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New heart failure device could remotely monitor patients: Glasgow University research

New heart failure device could remotely monitor pa...

May 13, 2024

A brand-new monitoring device for patients with heart failure may be able to detect signs of fluid overload, and could be used to monitor patients and help prevent hospital admissions, according to a new study. The research, which was presented at the European Society of Cardiolo...

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Congress’s NOTA campaign garners attention

Congress’s NOTA campaign garners attention

May 10, 2024

In the backdrop of constantly evolving Indian political dynamics, the Congress Party unveils a new campaign slogan in Indore: ‘Loktantra Bachao, NOTA ka button dabao’ (Save democracy, press NOTA). This significant move signals a shift in voter engagement, echoing a rising sen...

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FSSAI silent spectator as international bans continue to hit MDH & Everest spices

FSSAI silent spectator as international bans conti...

May 9, 2024

More than a month after the sale of some products of renowned Indian spice brands MDH and Everest was banned, first in Hong Kong and then in Singapore and Maldives, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is yet to take clear stand on the controversy – neither ...

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Coloured lights on cars enhance cyclist safety: Glasgow University

Coloured lights on cars enhance cyclist safety: Gl...

May 8, 2024

Amidst the rise of self-driving cars, cyclist safety is a pressing issue and a study by University of Glasgow researchers offers an innovative solution, saying that use of coloured lights on autonomous vehicles could redefine cycle safety on the roads and could shape the future o...

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India ranks 159 on Press Freedom Index

India ranks 159 on Press Freedom Index

May 4, 2024

Press freedom in India remained under severe pressure as the country ranked 159 of 180 nations in a ranking prepared by press freedom activist organisation, Reporters sans Frontiers (RSF), which releases a global index on freedom of the press worldwide each year. According to a p...

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Election 2024: Richest candidates in phase 3 of Lok Sabha elections

Election 2024: Richest candidates in phase 3 of Lo...

May 2, 2024

As many as 29 pc of the 1,352 candidates in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections are millionaires, says a report by apolitical NGO Association of Democratic Rights. In the report, ADR has listed details of the wealth of the candidates as well as providing details of those candi...

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Rockefeller Foundation calls for greater & urgent financial assistance to developing nations

Rockefeller Foundation calls for greater & ur...

May 1, 2024

Nine years after Paris Agreement, how has issue of climate finance evolved? Is there more money on the table for the developing world? I think since Paris there has been a considerable change, the problem is since Paris, there has also been a pandemic and the economic consequence...

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Here’s what to watch on Netflix in May 2024

Here’s what to watch on Netflix in May 2024

April 28, 2024

Summer has arrived, which means you will probably need a solid watch list for the new season. But don’t worry, it is a month that promises a surplus of exciting Netflix show releases. If you are looking for a fresh crop of nostalgia titles, new seasons and breakout shows to...

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Elections 2024: Battle of manifestos over employment, economy & health

Elections 2024: Battle of manifestos over employme...

April 27, 2024

Over the past few days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the star campaigner for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, has been talking much more of the manifesto of Indian National Congress than anything else. In a series of speeches in several of the 88 Lok Sabha constituencies which...

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Top 10 upcoming movies to watch in May

Top 10 upcoming movies to watch in May

April 24, 2024

The world of Bollywood stands poised to deliver yet another captivating array of cinematic experiences, several movies and series are lined up to release in May as Kalki 2898, Baby John, and Pyar Ke Do Naam, are some of the latest to hit theaters this month. Heeramandi: The Diamo...

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