z Citizenship and education in a digital world (OECD Education Today Blog) By oecdeducationtoday.blogspot.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Dec 2017 11:51:00 GMT "Everyone believes in the atrocities of the enemy and disbelieves in those of his own side, without ever bothering to examine the evidence”, George Orwell wrote in 1943. And in an era of ‘fake news’ and post-truth, it resembles our world today. Full Article
z Throwback: Victoria's Secret Angel Izabel Goulart goes showers in public in sultry snap (Photo) By Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 02:23:08 +0530 In this particular snap, Izabel can be seen showing off her incredible figure in a two-piece bikini while taking a shower in public. Full Article
z Pawan Kalyan to his Jana Sena members: Kindly, focus on helping victims (Vizag gas leak) families By Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 10:21:29 +0530 Pawan Kalyan has urged political parties and Jan Sainiks not to protest over the Vizag gas leak when the country is battling COVID-19. Full Article
z Tere Bina teaser Out: Salman Khan shares a glimpse of his sizzling chemistry with Jacqueline | Watch By Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 12:42:48 +0530 After the success of song 'Pyar Karona', Salman Khan has shared the teaser of his new song 'Tera Bina' with Jacqueline Fernandez. Full Article
z Workshop: Indicators of local transition to low-carbon economy (Regional Growth Core Schönefelder Kreuz, Germany) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Regional Growth Core Schönefelder Kreuz and the Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau in partnership with the OECD Local Economic and Employment Development Programme (LEED) are working on defining and collecting measurable indicators at the regional/ local level that can inform over time of transition to low-carbon economic and industrial activities. Full Article
z Brazil: better co-ordination needed to support sustained and equitable growth By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:30:00 GMT Brazil’s economic growth has been supported in recent years by important government investment and social programmes that mobilise resources across the country. These programmes could help Brazil to meet its goals of sustaining economic growth and fostering social development, while reducing regional disparities. Full Article
z Business brief: Innovation and urban mobility in Brazil By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 26 May 2015 18:19:00 GMT “What is the city but the people?” asked Shakespeare in Coriolanus. All city planning focuses on people and the quality of life. The big cities in Brazil took shape from the 1950s, when the country’s population amounted to approximately 52 million inhabitants, only 36.2% of whom lived in cities. Full Article
z Multi-level governance and robust water allocation regimes needed to secure Brazil’s future water needs By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 02 Sep 2015 19:00:00 GMT The recent droughts in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo states have exposed the need to shift from crisis management to effective risk governance of the country’s water resources, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
z Environmental Zoning and Urban Development: Natural Regional Parks in France - Environment Working Paper By dx.doi.org Published On :: Thu, 25 Aug 2016 17:41:00 GMT This study provides an empirical analysis of the effects of environmental zoning on urban development. It focuses on the case of Natural Regional Parks (NRPs) in France. Of the environmental zoning instruments used in France, NRPs extend over the widest physical area. Three potential side-effects of NRPs on urban development in the regulated area are investigated. Full Article
z OECD improves tool to predict the hazards of chemicals By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:31:00 GMT Governments and the chemical industry spend millions of dollars every year testing the safety of chemicals that people use in their everyday lives. Computer modelling, through the OECD-designed QSAR Toolbox software, now replaces many of the tests traditionally done in the laboratory. This allows regulators and industry to save money and use fewer animals to predict the hazardous properties of chemicals. Full Article
z Report of OECD Workshop on Natech Risk Management (Natural-hazard triggered technological accidents) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:06:00 GMT This is the report of the workshop on Natural-hazard triggered technological accidents (Natech) that took place 23-25 May 2012. It investigated the specific elements of the prevention of, preparedness for, and response to chemical accidents caused by natural hazard or natural disaster. Full Article
z OECD’s chemical hazard assessment programme to shift focus By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 11:50:00 GMT The OECD is to review its chemical hazard assessment programme with the aim of providing a more specialised service for member countries from 2015. Full Article
