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@codeDude I organize monthly #OpenStreetMap mapping parties in #Delhi #India.

We announce on free platforms like #XMPP, Mastodon, Lemmy, mailing lists, and Discourse, but not everyone uses them. So we also have to announce on Telegram, Discord, Reddit, etc.

That said, if we treat both free and proprietary platforms equally (this includes bridging), there's no incentive for people to move away from proprietary platforms, and we're really only helping these platforms cement their dominance.

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On social security programmes in #SouthAsia and how #Pakistan 's can be modified to help not oonly poverty alleviation but also #ClimateAdaptation AND #ClimateMitigation

Brilliant insight by climate lawyer Ali Tauqeer Sheikh

Did not know India's and Bangladesh's programmes were so far ahead of the world

dawn.com/news/1897603/climate-

DAWN.COM · Climate-smart social protectionBy Ali Tauqeer Sheikh

Good morning. It's 9AM, Thursday, 13th March. The headlines: Roblox's chief executive speaks to the BBC about gaming. The #EU and #India resume #trade talks. German economic woes may deepen due to US #tariffs, warns Bundesbank. Irish cinematic gems are honoured. An American team heads to #Russia seeking #ceasefire discussions. #Germany's Bundestag considers easing budgetary regulations.

Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital trust accused former trustees of misappropriating over Rs 1,500 crore and performing black magic on hospital premises. A forensic audit revealed large-scale financial irregularities. Multiple FIRs have been lodged, and the Economic Offences Wing is investigating. The hospital trust is urging swift action to ensure responsible individuals are held accountable.
#LilavatiHosp #MastIndia #MastodonIndians #India @mastodonindians
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The Times of IndiaMumbai Lilavati Hospital Fraud: Rs 1,500 Crore Misappropriated with Black Magic Involved | Mumbai News - The Times of IndiaMumbai's Lilavati Hospital trust accused former trustees of misappropriating over Rs 1,500 crore and performing black magic on hospital premises. A fo

Maharashtra's transport minister, Pratap Sarnaik, admitted that employees' provident fund and gratuity were used to cover daily expenses and salary hikes for the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation. The opposition demanded a complaint against the MSRTC's managing director. Sarnaik assured that future improper use of funds would be avoided and employees would not lose interest on diverted money.
#Maha #MastIndia #MastodonIndians #India @mastodonindians
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The Times of IndiaRs 2,200 crore PF-gratuity fund spent on wages: Maha transport minister | India News - The Times of IndiaIndia News: Maharashtra's transport minister, Pratap Sarnaik, admitted that employees' provident fund and gratuity were used to cover daily expenses and salary hi