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Sopore’s midwives uphold traditional forms of childbirth
March 14, 2024
Seventy-year-old Hajrah Begum has delivered hundreds of babies. And, no, they are not her children, for she is a midwife, who has helped pregnant women all across Sopore district of Jammu and Kashmir deliver normal and healthy babies. Her decades-long expertise and reputation has...
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Water shortage in Bengaluru hits borewells and wallets
March 13, 2024
Bengaluru, Karnataka’s capital and India’s tech hub, confronts a severe water crisis exacerbated by a prolonged drought, jeopardising the lives of its 13 million residents. The dwindling water levels in the Cauvery River have impacted the lives of people and agriculture, with...
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India is one of the top four leading destinations for bleisure & VFR, says Trevolution
March 12, 2024
In a clear sign of rebounding air travel to India, a record 86,780 airline tickets were sold to and from India in 2023, says Trevolution Group, an American travel agency that specialises in the Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) segment. This represents record levels of airfare...
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Khari Baoli: Asia’s largest spice market remains timeless
March 11, 2024
Khari Baoli, situated in the heart of Old Delhi stands as Asia’s largest wholesale spice market, and its journey to this fame has been long yet interesting it came into being during the 17th century. While some historians link Khari Baoli to Emperor Shah Jahan’s era, others t...
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Air India operates 15 all-women crew flights to mark International Women’s Day
March 8, 2024
In a celebration of International Women’s Day, the Air India Group operated a total of 15 all-women crew flights, both domestically and internationally. In a press statement Air India says since its integration into the Tata group there has been a notable surge in women employe...
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Large Australian participation at Aahar 2024 to promote agri exports to India
March 8, 2024
Over 20 leading Australian food brands have turned up at the ongoing food fair in New Delhi, with the objective to promote exports of Australian agricultural products to India. According to a press statement issued by the Australian High Commission in New Delhi, the Australian ...
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Entangled photons revolutionise imaging technology
March 7, 2024
Researchers from Glasgow University have harnessed the power of quantum physics to address a longstanding challenge in microscopy, opening doors to a brighter future for advanced microscopes. In a press statement, Glasgow University says that researchers from the United Kingdom a...
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Embraer secures a deal with American Airlines valued at over USD 7 billion
March 6, 2024
Sao Paolo-based aircraft manufacturer Embraer has secured an order for 133 aircraft from American Airlines to cater to the growing domestic demand in the United States. In a press statement, Embraer says that the deal was worth over USD 7 billion and comprises firm orders for 90 ...
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Cybersecurity, AI & sustainability to drive TCS growth in Europe
March 6, 2024
What is the outlook for TCS Europe in 2024? As far as TCS is concerned, we operate in multiple countries in Europe and the dynamics are slightly different across different regions. Nordics, which has some unique opportunities and challenges, then we operate in Belgium, Netherland...
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West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose visits Guru Nanak College, Chennai
March 5, 2024
In what was a rare return of a prodigal faculty member to his ‘alma mater’ Governor of West Bengal C V Ananda Bose revisited the institution where he commenced his career as a lecturer in 1972, marking a significant chapter. During the visit on Monday, the Governor praised th...
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Cannes 2024: Xavier Dolan named Un Certain Regard Jury President
March 4, 2024
Xavier Dolan a self-taught artist-writer, and Director, who made his debut at the age of 19 with ‘I Killed My Mother’ is officially the Jury President of Un Certain Regard segment of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. According to a press statement by Cannes Film Festival, Dolan,...
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Assam Tourism launches scheme to promote homestays
March 4, 2024
Assam Tourism Development Corporation Limited (ATDC) has launched a programme to promote community tourism in the state with incentive and subsidy schemes to attract participation from the people. In a press statement, ATDC says that it has begun distribution of sanction letters ...
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