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Mumbai library restores rare Persian, Urdu translations of Hindu scriptures

India, Aug. 31 -- Inside a century-old building overlooking the bustling streets of south Mumbai, a quiet effort is underway to save rare Persian and Urdu translations of Indian scriptures - the last ... Read More


Justice Bhuyan flags 76-year absence of distinguished jurists on SC bench

India, Aug. 31 -- Supreme Court judge Ujjal Bhuyan on Sunday batted in favour of appointing 'distinguished jurists' as judges of the top court, stating that such an inclusion would diversify the bench... Read More


Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu's views on AI need to be debated, not brushed aside

New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- The Economist recently published an article on Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu [who won the 2024 prize along with Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson]. The article engages with the... Read More


How to build the continent's AI foundation on trust

Nairobi, Aug. 31 -- The conversation today is no longer whether Africa will adopt AI, but if it can create the conditions to use it responsibly, confidently and at scale. That question is becoming mor... Read More


Is your money growing faster than the cost of living? What investors should watch

Nairobi, Aug. 31 -- As the cost of living continues to influence household budgets, investors need to look beyond the headline return on their savings and ask a more important question: is my money gr... Read More


Beyond bond yields: Is 18pc still a realistic investment target?

Nairobi, Aug. 31 -- For thousands of Kenyan investors, the maturity of a government bond can feel like a success that creates an immediate question: what should this money do next? That question is e... Read More


More with less: 'Why investing in Africa's food systems is a good bet'

Nairobi, Aug. 31 -- Africa Food Systems Forum opens in Kigali, Rwanda today, with delegates, including heads of state, key policymakers, investors and scientists, expected to explore solutions to some... Read More


Does sleeping with your earbuds put you at risk?

Nairobi, Aug. 31 -- For some people, earbuds are a part of the bedtime routine to get what they call 'quality' sleep. They put them on to listen to their favourite music, settle into a favourite podca... Read More


Govt pledges stronger relations with faith groups

KATAVI, Aug. 31 -- THE government has said it will continue working with religious institutions to strengthen social services, promote development and improve the welfare of citizens, saying such part... Read More


TAEC seeks to bust myths on cancer radiation care

KILIMANJARO, Aug. 31 -- THE Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) has called on the public to seek accurate information on radiation therapy, aiming to clear up widespread myths around cancer treat... Read More