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Insight into lost world

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Travel writer Norman Lewis spent a whole life of writing inscrutably on the road, revealing th world in all its unspoiled beauty, also reflecting a world now totally lost to us, from Yemen of the Imams to bandit chieftains, Neapolitan men of honour and tribal chieftains in Central America, as well as darker scenes: the doomed cultures of French rule in Indo-China, Cossaks being sent home to their death and the quiet holocaust of the indigenous peoples in the jungles of South America. Lewis (1908-2003) was the author of 15 novels and 20 works of non-fiction. The author descirbes “The … Continue reading Insight into lost world

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Work-at-home concept started in India

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Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Pappad, a co-operative started in 1959 in Bombay by seven housewives who made the humble poppadoms, a crispy, savoury snack that became a staple of Indian meals. Now sixty-five years later, the co-operative has spread across India with over 45, 000 women members grossing a turnover of £150m and exports its products to several countries around the world. Under-privileged Women in this co-operative got their pride and respect as they produced several items including spices, chapatis, Poppadoms. “Lijjat is a temple for us, as it helps us earn money and feed our families. The decision … Continue reading Work-at-home concept started in India

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Electric vertical takeoff taxi to be launched in India

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Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft explores more about sustainable mobility solutions in Bangaluru (Bangalore) India’s Silicon Valley and a major IT HUB, where 80% of all the global IT giants have their offices in Bangaluru. Bangaluru’s economic contribution is a lot. The city boasts a GDP of $110 billion. The city’s GDP makes up over 87% of Karnataka’s total GDP. The Bangalore IT hub contributes the most (34% to 40%) of the total IT exports of India. Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) has partnered with Sarla Aviations named after Sarla Thakaral India’s first woman pilot to launch electric flying taxis, offering a 19-minute trip to … Continue reading Electric vertical takeoff taxi to be launched in India

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177 killed as Boeing 737-800 crashed in South Korea

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A plane carrying 181 passengers from Bangkok in Thailand, has crashed at Muan International Airport in south west South Korea, killing 177 people, according to their fire service. The aircraft came off the runway and crashed into a wall as the landing gear malfunctioned, an official said. Only one passenger and a flight attendant were rescued alive from the crash site. Jeju Air flight 7C 2216, Boeing 737-800 from Bangkok was carrying 175 passengers and six crew when disaster struck at the airport in Muan county, just after 9 a.m. local time Sunday (7 p.m. ET Saturday).  The aircraft skidded … Continue reading 177 killed as Boeing 737-800 crashed in South Korea

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Chess Maverick quit world chess championship after wearing jeans

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Norwegian, Mark Carlsen , World chess number one defending his titles at Fife World Rapid  and Blitz Chess Championships in New York has quit a major tournament after being told he could not carry on playing while wearing jeans. The grandmaster said he had offered to change his trousers for the next day, but was fined and told he needed to change immediately. The chess federation (Fide) said its dress code regulations were designed to “ensure fairness and professionalism for all participants” Last year, he settled a long-running legal dispute after accusing a rival opponent Hans Niemann, of cheating in … Continue reading Chess Maverick quit world chess championship after wearing jeans

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Variation in prosperity and poverty

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The success and prosperity of a nation boils down to their institutions, legal fairness and political transparency. Most countries lack the sense of equality by having exclusionary policies designed to enrich the elites and exploit the poor majority, preventing technological innovation, but social tensions, the legacy form civil conflict, geography, corruption and policy failure, contribute to government weakness. Extractive economic institutions do not create incentives needed for people to save, Invest and innovate.  Higher productivity promotes faster economic growth, and faster growth allows a nation to escape poverty. Nobel prize-winning economist, Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson makes meticulous enquiry … Continue reading Variation in prosperity and poverty

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Palantir and Anduril to form a consortium

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Two of the largest US defence technology companies, Palantir, specialises AI-enabled vantage platforms and Anduril  who specialises in autonomous systems, is to form a consortium that will jointly bid for US government work worth over £850bn defence budget in an effort to disrupt the country’s oligopoly of “prime contractors”, supplying the US government with cutting-edge defence and weapons capabilities. Palantir’s share prices skyrocketed by 300 per cent in the past year with a market capitalisation of $169bn. Space X was valued at $350bn this month and OpenAI with a valuation of $157bn The consortium has already reached with several tech groups … Continue reading Palantir and Anduril to form a consortium

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Fear whipped up by ambitious politicians peddlers of fantastical lies

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In 1678, a handful of perjurers claimed that the Catholics of England planned to assassinate the King Charles II. Men like the “ Reverend Doctor” Titus Oates and “Captain” William Bedloe parlayed their fantastical tales of Irish ruffians, medical poisoners, and silver bullets into public adulation and government pensions. Their political allies used the fabricated plot as a tool to undermine the ministry of Thomas Lord Danby and replace him themselves. The result was the trial and execution of over a dozen innocent Catholics and the imprisonment of many more, some of whom died in custody. Victor Stater reveals the … Continue reading Fear whipped up by ambitious politicians peddlers of fantastical lies