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Allium beesianum (Amaryllidaceae): A New Record for the Flora of India
Conflicts of Interest The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Data Availability Statement The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request. References , , and . 2006. “Phylogeny and New Intrageneric Classification of Allium (Alliaceae) Based on Nuclear Ribosomal DNA ITS Sequences.” Aliso 22, no. 1: 372–395. https://doi.org/10.5642/aliso.20062201.31. , and . 1977. A Handbook of Field and Herbarium Methods.
Strengthening Systems to Prevent and Respond to GBV: A Practical Approach
As professionals working with systems to make them gender sensitive we recognise that working with systems is not easy but consider it essential. Systems may include health, education, social services, justice, PRI amongst others and essentially entails working with state actors such as administrators, program managers, navigating the administrative hierarchy, frontline workers, and accountability mechanisms. We also recognise that this work entails a different approach.
Beyond Solar Pumps: What It Takes to Build Climate Resilience for Informal Women Workers
The World Bank estimates that without effective adaptation measures, climate change could reduce living standards for nearly half of India’s population by 2050.[1] For thousands of informal women workers across India, climate adaptation begins with something more fundamental than clean technology: securing livelihoods, accessing essential services, and having the resources and agency to navigate an increasingly uncertain future.
Gram Shiksha Sangam: Beyond the school – a vibrant summer of learning in villages
Patricia Egessa Director of Global Communications ICRW GEMS Programme | Godda District, Jharkhand | June 2026 Schools had closed for the summer. But in seven villages across Godda district, something unusual was happening; children and parents gathered to play, listen, laugh, and read together. Communities engaged in listening and conversations about themselves and about learning.
Leadership Transition | Public Announcement | ICRW Asia
Patricia Egessa Director of Global Communications ICRW Asia announces a significant leadership transition as Ravi Verma steps down from his role as Executive Director after nearly two decades of distinguished leadership and transformative contributions to advancing gender justice, health equity, and inclusive development across South Asia.
Breaking the Zero-Sum Illusion: Rethinking Masculinity and Care
The way gender has been spoken about for decades was shaped and sharpened within feminist discourse. It was rooted in a rigorous analysis of power and how power is structured. Within that landscape, men came to be seen largely as embodiments of patriarchy and as sources of oppression. In that context, it felt neither intuitive nor urgent to engage men in conversation. The immediate and valid priority was reclaiming rights and spaces denied to women for generations. As a result, a deep divide grew.
Towards strengthening inter-departmental coordination for GBV redressal
Patricia Egessa Director of Global Communications As part of the Global 16 Days Campaign to challenge violence against women and girls, we highlight ICRW Asia’s work on strengthening institutional mechanisms for GBV redressal in the state of Jharkhand, India. Gender-Based Violence (GBV) remains a critical challenge in India and Jharkhand, often disproportionately affecting women and marginalized communities.
Institutionalizing Gender Equity in Education: Capacity Building of DIET faculty in Jharkhand
Patricia Egessa Director of Global Communications With the objective of upholding its commitment towards creating and sustaining gender equitable and inclusive schools, as enshrined in the Right to Education Act and National Education Policy, ICRW has been supporting the Education department in the state of Jharkhand, India in developing and rolling-out a gender program in schools across the state.
Voices of Women Farmers Take Center Stage in Climate and Food Systems Governance
Patricia Egessa Director of Global Communications On the 24th and 25th of July, 2025, the National Consultation of Family Farmers on UN Processes (UNDFF, UNFSS, UNCBD, and UNFCCC) was held to amplify the role of family farmers in shaping resilient food and climate systems.
Efficient Transformer Attention for GenAI
Join the DZone community and get the full member experience. Join For Free Generative AI (aka GenAI) is transforming the world with a plethora of applications including chatbots, code generation, and synthesis of images and videos. What started with ChatGPT soon led to many more products like Sora, Gemini, and Meta-AI. All these fabulous applications of GenAI are built using very large transformer-based models that are run on large GPU servers.
Unboxing the Black Box
Today, several significant and safety-critical decisions are being made by deep neural networks. These include driving decisions in autonomous vehicles, diagnosing diseases, and operating robots in manufacturing and construction. In all such cases, scientists and engineers claim that these models help make better decisions than humans and hence, help save lives. However, how these networks reach their decisions is often a mystery, for not just their users, but also for their developers.
Practitioner’s Guide to Deep Learning
Our world is undergoing an AI revolution powered by very deep neural networks. With the advent of Apple Intelligence and Gemini, AI has reached the hands of every human being with a mobile phone. Apart from consumer AI, we also have deep learning models being used in several industries like automobile, finance, medical science, manufacturing, etc. This has motivated many engineers to learn deep learning techniques and apply them to solve complex problems in their projects.
