Meet the Filipino Scientist Who Invented the Videophone in 1954
WEBOn March 30, 2016, the Philippine National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) posted on Facebook a photo from 1954 of Filipino engineer Gregorio Y. Zara demonstrating his latest invention: a two-way television telephone, or videophone, patented as a “photo phone signal separator network.”. The post quickly became popular especially ...
Spain’s official linguistic institution steps back from gender-neutral ...
WEBNov 13, 2020 · The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), a cultural institution dedicated to the linguistic regulation of the Spanish-speaking world, inaugurated the “Observatory of Words” portal on October 27. The portal is a provisional collection of terms and expressions that do not appear in the Spanish Language Dictionary …
A journey into African music · Global Voices
WEBThis also includes the state of African music, in a world recovering from COVID-19, the impact of the pandemic on African artists or the music culture in different communities. A journey in African music was conceptualized by Global Voices Sub-Saharan African editors, Nwachukwu Egbunike and Njeri Wangari. Both, being poets, perfectly understand ...
How ‘Yasuke’ offers a new perspective on the history and current ...
WEBJul 12, 2021 · Netflix's new series, “Yasuke,” has brought the history of the African samurai — and that of Africans in Japan in general — to public attention. The real-life Yasuke was an African who arrived in Japan in the 16th century, as a bodyguard to a Jesuit emissary. In 1579, after impressing Oda Nobunaga, the de facto ruler of Japan, Yasuke was invited to serve the warlord as a military ...
With Ukraine’s Kyiv Post shut down, journalists launch new …
WEBNov 30, 2021 · Kyiv Post, Ukraine's top English-language newspaper that had operated for over 25 years, suddenly stopped operations on November 8, 2021. On the day, a cryptic update appeared on the newspaper's website, titled “Kyiv Post closes on Nov 8 for a short time.” In the update, owner Adnan Kivan thanked the newsroom team for their service and said he “hope[d] to reopen the newspaper bigger and ...
How LGBTQ+ people live in Russia after being labeled an extremist ...
WEBAug 22, 2024 · It’s an incredible coincidence.”. Mark says he has always identified as a man, but his mother chose to ignore the situation. A month before the LGBTQ+ community was labeled an extremist organization, Mark received a new passport with his new name. As he puts it, “I managed to catch the last train.”.
Indigenous Languages in El Salvador Reemerging After a Difficult …
WEBApr 6, 2017 · Current situation. The promotion of a monocultural society by the state has had repercussions up to the present days, but the last two governmental initiatives have been aiming to create a national strategy for indigenous peoples based on the commitments taken by El Salvador at the United Nations within the framework of the World Conference of Indigenous Peoples in September 2014.
Opposite ends of a tragedy: The companies involved in Trinidad
WEBMar 9, 2022 · The horror surrounding the deaths of four divers who were sucked into an oil pipeline on which they were working on February 25 is, naturally, still fresh in the minds of Trinidad and Tobago citizens. Now, a March 7 statement from the diving contractor, LCMS Limited, and a response from the state-owned Paria Fuel Trading Company Limited, on whose job site the incident occurred, has made the ...
How India’s increasing online scams are threatening the digital ...
WEBNov 10, 2023 · The launch of the Digital India campaign in 2015 marked the beginning of a digital revolution that has profoundly transformed India's socio-economic environment. From the shift to online classrooms to the widespread adoption of digital transactions for everyday shopping, many Indians now favour the convenience of digital payments. India has also taken the lead in online transactions as per ...
The unique sounds of South Africa are a reminder of the country’s ...
WEBAug 21, 2024 · From the upbeat tempo of kwela to the now sensational amapiano, South Africa possesses a rich musical landscape that comprises a kaleidoscope of genres, each one a unique expression of the country's multifaceted identity.. The country’s rhythms have transcended borders, captivating audiences around the world with their unique blend of traditional and modern influences.