Society
Using AI to douse fires in Los Angeles
January 16, 2025
The wildfires raging in Southern California are far from simple wake-up calls. They are deafening sirens of scores of ambulances rushing and carrying the parts of our planet with severe burns! Indeed, this western part of the world was known for the extreme riches of Silicon Vall...
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474 homeless persons freeze to death in Delhi in 5...
January 16, 2025
Raghunath, a 60-year-old homeless person, has been living on the streets of Nizamuddin in central Delhi with his wife for the past several months. With no roof over their heads and only tattered blankets for protection, they spend their nights huddled together on the pavement, ba...
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Glasgow University develops 3D printing system for...
January 13, 2025
In a significant development to space manufacturing, researchers at the University of Glasgow, a leading university in Scotland, have introduced a revolutionary 3D printing system designed for zero-gravity environments. This technology marks a major leap towards enabling orbital ...
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Practicality of Digital Data Protection Rules 2025...
January 13, 2025
Almost two years after the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 was passed, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has released the much-awaited draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act for public consultation. This draft will be open for feedback un...
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Oyo’s policy on unmarried couples draws backlash...
January 12, 2025
India has long struggled with societal stigmas surrounding relationships, with incidents involving self-proclaimed guardians of morality and ‘Indian culture’ often making headlines. These groups frequently harass innocent individuals, particularly unmarried couples and those ...
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No instant gratification for Q-com workers
January 12, 2025
Keshav Yadav, 26, had a permanent job, with fixed hours and a fixed monthly salary of INR 15,000. However, lured by the prospects of earning more in the gig economy, he left his job to join Zomato, a food delivery platform. A year later, he regrets his decision, realising that th...
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Slowdown in Indian economy drives 3.7 million stud...
January 10, 2025
In the bustling Sarita Vihar market of South Delhi, 16-year-old Aman Kumar can be found working tirelessly at a vegetable stall. With swift hands, he arranges fresh produce and effortlessly lifts sacks of potatoes. The rhythm of his work is familiar, but the sound of school bel...
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Denied shelter & safety: The struggles of Del...
January 9, 2025
Rekha Devi, 38-year-old, sits on a dusty patch of ground beside a busy road in Nizamuddin, Delhi, holding her four children tightly as the cold wind sweeps through the street. Her face is etched with exhaustion, and her eyes reflect a sorrow that words can scarcely describe. Her ...
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Mismanagement threatens booming concert market in ...
January 7, 2025
India played host to a stellar line-up of international and Indian music icons in 2024, with artists like Diljit Dosanjh, Bryan Adams, Dua Lipa and Karan Aujla amongst others, performing across multiple cities. These concerts not only attracted massive crowds but also led to sign...
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Migrant workers flee Kashmir as violence escalates
January 6, 2025
Ravi Kumar, a 29-year-old migrant from Ranchi, Jharkhand, had been working in Kashmir for over three years. As a labourer in the construction, he had been able to support his family back home with the money he earned. But after hearing about the killing of his fellow workers, Kum...
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