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How India reacted to Sundar Pichai's new role at Google - and what will he do?
Science, Maths & Technology

How India reacted to Sundar Pichai's new role at Google - and what will he do?

...languages), Pic 2: Bad picture A Twitter user Gabbar cracked a joke about Pichai's massive success referring to”Rajnigandha” which claims [in its advertising that] chewing its mouth freshener will bring success: I am surprised so many Indians are taking over as heads of Global organisations without chewing Rajnigandha Paan Masala. — Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) August...
Is Anthropology of Religion Racist?
History & The Arts

Is Anthropology of Religion Racist?

...Clare, London: George Allen and Unwin Ltd. Lévi-Strauss, C. (1966) The Savage Mind, London: Weidenfeld and Nicolson. Stocking, Jr., G. W. (1987) Victorian Anthropology, New York: The Free Press. Tylor, E. B. (1903) Primitive Culture: Researches into the Development of Mythology, Philosophy, Religion, Language, Art and Custom Vols. I and II, 4th edn, London: John Murray....
Following Jareth through the Labyrinth: How Bowie influenced my research
Languages

Following Jareth through the Labyrinth: How Bowie influenced my research

...language and intercultural communication, you might well ask? As a long-standing fan, it is not an exaggeration to say that Bowie has greatly influenced the way I look at the world and respond to it. He has inspired a determined, multifarious and playful approach to the process of finding a voice, contemplating fantasy worlds, investigating modes of performance and...
Reading for pleasure: exploring the concept
Education & Development

Reading for pleasure: exploring the concept

...Motivation, Reading Amount, and Comprehension: A Conceptual Replication’ Reading and Writing: An Interdisciplinary Journal 32(5), 1197-1218 Wilhelm, J. (2016) ‘Recognising the power of pleasure: What engaged adolescent readers get from their free-choice reading, and how teachers can leverage this for all’ Australian Journal of Language and Literacy 39(1), 30-41....
International health service: How the NHS has always relied on overseas labour
Society, Politics & Law

International health service: How the NHS has always relied on overseas labour

...free training scheme introduced 1997 Nature of training available to non-EU migrants altered. Training typically takes five years, but all training posts had shorter stay periods 2006 Non-EU migration virtually closed Immigration and EU workers key dates Year What happened? Before 1914 Free movement 1957 Reintroduction of freedom of mobility of workers through the Treaty...
Why Rosetta is the greatest space mission of our lifetime
Science, Maths & Technology

Why Rosetta is the greatest space mission of our lifetime

...to land on the surface of a comet, is not a bad second best. This article was originally published on The Conversation on November 4, 2014. Natalie Starkey receives funding from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). Find out more about Rosetta Explore comets and other space rocks Try a free course or study a qualification with the Open University...
Year of the Snake: Chinese Lunar New Year
Languages

Year of the Snake: Chinese Lunar New Year

...courses in Beginners' and Elementary level Mandarin Chinese, and Chinese Business Culture Essentials course are available to study at any time, and they provide digital badges for completion. For further information, please visit the short courses page. The Online Confucius Institute at The Open University holds regular free online public talks in Chinese history, culture...
A Time To Live - Extended Interviews
Health, Sports & Psychology

A Time To Live - Extended Interviews

...free of charge on 0808 808 00 00. You can also call Samaritans free from any phone on 116 123 (it will not appear on your phone bill), email jo@samaritans.org, or visit www.samaritans.org to find details of your nearest branch. The Motor Neurone Disease Association also provides support to people affected by motor neurone disease in England, Wales and NI - 03457 626262 or...