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Talking to IANS, Lady Roslyn Morauta, Chair of the Board, The Global Fund, which partners with India for its national programmes in HIV, TB and malaria through grants to government and non-governmental organisations, said that India is also doing quite well to tackle HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria cases.”India is far ahead of other countries in its progress to eliminate TB. In particular, the UN Sustainable Development Goal is to try to eliminate TB by 20-30 but Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set 2025 — five years earlier. By that time, hopefully TB will be eliminated in India and the…

Dr. Shobha Gupta, Medical Director and Infertility specialist from Mother’s Lap IVF Centre, New Delhi and Vrindavan explains that “Women believe that having periods is a natural procedure for which they were born, regardless of whether they are regular or not. They begin to experience stress when they are unable to conceive. They don’t interact with others or conduct independent research, which undoubtedly has an impact on their bodies. The mechanisms of reproduction heavily rely on hormones. They decide when to release an egg, how it grows, the timing of menstrual cycles, etc. The two hormones that are essential to…

Never before, except for maybe the Emergency period, has the country witnessed this kind of political atmosphere. It is not that there is any bloodshed or persecution, or opponents are being jailed or forced into submission, but it is beyond all this.An atmosphere of apprehension fuelled by an open show of intolerance has injected a sense of negativity into today’s political landscape.There is a political party which openly calls for the eradication of the majority religion. Then there is a block of political parties that gives a call for boycott of a section of the media, and another has been…

The BJP workers say Raje was a crowd puller and used to bring in motivation and excitement among workers during her rallies.These workers told IANS that they are shying away to attend these yatras at different places as they claim that they have no connection with so-called local leaders as there is not one face but many faces in the party leading from the front who are keeping them confused. In fact, in many parts of the state, the party leaders were left red-faced as there was just no crowd in the rallies but only vacant chairs making news.IANS tried…

The Proteas wicketkeeper, who retired from Test cricket almost two years ago, has announced that he will retire from the 50-over format after the 2023 World Cup in India. However, he will continue to play T20 cricket in both international and league competitions around the world.De Kock, who was playing in his final ODI on home soil in the series against Australia, departed for 27 off 39 balls after he edged a Nathan Ellis delivery right to a diving Cameron Green in the slips on Sunday.Asked by the host broadcaster, in an interview ahead of his final home ODI, whether…

Transmission and SpreadNipah Virus primarily spreads through direct contact with infected bats, pigs, or contaminated materials, like their urine or salivaHuman-to-human transmission is also possible through close contact with infected individuals, especially in healthcare settingsConsuming fruits contaminated by bat saliva or urine can also lead to infectionAt-Risk PopulationPeople in close contact with infected animals, especially those involved in the pig farming industry, are at higher riskHealthcare workers caring for NiV-infected patients are also at risk due to potential nosocomial transmissionCommunities living in regions with known NiV outbreaks face a higher riskPrecautions and Preventive MeasuresStrict hygiene measures should be followed when…

Karisma is an ardent social media user, and her Instagram handle is a colourful account of her daily life.Now, on Sunday the ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’ actress shared some pictures with her younger sister Kareena, giving fans some serious fashion goals. In the photos we can see the duo donning a matching white and blue striped shirt, and paired it with a light blue and dark blue denim pants.Both opted for no-makeup and messy hair bun look. The sisters also completed the look with matching black sunglasses.Karisma captioned the post : “Coincidently always twinning and winning #sisters #familyfirst”.The post was…

Colombo, Sep 17 (IANS) Before the start of 2023 Asia Cup final was delayed due to rain, India head coach Rahul Dravid admitted that key players being injured very close to the upcoming Men’s ODI World Cup can really cost the teams a lot, adding that the side is trying to find a balance between game time and rest period.With 17 days left for the Men’s ODI World Cup to begin, many sides are having injury issues. Australia saw left-handed batter Travis Head suffer a left hand fracture, with captain Pat Cummins, Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc recovering from their…

Taking to her Instagram Stories, the ‘Citadel’ actress wrote: “It’s appalling to learn that such a tragic incident that occurred 9 months ago is only now coming to light.”“A life is only a life. It has no monetary worth,” she added.Director-actor-singer Farhan Akhtar had also expressed his sympathies on Instagram, writing: “#JaahnaviKandula. We didn’t know one other, but as a student prepared to create a name for herself in the world, I knew your potential was infinite and your worth enormous. Sincere condolences to your family.“RIP.”The 23-year-old student had died on January 23, 2023, after being struck by a Seattle…

With read aloud, users can control the rate at which articles are read aloud by adjusting the playback speed, reports BleepingComputer.Moreover, in future updates, users will be able to switch between different voice options, enhancing the auditory experience.According to the report, the read aloud feature offers a thoughtful design element in terms of user interface — as the article is narrated, the sentence being read is highlighted, while the sections that have been read fade out.This makes it possible for users to easily track their reading progress. Chrome has added a button to turn off the highlighting for those who…