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Saturday, May 18, 2024
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Topic: WEF

An Indian startup is tackling the world’s e-waste problem

The UN has warned of an e-waste ‘tsunami’ unless more is done to tackle the world’s fastest-growing waste stream – one which reached 48.5 million tonnes in 2018

Netherlands is going to return stolen loot to the colonies

Experts say the move by the Dutch government will make the country a leader in repatriating colonial-era objects.

How Microsoft is bringing broadband to Indian villages

India has the second-largest online market in the world, but 50% of people living here have no access to the internet.

Last queen of Hawaii to a Ghanaian freedom fighter — six women we should know better

For Women’s History Month, it is important to highlight the contributions of women across society.

Jogging, cycling and brisk walks can make you more creative

Exercise is not only good for mental health, it also makes us more creative.

Singing a lullaby can help you recover from Covid-19

The English National Opera’s ENO Breathe programme aims to empower sufferers of long Covid by teaching them how to self-manage their symptoms.

Why Sweden’s parking lots are replacing cars with tables, benches and plants

The effort is part of a govt plan that aims to enable people to access most facilities they need within their neighbourhoods.

Green Euro Bond, green jobs — how Pakistan is planning an eco-friendly pandemic recovery

The Covid-19 crisis has pushed Pakistan to reboot its economy with a “Green Stimulus” focused on two objectives: protecting nature and creating green jobs.

Hills in the UK, Africa and Europe can be a hidden source of generating power

The global energy storage market needs to grow 100 times its current size to accommodate increasing demand. But hillsides are a potential source of power.

Is your city becoming too dense? Take a cue from this floating village in Amsterdam

With cities running out of space and rising sea levels predicted to put 800 million city dwellers at risk by 2050, many may have to get used to living on water.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?