Today is March 14 (3.14) – Pi day.
The date today resembles 3.14159, the common approximation of the mathematical constant Pi, or π. This concurrence has given rise to an annual celebration from 1:59 pm - also the time of publication of this post (CET).
What is Pi?
Understanding Pi is essential if you want to make calculations for circles, cylinders, spheres, and anything circular, even an ellipse. Pi is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. It doesn't matter how big or small the circle is - the ratio stays the same. Properties like this that stay the same when you change other attributes are called constants.
How are you celebrating Pi day?
🚨@Amnesty supports the latest briefing by @Medact (an organization bringing together health workers in the UK) urging hospitals to not use Palantir software, demanding that NHS (National Health Services) England cancels the contract entirely. https://t.co/5s8xHKThae
Israel is destroying branches of a financial institution that serves as a lifeline for thousands of people in desperate need. These attacks are unlawful and must be investigated as war crimes.
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As mainstream media,
Are you not aware of basic media and journalistic ethics? Publishing explicit details along with the victim’s picture is highly inappropriate and unethical. You are invading the victims's privacy and dignity. @ekantipur_com ??
Individuals held, including children, are at risk in Iran amid US‑Israel strikes near prisons & other security sites while Iran's authorities are subjecting some prisoners to enforced disappearance and denying them access to adequate food and water. https://t.co/rVIj9mwWG1
Amid the ongoing US–Israel attacks on Iran, Iran's authorities cut off the internet on 28 Feb, thereby preventing millions from accessing essential information, communicating with loved ones & suppressing information about international humanitarian & human rights law violations.
अबकी बार किसकी सरकार?
यो आलेख कसैको पक्ष वा विपक्षमा होईन। यसको उदेश्य नेतामात्र होईन मतदाता पनि जवाफदेही हुनुपर्छ भन्ने हो। गलत आँकलनबाट 'भोट शक्ति' खेर नफाल्न सचेत गराउँनु हो। यो चुनाव दलको परिक्षा मात्र होईन मतदाताको पनि परिक्षा हो।
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Today is World Day Against the Death Penalty.
Over the past year, executions have significantly increased in countries such as Singapore, Kuwait, Iran and the USA, while people continue to be executed at an alarming rate in Saudi Arabia.
Among these rises, some governments have shown renewed determination to use this cruel punishment as a tool of repression and control. They continue to ignore international human rights law.
Yet, the number of countries resorting to the death penalty is decreasing. We won’t give up until the death penalty is abolished everywhere. Change is possible.
We are deeply alarmed by emerging evidence of Moroccan security forces’ use of excessive force and mass arrests of protesters and bystanders.
No one should be punished for exercising their human rights, demanding their economic or social rights or an end to corruption
This year, the government's alertness has been commendable—it has helped prevent many human casualties. Stay safe, and take care of yourself and each other during these calamities.
Depression reached North Bihar. It is triggering massive rainfall over northeast UP, northwest Bihar, and parts of East Nepal. Stay Watchful. Next 24-36 hours are critical.
🇳🇵Nepal: As an interim government headed by former chief justice Sushila Karki takes charge after the youth-led protests and deadly violence, authorities must uphold international human rights obligations and focus on tackling entrenched problems of impunity, poor governance and corruption through a process under the rule of law.
The world is watching. Nepal's international partners must support a just, accountable, and rights-respecting path forward.
🔗Read our joint statement here: https://t.co/pV9NI5Aqob