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K.I.N.D. Scholarship Student: ‘I have to fight for my freedom’
MSNBC· 2025-12-04 04:50
We began the week on this program with the brilliant poet Amanda Gorman, who told us, "Words get their best and deepest meaning when they're paired with action." The world met Amanda Gorman at the podium at President Biden's inauguration when her words dazzled us all. She is now pairing her words with action as a UNICEF ambassador. Amanda Gorman will be traveling the world with UNICEF, bringing help and hope to children who need both help and hope.After her appearance on the show, Amanda Gorman signed a cop ...
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Polygon· 2025-12-04 03:20
Polygon is for everyone, everywhere🇮🇳 This week during @IBWofficial, we're taking a look at Indian cities and institutions rebuilding infra on Polygon to make impactful transformations on everything from education to forensics to civilian documentationRead on 🧵 https://t.co/R2P7cXFcEi ...
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Anthropic· 2025-12-03 20:12
Partnerships - The company is partnering with Dartmouth College and AWS Cloud to provide Claude for Education to the Dartmouth community [1]
No matter how far we go, our roots keep us firm | Dr Sunita Ghimire Gautam | TEDxPremier Intl School
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-03 17:11
Company Overview & Motivation - The speaker's journey from a rural village in Nepal to high-tech science laboratories in Japan and back to Nepal highlights a commitment to bringing scientific advancements to her birthplace [2] - The speaker returned to Nepal in late 2018 with the aim of transferring genome editing technology, supported by the International Brain Research Organization [9] - The speaker's motivation for returning to Nepal was driven by the great need for scientific solutions in the country, despite limited opportunities compared to Japan [8] Startup & Research Focus - The company focuses on developing rapid diagnostic test kits for various diseases, aiming to provide quick and accessible diagnostics in resource-limited settings [13][14] - The company is also working on developing effective antivenom for snake bites, a neglected tropical disease prevalent in Nepal, where existing antivenoms are often ineffective [15] Impact & Future Vision - The company's diagnostic kits are starting to be used in hospitals and pharmacies, demonstrating an initial impact on healthcare in Nepal [16] - The company aims to inspire the younger generation to pursue science and innovation, showing that biology graduates can become science entrepreneurs and innovators [16] - The company is collaborating with the Ministry of Health to implement policies supporting domestically produced diagnostics and medical devices [17]
Going Back To School? Community May Be The Medicine | Bridgett Strickler | TEDxYorkville Women
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-02 17:05
Core Argument - The speech emphasizes the transformative power of community, particularly for "comebackers" - individuals returning to education or career paths later in life [1][4][5] - Community fosters healing, multiplies potential, and enables individuals to rewrite their personal narratives [5][6] - The speaker advocates for building and supporting communities to empower comebackers and unlock their potential [4][5] Supporting Evidence & Logic - Personal anecdotes illustrate the speaker's journey through addiction and recovery, highlighting the role of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in providing support and belonging [1] - The speaker's experience pursuing an MBA at 47 demonstrates the value of community in overcoming challenges and achieving academic success [1] - The story of "H" exemplifies how community can rewrite negative self-perceptions and empower individuals to pursue education [2][3][4] - A 2024 study in the Journal of Learning Development and Higher Education is cited, showing that structured communities and peer mentorship improve student retention, grades, and overall support [1] - The State University of New York's coaching communities program is presented as a successful example of how community can enhance student outcomes [6] Key Attributes of a Good Community - A good community offers acceptance and support, allowing individuals to be vulnerable and authentic [7] - A good community provides consistent engagement and reminds individuals of their value and importance [7] - A good community helps individuals rewrite their stories by offering new perspectives and beliefs [4][7][8]
Shackled by Guidance | Dr.Veerendra Mishra | TEDxDikshant School
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-02 16:07
Youth Guidance and Development - The report emphasizes the importance of guiding youth while also respecting their individual voices and passions [4] - It highlights the need for democratic interaction between youth and their advisors, including parents and teachers [5] - The analysis suggests that a significant portion of India's population (65%) is under 35 years old, presenting a demographic dividend if the youth are properly guided and prepared for nation-building [5][6] - The report cautions against destructive competition, advocating for collaborative efforts and capitalizing on individual strengths [13][16] Digital Influence and Information Analysis - The document points out that the digital space, particularly social media, is a powerful guiding force for youth, potentially more influential than family [7] - It notes that in January 2025, 86 million individuals in India were using the internet, representing 553% of the population [8] - The report introduces the concept of "social media university" (SMU) and warns about the simulated version of reality (simulacrum/hyperreality) presented on social media [10][11] - It stresses the importance of content analysis over content creation, urging youth to critically evaluate information before accepting it [13] Emotional Intelligence and Holistic Development - The analysis underscores the significance of emotional quotient (EQ), communication skills, passion, and compassion in professional success [19][20][21] - It references ancient scriptures to promote collaborative effort, happiness, and a healthy ecosystem [17][18] - The report advocates for meaningful and mindful volunteering to foster emotional quotient and understanding of diverse communities [23] - It encourages individuals to believe in their potential, pursue their passions, and avoid comparing themselves to others [24][28]
Serving People, Shaping Cities: A Life for All | Mr Chiri Babu Maharjan | TEDxPremier Intl School
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-02 15:21
Namaste, good afternoon, zoo lapa to all of you. It is indeed a great [clears throat] pleasure for me to be on this stage. This is really very very fascinating and uh very exciting.You do your job but don't expect results. If you do some job expecting result that may not be possible. Having said this, I just like to enter into my childhood.Maharajan, it's the farmer group native farmers of the Kathmandu Valley. I was born in Pulchuk. I have three elder sisters, one elder brother and one younger brother.But ...
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Ripple· 2025-12-02 13:40
Scammers count on people staying quiet.Scamberry Pie helps change that by making scam education easier to talk about around the holiday table.Raise awareness and help people spot red flags before it’s too late: https://t.co/mXeSE9wZLP.For more on how to stay safe and spot the red flags, learn about how we’re combating scammers and Ripple’s approach to scam safety: https://t.co/JLsOKcinG8 ...
Poet Amanda Gorman: ‘words get their best meaning when paired with actions’
MSNBC· 2025-12-02 04:49
At age 22, eight months after graduation from Harvard College, she burst into our consciousness on January 20th, 2021 with poetry. >> We will rebuild, reconcile, and recover in every known nook of our nation, in every corner called our country, our people diverse and beautiful will emerge battered and beautiful. When day comes, we step out of the shade of flame and unafraid.The new dawn blooms as we free it. For there was always light. If only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be i ...
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The Wall Street Journal· 2025-12-01 21:41
From @WSJopinion: Kids in elementary school learn—or are supposed to learn—how to add fractions and round numbers. But many students at the University of California, San Diego can’t do either, writes Allysia Finley.https://t.co/ST4OeyRzdI ...