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There is also a great deal of evidence that socio-demographic cues in a name — such as race and age — can affect who gets a callback. The sound of a name itself could be another potential source of bias.

To proponents, they are a tool to keep children away from adult websites and other material that might be harmful to them. But opponents see a worrisome trend toward a less secure, less private and less free internet, where people can be denied access not just to pornography but news, health information and the ability to speak openly and anonymously.  

Photographs often shape how wars are remembered, even when there is controversy around their truthfulness and authorship. This World Photography Day, let's take a look at how photographs have changed the course of many wars.

With Loro Piana being the latest in a long line of labels accused of worker exploitation, the luxury industry has been hit with an unpredictable PR and image crisis.

Most of the authors had fled their homeland—from what came to be known as Pakistan. After regaining some semblance of normalcy, they started to record the events in the form of novels and short stories.

In Geneva this week, countries including Nigeria are negotiating a treaty to end plastic pollution.

An uptick in heat extremes, driven by human-caused climate change, has caused tropical bird populations to decline by up to 38 per cent since the 1950s.

Journalists continue to top the charts with their engaging fiction and non-fictional works. Their engaging yet simple narratives sprout and flourish from the ground of literature—written in a hurry.

Every August, Bolivians climb mountains, light offerings, and whisper prayers to Pachamama, or Mother Earth.

Gunisha’s journey started with her pursuit of a passion for environmental conservation, following which she started collaborating with the local organizations on multiple green projects.

“I dream of a day when every jawan wears a rakhi from someone, somewhere, who values them,” she says.

In his official report, US marine reservist, Lt Col George Clark, who was leading the Aka operation, noted that the negotiations led to: “the most amazing spectacle it has ever been my lot to behold… On the sand dunes and on the beaches were Jap soldiers and officers, United States marines, soldiers, sailors who had brought in the food, Jap prisoners, officers as well as enlisted men, white folks, black folks, yellow folks; a general melee if there was ever one.”