cultural diversity

Indic Phonetic keyboards represent a significant leap forward in making typing accessible and intuitive for millions of Windows users. By leveraging the familiar QWERTY layout and seamlessly converting your keystrokes into native Indic scripts, these keyboards remove the need to learn...

Navigating Cultural Landscapes: A Heart-Focused Research Journey at Microsoft Research Asia Across the globe, diverse cultures paint a vivid mosaic—a tapestry where every hue tells its own unique story. In the high-tech corridors of Microsoft Research Asia, this vibrant interplay of cultural...

In an age where artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving, bridging cultural gaps is becoming increasingly crucial. On December 6, 2024, Gretchen Huizinga hosted an enlightening episode of the Abstracts podcast featuring Pranjal Chitale, a research fellow at Microsoft Research India...

Ancient human bones found in an English cave not only show signs of cannibalism but also seem to have served another gruesome role: providing the raw material for so-called "skull cups." These skulls-turned-goblets may have been used as vessels for blood, food or potent drinks during rituals...

Link Removed due to 404 Error A 24-year-old Arab American from Michigan beat out 50 other women to take the 2010 Miss USA title Sunday night, despite nearly stumbling in her evening gown. Rima Fakih of Dearborn, Mich., won the pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on the Las...