Languages around the world have words for ‘this’ and ‘that’ according to new research from an international team, led by the University of East Anglia. Researchers studied more than 1,000 speakers of 29 different languages to see how they use demonstratives – words that show where something is in relation to a person talking such as ‘this cat’ or …
Most manufacturers colour their construction equipment yellow. Over three-quarters of all excavators worldwide wear this colour. But why? The reasons range from safety concerns to historical developments, all the way to deeply ingrained cultural and psychological associations. Imagine you have a pack of crayons, and someone asks you to draw an excavator. What colour would it wear? Most likely, it …
The Durex Birds and Bees Talk (TBBT) programme, Reckitt, focused on educating adolescents and youth on growing up life skills as they encounter a range of life-changing experiences, organized its first training workshop for 150+ teachers, in partnership with New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Oct 30. The induction-cum-training programme aims to enable teachers with the right skill set to help young …
In a heart-warming coming together, IIT Roorkee witnessed the Ruby Jubilee Reunion for the 1981 Batch, including the 1982 B.Arch. from October 27 to October 29, 2023. Approximately 219 members, including alumni and their cherished family members, gathered to reminisce and celebrate their shared journey here marked by camaraderie, nostalgia, and a significant commitment to excellence. During the reunion, the …
Daakroom, a letter writing preservation and promotional platform, held its latest edition of letter writing carnival in New Delhi on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Gandhi Darshan near Rajghat. The one-day extravaganza had more than 8000 + people gathered to celebrate letters, writing by hand, stamps, art, and culture. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi wrote a letter to the founders of Daakroom, appreciating the …
TVS Motor has announced ‘The TVS Cheema Scholarship’ in the memory of T.S. Srinivasan, the founder of the Company. Though the scholarship, the plan is to offer financial support to around 500 students each year, for professional degrees in engineering and particularly in Mechanical Engineering which is key to robotics and future technologies. T.S. Srinivasan, fondly known as Cheema, was …
