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) State of the World Population Report 2022. Unsafe abortions rank as the ...

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Despite neglect and suppression, MGNREGA workers continue month-long protest in Delhi

Despite neglect and suppression, MGNREGA workers c...

April 10, 2023

For over a month now, a group of women, hailing from various parts of the country, have been taking turns to stage a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Every morning, a fresh team, normally from a different state, comes to replace their colleagues who sat on the protest the p...

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Glasgow University unveils research on eye-controlled mobile devices

Glasgow University unveils research on eye-control...

April 3, 2023

A new research conducted by human-computer interaction specialists from universities in Scotland, Germany and Portugal suggests that controlling mobile phones through movement of the eyes would be around soon. According to a press statement by Glasgow University, which led the re...

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Get ready to bulk up: Superfoods to help gain weight

Get ready to bulk up: Superfoods to help gain weig...

March 26, 2023

Gaining weight can be a challenge for naturally thin individuals due to various factors, including genetics and metabolism. While weight training and increased food intake can help to a limited extent, consuming nutrient-rich foods is key to healthy weight gain. To enhance muscle...

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E-cigarette users more likely than smokers to have lung inflammation

E-cigarette users more likely than smokers to have...

March 22, 2023

 In recent years, e-cigarette use has grown significantly, especially among teenagers and young people. Although many people believe that E-cigarettes are safer than traditional cigarettes, they can irritate the lungs and raise the risk of lung disease. However, their long-term ...

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