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India's Air Quality Far Short Of United Nations' Standards: Official
India's air quality is far short of WHO standards and more than 40 per cent of its population still relies on biomass fuels, leading to deaths every year, an official from the United Nations body has said.
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Opinion | Why Germany May Be The Next Big Thing For Young Indians
Germany is facing acute talent shortages, which have been exacerbated by the fact that its population is ageing. It needs young people who can transform its ageing economy.
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Top 10 Countries With The Highest Meat Consumption: Where Does India Rank?
A recent report reveals that India has the lowest meat consumption globally, with a significant portion of the population following a vegetarian or vegan diet, in stark contrast to countries like Lithuania and Japan, which top the list with high perc
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'Climate Whiplash' Hitting World's Cities Amid Rising Temperatures: Study
The weather in some of the world's most densely populated cities is swinging from droughts to floods and back again as rising temperatures play havoc with the global water cycle, a study commissioned by the charity WaterAid showed on Wednesday.
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A Third Of India's Population Will Be Obese By 2050: Lancet Analysis
By 2050, India could have over 440 million obese and overweight people, a global analysis published in The Lancet journal has estimated.
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 Poses 1-in-43 Chance of Earth Impact in 2032
Asteroid 2024 YR4, identified by NASA, has a 1-in-43 chance of colliding with Earth on December 22, 2032. Measuring approximately 55 metres in diameter, it is not large enough to cause a global catastrophe but could result in significant destruction if it impacts a densely populated area. Scientists estimate the impact could release 8 megatons of e...
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Child Sex Abuse Exposed At Malaysian Firm Running Orphanages Worldwide
The organisation is facing allegations of running a cult-like institution that forced followers to work, have multiple children to populate orphanages, and raise donations funding their lavish lifestyles
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Here's How Environmental and Physical Traits Shape Bird Sounds Across Habitats
A global study of over 100,000 bird sound recordings reveals how environmental and physical factors shape bird communication. Birds adapt their calls in response to habitat noise, with species in noisy areas producing higher-pitched sounds for better visibility. Physical traits like body size and beak shape also play a significant role in sound fre...
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5 Global Elections To Watch In 2025
The coming 12 months cant promise the bumper crop of elections we saw during 2024, when countries home to about half the worlds population headed to the polls. Still, voters will cast ballots in several important elections throughout the year.
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New Study Reveals Drinking Coffee May Boost Lifespan By Nearly 2 Years
Researchers from Portugal suggested that as the global population ages, regular, moderate consumption of coffee could play an important role in supporting a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
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"Take Care Of Your Health First": Investor Mark Mobius' Message For GenZ
As the GenZ population strives to become wealthy in a jiffy, ace global investor Mark Mobius has an advice for them: Take care of your health first.
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How Air Pollution Increases The Risk Of Diabetes
With India already being home to the second-largest population of diabetics globally, understanding the role of air pollution in exacerbating this epidemic is critical for effective prevention and public health intervention.
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More Than 80% Of Indians Exposed To Climate-Related Health Risks: Ex-WHO Chief Scientist
Almost everyone in India is now vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, former chief scientist of the World Health Organisation Dr Soumya Swaminathan has said.
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Google Expands AI-Based Flood Forecasting Coverage to 100 Countries, Improves Forecasting Model
Google announced the expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI) flood forecasting system on Monday. With this expansion, the Mountain View-based tech giant will now cover 100 countries and offer riverine flood forecasting to a global population of 700 million people. The company is also offering researchers and partners a new application program...
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India's Role Significant In Evolution Of AI, Says Meta's Chief Scientist At IIT Delhi
Meta's Chief AI Scientist Dr Yann LeCun underscored the importance of its vast population and rich cultural diversity, noting that these elements make the country a strong contributor to the global AI framework.
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India's Air Quality Far Short Of United Nations' Standards: Official
India's air quality is far short of WHO standards and more than 40 per cent of its population still relies on biomass fuels, leading to deaths every year, an official from the United Nations body has said.
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Opinion | Why Germany May Be The Next Big Thing For Young Indians
Germany is facing acute talent shortages, which have been exacerbated by the fact that its population is ageing. It needs young people who can transform its ageing economy.
-
Top 10 Countries With The Highest Meat Consumption: Where Does India Rank?
A recent report reveals that India has the lowest meat consumption globally, with a significant portion of the population following a vegetarian or vegan diet, in stark contrast to countries like Lithuania and Japan, which top the list with high perc
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'Climate Whiplash' Hitting World's Cities Amid Rising Temperatures: Study
The weather in some of the world's most densely populated cities is swinging from droughts to floods and back again as rising temperatures play havoc with the global water cycle, a study commissioned by the charity WaterAid showed on Wednesday.
-
A Third Of India's Population Will Be Obese By 2050: Lancet Analysis
By 2050, India could have over 440 million obese and overweight people, a global analysis published in The Lancet journal has estimated.
-
Asteroid 2024 YR4 Poses 1-in-43 Chance of Earth Impact in 2032
Asteroid 2024 YR4, identified by NASA, has a 1-in-43 chance of colliding with Earth on December 22, 2032. Measuring approximately 55 metres in diameter, it is not large enough to cause a global catastrophe but could result in significant destruction if it impacts a densely populated area. Scientists estimate the impact could release 8 megatons of e...
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Child Sex Abuse Exposed At Malaysian Firm Running Orphanages Worldwide
The organisation is facing allegations of running a cult-like institution that forced followers to work, have multiple children to populate orphanages, and raise donations funding their lavish lifestyles
-
Here's How Environmental and Physical Traits Shape Bird Sounds Across Habitats
A global study of over 100,000 bird sound recordings reveals how environmental and physical factors shape bird communication. Birds adapt their calls in response to habitat noise, with species in noisy areas producing higher-pitched sounds for better visibility. Physical traits like body size and beak shape also play a significant role in sound fre...
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5 Global Elections To Watch In 2025
The coming 12 months cant promise the bumper crop of elections we saw during 2024, when countries home to about half the worlds population headed to the polls. Still, voters will cast ballots in several important elections throughout the year.
-
New Study Reveals Drinking Coffee May Boost Lifespan By Nearly 2 Years
Researchers from Portugal suggested that as the global population ages, regular, moderate consumption of coffee could play an important role in supporting a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
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"Take Care Of Your Health First": Investor Mark Mobius' Message For GenZ
As the GenZ population strives to become wealthy in a jiffy, ace global investor Mark Mobius has an advice for them: Take care of your health first.
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How Air Pollution Increases The Risk Of Diabetes
With India already being home to the second-largest population of diabetics globally, understanding the role of air pollution in exacerbating this epidemic is critical for effective prevention and public health intervention.
-
More Than 80% Of Indians Exposed To Climate-Related Health Risks: Ex-WHO Chief Scientist
Almost everyone in India is now vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, former chief scientist of the World Health Organisation Dr Soumya Swaminathan has said.
-
Google Expands AI-Based Flood Forecasting Coverage to 100 Countries, Improves Forecasting Model
Google announced the expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI) flood forecasting system on Monday. With this expansion, the Mountain View-based tech giant will now cover 100 countries and offer riverine flood forecasting to a global population of 700 million people. The company is also offering researchers and partners a new application program...
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India's Role Significant In Evolution Of AI, Says Meta's Chief Scientist At IIT Delhi
Meta's Chief AI Scientist Dr Yann LeCun underscored the importance of its vast population and rich cultural diversity, noting that these elements make the country a strong contributor to the global AI framework.
