The collection also includes The China Medical Missionary Journal, one of the earliest medical professional publications which was established in 1887 in the city, and the revolutionary magazine titled The New Youth, which was founded in 1915 to promote science, democracy, and vernacular Chinese literature. … [Read more...] about Old copies of renowned newspapers and magazines featured in new exhibition
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Response to COVID-19 crisis builds momentum for Africa’s digital transformation: AU report
The report recommended that African governments promote the dissemination of digital innovation beyond large cities. According to the report, only 35 percent of intermediary cities are connected to terrestrial fiber-optic networks. Connecting them can have a strong multiplier effect since 73 percent of Africans will live in intermediary cities and rural areas by 2040. … [Read more...] about Response to COVID-19 crisis builds momentum for Africa’s digital transformation: AU report
How podcasts are taking off in India big time
This unobtrusive nature of podcasts is a reason for their boom during the pandemic. IVM’s listeners, Kavita says, grew over 30% during the lockdown. “We were initially worried when cars went off the streets because we usually see a huge jump in consumption during drive-time. And, now, people could be at home and watch shows. But that excitement died soon. They still had to wash dishes, walk their dogs, clean their rooms… So, household chores replaced drive-time. And, the consumption rate was high throughout the day.” … [Read more...] about How podcasts are taking off in India big time
Chinese-made vaccines boost global response to COVID-19
Iraqi Ministry of Health on Tuesday said in a brief statement that the Iraqi National Board for Selection of Drugs (NBSD) had approved the emergency use of China's Sinopharm and British AstraZeneca vaccines to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. … [Read more...] about Chinese-made vaccines boost global response to COVID-19
Woman gets timely aid from RPF personnel
The pregnant woman, identified as Anita Devi, 30, experienced labour pains while travelling by the Yeshwantpur-Lucknow special train along with her mother-in-law and two children at around 3 a.m., sources said. The train made an unscheduled halt at the railway station in Khammam at 4.07 a.m. … [Read more...] about Woman gets timely aid from RPF personnel
