INDIA

Jan 28 2025HEALTH

Dentists in North India: Their Views on Helping Patients Quit Tobacco

You might think that dentists are only about teeth, but they can also play a big role in helping people quit smoking. A recent online survey in North India checked how private dental practitioners feel about giving tobacco cessation counseling and using nicotine replacement therapy. They wanted to f

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Jan 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Water and Health: A Tale of Radar vs. Optical in India's Monsoon

Surface water is crucial for understanding and predicting disease spread, especially in monsoon-affected regions like India’s Western Ghats. Before the arrival of Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) missions, optical remote sensing was used to map water availability. However, cloud cover often

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Jan 21 2025BUSINESS

India's Economic Slowdown: What Went Wrong?

Just over a year ago, India was celebrating a strong rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic. With a population exceeding China's, the country was hailed as a soon-to-be economic powerhouse. Foreign investors and India's prime minister, Narendra Modi, were both excited about the country's future. India e

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Jan 20 2025BUSINESS

BBC Studios Ponders Leaving India's Content Scene

BBC Studios is mulling over wrapping up its content production in India. The reason? A shift in India's TV and streaming landscape, which includes shrinking budgets from broadcasters and streaming platforms. While no final call has been made, the BBC is reviewing its Indian production model to make

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

Drug Prices and Sales: A Cross-continental View

Have you ever wondered why medicine costs differ around the world? Let's take a closer look at how prices and sales trends for blood pressure drugs vary in Europe, the USA, and India. In Europe, these medications often come with a hefty price tag, thanks to strict regulations and high production cos

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Jan 17 2025SPORTS

The Indiana Fever's Big Move: A New Training Hub on the Horizon

The Indiana Fever, led by the talented Caitlin Clark, are set to start practicing in a brand-new facility in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. The $78 million Indiana Fever Sports Performance Center is scheduled to open its doors before the 2027 WNBA season. This state-of-the-art practice facility

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Parents' Thoughts on COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids in India

In April 2022, India began vaccinating children aged 6-12 against COVID-19. A study looked into moms' views of this new vaccination program. Researchers chatted with mothers from a big city hospital and smaller medical centers in both urban and rural areas. They wanted to understand why some moms mi

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Jan 14 2025RELIGION

India's Massive Prayagraj Gathering: Faith and Politics Meet

Every 12 years, the banks of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers in Prayagraj, India, transform into a bustling hub. This is the Maha Kumbh Mela, a significant Hindu religious event that draws hundreds of millions of people. Over the next six weeks, officials anticipate a staggering 400 million visitors, s

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

Hearing Screening for Kids in Low-Income Countries: A Mobile App Solution

Did you know that hearing problems in infants are quite common, affecting about 4 to 5 out of every 1000 babies in India? In wealthier countries, experts use fancy tools like otoacoustic emissions and auditory brainstem response to detect hearing issues early. However, these methods are too pricey f

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Jan 13 2025RELIGION

India's Massive Hindu Festival Returns After 144 Years

For the first time in 144 years, India is hosting the Maha Kumbh Mela, a huge gathering of Hindu devotees. This festival, which takes place every 12 years and is known as the "festival of festivals, " is happening in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. This year is extra special because it's the 12th Kumbh Me

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