Society
UNESCO to lead global dialogue on the ethics of ne...
June 8, 2023
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has welcomed the numerous advances made in the domain of neurotechnology and says that these should lead to many health benefits for the people. However, it has also cautioned against unregulated growth...
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Same sex marriage: Navigating equality’s Constit...
June 7, 2023
Over the past few weeks, the Supreme Court of India has been hearing petitions about recognising same sex marriages in order to uphold the principle of equality, one of the basic values of the Indian Constitution. The issue is indeed a complex one. “Is it an issue of Constituti...
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Wirelessly-powered ‘smart bandage’ could provi...
June 1, 2023
In a path breaking development, a team of scientists at Glasgow University and other universities in Europe have developed a unique bandage that uses the sterilising effect of ultraviolet rays to heal wounds. According to a press statement, a team of researchers from the UK and F...
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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 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
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 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...
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
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 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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