Friday prayers are often seen as the most important event in the weekly calendar for Muslims. But in Rochdale last week, they were more vital than usual. Three days on from the video that shocked the world, many feared the town was teetering on the brink of serious unrest. The footage showed an armed officer, … Read more
Aerospace giants have been accused of putting profits ahead of safety as officials consider cutting the minimum number of pilots required on commercial flight decks from two to one. The move, which is currently being evaluated by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), would weaken standards to the “lowest common denominator”, the world’s largest … Read more
Ever since its launch on 14th June 2022, the ambitious “Agnipath Scheme” of India has been a matter of debate and was one of the prominent issues during Indian general elections 2024 Kamlesh (Name changed) belonged to a village in Western Uttar Pradesh. He got recruited as an “Agniveer” in the Indian Army in Mid … Read more
What a difference an election can make. There’s a new atmosphere at the BBC Proms this year, one of tentative hope and, yes, relief. With divisive culture wars over and the licence fee declared safe, hearts must have been lighter in the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus on the first night. Joining them were the … Read more
This comprehensive project unified multiple departmental functions into a single, efficient system, leading to a 40% reduction in data processing time and a 25% reduction in operational costs A recent ERP innovation at Deloitte has set a new standard for business excellence. This comprehensive project unified multiple departmental functions into a single, efficient system, leading … Read more
Tiffany Sciarrillo/thesocialwedit Tiffany Sciarrillo is one of a growing number of wedding content creators From the venue and the flowers to the DJ to the cake – there’s so much to organise when planning a wedding. Now a growing number of couples are adding something else to their unwieldy to-do lists – book a content … Read more
Effective leadership in this era means balancing cutting-edge technology with practical solutions that address real-world needs, driving meaningful advancements and maintaining a competitive edge. In today’s fast-paced technological landscape, leading innovation-driven teams requires a unique blend of technical expertise and visionary leadership. Technology leaders must navigate complex challenges, foster continuous learning, and maintain a user-centric … Read more
On 8 July, the eve of Nato’s 75th anniversary summit, a Russian missile struck Ukraine’s largest children’s hospital, destroying, among other sections, its cancer center, hematology lab and surgical transplant unit. Russia launched 40 missiles at cities across Ukraine that day, killing more than 40 people, wounding numerous others, and demonstrating yet again that there … Read more
There are two wars going on between Israelis and the Palestinians. The one with the global spotlight is of course between Israel and Hamas raging in Gaza. But, there is a second, longterm, lethal war – as Israel continues to hold on to the occupation of Palestinians in the West Bank. No mention was made … Read more
The dog was already on the scene when Jane and her partner got together – this was a man-plus-dog package. But Jane, a Brit living in Barcelona, didn’t foresee the problems. “I’m not a dog person, but I’m not averse to them,” she says, speaking to me from Catalonia. “I innocently thought they were a … Read more