revolution Why the AI revolution hasn’t swept the military By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:03:02 +0000 In games such as chess and Go, artificial intelligence has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to outwit the experts. Ad networks and recommendation engines are getting eerily good at predicting what consumers want to buy next. Artificial intelligence, it seems, is changing many aspects of our lives, especially on the internet. But what has been described… Full Article
revolution Why the AI revolution hasn’t swept the military By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:03:02 +0000 In games such as chess and Go, artificial intelligence has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to outwit the experts. Ad networks and recommendation engines are getting eerily good at predicting what consumers want to buy next. Artificial intelligence, it seems, is changing many aspects of our lives, especially on the internet. But what has been described… Full Article
revolution What China’s sexual revolution means for women By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2015 15:30:00 -0400 Two decades ago, Hillary Clinton delivered a speech in Beijing that inspired feminists around the world, declaring “women’s rights are human rights.” Since that declaration, a lot has changed for women globally. But what has changed for women in China? While Chinese women today have increased freedoms, there is still a long way to go before gender equality is realized. Civil unrest concerning gender inequality recently made headlines in China and abroad when a group of five female protesters in China were arrested and jailed for publicly demonstrating against gender inequities, such as inequality in higher education and domestic violence. This incident underlined much of the commentary at a recent Brookings’s John L. Thornton China Center forum on women’s issues and gender inequality in China, during which the following key messages were conveyed: China is in the midst of a rapid, if quiet, sexual revolution China’s first and leading sexologist, Li Yinhe, delivered a keynote address that emphasized that when it comes to sex, China is in the midst of an “era of important changes.” Li explained that all sexual activities before marriage were illegal in China before 1997 because of a “hooliganism law,” and a woman could be arrested for having sex with more than one man. Thus, premarital sex was forbidden. In surveys in 1989, only 15% of citizens reported having premarital sex—and “most of them were having sex with their permanent partners,” Li said. That law was overturned in 1997, and recent surveys show that 71% of Chinese citizens admit to having sex before marriage. This is a dramatic change in a short period of time, and marks what Li asserts is a sexual revolution for Chinese citizens. Chinese law still lags behind changes in social customs While some sex laws have adapted, others are far behind. Li highlighted some “outdated” sex laws in China that are still “on the book[s],” but that are no longer strictly obeyed by the Chinese people. Li said the indicators are clear that the force of these laws is waning. There are fewer people being punished for these offenses and the punishments are becoming increasingly less severe. Her discussion stressed four areas where public opinion has changed drastically over the last few decades, but Chinese laws haven’t adapted: Pornography: Pornography isn’t considered to be protected as it is in the U.S. In contrast, Chinese law strictly prohibits creating and selling porn. In the 1980s, porn publishers would be sentenced to death. Now the punishment is less severe—for example, a 24-year-old Beijing woman published seven “sex novels” online. Her viewership was 80,000 hits on her novels, but her punishment was only six months in criminal detention. Prostitution: Prostitution is another activity affected by outdated laws in China, where any solicitation of sex is strictly illegal. In the early-1980s through late-1990s the punishment for facilitating prostitution was severe. In 1996, a bathhouse owner was sentenced to death for organizing prostitution. Now, prostitution is widely practiced and the most severe punishment for organized prostitution is that those managing sex workers are ordered to shut down their businesses. Orgies and sex parties: Chinese law used to brutally punish swingers and individuals who planned sex parties. For example, in the early-1980s “the punishment for spousal swapping was death…[and] people would be sentenced to death for organizing sex parties,” Li explained. But this is another area where the punishment for the law has now become less strict. In 2011 in Nanjing, an associate university professor organized a sex party with 72 people, and the “punishment for him was three and a half years in prison.” Also, in 2014 in Shanghai, some citizens recently organized an online