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Facing an impending environmental catastrophe, Punjab’s future depends on innovative agricultural solutions. Retired IAS officer Kahan Singh Pannu’s SRB technique could be the lifeline to save water and sustain rice farming. As Punjab faces an alarming environmental disaster due to its rapidly depleting groundwater levels, an innovative solution has emerged. Retired IAS officer Kahan Singh …

Saving Punjab’s Water: Retired IAS Officer Kahan Pannu’s Game-Changing Rice Technique Read More »

British-Canadian calls for “urgent and forceful attention” to combat AI safety risks at Stockholm ceremony. Preceded by orchestral Wagner and reflections on the atomic bomb, University of Toronto professor Geoffrey Hinton crossed the stage of the Stockholm Concert Hall and, with a firm handshake and a bow, officially accepted a Nobel Prize in Physics from …

Geoffrey Hinton decries tech companies chasing “short-term profits” in Nobel Prize acceptance speech Read More »

“This initiative is not a stop-gap solution. It’s a value addition that will continue to benefit students even after the teacher shortage is addressed. We envision a future where students can learn from the best educators, regardless of geographical limitations,” says Aunjaneya Kumar Singh. The shortage of qualified teachers has long been a pressing issue …

E-Pathshala: Addressing the Teacher Shortage Crisis with Real-Time Learning Read More »

“It may take time in remote areas like Chanderi, but this initiative will undoubtedly help. With 10,000 women trained and 47% already employed, we are paving the way for positive social transformations.” Women are making remarkable strides across various fields, breaking barriers, and reshaping societal norms. From politics to entrepreneurship, they are proving their mettle …

Threads of Empowerment: How Handloom Café is Weaving Change in Pranpur Read More »

The idea behind Samagra was born from the growing recognition that many children involved in criminal activities are often victims of their circumstances.  In the bustling neighborhoods of South Delhi’s Sangam Vihar, Tigri, and Neb Sarai, a new initiative is beginning to take root, aiming to uplift and reform young lives that have gone astray. …

Delhi Police’s Samagra Initiative Offers a Lifeline to Troubled Teens Read More »