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- Technology
Tech giants take on Google Maps with new initiative
San Francisco: Global nonprofit organisation Linux Foundation has announced that it has partnered with some tech giants to create interoperable open map data to compete with Google Maps. The initiative ‘Overture Maps…
- World
Ukraine seeks to extend Black Sea Grain Initiative by a year
Kiev: Ukraine is seeking to extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative by at least a year, a Minister said. “Strategically, we should achieve not only speeding up inspections on the Bosphorus, but…
- Middle East
Haj 2022: Saudi Arabia launches Makkah Route initiative in 5 countries
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Saturday launched the “Makkah Route” initiative in five countries. This is the fourth year since its launch for the first time in 2019. The…
- Technology
Microsoft launches Startups Founders Hub in India
New Delhi: Microsoft on Thursday launched its ‘Startups Founders Hub’ in India to support founders at every stage of their journey with access to more than $300,000 in benefits. Startups in the…
- Entertainment
One doesn’t need to be an activist to call out wrong: Richa Chadha
New Delhi: Actor Richa Chadha says her determination to be a “decent human being” motivates her to take a stand on sociopolitical issues. Chadha, admired for her power-packed performances in movies such…
- Technology
Home-grown app MX TakaTak introduces ‘Launchpad Program’ for creators
New Delhi: With an aim to nurture and train creators, leading short video platform MX TakaTak on Saturday announced a new initiative “Launchpad Program”. This initiative handpicks UGC creators who are deeply engaged…
- Bollywood
Richa Chadha starts social media initiative to celebrate everyday heroes amid COVID
New Delhi: Amid the raging second wave of COVID-19, Bollywood actor Richa Chadha has started a new community-based initiative called ‘The KINDry’, which aims to celebrate ordinary people doing extraordinary things. ‘The…
- Entertainment
Arjun Bijlani joins initiative to help COVID-19 patients find beds
Mumbai: Actor Arjun Bijlani has tied up with an initiative that helps COVID-19 patients find beds in hospitals across the country. He says that it is imperative for everyone to come forward and…
- Hyderabad
Cyberabad police launches ‘Don’t Waste Food’ initiative
Hyderabad: Cyberabad police commissioner VC Sajjanar on Monday launched a website for the Don’t Waste Food Foundation, an initiative that will pick up leftover eatables and donate them among the poor. As…
- Hyderabad
Quran foundation’s initiative to help students get better education
Hyderabad: Quran Foundation has started an initiative to connect the students and youngsters to mosque by providing religious teachings to 500 students in 18 mosques of the twin cities of Hyderabad and…
