Why healthy eyes matter for India’s future

India faces a significant challenge with a high number of new corneal blindness cases annually, impacting education, employment, and quality of life. Early detection and affordable eye care are crucial, requiring government support through reduced taxes on medical equipment, increased funding for eye hospitals, and expanded insurance coverage.

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Sridhar Vembu announces system-wide end-to-end encryption for WhatsApp-rival Arattai, calls it ‘a forced upgrade because…’

Zoho’s WhatsApp rival, Arattai, is set to implement mandatory system-wide end-to-end encryption for all users in the coming days. Founder Sridhar Vembu announced this ‘forced upgrade’ after extensive testing, prioritizing user privacy. Initially, one-on-one chats will be encrypted, with group chats to follow. Users can upgrade the app now, though the feature will activate post-final…

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Oklahoma schools chief quits to ‘destroy teachers unions’: Here’s why he’s going national with the fight

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has resigned to become CEO of the Teacher Freedom Alliance, a group focused on dismantling teachers unions across the US. Speaking to Fox News, Walters vowed to “destroy the teachers unions” and “take back our schools”. His departure follows a push to establish Turning Point USA chapters in all Oklahoma…

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Adivasis Protest Against Kurmi Tribe’s Demand for Scheduled Tribe Status in Ranchi

Thousands of tribal community members in Ranchi protested the Kurmi community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe status. Tribal leaders voiced concerns over safeguarding their identity and rights, warning of potential escalation if their existence is threatened. Activists labelled the Kurmi demands as politically motivated, citing past attempts to gain reservation benefits.

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