Earlier this week, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the mpox outbreaks were a public health emergency, with more than 500 deaths, and called for international help to stop the virus’ spread. “This is something that should concern us all … The potential for further spread within Africa and beyond is … Read more
Sunil Barthwal, commerce secretary 5 min read Last Updated : Aug 14 2024 | 9:31 PM IST The Union government is looking at revising the foreign direct investment (FDI) policy, and is doing stakeholder consultation regarding the same, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said here on Wednesday. “The Department for Promotion of Industry and … Read more
Nottinghamshire Police Valdo Calocane was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia three years before the killings The critical report into the mental healthcare given to Valdo Calocane – a paranoid schizophrenic who fatally stabbed three people in Nottingham last year – is damning. In the lead-up to the attack, mental health assessments document how he often stopped … Read more
Posterity Health is a virtual-first center of excellence for male reproductive health. It provides a hybrid care delivery model, allowing for telehealth appointments, ongoing treatment plans and in-person care. Through various technologies, personalized care and expert guidance, Posterity Health empowers males to take control of their reproductive health. THE PROBLEM Male reproductive healthcare often is … Read more
Five years back the Narendra Modi government had abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution and followed it with the bifurcation of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, into two Union territories (UTs) of J&K and Ladakh. This effectively meant liberating Ladakh from the troubled state, but leaving behind a symbiotic union of two very … Read more
By Swati Pandey, Randy Thanthong-Knight & Alice Kantor International students — long the golden goose for universities and colleges in advanced economies — face an increasingly uncertain future as governments seek easy targets to rein in surging immigration. In the UK, one of the world’s biggest destinations for foreign students, the Labour … Read more
EPA Mediators say a deal to halt the devastating 10-month war in Gaza is “on the table” A senior Hamas official told the BBC that it will not participate in the indirect talks on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal due to resume in Doha on Thursday. The Palestinian armed group wanted a roadmap … Read more
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the Nation in celebrating the 78th Independence Day from the historic Red Fort in Delhi on August 15. He will unfurl the National Flag and deliver the customary address to the nation from the ramparts of the iconic monument. The theme of this year’s Independence Day is … Read more
n an era marked by scientific thought and consistent dynamic societal shifts, India envisions its women as empowered, living with dignity and contributing to the country’s development as equal partners in an environment free of violence and discrimination. Image: Shutterstock In the heart of India, Sapna, a young girl, dreamed of becoming a scientist. She … Read more
In 2017 Christopher Owens was at a crossroads. After a decade spent making records and touring them – initially with cult indie band Girls, then as a solo artist – he suddenly found himself without plans. His fiancee and partner of seven years suggested they could start a family. Owens was starting to like the … Read more