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11,000-Year-Old Settlement in Canada Challenges Indigenous History
An 11,000-year-old settlement, Âsowanânihk, discovered in Saskatchewan, is reshaping perspectives on early Indigenous civilizations in North America. Located in Sturgeon Lake First Nation territory, the site contains stone tools, firepits, and bison remains, indicating long-term habitation rather than temporary hunting camps. According to researc...
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Extreme Arctic Warming Sees North Pole Temperatures Rise Above Freezing
A sharp rise in Arctic temperatures saw the North Pole exceed freezing, with readings 20 degree Celsius above normal. Scientists warn of accelerating ice loss and climate change impacts. The event, attributed to a weather system near Iceland, has raised concerns about Arctic amplification, which causes the region to warm nearly four times faster th...
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Sugarcane Documentary Now Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar: What You Need to Know
The documentary Sugarcane premiered on National Geographic on December 9 and streams on Disney+ and Hulu starting December 10, 2024. It delves into the abuse and unmarked graves of children at Indian residential schools in North America, coinciding with President Biden’s recent apology for the U.S. boarding school policies. Directed by Julian Bra...
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"Protect Distinctiveness Of Indigenous Communities": Manipur Chief Minister Welcomes Thadou Convention
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday expressed satisfaction over the recent resolution passed at the Thadou Convention, which voiced support for the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and the state's 'War on Drugs' campaign.
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"Safeguard Indigenous Communities": Meitei Group's Sit-In At Manipur Bhavan In Shillong
A civil society organisation of the Meitei community organised a sit-in protest at the Manipur Bhavan in Meghalaya's capital Shillong on Sunday, condemning the recent rocket and weaponized drone attacks in Manipur by "Kuki insurgents".
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Opinion | Here's To Tribals And Their Endless Fight For Jal, Jungle, Zameen
As the world observes International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Adivasi communities in Hasdeo, Singrauli, Talabira, Gare Pelma, Chhindwara, and elsewhere are resisting the takeover of their jal, jangal, and zameen.
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"Peace Talks Can't Compromise Manipur's Territorial Integrity": Chief Minister N Biren Singh
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh today said any form of peace talks between communities should not compromise the territorial integrity of the state and must ensure protection of the indigenous population.
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New Zealand's Maori King Wants Whales To Be Granted Personhood. Here's Why
The King of New Zealand's Indigenous Maori community has called for granting legal personhood to whales, Anadolu News Agency reported, citing Teao News website, on Thursday.
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Rare Malayan Tiger Captured In Striking Photo By Camera Trap
Malaysia's tiger population declined from 3,000 to 150 due to habitat loss, prey decline, and poaching.
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Manipur Government Slams Kuki-Zo Group's "Self-Government" Ultimatum
Manipur lawmakers on Thursday condemned a statement by the Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum - an organisation of Kuki-Zo tribes - that claims the group stands ready to establish a "self-governed separate administration" in areas dominated by them.
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"Will Never Allow, Accept Illegal Immigrants In Manipur": Chief Minister
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday asserted that his government will never accept illegal immigrants in the state and said indigenous communities must continue to maintain their historical ties.
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5G Services Rolled Out in 329 Cities Across All Licensed Service Areas: MoS Devusinh Chauhan
5G services have been rolled out across 329 cities spread across all licensed service areas, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday. Population-scale solutions are being tested on Indian 4G/5G indigenous stacks across the platforms such as healthcare, agriculture, smart manufacturing, education, gaming, and drones, Minister of State for Communications...
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India to Be Major Telecom Exporter in 3 Years; 4G and 5G Stack 'Now Ready', Communications Minister Says
India is set to emerge as a telecom technology exporter to the world in the next three years, Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday. The country's indigenous 4G/5G technology stack is "now ready" and has been tested with 10 million simultaneous calls, according to the minister.
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Meet Tripura's Ex Royal Who May Play Kingmaker This Poll Season
Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Barma, chief of Tipra Motha Party (TMP), which has demanded a separate state for indigenous communities, 'Tipraland', may emerge as a kingmaker in the upcoming state assembly elections.
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BharOS: Many People Around the World Who Won't Want Such a System to Succeed, Union Telecom Minister Says
BharOS, the Android-based indigenous operating system developed by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT) was tested by Union Minister for Communications, Electronics and Information Technology and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday. Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that there would be difficulties in the j...
