Society
University of Glasgow scholar discovers hidden Bur...
January 25, 2024
In a discovery, a leading expert at the University of Glasgow has uncovered a previously unknown manuscript by the renowned 18th century Scottish poet Robert Burns. In a press statement, the university says that the cancelled working manuscript, an early version of one of Burnsâ€...
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Heightened threats due to rising use of generative...
January 19, 2024
A new research has highlighted the increase in cybersecurity for enterprises with the rising use of generative AI apps by employees. The report by Netskope, a leader in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), says that more than 10 pc of enterprise employees access at least one genera...
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UNESCO dedicates International Day of Education 20...
January 16, 2024
In face of rising hate speech worldwide, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has dedicated the upcoming International Day of Education to combatting hate speech. In a press statement, UNESCO says that education and teachers play a pivotal rol...
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Wealth of 5 richest men doubles since 2020 as 5 bi...
January 16, 2024
The world could have its first trillionaire within a decade but poverty will not be eradicated for another 229 years, British charitable organisation Oxfam International says in its annual report Inequality Inc., timed to the gathering of political and business elites at the Sw...
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Kashmir’s female Hip-Hop revolution
January 8, 2024
About eight years ago, in July 2016, widespread protests broke out in schools all around in Jammu and Kashmir, notably in Kashmir valley, following the death of a wanted militant Burhan Wani, leading to closure of schools and colleges for almost a year. The frequent lockdowns ...
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Dudran’s Doud Khots: Ancient technique of storin...
January 6, 2024
Nestled in captivating landscapes about 42 km from Baramulla in Jammu & Kashmir, Dudran stands as a timeless village, untouched by the rapid pace of modernity. In a world preoccupied with technological advancements, Dudran stands out as a paradise of tradition and resilience....
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Costa Serena crew rescues five castaways in Arabia...
December 29, 2023
The Costa Serena crew has saved a group of shipwrecked fishermen in difficulty who were sighted while the ship was sailing the Arabian Sea off the west coast of India. According to a press statement by the cruise operator, on December 25, during her planned navigation passage fro...
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PIOs in Guadeloupe greatly enthused by Indian Amba...
December 24, 2023
The Indian diaspora community in the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe is very optimistic and says that the Indian government seems to be finally moving to accept their demand for recognition as Persons of Indian Origin, say community leaders after a visit earlier this week to the i...
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Udhayanidhi Stalin opens world-class shooting acad...
December 20, 2023
Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, inaugurated Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sports Complex and Saragarhi Shooting Academy, said to be one of the most advanced and world-class shooting ranges in India, at Guru Nanak College in Chennai. The ...
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Uber launches long-distance round trips
December 19, 2023
Urban mobility firm Uber has rolled out long distance round trips, allowing passengers to book single or multi-day return on outstation travels with Uber, while retaining the same car and the driver. In a press statement Uber says that the feature, which is now available across...
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