sex party, and their punishment was only three months of criminal detention. According to recent private surveys, “many people are [engaging] in sex parties or orgies.” While in theory these are punishable by criminal law, “no one reports [them], so they do not get noticed,” Li said. Homosexuality and same-sex marriage: In regards to homosexuality, Li was quick to note that China’s view of homosexuality is historically very different from Western views. For example, in some U.S. states, laws “criminalized or deemed homosexual activities illegal.” But throughout China’s history, there were not severe repercussions or the death penalty for homosexuality, and it “was never illegal.” However, this is not the case for same-sex marriage. Li thinks it will be “hard to predict” when same-sex marriage might be legalized. Chinese women will have sexual freedom, but when isn’t clear So what does the future hold for these laws? Li explained that sex is a “hot topic” right now in Chinese public debate, and the “general consensus among legal scholars and sociologists is that these [outdated] laws need to be removed.” Those who oppose removing these laws are “in the minority.” While that may be true, she suggested it would be difficult to “form a timetable” when politicians might consider amending these laws. As for the five young women sentenced to jail last month, Li said she usually tries to stay out of politics, but thinks people “should stand up and speak out” when their own rights are being violated. Li argued that jailing these women for expressing their opinions violated the rights of all women—and hopes that other women speak up about their arrest. If you are interested in learning more, watch Li Yinhe’s full keynote and the entire panel event here: Alison Burke contributed to this post. Authors Alexandria Icenhower Full Article
revolution The fourth political revolution? By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Tue, 06 Mar 2018 09:15:00 +0000 Full Article
revolution Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good: To leverage the data revolution we must accept imperfection By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 14 Apr 2016 09:30:00 -0400 Last month, we experienced yet another breakthrough in the epic battle of man against machine. Google’s AlphaGo won against the reigning Go champion Lee Sedol. This success, however, was different than that of IBM’s Deep Blue against Gary Kasparov in 1987. While Deep Blue still applied “brute force” to calculate all possible options ahead, AlphaGo was learning as the game progressed. And through this computing breakthrough that we can learn how to better leverage the data revolution. In the game of Go, brute-force strategies don’t help because the total number of possible combinations exceeds the number of atoms in the universe. Some games, including some we played since childhood, were immune to computing “firepower” for a long time. For example, Connect Four wasn’t solved until 1995 with the conclusion being the first player can force a win. And checkers wasn’t until 2007, when Jonathan Schaeffer determined that in a perfect game, both sides could force a draw. For chess, a safe strategy has yet to be developed, meaning that we don’t know yet if white could force a win or, like in checkers, black could manage to hold on to a draw. But most real-life situations are more complicated than chess, precisely because the universe of options is unlimited and solving them requires learning. If computers are to help, beyond their use as glorified calculators, they need to be able to learn. This is the starting point of the artificial intelligence movement. In a world where perfection is impossible, you need well-informed intuition in order to advance. The first breakthrough in this space occurred when IBM’s Watson beat America’s Jeopardy! champions in 2011. These new intelligent machines operate in probabilities, not in certainty. That being said, perfection remains important, especially when it comes to matters of life and death such as flying airplanes, constructing houses, or conducting heart surgery, as these areas require as much attention to detail as possible. At the same time, in many realms of life and policymaking we fall into a perfection trap. We often generate obsolete knowledge by attempting to explain things perfectly, when effective problem solving would have been better served by real-time estimates. We strive for exactitude when rough results, more often than not, are good enough. By contrast, some of today’s breakthroughs are based on approximation. Think of Google Translate and Google’s search engine itself. The results are typically quite bad, but compared to the alternative of not having them at all, or spending hours leafing through an encyclopedia, they are wonderful. Moreover, once these imperfect breakthroughs are available, one can improve them iteratively. Only once the first IBM and