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‘There are still struggles’: Fixing the diversity gap in women’s football

As the Women’s World Cup draws to a close, some say a lack of diversity remains a significant issue for European teams.

Al Jazeera · Aug 20, 2023

Corporate DEI initiatives are facing cutbacks and legal attacks

Corporate DEI positions soared after the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Now, due to economic pressure and political pressure from the right, they face an uncertain future.

WEKU · Aug 19, 2023

PM Modi seeks a secure digital economy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking virtually at the meeting of the G20 Ministers of Digital Economy taking place in Bengaluru on August 19, presented India’s diversity as a resource that supports testing and solution of new digital products from all over the world. He said it was necessary to build…

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

A green roof or rooftop solar? You can combine them in a biosolar roof, boosting both biodiversity and power output

Growing city populations and limited space are driving the adoption of green roofs and green walls covered with living plants. As well as boosting biodiversity, green roofs could play another unexpectedly valuable role by increasing the electricity output of solar panels.

The Conversation · Aug 16, 2023

Nile Rodgers asks populist Swiss party to stop using We Are Family ‘soundalike’

Co-author of Sister Sledge song ‘about inclusion and diversity’ condemns move by rightwing SVP

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2023

You don’t have to be a straight white man to work in the bicycle industry, but it helps - report finds

Approaches to equality, diversity and inclusion were described as 'tokenistic and shallow' with responses revealing 'cultures of harassment and unfair treatment'

Cycling Weekly · Aug 16, 2023

Fight against attempts to destroy secularism and diversity, says Minister

Independence Day celebrated with patriotic fervour at SKMJ Higher Secondary School: Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran inspired with tales of Pazhassi Raja's fight against British rule. Guard of honour presented by Armed Reserve Camp personnel. Thiruvathira dance by 300 students added to festivities.

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Diverse teams can improve engineering outcomes − but recent affirmative action decision may hinder efforts to create diverse teams

It may seem intuitive that teams made up of people with a diversity of perspectives, experiences and backgrounds lead to more effective and inclusive outcomes. But the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to curb affirmative action in higher education could hinder progress toward increasing diversity in the science and engineering…

The Conversation · Aug 15, 2023

Indian sportspersons wish nation on Independence Day

NEW DELHI: Indian sportspersons, former and current, took to social media on Tuesday to extend their wishes on the 77th Independence Day.

The Times of India · Aug 15, 2023

New top cop in waiting vows to have officers’ backs

Among other things, Larry Snelling vowed to be more sensitive to officers, saying they are not “robots ... made on a conveyor belt. They’re human beings” with families they want to spend time with.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2023