Saturday, September 30, 2023

Opinion

AI: A game-changer in Indian Education

India (Commonwealth Union)_ In a candid conversation with Swati Vasudevan, the Country Director of Khan Academy India and esteemed jury member of The Mumbai Schools Survey 2023, we delved into the challenges and promises of integrating technology into Indian education. Tech in Indian Schools: Overcoming Hurdles Together Embarking on the journey of tech adoption in Indian schools isn't without its hurdles. Swati highlighted key challenges that educators and students face. Limited infrastructure, coupled with a shortage of digital literacy among both teachers and students, tops the list. Bridging this digital divide between urban and rural areas is no small feat either. However,...

Nigerians to strike indefinitely over rising living costs

Nigeria (Commonwealth Union) _ According to union officials, Nigeria's two largest labor unions want to begin an indefinite strike the following week in protest of the country's rising cost of living as a result of the government's elimination of a well-liked but expensive petrol subsidy. The two largest unions, the National Labor Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), announced on Tuesday that the strike would start on October...

Block your negative thoughts for better mental health

UK (Commonwealth Union) – A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of Cambridge challenges the prevailing notion that attempting to repress negative thoughts is detrimental to our mental well-being. Researchers at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit globally trained 120 volunteers to suppress thoughts related to distressing events. The study's surprising findings revealed that not only did these suppressed thoughts become less vivid, but...

World Tourism Day: A recall on the ups and downs of tourism in recent years

Global (Commonwealth Union) – September 27th, is when people around the world come together to celebrate World Tourism Day. This special day is an opportunity to promote and raise awareness about the importance of tourism in our global community. Tourism not only allows us to explore the diverse cultures and landscapes of our planet but also contributes significantly to economic growth, job creation, and environmental preservation. World Tourism Day...

13 Reasons Why: Most Common Triggers of Suicide – Failure

UK (Commonwealth Union)_ Failure, a word that often strikes fear into the hearts of many, carries with it a weight that can be unbearable for some. In the intricate dance of life, where success and failure are the partners, the latter often finds itself unfairly blamed for pushing individuals to the brink. Suicide, a tragedy that touches lives worldwide, is a complex issue with many contributing factors. One of...

Rising temperatures might result in more alcohol and drug-related hospital visits

Canada (Commonwealth Union)_ Presently, boiling hot temperatures appear to fuel drug-related hospital visits, a problem which could be worsening with climate change, a new study suggests. During this period of higher temperatures, there is increase in hospital visits related to alcohol and substance use, which also brings attention to some less obvious potential consequences of climate change, said first study author Robbie Parks. He is an assistant professor of environmental...

Protecting school students from smoking and vaping

Canada (Commonwealth Union)_ Recently, two new publications were released by the World Health Organization, “Nicotine-and tobacco-free school toolkit “and “Freedom from tobacco and nicotine: guide for schools” to protect children’s health just in time for back-to-school season in most countries. The tobacco industry persistently targets young individuals with tobacco and nicotine products ensuing that e-cigarette use increases in 9 out of 10 smokers starting before the age of 18. For...