Apple PCs were put on the market in the 1980s did the cycle of upgrading start, which still continues today. In the realm of social and economic data, we have yet to reach this stage of “managed imperfection” and continuous upgrading. We are producing social and economic forecasts with solid 20th century methods. With extreme care we conduct poverty assessments and maps, usually taking at least a year to produce as they involve hundreds of enumerators, lengthy interviews and laborious data entry. Through these methods we are able to perfectly explain past events, but we fail to estimate current trends—even imperfectly. The paradox of today’s big data era is that most of that data is poor and messy, even though the possibilities for improving it are unlimited. Almost every report from development institutions starts with a disclaimer highlighting “severe data limitations.” This is because only 0.5 percent of all the available data is actually being curated to be made usable. If data is the oil of the 21st century, we need data refineries to convert the raw product into something that can be consumed by the average person. Thanks to the prevalence of mobile device and rapid advances in satellite technology, it is possible to produce more data faster, better, and cheaper. High-frequency data also makes it possible to make big data personal, which also increases the likelihood that people act on it. Ultimately, the breakthroughs in big data for development will be driven by managerial cultures, as has been the case with other successful ventures. Risk averse cultures pay great attention to perfection. They nurture the fear of mistakes and losing. Modern management accepts failure, encourages trial and error, and reaches progress through interaction and continuous upgrading. Authors Wolfgang Fengler Full Article
revolution From Popular Revolutions to Effective Reforms: A Statesman's Forum with President Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:00:00 -0400 Event Information March 17, 20112:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDTSaul/Zilkha RoomsThe Brookings Institution1775 Massachusetts Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20036 Since the Rose Revolution in November 2003, Georgia has grappled with the many challenges of building a modern, Western-oriented state, including implementing political and economic reforms, fighting corruption, and throwing off the vestiges of the Soviet legacy. On the path toward a functioning and reliable democracy, Georgia has pursued these domestic changes in an often difficult international environment, as evidenced by the Russia-Georgia conflict in 2008.On March 17, the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings (CUSE) hosted President Mikheil Saakashvili to discuss Georgia’s approach to these challenges. A leader of Georgia’s 2003 Rose Revolution, Saakashvili was elected president of Georgia in January 2004 and reelected for a second term in January 2008.Vice President Martin Indyk, director of Foreign Policy at Brookings, provided introductory remarks and Senior Fellow and CUSE Director Fiona Hill moderated the discussion. After the program, President Saakashvili took audience questions. Video Georgia Is a Transformed CountryGeorgia Is a Valuable Asset to EuropeThe Key to Effective Change Is Youth Audio From Popular Revolutions to Effective Reforms: The Georgian Experience Transcript Uncorrected Transcript (.pdf) Event Materials 20110317_saakashvili_transcript Full Article
revolution How the US embassy in Prague aided Czechoslovakia’s Velvet Revolution By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 09:00:09 +0000 In late 1989, popular protests against the communist government in Czechoslovakia brought an end to one-party rule in that country and heralded the coming of democracy. The Velvet Revolution was not met with violent suppression as had happened in Prague in 1968. A new book from the Brookings Institution Press documents the behind the scenes… Full Article
revolution Remembering Libya’s revolutionary prime minister, Mahmoud Jibril By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 16:22:34 +0000 Largely overlooked in the incessant coronavirus news coverage in the United States was the death from COVID-19 of Mahmoud Jibril, one of Libya’s 2011 revolutionary leaders, in a Cairo hospital on April 5. Of all the Libyans who appealed to world leaders to go beyond lip service in support of the 2011 uprising, Jibril was… Full Article
revolution How the US embassy in Prague aided Czechoslovakia’s Velvet Revolution By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 09:00:09 +0000 In late 1989, popular protests against the communist government in Czechoslovakia brought an end to one-party rule in that country and heralded the coming of democracy. The Velvet Revolution was not met with violent suppression as had happened in Prague in 1968. A new book from the Brookings Institution Press documents the behind the scenes… Full Article
