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UN Official describes situation of Afghan women and girls as regressing
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 24 (ANI): UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths called out the Taliban for reopening girls' schools in a statement on Tuesday and said that the situation of Afghan women and girls is very regressing.
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Individuals with similar faces might have similar DNA: Study
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 23 (ANI): DNA analysis and a collection of photos of genetically unrelated lookalikes have revealed that strong facial similarity is associated with shared genetic variants.
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Study: Untapped stem cell potential may help heal damaged spinal cord
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 23 (ANI): Scientists have identified a group of latent stem cells that respond to injury in the central nervous system of mice. If a similar type of cell exists in humans, they could offer a new therapeutic approach to treat brain and spinal cord injuries.
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New novel curative treatment for paediatric neuroblastoma patients
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 23 (ANI): Children who suffer a relapse of aggressive cancer known as neuroblastoma have small chances of survival. However, researchers have now shown that DHODH blockers, which are well-tolerated in humans, can cure neuroblastoma in mice if administered in combinati
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Nearly 100 people die in flash floods in Afghanistan
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 23 (ANI): Due to heavy rain and flash flooding in Afghanistan, 95 people were killed, hundreds of others injured and swept away thousands of homes in Afghanistan, according to authorities in the crisis-hit country.
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European Union provides PKR 76 million to Pakistan as flood relief assista
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 23 (ANI): The European Union is providing PKR 76 million to Pakistan to provide crucial humanitarian assistance to families affected by severe flooding, which has wreaked havoc across many parts of the country.
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Pakistan's Human Rights Commission laments apathy of govt, opposition towa
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 23 (ANI): Lamenting the apathy of the Pakistan government and opposition towards flood devastations in the country, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expressed grave concern at the loss of life and livelihoods wrought by floods across the country.
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Pakistan uses blasphemy laws to persecute its minorities
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 23 (ANI): The minorities in Pakistan are constantly being murdered and subjected to inhuman brutalities in the name of blasphemy, conversion to Islam and other sectarian differences.
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The Zoroastrian Co-Operative Bank declared 10 per cent dividend For Fy 202
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 23 (ANI/PNN): The Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank, a leading Urban Co-operative Bank has shown overall excellent financial results for year ended March 2022.
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Researchers find skipping breakfast may lead to psychosocial health proble
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 23 (ANI): A recent study found that young people who eat healthy breakfasts at home have higher psychosocial health. While earlier research has indicated the importance of a nutritious breakfast, this is the first study to investigate the reported effects of whethe
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UNESCO team to visit Kolkata for Durga Puja celebrations after festival ad
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 22 (ANI): UNESCO Director Eric Falt along with his team will be visiting Kolkata next week for celebrations of Durga Puja after it was added to the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list last December.
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'Rising Monkeypox cases will not lead to HIV', says top ICMR scientist
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 22 (ANI): A top scientist of the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology on Monday stated that the rising Monkeypox cases will not lead to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
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