Topic: Coconut
How the humble coconut became a part of modern warfare in World War I
In ‘Coconut’, Robin Laurance traces how the fruit changed the world. Coconut charcoal was in great demand during WWI.
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Davos meetings are full of potential but rarely full of solutions
Time and time again, Davos has fallen victim to a lack of focus and actionable unifying vision. Individual and collective interests have remained unreconciled.
World’s $300 trillion in debt. Here’s what it means for services like health, education
To meet debt payments, at least 100 countries will have to reduce spending on essential services, the IMF estimates.
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As drones usher in new era of warfare, India’s growing UAV industry begins to take flight
With a growing indigenous base of drone manufacturers and exporters, and incentives from government, industry sentiment is bullish. However, some concerns remain.
Mandir or Masjid? New surveys not needed, just acceptance of truth & move towards reconciliation
That temples were destroyed and mosques built is undisputed history. The past can’t be changed, but we can’t deny the wrongs of the past either before we consider reconciliation.