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BBC News (World)· 2025-09-23 01:37
'Why does China prefer war?' The K-drama line that infuriated the Chinese internet https://t.co/yvkqDP68dq ...
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: Growing Up in a Borderless World! | Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar | TEDxSIBM Nagpur
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-10 16:31
Diversity and Inclusion - The speaker's childhood was shaped by growing up in a home that welcomed students from diverse backgrounds, fostering a sense of the world as one family [1] - The speaker's parents provided experiences of diversity and inclusion, rather than formal lessons, which shaped the speaker's and her sister's characters [1] - Symbiosis, an institution, was founded based on the belief in the need to support students from different parts of the world, particularly Afro-Asian students, who faced discrimination [1] - The speaker lived in Oman and observed the empowerment of Omani women over a decade, highlighting the transformative power of education [1] - The speaker shares the story of Renuka, a girl from a poor village who received a scholarship and is now empowering other girls through education, demonstrating the impact of providing opportunities [2][3][4] Organizational Values and Impact - The organization aims to spread the message of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" (the world is one family) [1] - The organization provides scholarships to girls from impoverished families to pursue higher education [2] - The university increased scholarships from 10 to 20 to support more girls like Renuka [4] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of respecting diversity and cherishing moments of diversity in a world facing geopolitical conflicts [5] - The speaker encourages individuals and organizations to provide opportunities and be voices of change for women and girls with dreams [4]
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BBC News (World)· 2025-08-18 04:30
Company Response - Swatch issued an apology following an uproar in China regarding an advertisement perceived as using "slanted eyes" imagery [1]