Howard Graham Buffett, son of the legendary billionaire investor Warren Buffett, has poured his heart out in a lyrical expression of the spirit of American philanthropy. Forty Chances is a collection of 40 stories about hunger, poverty and violent civil wars in Africa, Asia and Latin America. These stories are meant to mentor and evangelise lessons in conservation agriculture for food security.In the Foreword, Warren Buffett recognises the arbitrariness of the "ovarian lottery" in creating haves and have-nots. But inspired by the "boundless energy" of his "farmer son", the Oracle of Omaha believes that lucky ones can share their good fortune through "intelligent philanthropy". So, in 2006, when he decided to donate a substantial part of his fortune to philanthropy, his son Howard took it upon himself to address the crisis in farming and global hunger.The leitmotif of the book revolves around age-old wisdom of "40 growing seasons" in farming. This nugget about farming life comes from a

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New Delhi [India], December 12: The corporate world is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by technological advancements, globalisation, and shifting workforce demographics. The evolution of Human Resource practices is critical in adapting to this dynamic landscape, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of work. In recent years, HR practices have transitioned from merely focusing on administrative functions to prioritising employee experience. Modern day HR experts act as a business partner, develop deep business acumen, and embody roles beyond administration, serving as an emotional anchor, counsellor, and conscience keeper.

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 12: Xoxoday, a leading market player in SaaS-based solutions for Rewards, Incentives, and Loyalty programs, launched India's first AI-powered 'Channel Incentives' digitization software. This easy-to-use, self-configurable platform automates managing channel incentives, delivering significant benefits to businesses across industries, such as consumer packaged goods (CPG), consumer electronics, building materials, and the automotive sector. Innovative SaaS solution aims to streamline and automate incentive programs for businesses across diverse industries.

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New Delhi [India], December 12: The University of East London (UEL), named the UK University of the Year 2025 for Teaching Quality by The Times  &amp;  The Sunday Times, continues to extend its vision of inclusivity, innovation, and global engagement to Indian students. The results of the 2024 National Student Survey (NSS) further solidify this position, with UEL ranking first in London for student experience. Recognized as the careers-first university of the future, UEL's commitment to fostering academic and professional excellence remains unparalleled.

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The trade ministry's Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) said in April the curbs were meant to protect domestic met coke producers from rising imports, which have increased by more than 61%

Steel was the most common raw material when Henry Ford’s Model T first rolled off in 1908. More than a century later, it remains unchanged for the automotive industry.

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There have been over 3,350 maternal deaths in the last five years in Karnataka, the Chief Minister's Office said on Monday. The fatalities have been on the decline during this period, according to data issued by the government.
The CMO's releasing the data comes in the wake of a controversy surrounding the recent maternal deaths in the state's Ballari district.
The total number of maternal deaths in the past five years stands at 3,364. An analysis of the data reveals the highest number of maternal deaths occurred during Covid-19 when the BJP was in power.
In 2019-2020, 662 maternal deaths were reported, with the number rising slightly to 714 the following year. However, the figures have since dropped, with 595 deaths recorded in 2021-2022, 527 in 2022-2023, and 518 in 2023-2024.
As of  November 2024, the number of maternal deaths in the state stands at 348.  Karnataka's Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) during this period stands at 64 per one lakh live births, according to the data.


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The current and evolving situation in Bangladesh is unlikely to trigger a fresh round of exodus of minority Hindus into India, Nobel laureate economist Abhijit Banerjee said.
Historically, the academic explained, migration is mainly driven by social networks and economic opportunities, rather than persecution, even in the context of the crisis faced by minorities in Bangladesh.
Speaking exclusively to PTI during his recent visit to the city to participate in a curtain-raiser event of the 16th edition of the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival, where his latest title Chhaunk: On Food, Economics and Society' was launched, Banerjee said he felt India's "explicit political preference for Hindu migrants from Bangladesh" is what prompted the population to leave their homeland in the past, rather than the attacks on the community.
"People always leave for another country where they have their families or to a richer nation where the economic opportunities are higher," the Nobel laureate said

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Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday took oath as a member of the Jharkhand Assembly on the first day of the four-day session of the House.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Radhakrishna Kishore, Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Deepak Birua and Labour Minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav were among the ministers in the Hemant Soren cabinet who also took oath as members of the assembly.
The CM and the ministers were among 80 elected representatives who were administered the oath as MLAs by the assembly's pro-tem Speaker Stephen Marandi soon after the proceedings of the House began at 11 am.
The House was adjourned till 11 am on Tuesday after the oath-taking ceremony.
"All MLAs and ministers took oath today. We will move for next proceedings tomorrow," the CM later told reporters.
The Speaker's election is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, an assembly official said.
Kishore said Nala MLA Rabindra Nath Mahato is likely to be elected as Speaker of the House unopposed as all members,

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Highlighting the historical presence of Hindus in Bangladesh, stating, "We are vanished from Afghanistan. We are vanished from Pakistan. This is the high time. If we are not saved now, we will be

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