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The education imperative: India’s Parliament must tackle its learning challenge

In ancient Indian philosophy, vidya —or wisdom—is celebrated as the ultimate liberator, the force that dispels ignorance and uplifts individuals and societies. Since India’s vast and complex education system serves 260 million children, taught by 9.5 million teachers across 1.5 million schools, bringing about any form of reform into this system is an uphill battle. The government’s Nipun Bharat mission …

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3 days, 12 hours ago

Crowds in Mayotte vent frustration with cyclone response as Macron tours devastation

Associated Press

MIRERENI, Mayotte — Crowds in Mayotte vented their frustration at French President Emmanuel Macron, with some booing, as he toured destruction wrought by the strongest cyclone to hit the French territory in nearly a century. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Drone view of destroyed dwellings in Mirereni, Mayotte, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. …

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5 days, 1 hour ago

Historic operation returns almost 1,000 trafficked animals to Madagascar

Al Jazeera

In one of the largest repatriation operations of its kind, almost 1,000 trafficked lemurs and tortoises were successfully returned from Thailand to Madagascar. This routine is repeated three times over two weeks, preparing a total of 16 ring-tailed lemurs, 31 brown lemurs, 155 radiated tortoises, and 758 spider tortoises – all ranging from vulnerable to critically endangered on the International …

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Mauritius wants to rethink a deal with the UK over remote islands housing a key US base

The Independent

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6 days, 1 hour ago

Prime minister of Mauritius reopens talks with UK over Chagos Islands deal

Al Jazeera

A historic deal for the United Kingdom to hand over control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has been put into question after the African island country’s new prime minister issued “counterproposals”. The British government still plans to hand over control of the chain of 60-some islands to Mauritius under the condition that a strategic joint UK-US military base on …

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1 week ago

Cyclone Chido devastates France’s Mayotte: What’s known so far about death toll, damage, and rescue plan

Live Mint

France is working urgently to provide aid to Mayotte, its poor overseas territory in the Indian Ocean, after being devastated by Cyclone Chido—the worst storm to hit the region in 90 years. The human cost - casualty numbers remain uncertain Although the official death toll currently stands at 14, French officials fear the true number could range from hundreds to …

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1 week ago

About 1,000 feared dead as Cyclone Chido hits France’s Mayotte ‘like the apocalypse’

Firstpost

In the worst cyclone to have hit the French overseas territory of Mayotte in 90 years, Prefect François-Xavier Bieuville said he expected the final death toll to reach ‘close to a thousand or even several thousand’ This undated photo provided by NGO Medecins du Monde on Sunday, December 15, 2024, shows a devastated hill on the French territory of Mayotte …

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1 week ago

French military aid starts to arrive in cyclone-battered Mayotte

Hindustan Times

NAIROBI, - Emergency workers raced on Monday to restore basic services to the French overseas territory of Mayotte, where hundreds or even thousands are feared dead from the most powerful cyclone to hit the Indian Ocean island in nearly a century. French military aid starts to arrive in cyclone-battered Mayotte Maritime and aerial operations were underway to transport relief supplies …

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Cyclone Chido leaves 'several hundred' dead in France's Mayotte

Firstpost

Hundreds were feared dead after Cyclon Chido rocked the French territory of Mayotte. The island witnessed the worst cyclone in 90 years This photo provided Sunday Dec.15, 2024 by the French Army shows palm tress during strong winds in the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, after Cyclone Chido caused extensive damage with reports of several fatalities, Saturday …

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1 week, 1 day ago

France rushes help to Mayotte, where hundreds are feared dead from Cyclone Chido

NPR

France rushes help to Mayotte, where hundreds are feared dead from Cyclone Chido toggle caption AP/UIISC7/Securite civile CAPE TOWN, South Africa — France was rushing help by ship and military aircraft to its poor overseas territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean on Monday after the island was shattered by its worst storm in nearly a century. Authorities in Mayotte …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Cyclone Chido: The strongest storm of the century hits France's Mayotte

India Today

Cyclone Chido, an extraordinarily powerful tropical storm with wind speeds exceeding 200 km/h, has left an indelible mark on the Indian Ocean region, particularly on France’s island territory of Mayotte. UNMATCHED WIND SPEEDS Cyclone Chido’s maximum sustained wind speeds of over 200 km/h place it in the category of a 'super cyclone,' a rare classification for storms in this region. …

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1 week, 1 day ago

At least 11 dead in the French territory of Mayotte as Cyclone Chido causes devastating damage

The Independent

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1 week, 3 days ago

African Union chairperson candidates advocate for permanent UN Security Council seats

Associated Press

NAIROBI, Kenya — Three African politicians seeking to head the African Union detailed their plans on Friday for regional security amid conflicts and political coups while strongly advocating for inter-Africa trade among other issues. Randriamandrato urged member states to cease the opportunity and “speak with one voice on the choice of who will represent Africa in the UNSC.” The three …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Indian Ocean islands of Comoros, Madagascar and Mayotte are bracing for Cyclone Chido

Associated Press

MORONI, Comoros — The islands of Comoros, Madagascar and Mayotte in the Indian Ocean were bracing for Cyclone Chido on Friday as the intense tropical storm whirred its way toward Africa’s east coast. The French territory of Mayotte, south of Comoros, is also in its path and the French national weather service put Mayotte on red alert starting Friday night, …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Migrants who survived Madagascar boat tragedy arrive back in Somalia

