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Click to expand Image Traffic flows under the surveillance closed-circuit television camera (CCTV) system along Bakuli Street in Kampala, Uganda, August 14, 2019. 2019 REUTERS/Akrena (Nairobi) -Uganda's new surveillance system, which allows the government to track the real time location of all vehicles in the country, undermines privacy rights, and creates serious risks to the rights to freedom of association and expression, Human Rights Watch said today. The government should scrap the system. On November 1, 2023, the government initiated the "Intelligent Transport Monitoring System," allegedly to address national security issues. The authorities say it will build on the country's existing traffic surveillance system with a network of surveillance cameras and mandatory cellular-network-connected tracking devices on all vehicles in the country. "Uganda's new transport surveillance system amounts to unchecked mass surveillance of all vehicles at all times, un ....
In the past, the idea of the “Canadian Dream” held a certain allure for people around the world, including many Indians. Canada was often seen as a land of opportunity, offering an easy, cheap, and fast pathway to citizenship, along with the promise of a high standard of living. However, as the years have gone by, it’s becoming increasingly evident that the Canadian Dream, as we once knew it, is fading away. ....
New Delhi [India], March 9 (ANI/PRNewswire): 'Menstruation cramps' better known as 'period cramps' is still not a very comfortable terminology used or acknowledged by young grown-ups in society. In fact, it is the Gen-Z and their unabashed way of talking about everything and anything that fuels the courage to do so and help break generations of taboos. "In India, there is a Shakti Peeth, the temple of Devi Maa herself in Kamakhya that is said to have come to be when Mother Sati's womb or vagina fell there while Shiva danced the furious Tandav with her corpse on himself. So our traditions, the largely practised Sanatan Dharma was and hence remains a very flexible and open-minded way of life," explains, Priyanka Anand, CEO, Vedic Sadhana Foundation (VSF). In fact, in the past, women were abstained from working for the 3 to 4 days of their period cycle so that she could get some rest from the tireless work she did maintaining a household that was mostly of jo ....
New Delhi [India], November 21 (ANI/ATK): 2022 has been a rough year for the crypto market. The community has seen two crashes, one in the month of May and one recently with the fall of the crypto giant FTX. However, the coins that are in their presale, have performed exceedingly well. The reason is simple: when you purchase crypto in presale, there's no possibility to lose the investment. Meme coins, in particular, have shown immense possibilities in the crypto market. One of the things that investors are betting on while purchasing meme tokens is their viability, overall marketing and utility. Some of the meme coins possess all of the above. Big Eyes Coin (BIG), a new meme token in the block, has proved to be successful in its presale after raising a whopping USD 10M so far. And the good thing is, it is only in stage six. There are five more stages to go! However, with the emergence of Big Eyes Coin, should the Dogecoin (DOGE) community worry? Let's find out. Dogecoin: The Re ....
New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI/ATK): Blockchain technology is becoming popular daily, and several individuals are taking advantage of its versatility. What started as an alternative to fiat currencies has evolved into a billion-dollar industry. Bitcoin (BTC), which is the first known cryptocurrency, has been adapted and improved upon by crypto enthusiasts who are interested in enlarging the cost of digital currencies. While Bitcoin remains one of the most sought-after cryptocurrencies, specific issues have been identified with it. The proof of work consensus employed by Bitcoin uses a ton of energy and attracts high transaction fees; this has been a discouraging factor for individuals interested in joining the crypto train. As a result, newer coins are developing with advanced blockchain technology and a better-decentralized system. Feed3 (FD3), VeChain (VET), and Ripple (XRP) are among the recent trailblazing coins with the desire to make cryptocurrencies accessible and cheaper. ....