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Women members chant PM Modi’s name, present bouquet to him after historic
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
As the landmark women's reservation Bill, aptly titled 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', was passed by the Parliament on Thursday, marking a giant leap in the empowerment of one-half of the country's population, chants of 'Modi Modi' were raised by women MPs as they took turns to thank Prim
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Minority Shias being massacred in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan: Kash
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Javed Ahmad Beigh, a prominent socio-political activist, has drawn attention to the dire human rights situation faced by Shias in Pakistan, particularly in the illegally occupied region of Gilgit Baltistan, where a significant Shia population resides.
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Half of population will get their rights: Haryana CM Khattar on women's qu
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Women's Reservation Bill, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Thursday that the move will ensure that Indian women get their rights.
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Dr Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Chennai Launches Parkinson's Support Group
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 21: In a significant step towards providing comprehensive care for individuals battling Parkinson’s disease, Dr Kamakshi Memorial Hospitals, Pallikaranai, Chennai announced the launch of the Parkinson’s Support Group. Parkinson’s, a chronic neurodegene
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Seafarers’ training essential to meet Global Biofuel Alliance standards se
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 21: Although Indian seafarers are renowned for their competence, adaptability and technical expertise, there is a need for specialized training programs that equip Indian seafarers and the global seafaring population with the knowledge and skills requ
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Gap in CVD Onset Between India and Western Population has Increased in Rec
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 20: India is witnessing an increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) among the younger population. In fact, CVDs are striking Indians at an earlier age than the Western population reveals a survey commissioned by Roche Diagnostics India in
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Study reveals most critical issues for grizzly bear conservation
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Humans have a negative impact on the health of grizzly bear populations through top-down influences such as direct mortality associated with forestry roads (from conflict or illegal killings) and displacement from high-quality habitats, as well as bottom-up influences such as reducing food r
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India’s Rhino population on the rise, stringent conservation efforts conti
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
International Rhino Foundation, in its annual ‘State of the Rhino’ report for 2023 released two days ahead of World Rhino Day, attributed the rise in the one-horned rhino population to strong protection, wildlife crime law enforcement and habitat expansion. Since 2011, World R
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Telecare lowers costs, improves quality of life for dementia patients: Stu
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to a UCSF study, a telecare programme that improves outcomes for dementia patients while reducing the burden on unpaid caregivers also offers the unexpected benefit of lowering Medicare expenses.
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Pakistani people frustrated over PIA's privatization amid nationwide finan
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Amid a severe financial crisis plaguing Pakistan on multiple fronts, frustration among the population has reached its peak as the government has decided to privatize the country's national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).
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Bhutan hits milestone in snow leopard conversation with nearly 40 pc incre
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Bhutan has hit a milestone in snow leopard conversation with a nearly 40 per cent increase in the animal’s population in the country, The Bhutan Live reported.
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Ground-nesting birds build their nests to protect themselves from predator
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Ground-nesting birds known as lapwings, according to new research, use the design of their nests and surroundings to hide from predators. Changes in land management and high predator populations, such as foxes and crows, are causing many ground-nesting species to decline. If too many eggs a
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