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11,000-Year-Old Settlement in Canada Challenges Indigenous History
An 11,000-year-old settlement, Âsowanânihk, discovered in Saskatchewan, is reshaping perspectives on early Indigenous civilizations in North America. Located in Sturgeon Lake First Nation territory, the site contains stone tools, firepits, and bison remains, indicating long-term habitation rather than temporary hunting camps. According to researc...
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Extreme Arctic Warming Sees North Pole Temperatures Rise Above Freezing
A sharp rise in Arctic temperatures saw the North Pole exceed freezing, with readings 20 degree Celsius above normal. Scientists warn of accelerating ice loss and climate change impacts. The event, attributed to a weather system near Iceland, has raised concerns about Arctic amplification, which causes the region to warm nearly four times faster th...
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Sugarcane Documentary Now Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar: What You Need to Know
The documentary Sugarcane premiered on National Geographic on December 9 and streams on Disney+ and Hulu starting December 10, 2024. It delves into the abuse and unmarked graves of children at Indian residential schools in North America, coinciding with President Biden’s recent apology for the U.S. boarding school policies. Directed by Julian Bra...
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"Protect Distinctiveness Of Indigenous Communities": Manipur Chief Minister Welcomes Thadou Convention
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday expressed satisfaction over the recent resolution passed at the Thadou Convention, which voiced support for the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and the state's 'War on Drugs' campaign.
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"Safeguard Indigenous Communities": Meitei Group's Sit-In At Manipur Bhavan In Shillong
A civil society organisation of the Meitei community organised a sit-in protest at the Manipur Bhavan in Meghalaya's capital Shillong on Sunday, condemning the recent rocket and weaponized drone attacks in Manipur by "Kuki insurgents".
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Opinion | Here's To Tribals And Their Endless Fight For Jal, Jungle, Zameen
As the world observes International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Adivasi communities in Hasdeo, Singrauli, Talabira, Gare Pelma, Chhindwara, and elsewhere are resisting the takeover of their jal, jangal, and zameen.
-
"Peace Talks Can't Compromise Manipur's Territorial Integrity": Chief Minister N Biren Singh
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh today said any form of peace talks between communities should not compromise the territorial integrity of the state and must ensure protection of the indigenous population.
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New Zealand's Maori King Wants Whales To Be Granted Personhood. Here's Why
The King of New Zealand's Indigenous Maori community has called for granting legal personhood to whales, Anadolu News Agency reported, citing Teao News website, on Thursday.
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Rare Malayan Tiger Captured In Striking Photo By Camera Trap
Malaysia's tiger population declined from 3,000 to 150 due to habitat loss, prey decline, and poaching.
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Manipur Government Slams Kuki-Zo Group's "Self-Government" Ultimatum
Manipur lawmakers on Thursday condemned a statement by the Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum - an organisation of Kuki-Zo tribes - that claims the group stands ready to establish a "self-governed separate administration" in areas dominated by them.
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"Will Never Allow, Accept Illegal Immigrants In Manipur": Chief Minister
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday asserted that his government will never accept illegal immigrants in the state and said indigenous communities must continue to maintain their historical ties.
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5G Services Rolled Out in 329 Cities Across All Licensed Service Areas: MoS Devusinh Chauhan
5G services have been rolled out across 329 cities spread across all licensed service areas, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday. Population-scale solutions are being tested on Indian 4G/5G indigenous stacks across the platforms such as healthcare, agriculture, smart manufacturing, education, gaming, and drones, Minister of State for Communications...
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India to Be Major Telecom Exporter in 3 Years; 4G and 5G Stack 'Now Ready', Communications Minister Says
India is set to emerge as a telecom technology exporter to the world in the next three years, Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday. The country's indigenous 4G/5G technology stack is "now ready" and has been tested with 10 million simultaneous calls, according to the minister.
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Meet Tripura's Ex Royal Who May Play Kingmaker This Poll Season
Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Barma, chief of Tipra Motha Party (TMP), which has demanded a separate state for indigenous communities, 'Tipraland', may emerge as a kingmaker in the upcoming state assembly elections.
-
BharOS: Many People Around the World Who Won't Want Such a System to Succeed, Union Telecom Minister Says
BharOS, the Android-based indigenous operating system developed by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT) was tested by Union Minister for Communications, Electronics and Information Technology and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday. Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that there would be difficulties in the j...
