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Technology
Italy Fines TikTok $11 Million for Failing to Protect Minors: A Deepening Regulatory Challenge
In a move signaling heightened concerns over the protection of minors on social media platforms, Italy’s competition authority has levied a substantial fine of
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Health
Global Obesity Rates Double Since 1990: WHO Report
A recent report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed alarming statistics regarding the global prevalence of obesity. The study, publishe
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Health
HIV Infections Surge in Laos: A Call to Action
Amidst the lush landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Laos, a silent crisis is unfolding. Recent reports indicate a troubling increase in new HIV infections,
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Press Releases
Harmony Foundation Unveils Mother Teresa Memorial Awards for Social Justice 2023: A Global Tribute to Humanity Advocates
Harmony Foundation proudly announces the upcoming Mother Teresa Memorial Awards for Social Justice 2023, scheduled to take place on November 26, 2023, at TAJ SA
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Health
World Mental Health Day 2023: Why is this day imperative for India?
Each year, October 10th is globally celebrated as World Mental Health Day. On this day, healthcare experts and medical professionals organise seminars, workshop
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Press Releases
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launches Comic Book Developed by NCERT and UNESCO “Let’s Move Forward”
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launched a novel comic book titled "Let’s Move Forward." The launch event was held on August 29, 2023
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Press Releases
Robotic Thyroidectomy is becoming more popular in India due to the latest RABIT technique
The thyroid gland, which is found in the neck and is in charge of generating hormones that control the body's metabolism. The thyroid gland can develop many dif
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Press Releases
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan- MoU signed between the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment and Sant Nirankari Mandal on 22nd March 2023
Substance use disorder is an issue that is adversely affecting the social fabric of the country. Dependence on any substance not only affects the individual’s h
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Press Releases
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) holds brainstorming sessions on the sidelines of the two-day Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is holding a symposium with technical sessions on the promotion and awareness of Millets on the sidelines o
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Opinion
Why did the NCERT manual for teachers training receive social media backlash?
The NCERT manual was meant to train teachers and sensitise them on gender inclusion, not school kids.
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Technology
Facebook scuttles plan to develop ‘Instagram Kids’
Facebook, which has been slammed by legislators & people for its intention to create an Instagram for minors, stated Monday that it will put the project on hold
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Health
DCGI approves ZyCoV-D for emergency use, first one for kids above 12 years
ZyCoV-D is the world’s first plasmid DNA needle-free vaccine made by Zydus Cadila in partnership with the Department of Biotechnology. Zydus Cadila’s need
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Health
Type 2 diabetes diagnosed during youth have a high risk of developing complications
TODAY and TODAY2 have been instrumental in understanding and treating type 2 diabetes in youth According to a new study, people with type 2 diabetes diagnosed d
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Health
COVID-19 has had a significant, detrimental impact on adolescent mental health: Study
The Lancet Psychiatry is the first to investigate and document age- and gender-specific changes in adolescent mental health problems and substance use during th
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Lifestyle
Attentive listening helps teens to open up, study finds
Active listening is more likely to lead to a good outcome for teenagers than the more passive style Engaged listening techniques such as eye contact, nodding,
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Lifestyle
Kids who sleep with their pets still get a good night’s rest, Study finds
The sleep quality of the surprisingly high number of kids who share a bed with their pets is indistinguishable from those who sleep alone There is a long-held b
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Health
Study shows Obese girls more likely to face cardiovascular disease
Obese girls displayed a pattern of lipid profile alterations and a higher propensity to develop cardiovascular disease in adulthood A new study has found that o
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Health
Moderna starts testing COVID-19 vaccine on young children, infants
Moderna is doing the tests to see if the vaccine protects children from getting sick if they come into contact with coronavirus Moderna has begun testing its CO
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What Is Today
January 24th: International Day of Education – Significance and History
International Day of Education is proclaimed by the United Nations and is being celebrated for the past 2 years. One of the human rights is right to education.
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