z Addendum Number 2 to the OECD Guiding Principles for Chemical Accident Prevention, Preparedness and Response (2nd ed.) to Address Natural Hazards Triggering Technological Accidents (Natechs) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:37:00 GMT An addendum to the OECD Guiding Principles on Chemical Accident Prevention, Preparedness and Response to address Natural Hazards Triggering Technological Accidents (Natech) Risk Management has just been published. The addendum consists of a number of amendments to the Guiding Principles and the addition of a new Chapter to provide more detailed guidance on Natech prevention, preparedness and response. Full Article
z Launch of 2 OECD Test Guidelines on human hazard endpoint skin sensitisation By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 06 Feb 2015 14:48:00 GMT The OECD has just published two new Test Guidelines on human health hazard endpoint skin sensitisation. Skin sensitisation refers to an allergic response following skin contact with the tested chemical, as defined by the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (UN GHS). Full Article
z Expansion of Brazil's scope under OECD agreement on mutual acceptance of chemical safety data By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 16 Feb 2015 12:19:00 GMT In 2011, Brazil joined OECD’s Mutual Acceptance of Data (MAD) system ensuring that its chemical safety test data will be accepted by all 40 countries adhering to MAD. Originally limited to data developed in Brazil on pesticides, biocides and industrial chemicals, it now also includes veterinary products, feed additives, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, sanitizers, wood preservative and treatments of effluents and natural ecosystems. Full Article
z Guidance on Change of Ownership in Hazardous Facilities By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Jun 2018 16:58:00 GMT The OECD releases a Guidance on Change of Ownership in Hazardous Facilities. This Guidance is a concise document providing a framework to assist stakeholders to identify, understand and minimise the risks during and after a change of ownership at a hazardous facility, and help make the change of ownership a better informed process. Full Article
z Substitution of hazardous chemicals By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:18:00 GMT The first report is a synthesis from a Workshop on Approaches to Support Substitution and Alternatives Assessment, which discussed approaches used to support alternative assessments and substitution. The second report is a Cross Country Analysis of Approaches to Support Alternatives Assessment and Substitution of Chemicals of Concern that describes a list of approaches developed across countries and by different stakeholders. Full Article
z Amazon’s phone is about credit, not calls By www.ft.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 17:41:06 GMT People seem to resign themselves to innovations they considered dubious at the outset Full Article
z Lyft president John Zimmer on rivalry with Uber By www.ft.com Published On :: Sun, 02 Jul 2017 13:10:39 GMT How the ride-hailing chief’s good-guy image is paying off Full Article
z Harry Triguboff on being the second-richest man in Oz By www.ft.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Aug 2017 13:42:07 GMT How the property dynamo went from a milk round to becoming a self-made billionaire Full Article
z Daniel Zhang of Alibaba on leading a supercharged empire By www.ft.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Sep 2017 12:02:22 GMT The man who invented China’s Singles Day eyes opportunity offline Full Article
z Mario Greco, chief executive, Zurich By www.ft.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Oct 2017 12:07:13 GMT Plans to overhaul the insurer, fixing problems and redefining its customer service Full Article
z Will it be a downsized Dubai that emerges from pandemic? By www.ft.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 04:00:09 GMT The emirate’s economy is especially vulnerable, and may need a bailout from its big brother, Abu Dhabi Full Article
z UK’s McCarthyite misjudged frenzy over sex abuse By www.ft.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Oct 2015 18:16:37 GMT The police have been far too zealous in dealing with some claims Full Article
z Scientists analyze Cassini data to learn why Saturn is hot on outer layer - NEWS HEADS By news.google.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 01:15:00 GMT Scientists analyze Cassini data to learn why Saturn is hot on outer layer NEWS HEADS Full Article
z Zoa Morani Donates Blood For Covid-19 Plasmatherapy, Says "It Felt Super Cool" - News18 By news.google.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 03:40:25 GMT Zoa Morani Donates Blood For Covid-19 Plasmatherapy, Says "It Felt Super Cool" News18Zoa Morani donates blood for Covid-19 plasmatherapy: ‘They even gave me a certificate and Rs 500. Wont... Hindustan TimesCOVID-19 survivor Zoa Morani donates blood for plasma therapy Jimmys PostKarim Moranis daughter Zoa donates blood for plasma therapy trials Geo NewsZoa Morani urges all Covid-19 recovered people to donate blood for plasma therapy trials The News InternationalView Full coverage on Google News Full Article
