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Gender inequality is considered a significant issue in India, as the nation ranks 123 out of 189 countries in the United Nations Gender Inequality Index, indicating that major work needs to be done to reduce the gender gap across the country (ETP, 2022). Assam, a state in northeast India, has a growing population of nearly 31 million.
Indian culture is an enduring mosaic of harmony in diversity, where age-old customs and contemporary energy merge into a vibrant legacy. The five-hundred-year mask-making tradition of Assam is a unique specimen of the region’s culture and heritage. The earliest evidence of mask-making in India, as a documented cultural tradition, originates in Assam in the 15th century with Srimanta Sankardeva’s Bhaona performance.
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Humanitarian catastrophe demands urgent attention, as the international community’s muted response underscores a broader failure to address Sudan’s collapse.
Food waste represents a moral, environmental, and economic challenge that affects every section of society — farmers, retailers, hoteliers, and families alike. Reducing food waste requires coordination among the government, private sector, civil society, and individuals.
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