revolution China’s digital payments revolution By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:45:19 +0000 Executive Summary While America spent the past decade upgrading its bank-based magnetic striped cards with chips, China experienced a retail payment revolution. Leapfrogging the card-based system, two new payment systems have come to dominate person-to-person, retail, and many business transactions. China’s new system is built on digital wallets, QR codes (two-dimensional bar codes), and runs… Full Article
revolution Cuba’s stalled revolution: Can new leadership unfreeze Cuban politics after the Castros? By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:43:11 +0000 Full Article
revolution The coronavirus killed the revolution By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 21:10:56 +0000 Full Article
revolution The Islamic Revolution at 40 By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 16:25:25 +0000 The Islamic Republic of Iran marks its 40th anniversary this week. But, with the country beset by a severe economic crisis, the question on everyone’s lips—within Iran and the diaspora alike—seems to be whether the Islamic Revolution has actually improved Iranians’ lives. Since last May, when the United States withdrew from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive… Full Article
revolution Iran’s economy 40 years after the Islamic Revolution By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2019 18:01:37 +0000 Unlike the socialist revolutions of the last century, the Islamic Revolution of Iran did not identify itself with the working class or the peasantry, and did not bring a well-defined economic strategy to reorganize the economy. Apart from eliminating the interest rate from the banking system, which was achieved in name only, the revolution put… Full Article
revolution “Long live the People!” – omen of the Moroccan revolution By www.marxist.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 15:50:58 +0000 Suddenly, and without any warning, a rap song appeared on social media, produced by three young men – who were unheard of up to that moment – and racked up millions of views in record time. The track was entitled "Long Live the People", based on the slogan of the revolutionary youth (especially notable in the 20F’s manifestations) directed against the monarchist slogan: “long live the king”. The track topped the list of most-watched Moroccan videos on YouTube. This is unprecedented for an agitational song, as the top spot has typically been occupied by pop trifles. Full Article Morocco
revolution Nigeria on the brink: only one solution – socialist revolution By www.marxist.com Published On :: Sun, 08 Dec 2019 12:23:57 +0000 The recent “release” and immediate brutal re-arrest of Sowore raises the question of the nature of the present regime in Nigeria. The justified anger of many workers and youth poses the problem of “what is to be done?” Here comrade Rashy in Nigeria explains that this event brings into sharp focus the need to radically transform Nigerian society along socialist lines. Full Article Nigeria
revolution Behold the revolution: LED bulbs are now as cheap as incandescents By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 13:09:23 -0400 Who would have imagined that this would happen so fast? Full Article Design
revolution Big bulb manufacturers conspiring with Department of Energy and Trump to slow the LED revolution By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:00:42 -0400 By 2020 every light bulb is supposed to put out 45 lumens per watt. It's a Bush-era regulation that the current government wants to roll back. Full Article Business
revolution Hemp Bound: A playbook for the next US agricultural revolution By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 07 May 2014 13:23:35 -0400 Doug Fine, author and solar-powered goat herder, takes us behind the scenes of what could be America's next billion dollar industry: the hemp economy. Full Article Science
revolution Hempcrete startup kickstarts a revolution in sustainable green building in US By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 09 May 2014 12:20:26 -0400 Hemp isn't just for food, textile fiber, and fuel, but can also be a renewable and sustainable component of green buildings, as this crowdfunded project attempts to show. Full Article Design
revolution Take action during Fashion Revolution Week, April 24-30 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 10:05:00 -0400 It's that time of year when conscious shoppers remember the Rana Plaza tragedy and unite in their efforts to demand greater safety, fairness and transparency in the fashion industry. Full Article Living
revolution New York's new e-bike rules are a botch that miss the entire point of the e-bike revolution By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 13:49:36 -0400 It simply doesn't recognize that some e-bikes are just bikes with a boost, and is unfair to older or disabled riders, or long distance commuters. Full Article Transportation
