Brazil: Where Heaven Meets Earth

With its breathtaking waterfalls, vibrant culture, unique cuisine, some of the world’s most stunning beaches, and thrilling adventures, Brazil offers a variety of tourism experiences tailored to every preference. Prepare to be amazed by the wonders of this captivating country, as promised by Ivor Vaz. Brazil, often regarded as one of the most underrated travel…

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Eight Places You Must Visit in Brazil

There is an abundance to see and do in Brazil. Here are eight must-visit destinations in this Latin American paradise: Rio de Janeiro With over 450 years of history, Rio de Janeiro is a unique city that beautifully combines its geographic features—such as the sea, mountains, and forests—with vibrant human presence. To truly experience the…

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Forging Stronger Ties – A New Chapter in India-Sri Lanka Relations

President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s three-day state visit to India was characterised by exceptional warmth and a welcoming atmosphere. The numerous meetings, a diverse range of topics discussed, and MoUs established during the visit reflect renewed vigour and energy in the bilateral relationship, writes Ivor Vaz. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recently…

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Significance of the Visit

The visit was pivotal in recalibrating relations under Colombo’s new administration. The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (People’s Liberation Front, also known as JVP) assumed the top executive role in Sri Lanka for the first time, bringing its Communist ideological framework to governance. Historically, the JVP has been critical of India’s policies toward Sri Lanka. Thus, the…

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Cybercrime: The Deadly New Enemy

Cybercrimes know no borders and have evolved alongside emerging digital technologies. Each year, the number of reported cybercrimes in India continues to rise significantly, and the situation is worsening, says Ivor Vaz. On a positive note, a vibrant India is on the brink of a digital revolution. Once primarily an agricultural nation, India is undergoing…

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Cybercrime: A Rising Threat to Internal Security

To effectively address the challenges posed by newer technologies and ensure the safety and security of our citizens from emerging cyber threats, it is essential for world leaders to collaborate and strengthen enforcement agencies. Recent crime data published by the National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) reveals a significant increase in registered cybercrimes, rising from 12,317…

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The Battle with Cybercrime

To strengthen the mechanism to deal with cybercrimes in a comprehensive and coordinated manner, the Central Government, through the Ministry of Home Affairs has set up the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C). As per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, ‘Police Order’ and ‘Public Order’ are State issues. Hence, States and UTs are…

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Cyber Security: Insulating Yourself from Scams

Cybercrime is progressing at an incredibly fast pace, with new trends constantly emerging. Cybercriminals are becoming more agile, exploiting new technologies with lightning speed, tailoring their attacks using new methods, and cooperating with each other in ways we have not seen before. D. Sivanandhan, Former Director-General of Police (Retd), Maharashtra, who was also the former…

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Cybercrimes and Human Rights

Praveen Dixit is the Special Rapporteur, Maharashtra and Goa, for the National Human Rights Commission. India has been championing human rights for centuries and applying the same principles to not only individuals but also the rights of animals, birds, marine creatures, and the natural world, including mountains, trees, rivers, and oceans. This is achieved through…

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