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CHINA DEVELOPING TOOLS TO CONTROL FOREIGN SATELLITES
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CHINA DEVELOPING TOOLS TO CONTROL FOREIGN SATELLITES

On December 12, representatives of India, the United States and Taiwan met in New Delhi, for closed-door discussions on the challenge of cyberattacks on democratic systems, as the three countries are holding general elections in 2024.

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January 14, 2024
FOR THE PEOPLE
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FOR THE PEOPLE

Standing on the frontline against expanding authoritarianism, Taiwan has continued to uphold democratic principles

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January 14, 2024
What Works Best For Migraine Headaches?
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What Works Best For Migraine Headaches?

CERTAIN MIGRAINE MEDICATIONS like triptans, ergots and antiemetics might be two to five times more effective than ibuprofen for treating migraine attacks, according to a study published in the journal Neurology.

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January 07, 2024
The Hasina Juggernaut
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The Hasina Juggernaut

The Bangladesh Prime Minister, Who Enjoys India's Backing, Looks All Set For A Fourth Consecutive Term, But Her Post-election Challenges Are Formidable. A Crisis Of Democratic Legitimacy, An Ailing Economy And The Threat Of American Interference Could Test Her Best-laid Plans

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January 07, 2024
RABIT punch
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RABIT punch

Two novel techniques offer hope for children with thyroid cancer

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January 07, 2024
The slow warriors
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The slow warriors

On a quest to find themselves, a growing tribe of Indians is giving up the fast life

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January 07, 2024
Healing touch amid hazards
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Healing touch amid hazards

Padma Deskit, Ladakh's first female surgeon, saves lives fighting harsh climate, tough terrain and poor health care facilities

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January 07, 2024
Message from your heart
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Message from your heart

There has been tremendous progress in our understanding of how sudden death happens and in ways to prevent it

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January 07, 2024
The laboured breath
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The laboured breath

It's just a wheeze, but not a tease and can morph into a life-threatening disease

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January 07, 2024
STRENGTHEN THIGH MUSCLES TO AVOID KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY
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STRENGTHEN THIGH MUSCLES TO AVOID KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY

DOING SQUATS AND LUNGES may help you avoid future knee surgery. Having stronger quadriceps relative to the hamstrings may lower the risk of total knee replacement, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of Radiological Society of North America.

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January 07, 2024
10-MINUTE TREATMENT CAN RESTORE SMELL IN PATIENTS WITH LONG COVID
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10-MINUTE TREATMENT CAN RESTORE SMELL IN PATIENTS WITH LONG COVID

A MINIMALLY INVASIVE, 10-minute procedure may restore the sense of smell in patients who suffer from long Covid. Up to 60 per cent of Covid-19 patients have parosmia, or the loss of sense of smell.

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January 07, 2024
FIRST CRISPR GENE EDITING TREATMENT WINS APPROVAL
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FIRST CRISPR GENE EDITING TREATMENT WINS APPROVAL

IN A LANDMARK DECISION, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved two gene therapies for sickle cell disease, including the first treatment ever approved that uses the gene-editing technology called CRISPR, in patients 12 years and older.

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January 07, 2024
DO COUPLES SHARE BLOOD PRESSURE?
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DO COUPLES SHARE BLOOD PRESSURE?

IF YOU HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, there is a high chance that your spouse may, too. According to an international study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, among middle-aged and older heterosexual couples, there was a high incidence of both husband and wife having hypertension.

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January 07, 2024
DELAYED UMBILICAL CORD CLAMPING MIGHT SAVE PREEMIES' LIVES
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DELAYED UMBILICAL CORD CLAMPING MIGHT SAVE PREEMIES' LIVES

TWEAKING A SIMPLE, routine procedure after childbirth can greatly improve a premature baby’s chances of survival. Two companion studies published in The Lancet find that waiting for at least two minutes to clamp the umbilical cord of premature babies at birth could decrease their risk of death by more than half compared with immediate clamping.

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January 07, 2024
HEADING A FOOTBALL LINKED TO DECLINE IN BRAIN FUNCTION
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HEADING A FOOTBALL LINKED TO DECLINE IN BRAIN FUNCTION

According to research presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, frequent heading of a football can cause measurable decline in brain structure and function.

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January 07, 2024
Elegies on film
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Elegies on film

Pablo Cesar's rich filmography brings to life the myths, beliefs and forgotten histories of diverse lands

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January 07, 2024
Strumming her pain
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Strumming her pain

Whether finding joy in small things or writing lyrics on heartbreak, making music is an intensely spiritual experience for Anoushka Shankar

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January 07, 2024
Things that dazzled in 2023
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Things that dazzled in 2023

You could blame the pandemic for the fashion pause it induced upon us, but there really cannot be an excuse for wearing sweatpants in public. For all the highs and lows 2023 has brought on, its most impressive achievement was putting some good, old-fashioned glamour back in our wardrobes.

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January 07, 2024
A TRANSLATED WORK GAINS AS MUCH AS IT LOSES
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A TRANSLATED WORK GAINS AS MUCH AS IT LOSES

FOSSE (IN PIC) DOES NOT MICROMANAGE ANYTHING... THE TRUST HE HAS IN ME IS SOMETHING REALLY I TREASURE.

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January 07, 2024
Multifaceted Mozez Singh
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Multifaceted Mozez Singh

Rizz—the catchword of 2023—is possibly a tad overused, but let us hand it to people who don’t acquire ‘rizz’. They are born with it. I place storyteller, filmmaker, writer, producer, director Mozez Singh in this coveted category. He has ‘rizz’ written all over him!

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January 07, 2024
When the demigods descend
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When the demigods descend

Bhootada Kola, a ritualistic art form, has changed with the times, but its sacred core remains untouched

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January 07, 2024
WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?
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WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?

Laws for stray dogs are good on paper, implementation and but lack proper regular monitoring

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January 07, 2024
TREASURE ISLAND
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TREASURE ISLAND

Residents are unwilling to relocate from Dharavi, which has become a market that runs on the entrepreneurial spirit of its people

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January 07, 2024
BOND OF BLOOD
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BOND OF BLOOD

Legacy and pragmatism drive India-Bangladesh relations, despite the looming Chinese presence

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January 07, 2024
FIRM ROOTS
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FIRM ROOTS

Gopalganj is Sheikh Hasina's home, and fortress

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January 07, 2024
Poll position
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Poll position

Why Ukrainians must win the war before holding elections

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January 07, 2024
RIFT IN THE VALLEY
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RIFT IN THE VALLEY

The National Conference could leave the Gupkar alliance to safeguard its own interests

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January 07, 2024
TRUST DEFICIT
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TRUST DEFICIT

Security forces need to win the confidence of tribals in the Pir Panjal region to stymie the rise of terror

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January 07, 2024
Ocean of trouble
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Ocean of trouble

Commercial ships are soft targets, but any threat to them will disrupt the world's supply chains

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January 07, 2024
The house in disarray
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The house in disarray

While accepting from the Rashtrapati the Outstanding Parliamentarian award for 2006, I publicly pledged never again to participate in the disruption of parliamentary proceedings.

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January 07, 2024