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China's DNA profiling campaigns attract global opposition: Report
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The report said that one campaign is about the mass scanning of the irises of people in the Qinghai province and the other is about mass blood sampling of Tibetan people for their DNA profiling.
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Zero-COVID policy: China's President Xi bows down to female protesters
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Though Chinese President Xi Jinping was successful in snubbing women in the leadership shuffle at the 20th Congress where he ensured his third term, however, Xi had to bow down to female protesters, who broke the nation free from the strict Zero-COVID policy.
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Study explores whether former football players age faster
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
According to new research former professional football players, particularly linemen, are more likely than non-players with similar demographic characteristics to develop diseases typically associated with advanced age when significantly younger.
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Research: Old-growth trees provide buffer against climate change
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
A new analysis of more than 20,000 trees on five continents shows that old-growth trees are more drought tolerant than younger trees in the forest canopy and may be better able to withstand future climate extremes.
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India on track to become third-largest economy by 2030: Morgan Stanley
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The four global trends -- demographics, digitalization, decarbonization and deglobalization are favouring what Morgan Stanley termed as New India. It said India would drive a fifth of global growth through the end of this decade.
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As Xi goes for third term, demographic crisis looms over China
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Beijing [China], October 17 (ANI): As President Xi Jinping gears up to accept a third term of power, China is desperately fighting to reverse a rapid shrinkage in population, which is expected to start in 2022 and the administration fears that it will have profound ramifications for its fut
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Jehangir Hospital leading the way with Comprehensive Stroke Care
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 13 (ANI/NewsVoir): Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is becoming an important cause of premature death and disability in countries like India, largely driven by demographic changes and enhanced by the increas
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Study explores mortality disparities in US during COVID-19 pandemic
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 21 (ANI): A study has found that racial and ethnic inequities in mortality in the United States changed drastically with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and inequities persist for some demographic groups.
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Amazon announces the 'Great Indian Smartphone Survey' ahead of the festive
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 15 (ANI/NewsVoir): Amazon.in today announced the roll out of the Great Indian Smartphone Survey ahead of the festive season in the country. As Bharat gets ready to shop for self, family and loved ones, the survey will outline key insights on consumer
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Consumer complaint online legal advisory firm plans to reach every corner
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI/GPRC): Consumer Complaint Online, an online legal services platform, is aiming to connect 10,000 people per day, making its services accessible to a large demographic. It is an integrated technology-based platform that assists people through its website i
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World "more multipolar" with key positions for powers like UAE: Jaishankar
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 2 (ANI): The UAE has a key role in a world that has become more multipolar with global politics, economics and demographics, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on his visit to Abu Dhabi.
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China faces talent crisis as median population age expected to rise to 45
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Beijing [China], August 26 (ANI): Demographic decline and a fast-ageing population have become twin factors that have not only led to the shrinking of Chinese labour force but also leading to a decrease in the talent pool - factors that are being seen as the biggest obstacles to China's econ
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