May 2020

Manipur listed as one of top 10 global initiatives to fight COVID-19

Manipur listed as one of top 10 global initiatives to fight COVID-19

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth has listed Manipur’s Khudol (gift) among the top 10 global initiatives for an inclusive fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Khudol is a crowdfunded initiative of Ya All. The initiative aims to ensure food supplies and health services for the people living with HIV, daily-wage earners, LGBTQI+ community, children, […]

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New method developed by IIT-G to prevent memory loss due to Alzheimer

New method developed by IIT-G to prevent memory loss due to Alzheimer

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati scientists have discovered a new method to help prevent or reduce short-term memory losses associated with Alzheimer’s disease. In this method, the researchers used ‘Trojan peptides’ to arrest the aggregation of the neurotoxic molecules. The idea of using ‘Trojan peptide’ was initiated from the mythological “Trojan Horse” used as

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World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development 2020

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development 2020

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is observed on 21 May to promote culture and highlight the significance of its diversity as an agent of inclusion and positive change. The day celebrates the richness of the world’s cultures and the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development. The

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International Tea Day 2020

International Tea Day 2020

International Tea Day is observed on 21 May every year by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The day provides an opportunity to celebrate the cultural heritage, health benefits, and economic importance of tea. The origins of tea go back to more than 5,000 years. Tea contributes to health, culture, and socioeconomic development.

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Special Liquidity Scheme for NBFCs, HFCs to address their Liquidity Stress

Special Liquidity Scheme for NBFCs, HFCs to address their Liquidity Stress

Union Cabinet has approved the new Special Liquidity Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Housing Finance Companies (HFCs). The scheme aims to improve the liquidity position of the NBFCs/HFCs. The Government has proposed a framework for addressing the liquidity constraints of NBFCs/HFCs through a Special Liquidity Scheme. As per the scheme, a Special Purpose

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