z OnePlus slipped to third position in India's premium smartphone segment in Q1 2020, iPhone 11 was the top selling device - gizmochina By news.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:18:00 GMT OnePlus slipped to third position in India's premium smartphone segment in Q1 2020, iPhone 11 was the top selling device gizmochinaSamsung releases One UI 2.0 update for Galaxy A20s NewsBytesFeatures we want and don’t want from the Galaxy Note 20 SamMobileLeaked Samsung Galaxy A21s render shows a familiar design - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.comSamsung is Now the Top Brand for Premium Smartphones in India Gizchina.comView Full coverage on Google News Full Article
z Realme Narzo 10 confirmed to feature MediaTek Helio G80 gaming processor - Hindustan Times By news.google.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 05:40:48 GMT Realme Narzo 10 confirmed to feature MediaTek Helio G80 gaming processor Hindustan TimesRealme Narzo 10 officially confirmed to pack Helio G80 SoC - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.comRealme Narzo launch tomorrow: Details about new Redmi-competitor LivemintRealme Narzo 10, Realme Narzo 10A Launch on May 11: Livestream, Specifications, and More Gadgets 360View Full coverage on Google News Full Article
z Ajit Doval showers praise on Kashmir forces for Riyaz Naikoo Op, then stern advice - Hindustan Times By news.google.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 07:27:32 GMT Ajit Doval showers praise on Kashmir forces for Riyaz Naikoo Op, then stern advice Hindustan TimesWhy Pakistan’s proxy war will now intensify The Tribune IndiaIndian Army retaliates to Pakistan`s ceasefire violation along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir`s Poonch Zee NewsAjit Doval dissects Imran Khan’s terror moves in Kashmir, preps India’s counter Hindustan TimesSense of new geopolitics marred by old hostilities Economic TimesView Full coverage on Google News Full Article
z More than half a million Zoom accounts are offered for sale By Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 01:29:40 +0100 Crooks can buy usernames, passwords and other data to break into private online meetings and steal sensitive information from banks, financial firms and even universities. Full Article
z Qantas to put in stretch and move zones for London to Sydney direct flight By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 01:08:35 GMT The airline is flying 50 passengers and crew on a non-stop flight from London to Sydney on Friday as it researches how to make long haul flights more comfortable for passengers. Full Article
z Qantas passengers stuck at New Zealand military base won't get refund By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 04:05:51 GMT Passengers couldn't leave the plane at the New Zealand military base because there were no customs to process them, and were eight hours late to their Wellington destination. Full Article
z Air New Zealand flight from Wuhan touches down in Auckland By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 08 Feb 2020 21:28:49 GMT The flight touched down on Wednesday and passengers from New Zealand and the Pacific Islands were immediately taken to Whangaparaoa military base for a 14-day quarantine. Full Article
z Australians trapped in Wuhan plea for a third evacuation flight out of coronavirus ground zero By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 09 Feb 2020 23:57:24 GMT Up to 100 Australians still remain in the Chinese coronavirus epicentre of Wuhan after 266 'clinically well' evacuees arrived in Darwin on a chartered Qantas flight on Sunday. Full Article
z Married At First Sight viewers notice another bizarre editing fail By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 07:25:27 GMT Married At First Sight has racked up its fair share of editing fails this season. Full Article
z Jetstar releases list of dozens of flights it will cancel this week due to strike action By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 08:00:47 GMT Jetstar has released a list of flights they have been forced to cancel on February 19 due to upcoming strike action by baggage handlers and ground staff. Full Article
z Equalities Minister Liz Truss lambasts trans advocates for claiming they had Government approval By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 21:06:53 GMT Equalities Minister Liz Truss ordered EqualiTeach to stop using the logo of the Government Equalities Office on its controversial guidelines stating teachers must allow trans pupils to use toilets of their choice. Full Article
z Russian troops are using drones to track down members of failed Venezuelan coup, local media claims By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 22:18:39 GMT El Nacional published allegedly deleted tweets from state military command ZODI La Guaira center which claimed that Russian special forces members were aiding the search for coup members. Full Article
z French resistance heroine who helped liberate Paris from the Nazis has died aged 101 By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 22:24:14 GMT Cecile Rol Tanguy (pictured) died yesterday at her home in Monteaux, central France, as Europe commemorated the 75th anniversary of the surrender of Nazi Germany to Allied forces. Full Article
z Ruthie Ann Miles announces that she has given birth to daughter Hope Elizabeth By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 06:52:51 GMT Broadway star Ruthie Ann Miles, 37, has given birth to a baby girl and announced it on her Instagram. Hope Elizabeth was born last month to her and husband Jonathan Blumenstein. Full Article