revolution 2 rallying cries for a green building revolution: Reduce Demand! and Electrify Everything! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Jun 2018 14:03:59 -0400 Previously titled "4 reasons why heat pumps are not going to save the planet" which was mean to heat pumps. Full Article Technology
revolution Are e-books "stupid" or "a revolution"? (Survey) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 10:09:58 -0500 A big publisher says the former; an author says the latter. What do you think? Full Article Living
revolution Koby Cottage "Represents a Revolution in Modular Construction" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:50:00 -0400 It is a few years old but a real find. We probably won't see the likes of it again for a while. Full Article Design
revolution The New York Times On The Food Revolution- Plus A Michael Pollan Article By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:38:28 -0400 This weekend's New York Times Magazine was their annual food issue, about a subject dear to TreeHugger's heart: "how the food revolution- from farm to table- is really a story about seeding and savouring communities." Christine Muhlke, in Growing Full Article Living
revolution Food revolution reading list from Michael Pollan and Ruth Reichl By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:09:00 -0400 Recommended reading from two of America's biggest food writers. Full Article Living
revolution It's time for a revolution in the way we look at buildings By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 13:57:35 -0500 We have to reconsider what is "acceptable for how houses should look and feel." Full Article Design
revolution Next transportation mode ripe for revolution: e-boats By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2019 14:33:56 -0400 Templar Marine introduces a Torqeedo powered dayboat that is a thing of beauty. Full Article Transportation
revolution The 2011 Spanish Revolution; How Protesters Organise Themselves to Be Green (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 May 2011 15:30:37 -0400 The Indignados (or "Outraged") have been camping in over 60 Spanish cities for almost 10 days now. What started on the 15th of May (hence the tag #15-M) via social networks has become some of the biggest and most peaceful Full Article Business
revolution Naked Filter's Kickstarter campaign tests market for a revolutionary new filter concept By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2015 09:00:00 -0400 A fail-safe filter that delivers water easily with a sip or a squeeze could save lives in places where water-borne illnesses thrive, but look for it first as a trendy gym accessory. Full Article Science
revolution 3 things are needed for the e-bike revolution By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 12:27:29 -0400 Good affordable bikes, safe places to ride, and secure places to park. Full Article Transportation
revolution The e-bike revolution advances with the Swytch conversion kit By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 14:36:57 -0400 There are some significant advantages to an affordable kit like this. Full Article Transportation
revolution With a push from Apple, a "revolutionary" process removes CO2 from aluminum smelting By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 11 May 2018 09:19:38 -0400 Even when made using hydro-electricity, aluminum production had a big carbon footprint. Full Article Business
revolution The bike revolution needs safe and secure parking, like Oonee By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 09:08:25 -0500 As scooters and e-bikes proliferate, we need a place to put them. Full Article Transportation
revolution Onelink by First Alert® Brings Common Sense to the Smart Home Revolution - Onelink by First Alert By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 24 Nov 2015 15:15:00 EST The new HomeKit-enabled Onelink by First Alert® Wi-Fi Smoke + Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm pairs First Alert’s legacy of safety and innovation with Apple’s revolutionary HomeKit technology. Full Article Household Consumer Cosmetics Retail Home Improvement Household Products (vacuum cleaners supplies etc) Broadcast Feed Announcements MultiVu Video CO
revolution VolitionRx Demonstrates NuQ® Blood Test Detects 95% of Pancreatic Cancers in Second Preliminary Study - Introduction to VolitionRx Nucleosomics® technology: Revolutionizing cancer diagnosis By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 22 Oct 2015 14:05:00 EDT VolitionRx’s Nucleosomics® diagnostic platform detects epigenetic changes to fragments of chromosomes, called nucleosomes, that circulate in the blood of cancer patients. Credit: VolitionRx. Full Article Biotechnology Healthcare Hospitals Medical Pharmaceuticals Medical Equipment New Products Services Broadcast Feed Announcements Clinical Trials Medical Discoveries MultiVu Video
