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World Sparrow Day 2025: Know History, Significance Of The Day
World Sparrow Day is observed annually to raise awareness about the precarious state of the sparrow population, which is alarmingly close to extinction.
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Why PM Modi's Mauritius Visit Is Important And How It Has A China Link
Mauritius, strategically located in the western Indian Ocean, is home to a significant population of Indian origin, accounting for nearly 70% of the island's 1.2 million residents.
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"Houses With 4-5 Bodies In Them": Terrified Alawites In Syria Flee Attacks
For two days, Rihab Kamel and her family hid terrified in their bathroom in the city of Baniyas as armed men stormed the neighbourhood, pursuing members of Syria's Alawite minority.
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World Population To Reach 8.09 Billion On New Year's Day, India Tops The List
The world population is projected to reach 8.09 billion on January 1, 2025, after witnessing an increase of over 71 million people in 2024, as per the estimates by the US Census Bureau.
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Why Christmas In Japan Is Celebrated Like A Second Valentine's Day For Couples
A country of 124 million, Japan's most-followed religion is Shintoism, with less than one percent of its population being Christian.
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World Mental Health Day 2024: The Urgent Need To Prioritise Well-Being At Workplace
World Mental Health Day 2024: With an estimated 60% of the global population in some form of employment, addressing mental health at work has become imperative.
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Why Days Get Longer In Summer And Shorter In Winter
The days are getting longer and in Australia, the switch to daylight saving time is almost upon us (for about 70% of the population, anyway).
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As Hezbollah Recovers Nasrallah's Body, Israeli Strikes Kill 105 In Lebanon
Israel on Sunday carried out fresh air strikes on Lebanon on Sunday, two days after it killed Hezbollah's chief Hassan Nasrallah in an attack on Beirut's densely populated southern suburbs.
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"Important To Make Informed Choice": Health Minister On Family Planning
The government on the occasion of World Population Day asked citizens to work collectively towards ensuring good family planning choices.
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World Population Day 2024: Know History, Significance And Theme
World Population Day 2024: Celebrated every year on July 11, this year's theme is "Leave no one behind, count everyone."
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World Population Surges By 75 Million In 2023, Set To Cross 8 Billion On January 1: Report
The projected world population on January 1, 2024, is 8,019,876,189, an increase of 75,162,541 from New Year's Day 2023.
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Food Shortage, Blackouts Paralyse Gaza As Israel Targets Hamas
Civilians in the Gaza Strip, a densely populated enclave of 2.3 million people, have been living in fear since Israel launched air strikes five days ago in retaliation to a rocket barrage by Hamas.
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International Day Of The World's Indigenous Peoples 2023: History, Theme And Significance
Every year August 9 is observed as International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. The day aims to raise awareness regarding the needs of indigenous population groups.
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At 3,682, India Is Home To 75% Of World's Tiger Population: Data
The number of tigers in India has increased from 2,967 in 2018 to 3,682 in 2022, an annual rise of 6 per cent, according to the latest government data released on the International Tiger Day on Saturday.
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World Population Day 2023: History, Significance And Theme
World Population Day, observed on July 11, aims to raise awareness about global population issues and their impact on society.
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World Sparrow Day 2025: Know History, Significance Of The Day
World Sparrow Day is observed annually to raise awareness about the precarious state of the sparrow population, which is alarmingly close to extinction.
-
Why PM Modi's Mauritius Visit Is Important And How It Has A China Link
Mauritius, strategically located in the western Indian Ocean, is home to a significant population of Indian origin, accounting for nearly 70% of the island's 1.2 million residents.
-
"Houses With 4-5 Bodies In Them": Terrified Alawites In Syria Flee Attacks
For two days, Rihab Kamel and her family hid terrified in their bathroom in the city of Baniyas as armed men stormed the neighbourhood, pursuing members of Syria's Alawite minority.
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World Population To Reach 8.09 Billion On New Year's Day, India Tops The List
The world population is projected to reach 8.09 billion on January 1, 2025, after witnessing an increase of over 71 million people in 2024, as per the estimates by the US Census Bureau.
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Why Christmas In Japan Is Celebrated Like A Second Valentine's Day For Couples
A country of 124 million, Japan's most-followed religion is Shintoism, with less than one percent of its population being Christian.
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World Mental Health Day 2024: The Urgent Need To Prioritise Well-Being At Workplace
World Mental Health Day 2024: With an estimated 60% of the global population in some form of employment, addressing mental health at work has become imperative.
-
Why Days Get Longer In Summer And Shorter In Winter
The days are getting longer and in Australia, the switch to daylight saving time is almost upon us (for about 70% of the population, anyway).
-
As Hezbollah Recovers Nasrallah's Body, Israeli Strikes Kill 105 In Lebanon
Israel on Sunday carried out fresh air strikes on Lebanon on Sunday, two days after it killed Hezbollah's chief Hassan Nasrallah in an attack on Beirut's densely populated southern suburbs.
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"Important To Make Informed Choice": Health Minister On Family Planning
The government on the occasion of World Population Day asked citizens to work collectively towards ensuring good family planning choices.
-
World Population Day 2024: Know History, Significance And Theme
World Population Day 2024: Celebrated every year on July 11, this year's theme is "Leave no one behind, count everyone."
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World Population Surges By 75 Million In 2023, Set To Cross 8 Billion On January 1: Report
The projected world population on January 1, 2024, is 8,019,876,189, an increase of 75,162,541 from New Year's Day 2023.
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Food Shortage, Blackouts Paralyse Gaza As Israel Targets Hamas
Civilians in the Gaza Strip, a densely populated enclave of 2.3 million people, have been living in fear since Israel launched air strikes five days ago in retaliation to a rocket barrage by Hamas.
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International Day Of The World's Indigenous Peoples 2023: History, Theme And Significance
Every year August 9 is observed as International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. The day aims to raise awareness regarding the needs of indigenous population groups.
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At 3,682, India Is Home To 75% Of World's Tiger Population: Data
The number of tigers in India has increased from 2,967 in 2018 to 3,682 in 2022, an annual rise of 6 per cent, according to the latest government data released on the International Tiger Day on Saturday.
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World Population Day 2023: History, Significance And Theme
World Population Day, observed on July 11, aims to raise awareness about global population issues and their impact on society.
