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Indian Gen Z: Financially savvy, socially conscious and ready to travel --
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 11: New research from Mintel reveals that a majority of the Gen Z consumer population (aged 18-26 in 2023) in India are motivated to realise their future ambitions, with 91% emphasising the importance of savings to reach their goals.
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Human rights body condemns harassment of religious minorities in Pakistan
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Naveed Walter, the President of Human Rights Focus Pakistan said that the population of minorities in Pakistan has come down to 3 per cent from 23 per cent since its independence in 1947.
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EAM Jaishankar visits water project in Kibamba built with India's assistan
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited the water project in the Kibamba district of Dar es Salaam on Friday which is built with Indian support that will be providing clean drinking water to the Tanzanian population.
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Not eating healthy foods linked with higher cardiovascular disease: Study
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Researchers from Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University revealed in a study conducted at the Population Research Health Institute (PHRI) that persons who do not consume enough of six important nutrients collectively had a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). Read More
Ban on women's education, work keeps Afghanistan isolated: UN
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Speaking to UN News, Potzel said in a speech that women have the right to participate in society and urged the Taliban to fulfill its international obligations, including ensuring the rights to education and work for its population.
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Himachal Pradesh: Vegetable prices shoot up in Shimla, household budget af
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Heavy rains that disrupted the supply chain caused vegetable prices to soar in Shimla, making it difficult for the local population to pay for household expenses.
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Global efforts to combat infectious diseases must extend beyond childhood:
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a new study, global efforts to lower infectious diseases must focus more on older children and adolescents as the disease burden shifts to this population.
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India Circular Economy Forum featured Journey from Waste to Wealth: India
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 4: India is emerging as a global leader in promoting and implementing circular economy principles, driving sustainable development and economic growth in the Global South. With its commitment to resource efficiency, waste reduction, and the creation of a circular e
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Rising temperatures are making it harder for birds to breed: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Researchers found that rising global temperatures make it more difficult for birds to determine when it is spring and time to breed. The study was published in the journal, 'Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.'
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Chinese scientist puts forward proposal for modifying human embryos to hel
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
He Jiankui sparked global outrage in 2018 when he revealed that he had created the first gene-edited children. In 2019, he was sentenced to three years in prison in China for "illegal medical practices". He, however, remerged last year and surprised the global scientific community when he an
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Aavas Financiers Celebrates 100 EDGE Certified, Self-Built Green Homes
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], July 3: Aavas Financiers, recently announced that the company has successfully accomplished financing of 100 EDGE certified self-built green homes in India. This is another milestone in their vision to inculcate sustainability into building affordable homes in rur
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Tropical mammals are not immune to human activity: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Researchers discovered that tropical mammals living within protected areas are not immune to the effects of human activity, even when it occurs outside the boundaries of the protected areas.
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