Society
African Union launches ambitious “Year of Educat...
February 23, 2024
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has welcomed the declaration by African Union countries to celebrate 2024 as ‘Year of Education’ and has pledged support for African States in achieving universal primary and secondary education. In a p...
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UK to offer 3,000 visas to Indian professionals th...
February 20, 2024
The United Kingdom has opened its doorway to Indian citizens wanting to settle, work, or study in the country for two years. The announcement regarding the new voting procedure for the India Young Professionals Scheme was made by the British High Commission in India X (formerly T...
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8 AI firms sign agreement with UNESCO on ethical A...
February 6, 2024
Eight major firms involved in development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence around the world have signed an agreement with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), providing a major boost to the initiative of the UN organisation to pr...
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Wendy Ellis named Director of Equity Institute, Ge...
February 6, 2024
Wendy Eliss, an assistant professor of global health, and director of the Center for Community Resilience of George Washington University has been appointed as director of the university’s Institute for Racial, Ethnic and Socioeconomic Equity, popularly known as the Equity Inst...
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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 Burns...
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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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