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Telecom Regulator Recommends Ending STD Codes, Calls For 10-Digit Landline Number System
This proposal also involves a shift to dialing all calls with a prefix of '0' and an area code for fixed-line services, signaling a major change in India's telecom system.
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US To Recommend Antibiotic Pill After Sex To Prevent Infections
Amid soaring rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, US health authorities on Monday proposed that doctors begin prescribing a common antibiotic as a pill taken after sex, despite concerns over fueling more resistant strains.
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Women Are More Prone To STDs; Watch Out For These 8 Signs
Look out for these common signs of STDs in women.
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A Guide To Dating For Over 40s In The New Era Of Divorce, STDs And Tinder
Overall, 41% of marriages end in divorce by their 25th anniversary, according to the Office for National Statistics. That means many people have a second - or even third - chance to dip their toe into the dating scene.
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Sexual Health: Do You Know The Difference Between STDs & STIs?
Regular testing, avoiding unprotected sex, getting vaccinated, and making healthy sexual choices are some of the ways to prevent STDs and STIs.
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France's Move To Make Condoms And Contraception Free For Youngsters Comes Into Effect
In order to curb sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), the French government has made condoms free for everyone younger than 26 years old.
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Car Insurer To Pay $5.2 Million To Woman Who Caught Sexually Transmitted Disease In Vehicle
A US woman who contracted a sexually transmitted disease from her partner during romantic encounters in his car has been awarded $5.2 million in damages from his vehicle insurance company.
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BSNL Rs. 2,399 Prepaid Recharge Plan Now Offering 60 Days of Additional Validity
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has extended the validity of its annual prepaid recharge plan by 60 days. Customers who opt for the Rs. 2,399 prepaid recharge plan will get 425 days validity instead of 365 days. The plan grants access to unlimited local and STD voice calling in home, local service area, and national roaming including on MTNL ne...
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Garmin Instinct 2 Series With 'Unlimited' Battery Life, MIL STD 810 Build Launched in India
Garmin Instinct 2 series of smartwatches have been launched in India. The new smartwatch series comprises two models — Instinct 2 and Instinct 2S. The former gets a 45mm dial, while the latter gets a 40mm dial. Both smartwatches also get a Solar Edition that uses solar chargers. Garmin is also offering a Tactical Edition of Instinct 2 Solar smart...
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BSNL Rs. 329 Bharat Fiber Entry Broadband Plan With Up to 20Mbps Speeds, 1000GB Data Launched
BSNL has launched a new Bharat Fiber Entry broadband plan that is priced at Rs. 329, as the cheapest fibre Internet plan from the state-run telecom service. Customers get 20Mbps data up to 1000GB, according to BSNL. The plan is currently available in select regions.
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BSNL Rs. 2,399 Prepaid Recharge Plan Now Offering 90 Days of Additional Validity
BSNL is now offering 90 days of additional validity with the Rs. 2,399 prepaid recharge plan. The telecom company offered a 60-day additional validity in its previous offer. The plan comes with benefits like unlimited local and STD voice calling as well as 3GB data per day.
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Maharashtra Reduces Classes 1-12 Syllabi By 25 Per Cent
“Based on deliberations held with various stakeholders & in view of prevailing health emergency, we have decided to revise the syllabus for Std 1 to 12 for the academic year 2021-22, and reduce it by 25 per cent like last year,” Ms Gaikwad tweeted.
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Triumph Tiger 850 Sport vs BMW F 900 XR vs Kawasaki Versys 1000: Price Comparison
Here's a quick look at how the new Tiger 850 Sport fares against its rivals, the BMW F 900 XR and the Kawasaki Versys 1000 on pricing.
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Callers Will Soon Have to Dial ‘0’ Before Making Landline to Mobile Phone Calls: Telecom Department
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) says that all fixed line subscribers should be provided with ‘0’ dialling facility, i.e., STD calling. Furthermore, an announcement explaining the change should be created and fed into fixed line switches to bring awareness. DoT orders that this announcement should be made whenever a subscriber dials a...
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Mahindra Thar AX STD and AX Variants Removed From Website; Company Says Higher Variants More In Demand
Mahindra and Mahindra had recently removed the lower-spec AX STD (Standard) and AX variants of the newly launched Thar from the company's official website. With the revision of variants, currently, only the higher-spec AX Option and LX variants are on sale in India.