z Multi Reach Media Pvt Ltd vs Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd on 24 January, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0530 2. The subscriber reports furnished by the petitioner since the introduction. of new regime from 01.02.2019 as per new Regulations and Tariff Order of 2017 were not in accordance with the legal requirement. In the notice, the respondent had alleged under-reporting of subscribers in respect of its channels and later also alleged that petitioner was redistributing Zee Bangla channel in unencrypted mode. As the earlier orders would disclose, technical audit held under the orders of this Tribunal was not a smooth affair. The audit report of KPMG is on record. The parties have filed their response to the audit report. Some of the initial difficulties in the audit and reasons for delay of several months will appear from orders passed on 23.07.2019 and also some of the subsequent orders. The initial shortcomings in the petitioner's system are clear not only from the facts available on record and in the order sheets but also from reports of technical audit of petitioner's system prepared 'at the instance of some other broadcasters. As an interim measure, provisional bills were directed to be raised by the respondent on the basis of subscriber reports of the petitioner but it has been made clear that this arrangement shall not prejudice the claim of the respondent for a higher amount, if justified. Full Article
z Xyz vs Association Of Man Made Fibre ... on 16 March, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0530 2. It was stated that OP-1 is an association of man-made fibre manufacturers in India; OP-2 is the largest producer and seller of Viscose Staple Fibre (VSF) in India; OP-3 is a company registered in Thailand and promoted by OP-2; and OP-4 is a company belonging to the Aditya Birla Group operating in Indonesia and engaged in the business of manufacturing, selling and exporting VSF to customers located in the US, Europe, Turkey, Japan, Korea, China and other countries in both textile and non-woven segments. 3. The Informant alleged that OP-2 is the sole producer of VSF having a market share of almost 100% in India and it is misusing its sole position in the domestic market to squeeze the textile industry consumers. With regard to OP-3 and OP-4, it was alleged that OP-2 imports and markets its products and Case No. 62 of 2016 2 Public Version OP-3, operating from Thailand and OP-4, operating from Indonesia, have joined hands to exploit the Indian market. Full Article
z Zahira Naz vs Ajeet Kumar Sahu on 4 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 Ordered accordingly. (RAJESH BINDAL) JUDGE Jammu 04.05.2020 Paramjeet Whether the order is speaking: Yes/No. Whether the order is reportable: Yes/No PARAMJEET SINGH 2020.05.05 12:20 I am approving this document Full Article
z Imtiyaz Uddin vs State Of J&K And Another on 4 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 Ordered accordingly. (RAJESH BINDAL) JUDGE Jammu 04.05.2020 Paramjeet Whether the order is speaking: Yes/No. Whether the order is reportable: Yes/No PARAMJEET SINGH 2020.05.05 12:20 I am approving this document Full Article
z Mohd. Niayaz vs State Of J&K And Others on 4 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 Ordered accordingly. (RAJESH BINDAL) JUDGE Jammu 04.05.2020 Paramjeet Whether the order is speaking: Yes/No. Whether the order is reportable: Yes/No PARAMJEET SINGH 2020.05.05 12:19 I am approving this document Full Article
z Haq Nawaz vs State Of J&K And Others on 5 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 Ordered accordingly. (RAJESH BINDAL) JUDGE Jammu 05.05.2020 Paramjeet Whether the order is speaking: Yes/No. Whether the order is reportable: Yes/No. PARAMJEET SINGH 2020.05.06 14:02 I am approving this document Full Article
z Shahzada Bano vs State Of J&K And Others on 5 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 Ordered accordingly. (RAJESH BINDAL) JUDGE Jammu 05.05.2020 Paramjeet Whether the order is speaking: Yes/No. Whether the order is reportable: Yes/No. PARAMJEET SINGH 2020.05.06 14:02 I am approving this document Full Article
z Zulfkar Ali And Others vs State Of J&K And Others on 5 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 The prayer is allowed. The date of hearing in the main petition is preponed from 13.08.2020 to 05.05.2020. The same is taken on Board and is permitted to be withdrawn. (RAJESH BINDAL) JUDGE Jammu 05.05.2020 Paramjeet Whether the order is speaking: Yes/No. Whether the order is reportable: Yes/No. PARAMJEET SINGH 2020.05.06 14:02 I am approving this document Full Article
z New India Assurance Co. Ltd vs Mst. Chand Sultana Mazumder And 5 ... on 8 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 Let this matter be listed in the first week of June, 2020 on a date to be fixed by the Registry. On the next date so fixed, this matter will be taken up for its disposal. JUDGE Comparing Assistant Full Article
z Nazima Khatun @ Begum vs The State Of Assam on 8 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 JUDGE Comparing Assistant Full Article