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Researchers from the University of Chicago detail a new wearable fabric that can help urban residents survive the worst impacts of massive heat caused by global climate change. | Photo Credit: AP As global temperatures and urban populations rise, the world’s cities have become “urban heat islands,” with tight-packed conditions and thermal radiation emitting from…
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A study of 1,482 TB patients across four states revealed shockingly high rates of catastrophic costs, with 30% to 61% experiencing financial hardship exceeding 20% of pre-TB annual household income mainly due to delays in diagnosis and income loss because of unemployment during long TB treatment. The study was conducted by the George Institute for Global Health,…
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Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent disorders and it is estimated that over one billion people suffer from hearing loss and approximately one-two children in every 1,000 births are born with congenital hearing loss. It is not therefore surprising that screening for newborns is an essential component of newborn screening programmes. Hearing loss…
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Former Odisha Governor Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare. File. | Photo Credit: Ashoke Chakrabarty Former Odisha Governor Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare passed away on June 15. He was 95. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and former CM Naveen Patnaik have expressed their deep sorrow over the demise of the veteran politician. Bhandare was a senior Congress leader from…
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Following the footsteps of prophets beneath a burning sun, more than 1.83 million Muslims from around the world congregated on June 15 at a sacred hill in Saudi Arabia for worship and reflection amid a sweltering heat. The ritual at Mount Arafat, known as the hill of mercy, is considered the peak of the Haj…
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During the two commercial breaks, campaign staff may not interact with their candidate. Washington: The first U.S. presidential debate between incumbent Joe Biden and Republican rival Donald Trump on June 27 will include two commercial breaks, no props and muted microphones except when recognized to speak, CNN said Saturday. In May, the candidates agreed to…
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In its latest monetary policy review earlier this month, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected a 7.2% GDP growth for 2024-25 as opposed to its earlier estimate of 7%, with retail inflation trending down to 4.5% from 5.4% averaged last year. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The story so far: The National Statistical…
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England beat Namibia in T20 World Cup 2024 match© AFP Reigning champions England maintained their bid to reach the second round of the T20 World Cup with a 41-run win over Namibia in a rain-hit Group B game Antigua on Saturday. England had to win to stay alive in the tournament and this win took them…
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Congress Rahul Gandhi shows a stock market movement chart during a press conference in New Delhi on June 6, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP The story so far: The Indian stock market witnessed extreme volatility right after the release of the exit poll results earlier this month and on June 4 when the results of…
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Italy recovered from conceding the fastest goal in the competition’s history to get their defence of the European Championship title off to a winning start on Saturday as they came back to beat Albania 2-1 in front of a partisan crowd. Nedim Bajrami stunned the Italians and delighted a huge Albanian support in Dortmund…
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