ITIA

Feb 10 2025POLITICS

Birth Decline: Putin's Russia Faces a Serious Problem

The baby count in Russia plunged to alarming lows under Putin's presidency. The Russian government now faces a stark issue: the country's birth rate hit its lowest point since 2000. This drop is a big concern for Russia's future. Experts say Russia needs more babies to keep its population ste

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Ivermectin: The Unrecognised Hero in Africa

Ivermectin, a versatile medication, combating various parasitic infections. It's not simply about malaria or mosquitoes. Its influence extends to other diseases present in Africa. This isn't something new. Africa has had a long history with parasites. Using ivermectin to fight them off can have a s

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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Bacteria and Cancer: The Unseen Players.

In the shadowy corners of tumors, a microscopic world is at play. Scientists have become curious about the bacteria and other microbes that live within tumors. These microbes are hard to see without powerful tools, but they're there and doing something in the body. Tiny bacteria inside tumors can c

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Panama's Canal Gambit: A Waterway Sandwiched Between Superpowers

Panama's relationship with China and the United States is heating up. In a sudden turn of events, Panama has decided not to renew a major infrastructure deal with China, citing pressure from the United States to reduce Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, a critical pathway for global trade. C

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Feb 07 2025EDUCATION

The OECD's Education Game Changer

So, imagine this: in the 80s, the OECD was a big fan of using science to guide policy. The OCDE had been around for a while but they wanted to know more about the relationship between theories and actions. This was when the INES program came into the picture. INES was this big deal in their dealing

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Feb 07 2025ENVIRONMENT

Glenview's Green Heroes: The 2024 Sustainability Stars

Glenview's seventh annual Environment and Natural Resources Commission's Environmental Sustainability Awards event just wrapped up. This event is always a big deal. In 2024, three categories were recognized. The programme is designed to acknowledge and reward the efforts of local organisations, in

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Feb 06 2025BUSINESS

Eternal is the new name for Zomato

Starting from 2024, you will no longer see the name Zomato. The company is going through a big change. It has decided to rename itself to "Eternal". This decision comes after a few years of change in India. The quick-commerce sector has grown a lot. This is why the company is planning to change the

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

How Do We Know If Mental Health Care Is Getting Better?

Imagine trying to figure out if mental health care is improving without knowing how many people are actually getting the help they need. It's like trying to navigate a dark room without a flashlight. That's why it's crucial to have a clear picture of how many people with mental health issues are rec

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Feb 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

India's Green Struggle: Can We Change Our Ways?

Changing habits to help the environment can be tough. In India, a big effort to get people to make greener choices has lost its momentum. This effort, known as Mission Life, was meant to get folks to do things like ride bikes instead of driving cars or use less plastic. It was a big deal for India's

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Feb 05 2025OPINION

Trump's Push to Curb DEIA

President Donald Trump didn't waste time once in office. His first move on day one? Cracking down on DEI. No more DEI in federal agencies. Trump believed that the system was being overwhelmed by these programs and that it was long overdue for a shake up. DEI was blamed for the decline in te

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