Think Pieces reviewed and written by Lakshmi and Seetha Ram

The top 12 development journals published a total of 18,329 papers during the period 2000‒2020. Of these, only 51 focused on sanitation and related issues, which are the focus of this review. https://www.adb.org/publications/sanitation-top-development-journals-review Best Regards Seetha Ram

https://japantoday.com/category/features/kuchikomi/Lifelong-self-education-–-a-tradition-going-way-back-to-Edo-era-when-life-expectancy-was-under-50 ? Best Regards Seetha Ram

https://japantoday.com/category/national/foreign-born-miss-japan-sparks-debate-on-what-it-means-to-be-japanese Best Regards Seetha Ram

Why you should never retire https://www.economist.com/business/2024/01/25/why-you-should-never-retire from The Economist Hobbies are all well and good for many. But for the extremely driven, they can feel pointless and even slightly embarrassing. Best Regards Seetha Ram

https://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Suffocating-hierarchies-don-t-just-plague-Japanese-entertainment Best Regards Seetha Ram

How climate friendly is the Japanese diet? TOMOKO OTAKE STAFF WRITER The Japan Times Jan 29, 2024 Daily food de­ci­sions are a bal­anc­ing act for con­sumers con­scious of health and emis­sions Read more... Lucky you. This email was sent to you by a user of PressReader, who thought you'd be interested in reading this story. It means you get to click the link and read it. It does not, however, mean you get any licenses, express or implied, to the intellectual property, copyrighted material, or trademarks of PressReader or any of our content partners. PressReader Inc., 200-13111 Vanier Place, Richmond BC V6V 2J1, Canada PressReader International Limited, 2nd Floor, The Boat House, Bishop Street, Dublin 8, D08 H01F, Ireland ©2003-2024 PressReader, all rights reserved. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy Best Regards Seetha Ram

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/singapore-malaysia-eye-end-2026-rts-link-completion-vinfast-sets-sights-india Best Regards Seetha Ram

https://www.opindia.com/2024/01/sculptor-arun-yogiraj-says-he-cannot-replicate-the-idol-he-carved-as-bhagwans-face-changed-after-entering-garbha-griha/ Best Regards Seetha Ram

A growing industry is emerging to make philanthropy simpler https://www.economist.com/special-report/2024/01/10/a-growing-industry-is-emerging-to-make-philanthropy-simpler from The Economist

You've been given free access to this article from The Economist as a gift. You can open the link five times within seven days. After that it will expire. The future of philanthropy will involve a mix of different approaches https://econ.st/3UmeLjH

Philanthropy in Asia is becoming more professional https://www.economist.com/special-report/2024/01/10/philanthropy-in-asia-is-becoming-more-professional from The Economist

Ten charts reveal Narendra Modi's actual record in office https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2024/01/26/ten-charts-reveal-narendra-modis-actual-record-in-office from The Economist

https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Transportation/Japan-s-Sojitz-lands-order-for-Indian-high-speed-rail-equipment

https://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Japan-India-engagement-is-expanding-amid-strategic-challenges

https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/IPO/Japan-plans-to-list-Tokyo-Metro-shares-after-this-summer

    Ian Ross ⁦‪@IanRossUK‬⁩ The Sanitation-related Quality of Life index (SanQoL-5) has been validated in four more rural and urban settings in Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia. Find the preprint here ( researchsquare.com/article/rs-388… - feedback welcome) and more info/FAQs at SanQoL.org pic.twitter.com/ktHiUbWyZO   2024/01/24, 21:07     Best Regards Seetha Ram

    Narendra Modi ⁦‪@narendramodi‬⁩ What we saw in Ayodhya yesterday, 22nd January, will be etched in our memories for years to come. pic.twitter.com/8SXnFGnyWg   2024/01/23, 13:11     Best Regards Seetha Ram

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https://www.af-info.or.jp/better_future/html/2017-2021/2021/Prof_munasinghe/2021b_munasinghe1.html Best Regards Seetha Ram

    Ministry of Information and Broadcasting ⁦‪@MIB_India‬⁩ A watershed moment in Bharat's history and an indelible memory imprinted on time!🇮🇳🛕 #RamLalla has finally graced his eternal abode with his divine presence and the entire nation is brimming with joy and divinity. Behold the heavenly aura and immerse yourself in the glory of… pic.twitter.com/9et117LNKW   2024/01/22, 21:26     Best Regards Seetha Ram

