Indian Ambassador to UAE Sunjay Sudhir and CEO of Emirates Post, postal operator for the UAE, launched a hard copy of the India-UAE Joint Commemorative Stamp, in celebration of 50 years of diplomatic relations between both countries. Indian Embassy in UAE tweeted "Amb @sunjaysudhir and @EmiratesPostUAECEO launched the physical copy of the India-UAE Joint Commemorative Stamp, celebrating 75 Years of India's independence, UAE Year of the 50th and 50 Years of India-UAE diplomatic relations." In February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al N
Two Indo-Canadian academics working on research to make progress for humanity have been honored with the Order of Canada, one of the country’s most prestigious awards. Their names were in the list published by the office of the governor-general of Canada, Mary Simon. The list had the names of professors Ajay Agrawal and Parminder Raina. Both have been invested into the Order as a Member. In an official release, Simon stated that those being appointed "come from a variety of sectors, have achieved national and international success, and have shown ingenuity, innovation, and generosity".
On Thursday, Ketanji Brown Jackson created history by becoming the first black woman to sit on the Supreme Court. 51-year-old Jackson is a former public defender who rose to become a judge on a powerful federal appeal. The seat held by Associate Justice Stephen Breyer for 28 years announced his retirement post which seat will be filled by this Miami native and Harvard-educated attorney Jackson who was just confirmed by the Senate. In January, Breyer's retirement allowed Jackson to be Joe Biden's top choice for the Supreme Court of the United States. Jackson took the oath of office at a
The United Arab Emirates is embarking on a collaboration with startup Deel to expedite the visa process for foreign workers, offering a new incentive in the country’s mission to attract talent from around the world and become a regional technology hub. Payroll and onboarding company Deel will be able to give its customers, including Coinbase Global Inc. and Shopify Inc., rapid access to visas through a strategic partnership with the UAE's Office for AI, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, according to a statement released by Bloomberg. “I expect this to be a big growth ge
On Wednesday, an additional weapon in the arsenal against a protracted pandemic was licensed for use by adults 18 years of age and older by a South Korean health authority. The commonly used AstraZeneca injections were found to be less efficient than SK Bioscience's two-dose SKYCovione vaccination in boosting immunity against illnesses, according to South Korea's Food and Drug Safety Ministry. As of now, it is unclear how the newly developed vaccine will be administered or how much of a role the shots will play in the coming phase of the pandemic. The shots were designed to combat the o
Singapore and the United States launched a program on Monday to assist women employed in the tech industries of both countries by helping them expand their knowledge, learn from each other, grow international contacts and augment their businesses overseas. The program will include interactive and training sessions, as well as workshops, the US Commerce Department and Singapore's Ministry of Communications and Information, said in a statement. The program was launched by Minister for Communications and Information Josephine Teo, who is on a working visit to the US this week, and US Comme
Oscar-winning deaf actor Marlee Matlin, who featured this year in the Best Picture winner CODA, has been appointed to the Academy's board of governors, the organization said Wednesday. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences gives the prestigious Oscar awards held every year. The organization said Matlin was elected into the new slate of governors who will take over the job for the 2022-23 season. Governors are selected from 17 branches of filmmakers, including actors, directors, producers, editors, and visual effects crew. They look into and supervise the work of the Academy.
The capital of Austria, Vienna made a comeback as the ‘world's most liveable city as per the latest annual report from The Economist. The second position was taken over by the Danish capital Copenhagen followed by Switzerland’s Zurich. According to the report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (WIU), “Stability and good infrastructure are the city’s main charm for its inhabitants, supported by good healthcare and plenty of opportunities for culture and entertainment.” The city of Vienna took over the top spot from Ackland, which fell to 34th place due to restrictions imposed b
The Prime Minister’s award for outstanding contribution to the promotion of Yoga was announced for the year 2021. The award was announced by Mr. Modi on the occasion of the second International Day of Yoga Celebrations at Chandigarh on 21st June 2016. A social and spiritual worker Bhikkhu Sanghasena is the founder of the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre in Leh, Ladakh. Marcus Vinicius Rojo Rodrigues from Brazil and the two organizations from Uttarakhand and the United Kingdom: The Divine Life Society and the British Wheel of Yoga respectively are all chosen for the award. Acc
On Monday, Saudi Arabia lifted COVID-19's much-awaited COIVD-19 travel restrictions on its citizens traveling to India. According to the report published, there are three other nations on the list including Turkey, Ethiopia, and Vietnam. In addition, Saudi Arabians traveling abroad now have a longer vaccination period and there will be no requirements for PCR tests or masks while traveling to these nations. Formerly, travelers had to receive their third booster dose of Covid within three months of their second, but that deadline has now been extended to eight months. The move was announ