INDIA

Dec 02 2024HEALTH

Caring for India's Aging: The Unseen Burden of Palliative Care

India is getting older. By 2050, one out of every five people in the country will be over 60. This shift in population means that the need for geriatric and palliative care is growing. But how much do we really know about this need? Not much, especially when it comes to a national perspective. A rec

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Dec 02 2024HEALTH

Preventing Animal-to-Human Diseases: How India's One Health Networks Build Bridges

Fighting diseases that jump from animals to humans, known as zoonoses, needs teamwork. India, like many other developing countries, faces challenges in making this work. Politics, different interests, and administrative hurdles can all get in the way. It's like trying to build a bridge with many dif

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Nov 24 2024CRIME

The Fight for Lost Cash: A Man's $42K Seized and Returned

Imagine sending a package with $42, 000 inside, only to have it seized by police in another state. That's what happened to Henry Cheng, a California jewelry wholesaler. His money was stopped at a FedEx facility in Indiana, and he had to go through a legal battle to get it back. Civil forfeiture all

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Nov 23 2024SPORTS

Ohio State's Day Fires Up Crowd with Mic-Drop Moment

On Friday, Ohio State's head coach Ryan Day stirred up excitement before their big game against Indiana. He appeared on The Pat McAfee Show to chat about the Buckeyes' season and expectations. Day was clear about his team's goals; they're aiming high, just like anyone who decides to play football at

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

India's Suicide Trends: A Look at Regional Factors

Have you ever wondered why some places in India have higher suicide rates than others? A recent study took a closer look at this issue by examining various ecological factors. This means they studied things like religion, literacy rates, the country's economic growth, human development, life expecta

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Unpacking Teen Smoking: What's Happening in India?

Tobacco use among kids and young women is a serious issue worldwide. Let's dive into what's happening in India. Researchers looked at data from the National Family Health Survey-5 to explore how common tobacco use is among Indian adolescent girls and young women. They also wanted to figure out what

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Nov 20 2024ENVIRONMENT

Making Safe Drinking Water a Reality: Where Are Bihar's Remediation Units?

Water quality is a big deal in Bihar, India, where many people rely on groundwater for drinking. The state has a lot of issues with arsenic, iron, and fluoride in its water. The government has been trying to fix this by installing remediation units. But are these units going in the right places? Let

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Nov 19 2024HEALTH

Unseen Struggles: Domestic Violence in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

In the United States, there are 574 federally recognized Tribes. These communities face a grim reality: American Indian and Alaska Native girls and women experience the highest rates of domestic violence (DV) in the country. Why is this happening? The root causes are deeply rooted in structural issu

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Nov 18 2024SPORTS

Indiana's New Players Shine in Early Season Wins

Indiana Hoosiers basketball team is off to a flying start with three wins under their belt. The secret? They've brought in some talented players from other teams. Myles Rice from Washington State and Kanaan Carlyle from Stanford are among the new faces making a big impact. Together with Oumar Ballo

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Nov 16 2024BUSINESS

Reliance and Disney Merge to Create India's Biggest Entertainment Group

India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, has just made his mark on the entertainment industry. His company, Reliance Industries, has officially joined forces with Walt Disney to form a new powerhouse called JioStar. This massive $8. 5 billion deal brings together the best of both worlds: Viacom18's media

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