    Korean Embassy India ⁦‪@RokEmbIndia‬⁩ Congratulations on the consecration ceremony of the #RamTemple in #Ayodhya . The place holds a great symbolic importance for Korea-India relations based on the matrimonial link between Queen #Sriratna (Heo Hwang-ok) from Ayodhya and King Kim Suro from Gaya(Korea) in 48 A.D.   2024/01/22, 19:22     Best Regards Seetha Ram

    Larsen & Toubro ⁦‪@larsentoubro‬⁩ The making of a modern marvel, designed to preserve a timeless heritage. A look at how L&T constructed the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir - a confluence of history, tradition, and hi-tech engineering and construction. #WeMakeTheThingsThatMakeIndiaProud #RamMandir #Ayodhya   2024/01/22, 21:34     Best Regards Seetha Ram

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https://japantoday.com/category/features/health/high-stress-during-adolescence-tied-to-obesity-high-blood-pressure-in-adulthood ? Best Regards Seetha Ram

https://japantoday.com/category/features/kuchikomi/The-training-that-saved-JAL-passengers-was-worth-every-yen ? Best Regards Seetha Ram

https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/culture/art/20240119-162980/?utm_source=piano&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=8464&pnespid=5v6dz5JJ8bfd.Ke_qg2y4qgK7x4GoSgphlIoRE0xvRGVDqdR58LEX.P0zJnlhr1699QIUg Best Regards Seetha Ram

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/screaming-children-and-noisy-neighbours-residents-driven-nuts-by-noise-in-their-estates Best Regards Seetha Ram

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/screaming-children-and-noisy-neighbours-residents-driven-nuts-by-noise-in-their-estates Best Regards Seetha Ram

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-narendra-modi-seeks-blessings-from-elephant-at-tamil-nadu-ranganathaswamy-temple-11705735974163.html Best Regards Seetha Ram

https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Davos-2024/India-readies-pitch-to-woo-global-investors-at-Davos Best Regards Seetha Ram

https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Davos-2024/India-ministers-sell-bullish-view-at-Davos-as-China-s-growth-falters Best Regards Seetha Ram

https://asia.nikkei.com/Life-Arts/Life/Blend-trend-Indo-Western-fusion-shines-in-world-of-fashion Best Regards Seetha Ram

FRUITS OF A JUGAAD http://www.magzter.com/articles/5/1574512/1-o22-cIq1705666871273?mg_pf=ios_newsstand&utm_ID=18913326

NATURAL INSTINCTS http://www.magzter.com/articles/5/1574512/xH-dexZnz1705666083775?mg_pf=ios_newsstand&utm_ID=18913326

DRIVE FOR GENDER DIVERSITY http://www.magzter.com/articles/5/1574512/m9iGtObeB1705666894841?mg_pf=ios_newsstand&utm_ID=18913326

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https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/01/19/books/akutagawa-prize-book-chatgpt/ Best Regards Seetha Ram

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/01/18/books/rental-person-who-does-nothing/ Best Regards Seetha Ram

https://youtu.be/bFOZEsNzS8o?si=lFEtQNeNPKMK2x_x Best Regards Seetha Ram

https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/economy/story/icrier-bill-melinda-gates-foundation-sign-joint-declaration-to-take-forward-indias-g20-ideas-410208-2023-12-20 Best Regards Seetha Ram

    The Japan Times ⁦‪@japantimes‬⁩ Japan Airlines named its first female president on Wednesday, a former cabin attendant who rose through the ranks to senior management. japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/…   2024/01/17, 20:05     Best Regards Seetha Ram

Digital gatekeeper: How Staqu's facial-recognition system is securing Ayodhya's sacred path to faith. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/prime/prime-decoder/digital-gatekeeper-how-staqus-facial-recognition-system-is-securing-ayodhyas-sacred-path-to-faith-/primearticleshow/106906138.cms Download Economic Times App to stay updated with Business News - https://etapp.onelink.me/tOvY/135dde21

A bold Budget can pave way for India to be Global South's voice https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/paving-the-way-for-global-south-development-through-bold-union-budget-initiatives/articleshow/106922929.cms Download Economic Times App to stay updated with Business News - https://etapp.onelink.me/tOvY/135dde21

    Rajeev Chandrasekhar 🇮🇳 ⁦‪@Rajeev_GoI‬⁩ Guruvayur is my fav temple and I hv been praying there ever since I was a child 🙏🏻 May Lord Guruvayurappan shower infinite blessing on PM ⁦‪@narendramodi‬⁩ ji and his mission of #NewIndia #ViksitBharat 🙏🏻🙏🏻 #OmNamoGuruvayurappa   2024/01/17, 13:44     Best Regards Seetha Ram

