A new study by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) offers a number of technological solutions aimed at tackling one of the world’s most pressing issues. 

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Creating the food systems that people want & need across Central Asia will depend in part on how water is managed under climate uncertainty.

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More than 1,300 farmers received over 1.6 million LKR as part of insurance payouts for crop damage caused by excess rain or dry spells.

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Imagine wearing clothes that use solar energy to keep you warm on winter walks, or a shirt that automatically measures your temperature and heart rate.

Shrikant Shinde, son of Shiv Sena MP and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, advocated for upgrading primary health centres into smart health centres

Smallholder farmers are embracing climate-adaptive agriculture, innovations and partnerships.

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Al Murunah’s unique approach to climate adaptation and development combines nature-based solutions with agricultural water management interventions and a gender perspective.

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The dashboard will support policy makers with timely climate adaptation interventions.

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The IWMI-led initiative is turning local dams into sources of growth and development.

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In a region battling worsening climate challenges, this groundbreaking, yet easily replicable climate forecasting model will transform local decision-making processes.

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Excessive smartphone use, lack of sleep, cyberbullying, and poor mental health are all interlinked issues affecting teens in today's digital era. Australian

A new computer-based tool could help doctors quickly spot anxiety or depression in children before surgery, suggests new research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY (Regd) 2024 annual meeting (!--ref1--).

In celebration of International Youth Day, IWMI and BongoHive hosted a Demonstration Day in partnership with the Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research in Africa (AICCRA) project in Zambia.

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Smallholder farmers are embracing climate-adaptive agriculture, innovations and partnerships.

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Ismahane Elouafi, CGIAR’s Executive Managing Director, discusses the global research consortium’s vital role in transforming food, land, and water systems.

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Wearables in Diabetes Management: Smartwatches and smart rings can accurately monitor blood glucose levels (BGLs) anywhere and anytime.

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With the peak travel rush behind them, accommodation owners are eyeing 2025 and beyond, setting their sights on strategic investments they believe will help drive and sustain positive industry growth and provide a sharp competitive edge. Where do they see they’ll get the most bang for their buck?

India has become the 3rd largest smart phone market in the world, having overtaken Japan in Q1 of 2013. China and America occupy the first two positions.

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For the first time, the smartphone market in India crossed the 30 million unit shipments milestone in the third quarter of this year, the International Data Corp (IDC) reported on Tuesday.

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Apple iPhone 15 has become the best-selling smartphone globally in the third quarter (Q3) this year, followed closely by iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro, according to a report on Thursday.

India's festive season online sales surge 49% driven by Tier-II, Tier-III cities, accounting for over 60% sales

As urban consumers increasingly seek health-oriented products, smart snacking in India has grown 1.2 times faster than traditional snacks, according to a report on Tuesday.

Apple’s iPhone has overtaken Samsung for the first time ever as the best-selling smartphone in 2023, according to a new report from IDC. The tech giant accounted for 20% of the global market with 234.6 million shipments last year. Samsung closed the year with 226.6 million shipments, while Xiaomi and Oppo saw 145.9 and 103.1 […]

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The iPhone 15 and its many iterations comprised more than half of Apple’s Q4 smartphone shipments of nearly 2.8 million units in India, Canalys said in its quarterly report. The handset has seen remarkable success in India as Apple pushed the latest models during the festive sales, which occur across online and offline channels in […]

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Samsung this morning announced that the Galaxy Watch line has received FDA approval for sleep apnea detection. The move is a big one for the smartwatch category, where health and fitness now comprise a majority of new features. For the last several years, the industry has focused on heart monitoring and blood oxygen detection, as […]

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After a brief tease at the end of its big Galaxy S24 event earlier this month, Samsung officially debuted the Galaxy Ring this morning at MWC. The earlier announcement offered little more than an image and confirmation that the hardware giant is entering that emerging corner of the wearable tech space. Following the Unpacked presser, […]

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At Unpacked 2024, the company shared more details about the Galaxy Ring, which represents the first take on the category from a hardware giant.

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India's wearable market declined in Q2, primarily because smartwatch are not attracting consumers.

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The Mac mini will be getting an upgrade this week, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The mini is Apple’s desktop computer (really just a small gray box) positioned between the consumer iMac and the company’s professional-grade desktops. The new mini is reportedly getting smaller — nearly the size of an Apple TV set-top box. It […]

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Australian small businesses can unlock an additional $49.2 billion in output over the next ten years by making better use of existing technology, PwC analysis commissioned by Google released today shows.

There have been rumors that Apple is working on a smart ring, but Oura's CEO thinks it's just talk. Here's why.

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2. The complaint was filed alleging that the petitioner and other co-accused persons, acting on behalf of the accused company namely M/s Fresco Foods Pvt. Ltd., entered into an agreement dated 12.03.2009 with the complainant whereby the respondent disbursed a sum of ₹1,60,00,000/- as a venture capital amount to the accused. This venture capital assistance was refundable upon the full repayment of the term loan. It is the case of the respondent that the accused undertook that in the event of the venture capital amount not being refunded on the same date as that of the repayment of the term loan from the bank, the same would attract interest at the same rate as that being charged by the bank for the term loan.

Smart beds tout features like sleep tracking and climate control. But does the technology actually produce a better night’s rest? WSJ asked Dr. Wendy Troxel, a clinical psychologist trained in sleep medicine, for her expert opinion. Photo: Andy Wiebe

Smartphones have become indispensable tools for managing our lives. With the right apps, you can transform your device into a powerful organiser. This article explores the best free apps available to help streamline your daily tasks and boost productivity. As tech

OpenAI's ChatGPT has transformed how we interact with technology. While you might be an existing ChatGPT user, it's important to master the use of precise prompts to get the most out of the world's most popular AI chatbot. Taking advantage of

Apple's iPhone 15 has emerged as the top-selling smartphone globally in the third quarter of 2024, according to Counterpoint Research. The iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro followed closely, securing second and third places. This performance highlights Apple's strong