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7th edition of Kerala Literature Festival starts from Jan 11 in Kozhikode
December 29, 2023
Kerala Literature Festival has announced the launch India’s first residency programme for writers and artists as part of its activities. In a press statement, the organisers of the festival say that the Vagamon Residency, nestled in the serene hills of Vagamon, is designed to p...
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COP28 moves climate debate from ‘just words’ to just transition
December 28, 2023
Oil from the United Arab Emirates is shipped to the outside world starting from narrow Strait of Hormuz and then wider Gulf of Oman and then into vast Ocean to reach various part of the world. Under Presidency of the UAE, the recently concluded climate change negotiations, COP28 ...
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PIOs in Guadeloupe greatly enthused by Indian Ambassador’s visit
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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Courtyard by Marriott opens in Gorakhpur
December 22, 2023
Courtyard by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 31 brands, announced the opening of its hotel in Gorakhpur, marking the brand’s debut in one of India’s most historic cities. According to a press statement, the hotel group says that true to its mission of bette...
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India International Travel Mart launches 2024 travel event calendar
December 21, 2023
Bengaluru-based travel event organiser Sphere Travelmedia and Exhibitions has announced the calendar of India International Travel Mart events to be held in the year 2024. In a press statement, the company says that the IITM series of travel events provide unparalleled opportun...
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Udhayanidhi Stalin opens world-class shooting academy at Guru Nanak College
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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UNESCO warns against targetting journalists in conflicts
December 20, 2023
A report by Paris-based United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) says that the last three months of this year in particular have already been the deadliest quarter for journalists in conflict zones since at least 2007, with 27 deaths. In all, UNESC...
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EIB Global invests USD 40 million in PE Fund for India SME digitalisation
December 19, 2023
To aid the digitalisation of the Indian small and medium enterprises, EIB Global, the development arm of European Investment Bank (EIB) has invested USD 40 million in a private equity fund. According to a press statement by EIB, the investment by EIB Global in the private equity...
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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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University of Glasgow launches Glasgow Centre for Sustainable Energy
December 16, 2023
Focussed on supporting the accelerating global transition to sustainable, low-carbon energy systems, the University of Glasgow is launching a new research centre. In a press statement, the university says that the Glasgow Centre for Sustainable Energy brings together academics fr...
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Data on speech analysis to help create new applications for voice recognition technologies
December 15, 2023
Sophisticated new analysis of the physical processes which create the sounds of speech could help empower people with speech impairments and create new applications for voice recognition technologies, researchers say. According to a press statement issued by the University of G...
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EU-China Summit leaves big questions for European Union
December 14, 2023
On December 7, Beijing hosted the 24th EU-China Summit, the first in-person summit between the two since 2019. President of the European Council Charles Michel and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, accompanied by High Representative Josep Borrell, represe...
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