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Educational institutes pledge for carbon neutrality

Educational institutes pledge for carbon neutrality

December 21, 2020

To mark the 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement on climate change, and in an effort to boost the global commitment to slow down global warming and arrest climate change, Climate Ambition Summit was hosted by United Nations, UK and France, in partnership with Chile and Italy....

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Martyrdom Day observed to honour farmers killed during farm protest

Martyrdom Day observed to honour farmers killed during farm protest

December 21, 2020

“The farmers who have sacrificed their lives as part of the ongoing protests have set an example for thousands of others. Instead of breaking our morale or creating fear or worry in our minds about the future, it has reinforced our belief in our fight and that the fight is just...

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Indian diaspora to help Biden create the ‘New America’

Indian diaspora to help Biden create the ‘New America’

December 21, 2020

After weeks of efforts by US President Donald Trump to overturn the result, the electoral college last week affirmed Democrat Joe Biden’s win in the 2020 American election. With that, the focus is set to shift to the incoming team nominated by Biden to help run a country that h...

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‘Shaming terrible tool for teaching’

‘Shaming terrible tool for teaching’

December 18, 2020

Last week Kerala State Child Rights Commission ruled that humiliating or publicly rebuking a child is a gross violation of child rights and should be treated as an offence. The commission further said the police should register a case, if needed, against the perpetrators when suc...

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Google & Facebook face anti-trust heat across globe

Google & Facebook face anti-trust heat across globe

December 17, 2020

Few had imagined the scenario even five years ago, but the seemingly invincible Big Tech firms Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple are all facing the heat of competition authorities across the globe as government regulators finally wake up to the threats to a fair and free market ...

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Glorious Gwalior- A peek into the regal past

Glorious Gwalior- A peek into the regal past

December 17, 2020

Despite its proximity to Taj Mahal’s home Agra and having plenty of historically significant places that have survived the test of time; Gwalior remains off the regular traveller’s list. Encircling the majestic hillfort in the centre of the city, Gwalior is a small town about...

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K-Pop band BTS, a sensation larger than life

K-Pop band BTS, a sensation larger than life

December 16, 2020

“This is all because of you Army. You made this.” BTS’ grateful words rang true with its fans worldwide, whom they refer to as ‘Army’, after TIME magazine declared the Korean band ‘entertainer of the year’. Last year, their album, Map of the Soul: Persona, toppe...

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A low-key Lokpal remains a toothless anti–corruption watchdog

A low-key Lokpal remains a toothless anti–corruption watchdog

December 14, 2020

Nearly seven years after the Lokayukta Act came into effect, the much-vaunted anti-corruption ombudsman has failed to make an impact, despite the establishment of Lokayukta in all the states, the state governments and politicians are deliberately weakening the institution by not ...

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Brexit agreement remains cliffhanger

Brexit agreement remains cliffhanger

December 12, 2020

When Boris Johnson left for Brussels on Thursday for a dinner meeting with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, both knew that they would have a lot more than just the dinner to chew over as it was the ‘last chance’ to break the deadlock over Brexit ...

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Celebrating the Tragedy King of Bollywood

Celebrating the Tragedy King of Bollywood

December 11, 2020

“In Bollywood, you cannot become a star if you don’t have a bit of Dilip Kumar in you,” says filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, in an interview on a chat show. “From Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan down to Aamir Khan, Govinda and Shah Rukh Khan, Kumar’s influence can be felt in ever...

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From Howdy Modi to how dare Modi, asks Indian diaspora

From Howdy Modi to how dare Modi, asks Indian diaspora

December 11, 2020

“As the Punjab-born descendant of farmers, my heart breaks to see Punjabi farmers assaulted for protesting Indian govt’s pro-big-corporation farm bill that will destroy their farms, way of life, and culture. Hear them, meet with them, & compromise, PM Modi,” tweeted...

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Carbon neutral economy can be historical ‘new normal’

Carbon neutral economy can be historical ‘new normal’

December 11, 2020

December 12, 2020, marks the 5th Anniversary of Paris Climate Agreement. The year 2020 is the only year since 1992 when the annual global meeting of United Nations Framework Conventions on Climate Change, UNFCCC, has not been held, due to COVID restrictions. Paradoxically, each y...

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