BMJ Collection - ICRW
Anne McPherson Vice President, Global Communications ICRW is excited to share a new BMJ Collection focused on analysing a range of factors driving equality of opportunity for women’s careers in the health sector with a special focus on India and Kenya. It is a collaborative effort between Global Health 50/50, the Africa Population and Health Research Centre, and the International Center for Research on Women.
Unveiling the Dichotomy: Probing the Definitions of "Manly" and "Womanly"
Over the past few months, I have been working on a literature review for “Engaging Men and Boys for Gender Equality.” During this process, I found a frequent use of the term “manly,” sparking my curiosity about finding an appropriate synonym for this word. This also prompted me to search the internet for a synonym for “womanly”.
Your Emotions Matter
Life can often feel like a rollercoaster, filled with ups and downs and unexpected twists and turns. During these turbulent moments, it's essential to remember that your thoughts, emotions, and actions play a pivotal role in shaping your reality. We all tend to let our thoughts run wild, sometimes believing every narrative that crosses our minds. But it's crucial to realize that these thoughts are merely stories we tell ourselves. You have the power to choose whether to believe them or not.
Navigating Love’s Phases: Key for Building Lasting Connection
Picture this: you meet someone, and suddenly, your heart is a symphony of fireworks. Laughter fills the air, butterflies fly in your stomach, and everything feels perfect. Ah, the honeymoon phase! Remember that enchanting period when you’re building a unique connection, having the time of your life, and experiencing sheer, pure happiness? It’s like the first breathtaking chapter of your love story. But much like the pages of a captivating book, this chapter eventually comes to a close.
13 Best Things To Do In Guwahati, Assam - Updated 2023
Things to do things to do tours and activites India > North East India > Guwahati Vacation Rentals Hotels Car Rentals Flights Located in the northeastern part of India, Guwahati is a place that is known for growing modernization amid a well-maintained ancient culture. Many old-age temples in Guwahati have age-old stories to tell and they also offer historical adventure. The city also has a vibrant nightlife that can blow your mind.
Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Opportunities in India
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education educates students in four distinct fields - science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM education was introduced in 2001 by scientific administrators at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). The growth of STEM education has picked up significantly over the last few years. One of the nations that produces the most scientists and engineers is India.
Conflict Resolution Techniques for a More Peaceful Life
Conflict is a complex issue that can have far-reaching consequences if not resolved correctly. It can occur in various contexts, and understanding that context is crucial to conflict resolution. For instance, a conflict in a marriage often involves children, extended families, and the relational networks of the two partners. If the conflict is not solved, society becomes involved through legal processes that can lead to divorce.
How to Let Go of Someone You Still Love
If you’ve ever been in a relationship that ended, you know how difficult it can be to let go of someone you once loved. You might wonder if you’ll ever get over them if you’ll ever find someone else and ever be happy again. You might feel stuck in the past, unable to move on. But is it possible to stop loving someone? Is it something that we can control? Is it something that we should even want? And what does it mean to move on from someone?
Why America Is Getting More Conservative
The United States is more polarized, divided, and unfair than ever in history. A political movement fighting to break up America, change the voting rights of minorities, and end freedoms for dissenters and immigrants - while at the same time being anti-war, anti-global warming, and pro-government surveillance of all Americans. Traditionally, Americans have voted for the Democratic Party in most national elections.
9 Rafting In Jamaica - Updated 2022
Tours & Itineraries tours and activities things to do rafting Jamaica > Montego Bay Are you looking for places to visit in Jamaica where you can raft? If yes, then you have reached the right place. People from all over the world travel to Jamaica to learn or practice one of the island’s most popular things to do, rafting. There are many attractive spots in and around Jamaica that can give you goosebumps at any given.
Things You Should Never Say to Your Partner: A Guide to the Loving Relationship
Inany relationship, communication is key. But there are some things that you should never say to your partner if you want to maintain a happy and healthy relationship. In this article, I will guide you about what NOT to say in a relationship, and why it’s important to avoid saying these things. By understanding what not to say (and why), you can strengthen your own relationships and avoid potential conflict.
Becoming A Good Money Manager
Guys, we are making money, but not the kind of money we want or that we deserve. So, you have to be on top of things when it comes to your finances. The problem with many of us is that we are inclined to spend money faster than we earn. This leaves us in a situation where we do not have money in savings. Becoming a good money manager is not complicated. It starts with taking a look at your life and deciding what is important to you. You need to make a list of your needs, wants and goals.
Everything I Learned About Overthinking. 5 Ways To Defeat It
I met Veronica last year. Veronica called herself an overthinker. At first, I thought, she thinks a lot about life issues and that's okay. As our friendship developed, I observed her repeating this sentence, "Anurag, I am an overthinker. This issue is bothering me". For me, I had this understanding that "Overthinkers" are people who think a lot. I mean the simple interpretation of the word. This understanding changed gradually as I dived deeper into this subject. Who are overthinkers?
