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Insights, a blog published by IMPRI.

Lost in the Pursuit of Profit: The Dimming of Himalayan Heritage

Norway’s Parliament issued a formal apology for its assimilation policies targeting the Sami, Kven, and Forest Finn peoples. These policies, known as Norwegianisation, were implemented between the 1850s and 1960s to suppress indigenous languages and cultures. Alongside the apology, the government proposed measures to address ongoing discrimination, such as protecting indigenous languages and monitoring inclusion efforts starting in 2027.

Gaza’s uncertain future: Between diplomacy, development and displacement

President Donald Trump, currently the most powerful leader, whose unpredictability yet opposition to wars has acted as an implicit deterrence to the warring parties across the spectrum, has added a new angle to the whole Gaza imbroglio in his transactional style. Trump has sought to displace the two million embattled Gazans to other countries, pushing Jordan and Egypt to take the hit—both of which have peace treaties with Israel and are suffering economic hardships even though they are significantly dependent on the US for financial support and bailouts

Atal Tinkering Lab: A Gateway to Innovation and Skill Development

Atal Tinkering Labs(ATLs) is a flagship program launched by the government of India under NITI Aayog in 2016. It is one of the programs under the Atal Innovation Mission having a focus on STEM (Science, Technology,  Engineering, and Mathematics) along with nurturing creativity and scientific temper among the various school students by providing them various benefits to innovate and prosper in their life.

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