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Telecom Regulator Recommends Ending STD Codes, Calls For 10-Digit Landline Number System
This proposal also involves a shift to dialing all calls with a prefix of '0' and an area code for fixed-line services, signaling a major change in India's telecom system.
-
US To Recommend Antibiotic Pill After Sex To Prevent Infections
Amid soaring rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, US health authorities on Monday proposed that doctors begin prescribing a common antibiotic as a pill taken after sex, despite concerns over fueling more resistant strains.
-
Women Are More Prone To STDs; Watch Out For These 8 Signs
Look out for these common signs of STDs in women.
-
A Guide To Dating For Over 40s In The New Era Of Divorce, STDs And Tinder
Overall, 41% of marriages end in divorce by their 25th anniversary, according to the Office for National Statistics. That means many people have a second - or even third - chance to dip their toe into the dating scene.
-
Sexual Health: Do You Know The Difference Between STDs & STIs?
Regular testing, avoiding unprotected sex, getting vaccinated, and making healthy sexual choices are some of the ways to prevent STDs and STIs.
-
France's Move To Make Condoms And Contraception Free For Youngsters Comes Into Effect
In order to curb sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), the French government has made condoms free for everyone younger than 26 years old.
-
Car Insurer To Pay $5.2 Million To Woman Who Caught Sexually Transmitted Disease In Vehicle
A US woman who contracted a sexually transmitted disease from her partner during romantic encounters in his car has been awarded $5.2 million in damages from his vehicle insurance company.
-
BSNL Rs. 2,399 Prepaid Recharge Plan Now Offering 60 Days of Additional Validity
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has extended the validity of its annual prepaid recharge plan by 60 days. Customers who opt for the Rs. 2,399 prepaid recharge plan will get 425 days validity instead of 365 days. The plan grants access to unlimited local and STD voice calling in home, local service area, and national roaming including on MTNL ne...
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Garmin Instinct 2 Series With 'Unlimited' Battery Life, MIL STD 810 Build Launched in India
Garmin Instinct 2 series of smartwatches have been launched in India. The new smartwatch series comprises two models — Instinct 2 and Instinct 2S. The former gets a 45mm dial, while the latter gets a 40mm dial. Both smartwatches also get a Solar Edition that uses solar chargers. Garmin is also offering a Tactical Edition of Instinct 2 Solar smart...
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BSNL Rs. 329 Bharat Fiber Entry Broadband Plan With Up to 20Mbps Speeds, 1000GB Data Launched
BSNL has launched a new Bharat Fiber Entry broadband plan that is priced at Rs. 329, as the cheapest fibre Internet plan from the state-run telecom service. Customers get 20Mbps data up to 1000GB, according to BSNL. The plan is currently available in select regions.
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BSNL Rs. 2,399 Prepaid Recharge Plan Now Offering 90 Days of Additional Validity
BSNL is now offering 90 days of additional validity with the Rs. 2,399 prepaid recharge plan. The telecom company offered a 60-day additional validity in its previous offer. The plan comes with benefits like unlimited local and STD voice calling as well as 3GB data per day.
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Maharashtra Reduces Classes 1-12 Syllabi By 25 Per Cent
“Based on deliberations held with various stakeholders & in view of prevailing health emergency, we have decided to revise the syllabus for Std 1 to 12 for the academic year 2021-22, and reduce it by 25 per cent like last year,” Ms Gaikwad tweeted.
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Triumph Tiger 850 Sport vs BMW F 900 XR vs Kawasaki Versys 1000: Price Comparison
Here's a quick look at how the new Tiger 850 Sport fares against its rivals, the BMW F 900 XR and the Kawasaki Versys 1000 on pricing.
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Callers Will Soon Have to Dial ‘0’ Before Making Landline to Mobile Phone Calls: Telecom Department
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) says that all fixed line subscribers should be provided with ‘0’ dialling facility, i.e., STD calling. Furthermore, an announcement explaining the change should be created and fed into fixed line switches to bring awareness. DoT orders that this announcement should be made whenever a subscriber dials a...
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Mahindra Thar AX STD and AX Variants Removed From Website; Company Says Higher Variants More In Demand
Mahindra and Mahindra had recently removed the lower-spec AX STD (Standard) and AX variants of the newly launched Thar from the company's official website. With the revision of variants, currently, only the higher-spec AX Option and LX variants are on sale in India.
