LITERACY today is not merely the ability to read and write. It is the ability to function in a digital economy. This year’s International Literacy Day theme — ‘Promoting literacy in the digital era’ — ...

Girls attend a lesson outside a damaged classroom at Government Girls Primary School in KP's Swabi. — Reuters/File On September 8, the world observed International Literacy Day. For Pakistan, this day ...

International Literacy Day is celebrated on September 8 each year as a worldwide recognition of the role literacy plays in individuals and their societies. The observance, created by UNESCO in 1966, ...

When Judith Miller had routine blood work done in July, she got a phone alert the same day that her lab results were posted online. So, when her doctor messaged her the next day that her overall tests ...

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Engage Now Africa (ENA) recently observed International Literacy Day with a strong call to action, emphasising the critical role of "Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era." The event, held in Accra, ...

The 2025 Prizes were awarded during a global celebration of International Literacy Day on 8 September at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. Each initiative, unique in its approach, harnesses digital tools ...

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In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Narasimha Pai, consultant and head, cardiology, KMC Hospital, Mangalore, said, “Nighttime blood pressure spikes are a red flag because they increase ...

Generative AI chatbots can amplify delusions in people who are already vulnerable, as dangerous ideas go unchallenged and may ...