Month: September 2024

WHO urges promotion of healthy diet, physical activity in Southeast Asia

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The South-East Asia Region was experiencing rapid demographic transition with urbanisation and economic growth further driving unhealthy diets, reduced physical activity and more sedentary lifestyles. Image for representation. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday (September 17, 2024) called on countries in the global health body’s ‘South-East Asia Region’ to…

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World

No Doubt Sarfaraz Khan Had Very Good Debut, But KL Rahul Consistent In Scoring Runs, Says Parthiv Patel

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Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes KL Rahul’s consistent run-scoring secured his selection over Sarfaraz Khan in the playing eleven for the first Test against Bangladesh, starting on September 19 in Chennai. “You have to look at KL Rahul’s performance in the last few years. He has been fantastic. He scored 100 in…

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Sports

Focusing On Red-Ball Cricket Will Help Advance Indian Cricket: Gautam Gambhir

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As India geared up for the Test series against Bangladesh, all eyes are not just on the players but also on the new leadership of the team. Gautam Gambhir, the former Indian opener and now the head coach of Team India, will take his first red-ball assignment on Thursday when India plays its…

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England’s Liam Livingstone Secures Top Spot As ICC Releases T20I All-Rounder Rankings

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File photo of Liam Livingstone.© AFP England’s Liam Livingstone secured the top spot in the T20I all-rounder rankings released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday. Livingstone stormed to the top spot on the T20I all-rounder rankings following his stupendous performance in their home series against Australia. The English all-rounder was named…

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Sports

Venus, Moon, Space Station Missions Get Approval In India’s Biggest Push For Space

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The approvals come within 100 days of the third term of the new government. New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved space missions totalling Rs 31,772 crores paving the way for the roadmap for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) till almost 2040. The Chandrayaan-4 mission; a mission to Venus; and the enhanced Gaganyaan mission…

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Nation

Mpox Case Detected In Kerala, Patient Recently Travelled From UAE

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The WHO has declared a public health emergency over the spread of Mpox, or monkeypox (File). Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala on Wednesday confirmed India’s second Mpox, or monkeypox case. The patient has been isolated, the state has said, and is being treated in accordance with established medical protocols. Health Minister Veena George said a 38-year-old man from…

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“Rohit Sharma Was Backed Despite Not Having Stellar Start…”: Gautam Gambhir’s Blunt Take

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With the India-Bangladesh two-match Test series set to commence on Thursday, Gautam Gambhir, the newly appointed Head Coach of Team India opened up about the bond with captain Rohit Sharma. For Gambhir, the captain is central to a team’s success, and while the coach plays an important role, the ultimate responsibility lies with…

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Sports

Class 12 Student Dies By Suicide In Kota, Cops Say She Was Depressed

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People rushed her to the hospital and informed the police (Representational) Jaipur: A class 12 student, who was reportedly depressed, allegedly died by suicide by jumping off the 12th floor in Rajasthan’s Kota district, said police officials on Wednesday. The student was identified as Jitya Khandelwal and her body was handed over to her family…

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