Society
Climate activists to stage global protests against...
September 13, 2024
Across more than 50 countries, climate activists are mobilising through more than 150 events on Friday, calling on governments to urgently implement a fast, fair and funded phase-out of fossil fuels. Their goal is to prevent further climate catastrophe and accelerate the transi...
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UNESCO urges states to implement Safe School Decla...
September 9, 2024
UNESCO expressed deep concern over the escalating impact of global conflicts on educational institutions on the International Day for the Protection of Education against Attack, highlighting a surge in attacks on schools and educators. In a press statement, UNESCO reported that a...
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Kerala’s lottery dreams nightmarish as winners p...
September 8, 2024
“When I won, at first I thought it was a blessing, a miracle that would change everything for the better. But soon, it began to feel more like a curse. People I knew, and even strangers, came to me with heartbreaking stories some said they needed money for cancer treatment, oth...
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From slums to modern homes: Unfulfilled promises o...
September 1, 2024
“We thought life would be better in a flat, but it has been a nightmare. If I could go back to the slum, I would,” Usha Mistry, a 34-year-old resident of an in-situ rehabilitation tower in Govindpuri tells Media India Group. Mistry is one of the thousands of former slum d...
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From local delicacy to global fame: The journey of...
August 31, 2024
“I recently visited Karnataka, and while I was fascinated by the state’s beautiful landscapes and warm hospitality, what truly captured my heart was the Dharwad Peda. I have tasted pedas from various places across India and even tried ordering them online, but nothing comes...
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Paris Peace Forum invites proposals for AI project...
August 30, 2024
To tackle global challenges facing artificial intelligence, Paris Peace Forum has invited proposals for AI projects for the AI Action Summit, scheduled for February 10-11, 2025, in Paris. This initiative aims to highlight and showcase innovative AI solutions designed to address u...
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Domestic airfares rise by 16 pc for Diwali-Dussehr...
August 29, 2024
Domestic airfares have risen by 16 pc for this year’s Diwali-Dussehra holidays, according to Cleartrip, an online travel agency. This increase highlights a notable shift in travel costs due to the significant rise in demand and festive travel trends. In a press statement, Clear...
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75 pc of urban Indians plan festive travel: YouGov
August 28, 2024
Millennials are driving travel trends this festive season, with 80 pc planning trips from September to December, according to YouGov, a global online data and analytics technology group. Overall, three-quarters of urban Indians intend to travel, favouring domestic destinations an...
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Half of countries face severe degradation, say UN ...
August 28, 2024
UN-Water and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), a leading global voice on the environment, report that freshwater systems in half of the world’s countries are experiencing significant degradation. This pressing issue highlights the urgent need for action to address the declin...
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Breaking another taboo, women brokers lead the cha...
August 26, 2024
In the highly competitive real estate market in the capital, Delhi, a new trend is taking shape as more women enter the field as brokers, challenging what has hitherto been a male-dominated industry. These female professionals are redefining real estate with a personal touch, foc...
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