This extract from the book Transnational Families in Africa shows how migrants mitigate the disruption to bonds with the families they leave. The impact of migration on individuals and families is complex, with many challenges and constraints, as well as some opportunities. Chipo’s story gives the perspective of a parent forced to leave a child behind in order to provide for him. But the parent-child bond was put under great strain because of separation and distance.
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Indian Air Force admits incapability in Brahmos Missile technology by News Desk March 31, 2024 10:12 AM. The IAF has filed its report in the Delhi High Court that combat connectors of the brahmos missile "remained connected to the junction box.
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The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to digitise all its day-to-day affairs to ensure transparency. The decision was disclosed at a meeting of the Science, Technology, and Information Technology Department held on Saturday. K-P Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur presiding over the session.
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Acuative is pleased to announce Alif Jegham's appointment to Executive Vice President. He has a wealth of experience in the technology sector, having honed his skills throughout a career based in the United States. In his most recent role at Vonage Business, Jeggham assumed a leadership role overseeing the entire global implementation process.
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ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 did not survive the night on Earth’s lone natural satellite. But this week, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency announced that its SLIM lander was able to do that not once but twice. The “Smart Lander for Investigating Moon” actually landed on its nose and created what is arguably one of the most iconic space photos of the year.
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Gemini automatically starts Google Maps navigation when you ask for directions. Once you tell Gemini where you want to go, it will show the route, distance to your destination, and the time taken to reach the location using the Google maps integration.
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Nikkei reporters interviewed Professor Emeritus Geoffrey Hinton of the University of Toronto. These excerpts are edited for length and clarity.
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India started its journey way back in 1947 with a population of 33 crore. We started working primarily on communicable diseases, on immunisation programmes. In 2005, the Government of India launched a very important initiative: the National Rural Health Mission. The purpose is that, slowly, we should keep expanding our services and population coverage.
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Microsoft has named Pavan Davuluri , a graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras ( IIT-Madras ) as the new head of both Windows and Surface. This comes after Panos Panay departed for Amazon last year.
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OpenAI is opting for limited access due to potential misuse. The technology behind Voice Engine goes beyond simple voice mimicking. It can capture the essence of a speaker's voice, including emotions and even accents. This opens doors for a variety of positive uses. For example, education technology companies can leverage Voice Engine to create personalised learning experiences with diverse, natural-sounding voices.
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