revolution How io_uring and eBPF Will Revolutionize Programming in Linux By weekly.statuscode.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 #263 — April 22, 2020 Read on the Web StatusCode Weekly Covering the week's news in software development, ops, platforms, and tooling. The Devastating Decline of a Brilliant Young Coder — This is not a technical article but is an important one nonetheless. Lee Holloway essentially programmed Cloudflare into being. But then he became distant and unpredictable, and what happened to him is something that could affect any of us ???? Sandra Upson (WIRED) How io_uring and eBPF Will Revolutionize Programming in Linux — Even more exciting times are coming for development on Linux thanks to these technologies. A good overview. Glauber Costa Slow CI Build? Get a 41:1 ROI by Switching to Semaphore — For every $1 invested in Semaphore, engineers gain $41 in reclaimed productivity. Who said money can’t buy you time? 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revolution Argentina revolutionise futsal By www.fifa.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Oct 2016 20:28:00 GMT Diego Giustozzi was a tennis player and customs agent before deciding to focus his energy on his main passion: futsal. A perfectionist and always eager to learn, the 38-year-old was the mastermind behind Argentina's historic triumph. He observed first-hand how Manuel Pellegrini, Pep Guardiola, Luis Enrique and Gerardo Martino, among others, go about their work, and adapted his findings to futsal. Full Article Area=Tournament Section=Competition Kind=Photo Tournament=FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016
revolution Argentina revolutionise futsal By www.fifa.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Oct 2016 21:11:00 GMT Several dozen fans followed Argentina to Colombia and the team responded to that show of passion, winning six games and drawing just one. The two most important results came at crucial moments against title rivals: a 5-2 win over Portugal in the semi-finals and, pictured here, the 5-4 victory over Russia in the final in Cali. Full Article Area=Tournament Section=Competition Kind=Photo Tournament=FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016
revolution Argentina revolutionise futsal By www.fifa.com Published On :: Sun, 02 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT At the first seven editions of the FIFA Futsal World Cup, Brazil and Spain were the only nations to ever win the title. But at Colombia 2016, Argentina caused an upset with a team that combined tactics, technique and fighting spirit. The winners of the individual awards underlined the quality of the champions: Fernando Wilhelm took the adidas Golden Ball and Nicolas Sarmiento the adidas Golden Glove. Full Article Area=Tournament Section=Competition Kind=Photo Tournament=FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016
revolution COVID-19 effect: Roadies Revolution auditions go virtual By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 27 Apr 2020 10:24:29 GMT Auditions of MTV Roadies Revolution will be held live on social media for the first time ever, in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdown. This is the 17th season of the popular adventure reality show. "Since its inception, 'Roadies' has had a lot of firsts to its credit. Going virtual is another innovative dimension to its iconic journey and speaks volumes of its repute as a reality show. At a time when social distancing has become the norm of life and we have found respite in our phones, 'Roadies LIVE' auditions is a great effort and a well-timed step to reach the youth. This is also a first for me in 17 seasons and I am looking forward to a power-packed experience. To all the young, high-spirited souls, here's your last chance to make the cut and be a part of this exhilarating journey," show host Rannvijay Singha said. Starting from Monday (April 27) on the MTV Roadies Facebook page, the first-ever virtual audition will go on up to Friday, and will give one contestant a chance to join the official journey this year. Neha Dhupia, one of the judges on the show, is excited. "Social media and the euphoria around it is undeniable, more so during this lockdown when we are glued to our phones more than ever. We're excited to bring 'Roadies' to digital platforms that connect the masses. Digital auditions are the best way to tap into the young psyche amidst lockdown and get them prepped up for something challenging. Keeping up with our theme of 'Revolution', I am excited to meet some spirited people during the LIVE auditions who have it in them to take positive action and join us on the journey ahead," she said. View this post on Instagram Dare to watch @princenarula & @nikhilchinapa test the wild skills of the entries? Watch it LIVE today at 5 PM on @mtvroadies Facebook page! Also, keep sending in your entries on @voot telling us why you deserve to be on the #RoadiesRevolution journey. Click the link in bio. @oppomobileindia @castrolbiking @axiom_ayurveda @manforceindia #RoadiesLiveAudition A post shared by MTV Roadies (@mtvroadies) onApr 27, 2020 at 1:28am PDT Added her co-judge Nikhil Chinappa: "Every year, Roadies ups the ante with innovative formats that resonate with the sentiments of the youth. Virtual auditions are a leap ahead in that direction to leverage a platform that is extremely relevant in the present scenario and reach out to a wider demography. 