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Thaipusam, a vibrant and deeply spiritual festival, marks an essential date in the Hindu calendar. Celebrated with fervor among the Tamil community, it is observed on the full moon day (Purnima) in the Tamil month of Thai, which falls between January and February. This auspicious day is closely linked to the first Purnima after the winter solstice, symbolizing a time of renewal and spiritual enlightenment.

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Niger has the highest-grade uranium ores in Africa and is the seventh-largest uranium producer in the world, but according to the World Bank, 81.4% of its citizens are not even connected to the electricity grid. 40% live below the poverty line, one-third of children are underweight, and the illiteracy rate is 63%. Only half of the inhabitants have access to clean drinking water, and only 16% are connected to a sanitation system.

People at the prison were asked to participate in dermatological scientific experiments from 1951 to 1974 in exchange for money. But survivors and medical ethics experts say those people lacked true informed consent.

One way that decolonization can help address Shell exploitation in Nigeria is by empowering local communities to participate in decision-making processes related to the oil industry. This could involve creating mechanisms for community consultation and participation in the allocation of oil revenues. It could also involve addressing the power imbalance between multinational corporations like Shell and local communities by creating legal frameworks that protect the rights of communities and hold corporations accountable for environmental damage and human rights abuses.

Microplastics pose a significant threat to the environment and to human health. They can be ingested by marine life and other animals, causing harm and even death. Microplastics can also enter the human food chain, potentially causing health problems. In addition, microplastics can persist in the environment for hundreds of years, making them a long-term threat to the health of our planet.

Decolonizing shaving is not about vilifying Western beauty standards or rejecting the act of shaving altogether. Rather, it is about recognizing the complex cultural and historical contexts that shape our perceptions of beauty and appearance and working towards a more inclusive and respectful approach to grooming practices.

So why do these miners continue to risk their lives to extract sulfur from Kawah Ijen and other active volcanoes in Indonesia? The answer lies in the value of the sulfur and the lack of economic opportunities in the region.