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Angelina Jolie steps down as UN refugee agency's special envoy
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
"After more than 20 years of dedicated and committed work with the UN Refugee Agency advocating for the rights and protection of forcibly displaced people around the world, Angelina Jolie is moving on from her role as UNHCR's Special Envoy to engage on a broader set of humanitarian and human
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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance Delhi acid attack, seeks detailed reports w
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission took a suo motu cognizance of the acid incident in Delhi and sought detailed reports within four weeks from the Police Commissioner, Chief Secretary of the government.
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Study reveals changes in cholesterol levels in cell membrane
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Despite its health risk when its blood levels are too high, cholesterol is a vital part of the membrane that surrounds every human cell. Researchers revealed new insights into how cells achieve cholesterol homeostasis within the cell membrane.
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Study finds virtual reality used to teach language, context
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Context and realism important when using virtual reality to teach language, according to a recent study by UCLA psychologists.
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NHRC issues notice to Bihar govt over Saran hooch tragedy, seeks report wi
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday issued notice to the Bihar government and Director General of Police (DGP) over the Saran hooch tragedy in which 60 people have died so far and sought a report within four weeks, said Jaimini Kumar Srivastava, Deputy Director, Media and C
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Israeli medication for treating cystic fibrosis to begin human trials
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition which creates a buildup of mucus in the lungs, pancreas and digestive system, resulting in malnutrition, breathing difficulties, frequent lung and sinus infections, jaundice and even male infertility.
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Pakistan seeks more international aid as it fails to deal with devastating
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Next year will set another record for humanitarian relief requirements, with 339 million people in need of assistance in 69 countries, an increase of 65 million people compared to the same time last year, according to United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
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Efforts to provide facilities for industrial institutions in Uttarakhand,
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The Chief Minister said, "The land of Uttarakhand is the centre of culture and spirituality. Uttarakhand has both natural beauty and better human resources. Efforts are being made to provide all kinds of facilities to the industrial institutions in the state. Air, rail and road connectivity
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Taliban flogging of 20 people brings back hardline practices of old regime
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The lashings allegedly took place at the sports stadium in Lashkar Gah, the provincial capital of southern Helmand on Wednesday, Khaama Press quoted Mohammad Qasim Riyaz, a spokesperson for the governor's office as saying.
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Distance between humans and nature is growing: Study
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The idea that humans are facing a global extinction of experience of nature is popular, but there is poor empirical evidence of its reality. To shed more light on this, the scientists measured how the average distance from an individual's home to the nearest area with low human impact change
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Study: Cluster headache sufferers more likely to have other illnesses
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Cluster headache sufferers are more than three times more likely to suffer from various medical issues such as heart disease, mental disorders, and other neurologic diseases.
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Study reveals how humans first walked upright in trees
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Human bipedalism, or walking erect on two legs, may have developed in trees rather than on the ground, as previously supposed.
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