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Democracy
India Among 42 Nations Censured by UN for Retaliating Against Human Rights Activists, Journalists
The United Nations has singled out 42 countries for condemnation for retaliating against human rights activists and journalists. SouthAsian countries figuring among the 42...
Inclusion
Invisible Workers: Durga Puja Artisans Face Socio-Economic Deprivation
A UNESCO tag reconfirms the rich cultural heritage of the Durga Puja in Kolkata, but the people who create the grand spectacle face dismal...
Education
Girls’ Performance In Maths ‘Starting To Add Up To Boys’, Says UNESCO
This year’s Global Education Monitoring Report brought out by UNESCO has documented an interesting, refreshingly new trend – of school-going girls covering the gender...
Freedom of speech and expression
Social media poses ‘existential threat’ to traditional, trustworthy news, says new UNESCO study
Journalists continue to be targeted around the world, the report examining global trends in freedom of expression and media development says. Besides, a survey...
Education
Alarm: Every two weeks a mother tongue disappears due to globalisation
At least 43 per cent of the estimated 6,000 languages spoken in the world are endangered. Only a few hundred languages have genuinely been...
News
Researchers stumble upon a beautiful, large and rare coral reef
An UNESCO supported research mission has discovered one of the largest coral reefs in the world off the coast of Tahiti. The pristine condition...
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Honeywell India Boosts Innovation by Funding Deep Science Startups Through Partnership with IISc
In last four years of its partnership, Honeywell has supported over 40 start-ups and the group plans to on-board...
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Critical Negotiations on Plastic Pollution Begin Tuesday, in Ottawa
The world has a once-in-a-generation chance to profoundly change humanity’s relationship with plastic. That is the message from officials...
Five Pathways to Transform Food Systems in Asia and the Pacific
Asia faces unprecedented food security challenges due to soaring rice prices, climate-induced disasters, and ecosystem degradation. Strategic action is...
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Honeywell India Boosts Innovation by Funding Deep Science Startups Through Partnership with IISc
In last four years of its partnership, Honeywell has...
Critical Negotiations on Plastic Pollution Begin Tuesday, in Ottawa
The world has a once-in-a-generation chance to profoundly change...
