Introduction: What does RS mean on Snapchat Snapchat’s universe is one of rapid-fire, succinct, and visually stimulating conversation. Acronyms and abbreviations have become more popular as a means to shorten text and facilitate communication. Amid this linguistic shorthand, one acronym, “RS,” has raised doubts and prompted intrigue among users. In this piece, we set out […]
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Common Mistakes to Avoid in a Partition Lawsuit
Navigating the complexities of a partition lawsuit can be daunting. This is especially true when property disputes and co-ownership rights are at stake. Understanding the common pitfalls and how to avoid them can make the process smoother. It can also increase your chances of a favorable outcome. Whether you’re involved in real estate litigation or […]
HEALTH: Addiction to Medicines the New Danger
Ann De Ron BRUSSELS, Mar 1 2007 (IPS) – A growing number of people are getting addicted to tranquillisers and other prescription drugs, and this abuse is set to exceed illicit drug abuse, the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) warns in a report published Thursday. Thanks to prevention campaigns youngsters are thinking more that heroin […]
ENVIRONMENT-UGANDA: Landslides – Experts Warn Worst is Yet to Come
Joshua Kyalimpa KAMPALA, Mar 9 2010 (IPS) – Fourteen-year-old Isaac Wadyegere of Bundesi village in Bududa district woke up to a rainy and chilly Monday morning and went to school as usual. But Mar. 1 was not a usual day in eastern Uganda. Officials assessing the damage caused by the latest landslides in Kabale, western […]
A Decade of Legal GM Soy in Brazil
GMOs are steadily advancing in Brazil, where transgenic crop varieties produced by multinational corporations grow alongside others developed nationally. Field of soy in Não-Me-Toque, in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul. Credit: Nilson Konrad/IPS RIO DE JANEIRO, Jul 30 2013 (IPS) – Ten years ago, Brazil yielded to agribusiness pressure and legalised the […]
Divisions Over Drugs Rise
VIENNA, Mar 17 2014 (IPS) – A top level United Nations conference on drugs has highlighted growing divisions between member states on how to move forward in dealing with global drug problems as calls grow for major reforms in approaches to international drug policy. The High-Level Review at the latest annual session of the U.N. […]
Child Labour on U.S. Tobacco Farms: A Stubborn Problem in a Billion-Dollar Industry
Children who work on tobacco farms in the U.S. are vulnerable to nicotine poisoning, especially when handling wet tobacco leaves. Credit: MgAdDept/CC-BY-SA UNITED NATIONS, Apr 6 2015 (IPS) – For many young people, the summer is synonymous with free time, relaxation, or family vacations. For less fortunate kids the summer means labour, with scores of […]
Tackle ‘Hidden Hunger’ by Improving Food Systems
Jomo Kwame Sundaram was the Coordinator for Economic and Social Development at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and received the 2007 Wassily Leontief Prize for Advancing the Frontiers of Economic Thought. KUALA LUMPUR , Feb 29 2016 (IPS) – Nutrition is complex and multi-dimensional. Micronutrient deficiencies or ‘hidden hunger’ are […]
Despite Progress, South Asia Faces Daunting Challenges in Water & Sanitation
Vanita Suneja is Regional Advocacy Manager, South Asia, for WaterAid A girl washes her hands and face with soap and water at a water tap, installed with the support of HSBC and WaterAid, in Sylhet District, Bangladesh. Credit: WaterAid/Abir Abdullah NEW DELHI, Jul 16 2018 (IPS) – In 2030, when I would be turning sixty, […]