Breaking Barriers And Building New Ceilings: Reflections On Gender Roles & Societal Norms
Binary gender identity has been the basis for social construct in society since time immemorial defining gender roles and expectations from both sexes in society such as men are primarily expected to earn and provide for the family and women are expected to bear children and run the household.
Reflections on gender roles & societal norms
Binary gender identity has been the basis for social construct in society since time immemorial defining gender roles and expectations from both sexes in society such as men are primarily expected to earn and provide for the family and women are expected to bear children and run the household.
Everything I Learned About Overthinking Partner
Joshua was romantically involved with his college best friend, Rebecca. Joshua was an extrovert and passionate individual with a zest for life. Rebecca on the other hand was an introvert with an overthinking bent of mind. Joshua didn't want to see Rebecca unhappy at any point in time. Rebecca would spend a lot of amount of time thinking through worst-case scenarios about their relationship. Joshua was constantly trying to make Rebecca feel supported and loved.
9 Best Kosher Restaurants In Eilat, Israel - Updated 2022
Send me inspiring travel articles straight to my inbox Restaurants kosher restaurants Israel > Eilat Eilat has a large number of attractions for tourists to enjoy. Relax by the beautiful calm waters of the beautiful beaches here. Once you finish admiring at the mesmerizing views, proceed to eat the wonderful fare on offer. Eilat has several great Kosher restaurants. Each of them has something unique to offer.
Covid taught us that love transcends even pandemics. The stories cannot be re-created
What makes us human? The question still remains an unsolvable riddle. Many before us have tried to answer this, many after us will, but really is there any perfect answer to this? I guess not. If we begin from the beginning of civilization as we know it, there are a plethora of great thinkers who have attempted to answer this great puzzle called humanity.
10 Places To Visit In The USA In January - Updated 2021
1. Chicago, IL Source: Photo by user quinntheislander used under CC0 One of the largest cities in the United States of America, Chicago is known for its bold architecture and skyline. It is also known as one of the most populated cities in the country. When it comes to exploring downtown, there are many things to do if you know the right places and the right times. You can check out the Ferris wheel at Navy Pier and have a thrilling experience.
Top 8 Things To Do In Nagarkot, Nepal - Updated 2021
If you are looking for the best backpacking destinations, then you must plan a visit to Nepal. Considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the world, Nepal attracts thousands of tourists every year. In the winter season, it sees a lot of crowds, as the country looks stunning during that time of the year. Nagarkot is among the prominent tourist places in the country. If you want to experience rural life, then you can book your tickets to this place now.
Top 7 Things To Do In Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh - Updated 2021
One of the famous hill stations of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, Araku Valley attracts many visitors across the country every season. Spread across the Eastern Ghats, there are many things that you can do when you are visiting this valley. The traditional handicrafts will amaze you; they are made by the indigenous tribes and are sold in the Indian market. You can also explore the beauty of the Padmapuram Gardens and sit in the miniature train that runs through this region.
11 Best Romantic Things To Do In Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Updated 2021
1. Have brunch at Café Hollander - Downer Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account Posted by Café Hollander on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 Had a late start and looking for good food to start the day right? Café Hollander on North Downer Avenue serves scrumptious meals with an ace brunch selection.
Best Theme Parks And Amusement Parks In Dallas, Texas - Updated 2021
1. Zero Gravity Thrill Amusement Park (from USD 37.0) Considered to be one of the best amusement parks in Dallas, you can visit Zero Gravity Thrill Amusement Park with your friends and family to enjoy the best amenities. When you come here, expect many unforgettable, high-intensity rides. Some of them, like Texas Blastoff, Bungee Jump, and the Skyscraper are ones that you must absolutely go on to make your visit more memorable.
Top 10 Things To Do In Simpsonville, South Carolina - Updated 2021
1. Have fun at Discovery Island Waterpark Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing Considered to be one of the ideal destinations for families, this amusement park has many amazing waterslides, beautiful pools, and a lazy river to relax when you are tired of walking around the place. You can also surf on the water using the surfing boards, with your family and friends.
2020- A Year Of Self-Reflection During The Pandemic
The Year 2020 may seem different for many of us but it was a year of self- reflection. Rahul Tiwary BY ANURAG PAUL The Year 2020 may seem different for many of us but it was a year of self-reflection for me. I had no idea what was going to happen the subsequent day. My mind was constantly having thoughts like- Will I have my financial security the next month? What will happen to the economy in the COVID-19 crisis? Will I have enough resources to do the things I want to do with my life?
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