'Roadies' auditions have always called for mass attention and It would be interesting to witness the traction online." Rapper Raftaar, also a judge on the show, feels "digital has emerged as the new normal" amid the ongoing crisis and lockdown. "For a show which defines youth, their goals, and preferences, this digital effort can engage the youth and amplify 'Roadies Revolution' in a way never seen before. I am glad to be a part of this one-of-a-kind experience," he said. Prince Narula, who also judges the reality show, feels "The live auditions are yet another feat in creating a revolution and reaching out to our young audience". "I'm really excited to meet some brilliant people and look forward to their perspective. This is going to be a great precursor to our adventurous journey later in the year," Prince added. Catch up on all the latest entertainment news and gossip here. Also, download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps. Mid-Day is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@middayinfomedialtd) and stay updated with the latest news This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Full Article
revolution Novel silicon lasers promise semiconductor revolution By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT An EU-funded project is enabling efficient intra-chip and chip-to-chip communication via a new type of silicon capable of emitting light. It is demonstrating a technological breakthrough that could revolutionise the electronics industry and make devices faster and much more energy efficient. Full Article
revolution New Dental Material May Revolutionize Implant Dentistry By www.medindia.net Published On :: New study uses neutrons to try to develop better and less costly dental restorations. Teeth damaged by trauma or disease require treatment to look Full Article
revolution Press Release: New “pay-monthly” poop removal system could revolutionize sanitation in developing world, says new study By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Mar 2017 02:15:02 +0000 Research conducted in Bangladesh could have dramatic implications both for poor households and the entire wastewater value chain. Full Article Media Releases Z-News wastewater
revolution Sanitary Napkins from Paddy Stubble: Revolutionary Innovation By www.medindia.net Published On :: Sumita Panjwani, a lady scientist in Chhattisgarh, has found a revolutionary way to use paddy stubble instead of burning it. She has managed to put it Full Article
revolution Financing a farmer-led revolution in Africa By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Fri, 14 Dec 2018 06:04:57 +0000 Farmer-led irrigation offers one of sub-Saharan Africa’s brightest prospects for defeating chronic hunger and making good on the promise of a more sustainable and resilient future. Full Article Africa News Blog Regional News Z-Featured Content Z-News AgriLinks IFAD irrigation microfinance pumps smallholders WLE
revolution Revolutionizing Smallholder Irrigation in Africa By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Tue, 09 Jul 2019 10:50:31 +0000 Intensifying small-scale irrigation is an especially urgent imperative for sub-Saharan Africa, where scarce or variable rainfall severely handicaps agriculture, curbing productivity and resilience. The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and its partners have taken bold steps to tackle this challenge, developing business models for irrigation technologies and exerting a positive influence on government policies and […] Full Article Publications
revolution Tablets PCs Revolutionizing Our Computing Needs By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: From a historical perspective, we started with main frames, then moved on to mini computers and then came the boom of personal computers. These three major developments in computers have defined our computing habits the past few decades.... Full Article
revolution The great Indian mobile travel portal revolution By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: There has been an explosion in the usage of mobile phones and smartphones to access travel related websites and portals in India. More and more users are turning to their mobile phones to book tickets for local, national and... Full Article
