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Rangoon, March 5: H.E. the Governor unveiled the Burma War Memorial this evening in the presence of an influential gathering. The memorial is in the form of an obelisk about fifty feet high standing in the centre of a circular platform 60 feet in diameter. Near the top of the obelisk is a bronze band … Read more
Tel Aviv, March 6: Israeli troops smashed a hotel siege “by Arab guerillas yesterday in a battle that left 14 dead — seven terrorists, four hostages and three Israeli soldiers,” the Israeli command said. After a day of confusion and various official announcements on casualties and hostages, Maj. Gen. Shlomo Gazit, Chief of Military Intelligence, … Read more
File picture of nutrition kit being distributed to mothers at an Anganwadi centre in Tamil Nadu. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Anganwadi workers in the State have highlighted the impracticality of implementing a facial recognition system, which requires them to upload photos of pregnant women who avail themselves of the nutritious kit benefit under the … Read more
‘Research across the world finds that organisations also greatly benefit from women in leadership roles’ | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Once again, the world will celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025 and companies will attempt to showcase steps taken toward the inclusion and the increase of women in the workforce. Yet, the lived … Read more
The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action is one of the most comprehensive global blueprints for advancing women’s rights. India’s progress on gender equality stands as a testament to sustained policy efforts, grassroots movements, and the resilience of women and girls. The Beijing meeting, in 1995, brought together world leaders and 17,000 delegates from 189 … Read more
K.L. Rahul’s gigantic six off Glenn Maxwell on Tuesday night was significant for more reasons than one. Not only did it formalise India’s entry into the final of the Champions Trophy for the fifth time in the tournament’s history — and the third time on the bounce — it also thrust Rohit Sharma into the … Read more
It was sheer desperation that drove Shanti (name changed) to the madhom (place of worship) of Mohanan, a shaman who specialises in dark arts. Working as a domestic help, she found the drudgery too much and her husband was bedridden following an accident. The 42-year-old, the sole breadwinner of the family, was struggling with personal … Read more
The evolution of education from ancient caves to AI classrooms prompts reflection on past, present, and future implications. | Photo: iStock/Getty images The story of education is the story of humanity itself – one that evolved from the flickering firelight of ancient caves to the glowing screens of AI-powered classrooms. It’s imperative that we reflect … Read more
The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is set to implement skill development programmes focusing on AI, ML and Robotics in schools, from kindergarten to Class 12, as part of its Skills for New Bharat initiative — a collaborative effort between the NSDC and other partners. In schools, Skills for New Bharat seeks to bridge the … Read more
Spanish filmmaker Paco Torres, prepping for his second narrative feature, began his career in the pre-digital era a quarter century ago. “I have seen it all — film, Betacam, analogue, digital and after,” he says on the sidelines of the recently-concluded 23rd Pune International Film Festival (PIFF). He is now in the thick of the … Read more