Associated Press

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Nearly 50 survivors of a migrant boat tragedy last month that left 25 people dead in the Indian Ocean off Madagascar arrived back in Somalia on Saturday and were received by government officials. The survivors aged 17 to 50 wore outfits made of fabric with the Somali national flag colors as they disembarked from a plane in …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Mauritius: In tropical paradise

The Hindu

In the Indian Ocean, off the eastern coast of Africa and to the east of Madagascar, lies the pristine island country of Mauritius. Of volcanic origin, Mauritius consists of the main island as well as the islands of Rodrigues, Agaléga, and St. Brandon. Much of the population lives on the main island, which is also home to the capital and …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Thailand: Nearly 1,000 endangered animals repatriated to Madagascar in anti-trafficking landmark

CNN

Bangkok, Thailand CNN — Thailand is sending almost 1,000 highly endangered tortoises and lemurs home to Madagascar in a landmark victory against animal trafficking, with the first batch on its way on Saturday. Department of National parks Wildlife and Plant Conservation These species are highly sought-after in Asia as exotic pets, though replicating their natural habitat is extremely difficult, often …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Thailand to return nearly 1,000 trafficked lemurs, tortoises to Madagascar

Raw Story

Thailand is sending almost 1,000 highly endangered lemurs and tortoises back to their home in Madagascar, in what both countries called their biggest ever operation against wildlife trafficking. The repatriation of the 963 animals -- ring-tailed lemurs, brown lemurs, spider tortoises and radiated tortoises -- is a "significant step" in anti-trafficking operations, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Chalermchai Sri-on …

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4 weeks ago

Madagascar officials say the death toll is now 25 after boats carrying Somali migrants capsized

Associated Press

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — The death toll rose Monday to 25 after two motorboats carrying migrants from Somalia capsized in the Indian Ocean near Madagascar, authorities said Monday. Another 48 people were rescued Sunday from the waters near the island of Nosy Be off northern Madagascar, said Jean-Edmond Randrianantenaina, the head of Madagascar’s Maritime Ports Agency. Somali authorities said Sunday that …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Death toll is 25 after boats carrying Somali migrants capsized, Madagascar officials say

LA Times

Bodies of migrants who were washed away after two boats capsized are seen on the shore of the Madagascar coast in the Indian Ocean on Saturday. The death toll rose Monday to 25 after two motorboats carrying migrants from Somalia capsized in the Indian Ocean near Madagascar, authorities said Monday. An additional 48 people were rescued Sunday from the waters …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

24 dead after two boats capsize off Madagascar's coast in the Indian Ocean

Firstpost

Most of the passengers were young Somalis, and their intended destination remains unclear. Many young Somalis embark every year on dangerous journeys in search of better opportunities abroad. At least 24 people have died after two boats capsized off the Madagascar coast in the Indian Ocean, Somalia’s government said Sunday. A Somali delegation led by the country’s ambassador to Ethiopia …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Somalia says 24 people have died after 2 boats capsized in the Indian Ocean

Associated Press

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Twenty-four people died after two boats capsized off the Madagascar coast in the Indian Ocean, Somalia’s government said Sunday. Somalia’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi said 46 people were rescued. Fiqi also said Sunday that Somalia’s ambassador to Morocco will look into a separate report of Somali youth stranded on Morocco’s coastline. The U.N migration agency has …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Food pop ups to check out in November

Hindustan Times

Cross Avenue, Radisson Blu Greater Noida This restaurant is hosting a Bengali food festival with the essence of West Bengal's culinary tradition. Date: Until 16th November Price for two: ₹4,000 CHA Hong Kong Eating House, Bengaluru This restaurant has created a special kids' set menu for Children's Day on November 14 packed with fun and flavour. Date: Ongoing Price for …

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2 months ago

Mysterious new frog species found to croak like ‘Star Trek’ special effects

The Independent

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The education imperative: India’s Parliament must tackle its learning challenge

Crowds in Mayotte vent frustration with cyclone response as Macron tours devastation

Historic operation returns almost 1,000 trafficked animals to Madagascar

Mauritius wants to rethink a deal with the UK over remote islands housing a key US base

Prime minister of Mauritius reopens talks with UK over Chagos Islands deal

Cyclone Chido devastates France’s Mayotte: What’s known so far about death toll, damage, and rescue plan

About 1,000 feared dead as Cyclone Chido hits France’s Mayotte ‘like the apocalypse’

French military aid starts to arrive in cyclone-battered Mayotte

Cyclone Chido leaves 'several hundred' dead in France's Mayotte

France rushes help to Mayotte, where hundreds are feared dead from Cyclone Chido

Cyclone Chido: The strongest storm of the century hits France's Mayotte

At least 11 dead in the French territory of Mayotte as Cyclone Chido causes devastating damage

African Union chairperson candidates advocate for permanent UN Security Council seats

Indian Ocean islands of Comoros, Madagascar and Mayotte are bracing for Cyclone Chido

Migrants who survived Madagascar boat tragedy arrive back in Somalia

Mauritius: In tropical paradise

Thailand: Nearly 1,000 endangered animals repatriated to Madagascar in anti-trafficking landmark

Thailand to return nearly 1,000 trafficked lemurs, tortoises to Madagascar

Madagascar officials say the death toll is now 25 after boats carrying Somali migrants capsized

Death toll is 25 after boats carrying Somali migrants capsized, Madagascar officials say

24 dead after two boats capsize off Madagascar's coast in the Indian Ocean

Somalia says 24 people have died after 2 boats capsized in the Indian Ocean

Food pop ups to check out in November

Mysterious new frog species found to croak like ‘Star Trek’ special effects