What is the world's loveliest language? https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2024/01/11/what-is-the-worlds-loveliest-language from The Economist Best Regards Seetha Ram

    Hiroshi Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan ⁦‪@HiroSuzukiAmbJP‬⁩ Thank you, PM Modi ji, for your great leadership in realising this visionary project. This was mentioned in leaders' statement PM Shinzo Abe 🇯🇵 and PM Modi 🇮🇳 announced in 2015, "Japan and India Vision 2025 Special Strategic and Global Partnership". #MTHL #AtalSetu #Mumbai   2024/01/15, 12:02     Best Regards Seetha Ram

https://japantoday.com/category/features/lifestyle/a-beginner%27s-guide-to-sound-baths-%E2%88%92-what-they-are-how-to-choose-a-good-one-and-what-the-research-shows ? Best Regards Seetha Ram

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/boeing-737-max-comac-china-airplane-4034621 Best Regards Seetha Ram

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ON THE FAST TRACK, FINALLY http://www.magzter.com/articles/5/1567225/KC0qFoBdp1705054705460?mg_pf=ios_newsstand&utm_ID=18913326

    India in Pixels by Ashris ⁦‪@indiainpixels‬⁩ The path of Vanvaas based on the historical mention in the Ramayana pic.twitter.com/0KWFUypgd3   2024/01/12, 23:16     Best Regards Seetha Ram

REC raises about Rs 3,500 crore via yen-denominated green bonds https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/renewables/rec-raises-about-rs-3500-crore-via-yen-denominated-green-bonds/articleshow/106808148.cms Download Economic Times App to stay updated with Business News - https://etapp.onelink.me/tOvY/135dde21

Temple run: Private jets to crowd Ayodhya skies on the day of Ram Mandir inauguration https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/temple-run-private-jets-to-crowd-ayodhya-skies-on-the-day-of-ram-mandir-inauguration/articleshow/106793874.cms Download Economic Times App to stay updated with Business News - https://etapp.onelink.me/tOvY/135dde21

    M.K.Stalin ⁦‪@mkstalin‬⁩ It was my utmost pleasure to welcome the Hon'ble Minister of Law and Home Affairs of Singapore Thiru. ⁦‪@kshanmugam‬⁩ , to my residence in Tamil Nadu. His visit comes as a gracious acceptance of my invitation extended during my last trip to Singapore, as he is on his visit to Tamil… pic.twitter.com/VdeKHQwIgA   2024/01/11, 21:29     Best Regards Seetha Ram

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https://www.economist.com/leaders/2023/07/06/the-new-asian-family The new Asian family from TheEconomist

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/01/08/japan/society/houses-survive-quake/?utm_source=pianodnu&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=72&tpcc=dnu&pnespid=9e3okitf7lvnpbtuqe70t6ckursw_jj2kae5bkguv1svwj4fsxk56g6efse_xurnhbkk Best Regards Seetha Ram

CREATING JOBS IN THE NEW DAWN OF AI http://www.magzter.com/articles/5/1559681/nSkJw8aPF1704455756315?mg_pf=ios_newsstand&utm_ID=18913326 Best Regards Seetha Ram

THE PROMISE OF AI FOR INDIA AND THE WORLD http://www.magzter.com/articles/5/1559681/Gg0DiCuet1704454624620?mg_pf=ios_newsstand&utm_ID=18913326 Best Regards Seetha Ram

Can India, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia be the next great economies? https://www.economist.com/leaders/2024/01/04/can-india-indonesia-and-saudi-arabia-be-the-next-great-economies from The Economist Best Regards Seetha Ram

FMCG companies and food services chains head to Ayodhya https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/fmcg-companies-and-food-services-chains-head-to-ayodhya/articleshow/106524842.cms Download Economic Times App to stay updated with Business News - https://etapp.onelink.me/tOvY/135dde21

https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/The-Big-Story/Your-predictions-for-Asia-in-2024 Best Regards Seetha Ram

    Mann Ki Baat Updates मन की बात अपडेट्स ⁦‪@mannkibaat‬⁩ Youth means energy. It means the ability to work with speed, skill and scale. pic.twitter.com/KQQ6EzYnZ0   2024/01/03, 10:42     Best Regards Seetha Ram