Microsoft Ends Employee Libraries for AI Learning
Microsoft closes its physical employee libraries in Redmond, Hyderabad, Beijing, and Dublin, replacing them with an AI-powered learning platform while canceling news subscriptions.
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Reading India Samvaad 2026 Focuses on Libraries and Learning
Delhi hosts Reading India Samvaad 2026, emphasizing libraries and learning. The event aims to boost literacy and education through innovative library initiatives.
Punjab Opens 278 Rural Libraries, 58 More by 2026
Punjab's rural library scheme has made 278 ultra-modern libraries operational, with 58 more set to launch by 2026, enhancing access to digital resources and books in villages.
Kolkata AQI 558: PIL Declares Public Health Emergency
A PIL in Calcutta HC demands Kolkata's toxic air be declared a public health emergency after AQI hit 558, surpassing Delhi. Hearing on Jan 19.
Ranchi's Public Water Taps in Filthy Condition, Health Risk
Public drinking water taps across Ranchi are in a state of neglect, surrounded by garbage and filth, raising severe health concerns for hundreds of daily users. Read the full investigation.
US Public Broadcasting Body CPB Dissolves After Funding Cut
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a key US media funding body for nearly 60 years, has voted to dissolve after Congress withdrew its federal funding. This marks a major shift for public media, impacting hundreds of local stations. Learn about
Chandigarh to Install Mobile Toilets at 10 Sites
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation earmarks 10 key locations for mobile toilets and water tankers to improve public sanitation and water access for residents and visitors.
Pune Public Policy Festival returns Jan 9-10
The Pune Public Policy Festival is back at Gokhale Institute on Jan 9-10, 2026, exploring 'Decoding Technology and Society'. Discover insights on tech's role in India's global future. Read more!
POHA Policy: Performance Over Human Accountability
Srinath Sridharan critiques India's 'POHA' culture, where civic failures causing death are tolerated if they don't affect personal comfort. Read his stark analysis.
UP to hold book exhibition for govt schools, libraries
Uttar Pradesh's secondary education department is organising a book exhibition in Lucknow to select updated books for state-run schools and libraries. This follows the recent move to make newspapers compulsory in schools.
Parliament Panel Intensifies Scrutiny of 24 Strategic PSUs
India's parliamentary committee plans heightened oversight of two dozen state-run firms in strategic sectors like nuclear energy and rare earths, aiming to boost compliance and performance. Learn about the impact on India's economic growth.
25,520 Telangana Govt Schools Have No Libraries: BRS MLC
BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan highlights a critical gap in Telangana's education: 25,520 government schools have space for libraries but no books. He warns of student struggles and social media addiction.
Indian Techie Calls Out Women Singing on Vietnam Cruise
A Kolkata-born techie's video confronting a group singing Bollywood songs on a Vietnam cruise lounge goes viral, igniting a global debate on public etiquette and cultural sensitivity while traveling.
Mohali MLA lays foundation for 4 libraries, sparks row
Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh laid foundation stones for four libraries costing Rs 1.49 crore, aiming to boost reading culture. The event sparked controversy as a local councillor claimed he wasn't invited.
Record 2.8 Million Use Public Transport on NYE
A staggering 2.8 million passengers opted for public transport in Berlin on New Year's Eve, setting a new record and showcasing a shift towards sustainable celebrations. Discover the details behind this massive movement.
Mohali MLA to lay foundation for 4 new libraries
Mohali expands its public library network with four new modern facilities in sectors 77-80. MLA Kulwant Singh to lay foundation stones. Project cost: Rs 1.40 crore. Read more.
India's 2026 Roadmap for Health, Education & Economy
Explore India's ambitious 2026 vision for transformative reforms in healthcare, education, and the economy. Discover the key policies shaping the nation's future. Read more!
Thiruvananthapuram Plans 10 Mobile Toilets for Hygiene
Thiruvananthapuram civic body seeks Rs 5 crore for 10 mobile toilet units to address public sanitation shortage and poor hygiene, following a zero cleanliness score in Swachh Survekshan 2023.
2025: The Year Technology Matured Quietly in India
2025 saw India's tech evolution move beyond hype to tangible impact. From AI in governance to 5G's quiet rise, discover how technology matured to empower millions.
Abu Dhabi's New Real-Time Indoor Air Quality System
Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre launches HawAQM, a real-time indoor air quality observatory for schools, homes & offices. A proactive step for public health protection.
Women in Public Sphere: The Unending Trial
An analysis of how women, from Kristin Cabot to small-town India, face public scrutiny and harassment. Explore the societal voyeurism that demands a daily price. Read more.
104 Digital Libraries for Agra's Rural Students
Uttar Pradesh government launches 104 modern digital libraries in Agra's gram panchayats. Aimed at providing free digital learning resources and competitive exam prep for rural youth. Learn more.
Stalin opens 9 new library buildings in Trichy district
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin virtually inaugurated nine new library buildings in Trichy, built at ₹1.98 crore, enhancing educational infrastructure in urban and rural areas. Explore the details.
Jewar's 46 Govt Schools to Get Digital Libraries by 2026
4,000 students in Jewar's 46 government schools will access digital libraries by March 2026, a ₹1.5 crore CSR project to bridge the rural-urban education gap. Discover how tech-based learning is transforming education.
UP Digital Libraries in 11,350 Panchayats for Exam Prep
Uttar Pradesh launches a major digital education initiative, setting up digital libraries in 11,350 gram panchayats to provide rural youth with modern study resources for competitive exams. Discover how this Rs 4 lakh per library scheme works.
Mapusa Fish Market Faces Shutdown Over Health Issues
Mapusa Urban Health Centre threatens to cut water and power to the fish market for failing to maintain cleanliness despite repeated warnings. Read the full story.
₹2.78 Cr Libraries & Road Inaugurated in Nilgiris
Tamil Nadu Minister M P Saminathan inaugurated completed projects worth ₹2.78 crore in the Nilgiris, including two public libraries and a renovated 3km road. Read about the key developments for the region.
15 Booked for Public Urination in Ahmedabad Safety Drive
Ahmedabad police book 15 men for public urination under a women's safety initiative. Lawyers warn against conflating civic nuisance with sexual crime. City faces severe public toilet shortage.
Woman Buys iPhone 17 Pro Max, Still Takes Public Transport
An Indian woman's viral video challenges status symbols by using a bus after buying a ₹1.4 lakh iPhone 17 Pro Max. See the divided reactions on financial choices.
Karnataka Libraries Lack Updated Competitive Exam Books
Public libraries in Karnataka face a shortage of updated competitive exam books despite high student footfall. The state is considering policy changes to address procurement and price cap issues.
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