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  • Toshiba: A Significant $14 Billion Transformation

    Toshiba made a noteworthy announcement on Thursday, revealing the successful culmination of a $14 billion tender offer from Japan Industrial Partners (JIP), a private equity firm.  Toshiba: A $14 Billion Transformation This development signifies a pivotal stride in Toshiba’s transformation from a publicly traded conglomerate to a privately held entity, effectively concluding its longstanding struggles…

  • No resentment from Adidas CEO post dropping YEEZY

    Fashion Giant Adidas once dropped off their iconic and much celebrated partnership with Rapper Kanye West’s YEEZY, but the CEO of Adidas, Bjørn Gulden, seems to not hold any grudges and has now went on to defend Kanye West’s controversial antisematic remarks. It was only a year ago that the German-sportswear brand Adidas had to…

  • Poland to halt supplying arms to Ukraine

    Amidst the growing tension between Warsaw and Kyiv in a dispute over grain exports, Poland’s Prime Minister, Mateusz Morawiecki has announced that Poland will no longer supply weapons to Ukraine. Poland has been one of the staunch supporters of Ukraine since the Russian invasion last year. It is also one of the primary suppliers of…

  • In an escalating diplomatic showdown, India halts Visas 

    Amidst a diplomatic row ongoing between India and Canada, India halts visas for Canadians. Cold War between India & Canada Image credit: BLS International  Amidst the diplomatic row ongoing between India and Canada.  India on Thursday, has put on a hold on the issue of visas to Canadian citizens till further notice.  This notice was…

  • NHS female surgeons sexually assaulted while operating

    According to a comprehensive analysis of NHS staff, female surgeons have reported instances of sexual harassment, assault, and, in some distressing cases, rape by their colleagues while in the operating theatre during surgical procedures. It is widely acknowledged that a culture of silence prevails regarding such misconduct. Surgical training heavily relies on learning from senior…

  • Haiti women’s justice case for the children left behind by UN personnel

    Women and girls were left to confront poverty, social stigma, and the challenges of single motherhood in the most economically disadvantaged nation in Haiti. There have been numerous allegations of sexual encounters, including several accusations of rape, involving peacekeepers during the 13-year mission aimed at stabilizing Haiti after the conflict and the devastating 2010 earthquake.…

  • Silent screams: Manipur’s battle against Ethnic Violence

    Manipur, a state in north-east India with a population of around three million is engulfed by the fire; fire of ethnic conflict. The people of Manipur are dying yet their cries are falling on deaf ears. For their cries are met only with silence.  Manipur has a history of ethnic rivalry that dates back to…

  • Man Succumbs to Acid Attack Over Black Magic

    In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through Maharashtra’s Jalna district, an elderly man named Shrirang Shejul, hailing from Mhasrul village under Jafrabad tehsil, fell victim to a horrifying acid attack. The brutal assault took place on September 1, and tragically, Shrirang Shejul breathed his last on September 18, after battling severe burns and…

  • Global Crisis: Damaging effect of Overtourism

    Overtourism refers to a situation in which a popular tourist destination experiences an excessive and unsustainable influx of visitors, leading to various impacts on the environment, local communities, and the overall travel experience. This can include overcrowding, increased pollution and strained local resources. The term ‘overtourism,’ coined a little over a decade ago, draws attention…

  • Justin Trudeau’s allegations against India

    Global ramifications have resulted from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations that India was involved in the murder of pro-Khalistan politician Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The US, UK, and Australia all commented on these charges, and they have since spread throughout the entire world. Mint examines the situation. Trudeau’s allegation Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on…

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