Amid heightened concerns over child safety, the government is expanding the scope of its planned background check system designed to protect children from sexual offenders. A new system, commonly referred to as the “Japanese version of the U.K.’s Disclosure and Barring Service,” is set to go into effect in December 2026. It aims to ensure …
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Europe isn’t just at risk of the direct effects of climate change, it is also exposed to the indirect effects of infectious disease like dengue, chikungunya and West Nile Virus – which are expanding their territories northward. Europe is unusually hot. Several cities in France have been placed on an ‘unprecedented’ high alert on Tuesday, Spain recorded a scorching high of 46 degrees Celsius …
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Upcycling sunflower meal could help meet demand for protein and cut waste Researchers have found that sunflower meal could be a “promising” emerging ingredient in the production of alternative proteins and plant-based meat. Researchers from the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) and the Institute of Food Technology (ITAL) in São Paulo, Brazil, collaborated with researchers from the Fraunhofer …
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Tangled Beads by Juri Rajkumar offers a wide variety of ornaments priced between Rs 20 and Rs 2,000, catering to all age groups and preferences. Juri Rajkumar, a resident of Rajgarh in Assam’s Guwahati, banked on no formal training but just dedication and perseverance to turn her passion for crafting handmade jewellery into a motivating …
Kolhapuri chappals have been an integral part of Indian culture for centuries, with artisans in Maharashtra and Karnataka perfecting the craft of making these handmade sandals. The recent interest of luxury fashion brand Prada in Kolhapuri chappals presents a unique opportunity for Indian artisans and businesses to showcase their traditional craftsmanship to the world. By …
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