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Press Releases
Archaeological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture, Celebrates International Yoga Day with Great Enthusiasm
Today, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) marked International Yoga Day with utmost zeal and fervour across all 37 circles in the country
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Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankar inaugurates National Conclave on Mann Ki Baat @100
Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankar today inaugurated a day-long National Conclave on Mann Ki Baat @100 in the presence of Union Minister for Information and Br
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On the occasion of World Health Day, Union Health Ministry organises a Walkathon event in New Delhi
On the occasion of World Health Day, the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare organised a walkathon event in New Delhi
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Yoga Mahotsav – 75 Days countdown to International Day of Yoga 2023 will be organized tomorrow at Dibrugarh, Assam
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal addressed the press conference at Guwahati on the eve of 75 days to International Day of Yoga, 2023 “Yoga Mahotsav” to be held on 7th Ap
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India News
GHI 2021 data is doubtful as it was based on telephonic surveys: Smriti Irani
The Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani, has denied all claims in the recently released Global Hunger Index (GHI) Report.
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Health
The study finds exposure to nature during COVID-19 lockdown beneficial for mental health
The positive impact of exposure of nature on mental health, that is, in reducing stress, anxiety and improving psychological well-being as a whole A new study h
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Press Releases
Una Lappin, An International Humanitarian and Adventure Guide
Una has worked as a Nutritionist and a Consultant across two continents, Asia, and Africa, within a variety of countries
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Health
Jammu & Kashmir has the country’s lowest fertility rate: NHFS-5
According to the National Family Health Survey for 2019-21, Jammu and Kashmir has the lowest fertility rate in the country, with a 0.6 per cent decrease.
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Health
India’s TFR below fertility replacement rate, as per NFHS-5 statistics
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is a multi-round, large-scale survey performed across India on a representative sample of families.
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India News
“No means No,” unless you are her husband: How marital rape stays legalised in India despite terrorising figures?
Hi, do you want to know what a married woman can do if her husband has sexual intercourse with her WITHOUT consent? According to India’s criminal law, she
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World News
Even after incentivizing childbirths, half of the world is in the midst of a baby bust
According to recent projections, countries such as the United States and China are seeing their lowest fertility rates ever.
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Health
India needs to do away with strict measures to control population
The country's average TFR rate has fallen below the replacement threshold, indicating that India's population is declining.
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Opinion
With the global fertility rate declining, is the world on the verge of a population crash?
Various governments have tried various ways to limit the population boom for decades, but is there a natural check on the phenomenon with decreasing fertility?
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Opinion
The Global Hunger Index results may be questionable but lacunae in the system cannot be denied
This year, the Global Hunger Index (GHI) has also introduced nutritive values also which is a good step.
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Politics
Rahul Gandhi Unveils Ambitious Manifesto: A Game-Changer in Indian Politics
On April 11th, speaking from Rajasthan, Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi (the Prime Ministerial Face for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections from the opposition) did s
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Opinion
Not ‘Fair’: It is time India did away with obnoxious societal standards of ‘beauty’ and ‘acceptance.’
A ‘fair’ Marketing campaign: Hi! Are you a young woman desperately clamouring for exposure? Does your boss not give you enough incentives despite yo
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Hon’ble Prime Minister Inaugurates the One World TB Summit 2023 in Varanasi
“India’s efforts are a new model for the global war on TB”. This was stated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi as he urged citizens to w
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Lifestyle
5 billion phones to be discarded this year; pose major hazard to environment
Estimates are that out of the 16 billion phones in use, more than 5 billion phones are to be discarded this year
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India News
World Happiness Report 2021: India far behind Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan
The World Happiness Report shows how India is in no position to smile. It is inching closer to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan and is far behind all its neighbouring
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World News
WHO’s book for kids help them find hope amidst the pandemic blues
WHO’s book for kids titled My Hero is You 2021: how kids can hope with COVID-19! professing hope to children during the second wave is a sequel to its fam
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