Category: English
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Divya Deshmukh: India chess player’s Instagram post sparks sexism discussion
By Cherylann Mollan BBC News, Mumbai An 18-year-old Indian chess player has sparked a conversation on attitudes towards women in the sport with an Instagram post about her experiences. Divya Deshmukh, who is an International Master (the second-highest title in chess), said that her chess videos often received online comments that focused on her appearance…
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Mount Everest: Climbers will need to bring poo back to base camp
By Navin Singh Khadka Environment correspondent, BBC World Service People climbing Mount Everest will now have to clear up their own poo and bring it back to base camp to be disposed of, authorities have said. “Our mountains have begun to stink,” Mingma Sherpa, chairman of Pasang Lhamu rural municipality, told the BBC. The municipality,…
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The Rise of Blockchain Technology: Transforming Industries Beyond Cryptocurrency
Blockchain technology, originally developed as the underlying infrastructure for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, has evolved into a revolutionary force reshaping various industries. In this post, we’ll explore the rise of blockchain technology, its core principles, and how it’s transforming sectors beyond cryptocurrency. At the heart of blockchain is decentralization. Unlike traditional centralized systems, blockchain operates on…