Sign language steps up the game at FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™

As the clock ticks down towards the commencement of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, excitement and anticipation for the largest standalone women's sporting event are palpable. This eagerly awaited tournament, scheduled to kick off on 20th July and conclude on 20th August, is expected to go down in history not just for the spectacle on the field, but also for an innovative off-the-pitch endeavour aimed at enhancing the inclusivity of the game.

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Rahul Gandhi calls out the ECI for “vote theft,” but the Commission demands proof or apology.

On August 7, 2025, Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing it of enabling “vote theft” during the 2024 general elections. He pointed to alleged irregularities in voter rolls in Karnataka’s Mahadevapura constituency, citing thousands of duplicate entries, invalid addresses, bulk registrations, and faulty photographs. Gandhi labelled the claims as the result of six months of research by his team and demanded transparency, including access to digital voter lists and CCTV footage.

How a Senegalese engineer is using 3D printers to tackle plastic pollution

Senegal struggles with a severe plastic waste crisis, producing around 250,000 metric tons annually.

In Dakar, a young self-taught engineer is changing the perspective of plastic waste. Francois Mbengue has developed a device that converts discarded plastic bottles into filament for 3D printers to produce o produce rulers, plant pots and hospital equipment.