Category: World

Meet 4 dynamic women who championed gender-inclusive climate discourse at Climate Week NYC

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: WCC climate leaders Natasha Zarine, Nidhi Pant, Heeta Lakhani and Sayesha Dogra have worked tirelessly to bring gender equity to the climate ecosystem Four trail-blazing climate champions from India are at the Climate Week NYC 2024. As part of the Women Climate Collective (WCC), Natasha Zarine, Nidhi Pant, Heeta Lakhani and Sayesha Dogra discussed inclusive and sustainable climate response actions at the prestigious annual event. Attendee Natasha Zarine is currently part of the 2024 cohort of the WCC and co-founder and managing director of EcoSattva Environmental Solutions and…

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Big boost to U.P. Cross-Border Trade and Tech Collaboration in Russia 

Arijit Bose
BRICS nation

Lucknow: At the International Technology Congress for BRICS nation, organized by RUSSOFT in partnership with the Chamber of Indo-Russo for Technology collaboration (CIRTC, The Rising), Electronics Developers and Manufacturers Association of Russia, Technological Sovereignty Exports Association of Russia and supported by Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, the Indian delegation led by Debjit Chakraborty, Executive Director CIRTC and a special invitee delegate Hasan Yaqoob who is renowned public policy and corporate affairs professional from Uttar Pradesh addressed the Congress. Hasan Yaqoob, addressing the gathering, emphasized the…

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Men on a mission to rescue Sunita Williams

Arijit Bose
Sunita Williams

Washington: Astronauts Nick Hague of NASA and Aleksandr Gorbunov of Roscosmos are scheduled to set off on a mission to save fellow space traveler Sunita Williams, an astronaut of Indian descent, from the depths of space.   It is currently planned for NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to return to Earth in February 2025 onboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon space capsule. The astronauts have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for months owing to technical problems with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. NASA astronaut Nick Hague will lead…

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Business moghul Donald Trump launches new venture

Arijit Bose

Washington: During his third presidential campaign, he has sold bitcoin, shoes, Bibles, and picture books. Donald Trump is now starting a new company that will sell watches with diamonds on them. The “Official Trump Watch Collection” was launched recently by the Republican contender for president. The priciest model, which comes in three 18-karat gold designs and is said to have 122 diamonds on its bezel, costs $100,000 USD. A different “Fight Fight Fight” model costs $499 USD. Since he began his 2024 presidential campaign, Trump has promoted a number of…

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Thailand promising film production slate at a grand scale

Arijit Bose
Thailand

Thailand: According to official figures released on Thursday, Thailand’s incentives for foreign film production brought in approximately 2.87 billion baht (or around 88.32 million US dollars) during the 2024 fiscal year.   The Department of Tourism (DOT) reports that during the fiscal year that ends in September, 15 foreign films benefitted from the cash rebate incentive program, generating more over 43,000 employment in the film and allied sectors of the Southeast Asian nation. With a ceiling of 150 million baht (about 4.61 million dollars) per production, Thailand’s cash rebate incentive…

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Prime Minister attends sixth Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware 

Arijit Bose

New York: Prime Minister  Narendra Modi participated in the sixth Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware on 21 September 2024, hosted by the President of the United States of America, H.E. Mr. Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Prime Minister of Australia, H.E. Mr. Anthony Albanese and Prime Minister of Japan, H.E. Mr. Fumio Kishida also participated. In his address, Prime Minister thanked President Biden for hosting the Summit and for his personal commitment to strengthen the Quad as a force for global good. Prime Minister stated that at a time when…

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Mo – Joe: Uncle Sam, India on same page on Clean Energy solutions

Arijit Bose

New York: The United States and India share an enduring commitment to deepen our collaboration on issues of shared national and economic security. As an important aspect of our economic growth agendas, we are committed to working together to capture the benefits of the clean energy transition, including the creation of high-quality jobs for our populations, acceleration of clean energy deployment globally, and achievement of global climate goals. In support of these objectives, the United States and India intend to elevate and expand bilateral technical, financial, and policy support to…

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Namaste Modi says America as India’s PM lands offshore

Arijit Bose

New York: Prime Minister  Narendra Modi  addressed a large gathering of the Indian community at an event in Long Island, New York. Over 15,000 people attended the event. Prime Minister was welcomed by the community with exceptional warmth and enthusiasm. Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister noted that the India-US relationship is profoundly enriched by the Indian American community, which plays a pivotal role in fostering ties between the two great democracies. Prime Minister spoke about his meeting with President Biden the previous day in his home in Delaware. This special…

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IPad gets the more versatile touch

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: iPadOS 18 makes the iPad experience more versatile and intelligent than ever, and is available  as a free software update. iPadOS 18 brings incredible new features designed for the unique capabilities of iPad, making it even easier for users to get tasks done. With iPadOS 18, Calculator comes to iPad with Math Notes, along with new Smart Script handwriting tools in Notes — all designed for Apple Pencil. Additionally, iPad users now have more ways to customize the Home Screen and Control Center, and users receive the biggest…

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Despite geopolitical challenges, organizations put best foot forward

Arijit Bose

69% of executives say that anticipating stricter future regulations is a key driver of sustainability initiatives, up from 57% last year Nearly two thirds say geopolitics is driving a slowdown in their sustainability investments Six out of ten are concerned that their organization’s sustainability efforts might appear insincere to the public, up from only 11% in 2023. Paris – Organizations continue to make progress in their sustainability initiatives, despite facing geopolitical challenges. Regulation and technology are proving to be a vital part of this progress, with two thirds of executives…

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