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-Margaret Mead
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EDITOR'S OPINION
A Better Normal : Family Life
Time since last year has been nothing short of a dangerous ride the world rode together. Children got cut off from school, adults got cut off from their social buzz. Yes, it has been difficult. But we have all failed to properly appreciate a blessing in disguise. We have all received a sneak-peak into what-can-be a new normal for family life. A life wherein we look inwards, embrace connections and value family health.
Environment: Stories and News
“...(Just) natural climate solutions” – the conservation, restoration, and improved management of land in order to increase carbon storage or avoid greenhouse gas emissions in landscapes worldwide – can provide up to 37 percent of the emission reductions needed by 2030 to keep global temperatures under that 2°C mark. "
- Study by The Nature Conservancy
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The Intern - Mother Inc.
Wonder what happens when you get to intern at world’s most dexterous and pivotal firm – Mother Inc. Pandemic gave no option for this girl but to join the role of an intern at this firm. Learn how she managed to succeed at this challenging role and crucial lessons learnt during the time. Read this article by Soumya Bhatanagar.
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Australian Dancer, 106, who seems more productive that ever
"I don't feel how people say you should feel when you're old. My attitude to creating things is identical to when I was a child”, says Ms Kramer. She writes a story a day, publishes books and has entered Australia’s most prestigious painting competition. But, what’s most joyful is that she is continuing to follow her lifelong passion: Dancing.
BBC
A Language with 45 ‘Clicks’:
The San Language ‘N|uu’ is one of the oldest languages. It is one of the last linguistic links to the earliest humans. Katrina Esau, 88, lives in South Africa’s Northern Cape as a queen. She was crowned the Queen of the ‘Nǁnǂe San’ in 2015. When she dies, so will an entire realm. ‘N|uu’ is one of the last linguistic links to the hunt gatherers of Southern and East Africa – the earliest humans.
BBC
First time in 228-year history of Louvre: A woman will head it
Laurence des Cars, 54, the current president of the Musée d'Orsay and the Musée de l'Orangerie, was appointed as the new president-director of the Louvre by French President Emmanuel Macron. Musée du Louvre was created in the wake of French revolution 228 years ago. The Louvre in Paris is also the home of the Mona Lisa.
CNN
9 Yrs. old Delhi Boy determined to help Covid affected families
Adhiraaj Sejwal’s one aim after fighting back the infection was to help those troubled with Covid. When he along with his family had caught covid, he saw his family members troubled to get medicines, concentrators and bed for his grandmother. Hence, with the assistance of his coach, he raised INR 51,000 by playing chess online. He donated it to Hemkunt Foundation a relief organization.
TOI