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9 PhotosCOVID Warriors: Meet The 'Ambulance Couple' From Delhi
The husband-wife duo, Himanshu and Twinkle Kalia from Delhi, has been running a free ambulance service for ferrying patients for almost two decades now. Going beyond...
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COVID Warriors: Meds For More, A Mumbai Doctor Couple's Initiative To Collect Unused COVID-19 Medicines
The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost everyone in one way or the other. As the second wave intensified and the number of...
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In Pictures: How India Celebrated International Yoga Day 2021
International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on June 21. The UN General Assembly in 2014 overwhelmingly adopted a draft resolution, declaring June 21 officially a...
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Coronavirus Explained: What Are Sero Surveys And Why Are They Important?
Novel Coronavirus or SARS-CoV-2 has infected over 1.08 crore people in India but according to a latest sero survey conducted by the Indian Council of Medical...
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National Deworming Day: FAQs On Intestinal Worms Or Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH) Infections
World Health Organisation estimates that 241 million children (1-14 years old) in India are at risk of parasitic intestinal worms known ais Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH). This...
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Common Myths About Vaccination Busted By Experts
According to medical experts, vaccination is one of the most efficient public health interventions. The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that immunisation or vaccination shields a...
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COVID-19 Vaccine: Who Should Not Get Vaccinated And Other FAQs Answered
India has begun inoculating people against coronavirus from January 16, which according to the government is the rollout of the biggest vaccination drive in the world....
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Coronavirus Explained: What Is mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Technology?
Countries across the globe have started coronavirus vaccination programme in a fight against the COVID-19 disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. On December 11, 2020, the U.S. Food...
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As India Gears Up For 'V' Day, Here Are Some Behind-The-Scenes Action From Serum Institute's Covishield Vaccine Facility
India is preparing for 'V' day which according to the government is the world's biggest vaccination drive. The nationwide COVID vaccination drive is set to begin...
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#SwasthyaMantra: What Did We Learn About Health, Hygiene And Sanitation In 2020?
The Year 2020, dominated by the global pandemic of COVID-19, will go down in history as one of the most challenging years. Millions of lives were...
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Yearender 2020: COVID-19 Pandemic Threw Up Yet Another Problem To Deal With - Bio-medical Waste
A year of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown up many challenges and one of them is the surge in bio-medical waste. According to the data...
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Christmas 2020: How To Be Merry In COVID Times
COVID-19 pandemic has engulfed the whole of 2020 and Christmas has not been spared either. Worldover the festivities this year are muted as the threat of...
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From Symptoms To Transmission, Here Are Five Things To Know About HIV Infection
According to UNAIDS, around 17 lakh people are infected with HIV each year. According to World Health Organisation (WHO), almost 6.9 lakh people died of AIDS...
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Here's How A Waste Warrior From Nagpur Is Saving 1,000 Trees Every Month And Preventing Stubble Burning
'If you have never planted even a single tree in your entire life, you don't have a right to cut a tree for cremation. It's like...
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World Toilet Day 2020: Five Facts That Stress On The Need For 'Sustainable Sanitation And Climate Change'
The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 6 aims to achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all; access to adequate and...
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Handwashing, A Vital Defense Against COVID-19, But Billions Don't Have Water To Wash Hands
According to the World Health Organization, frequent and thorough handwashing is among the most effective measures in restricting the spread of the coronavirus because the primary...
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Five Easy Ways To Promote Handwashing Habit In Children
Handwashing is one of the key defences not only against Novel Coronavirus but other infectious diseases as well. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...
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Diwali 2020: Go Green And Digital, Aim For A COVID-19 Free Celebrations
And the festival of lights - Diwali is here! It is one of the most awaited festivals in India and it is believed that it celebrates...
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Diwali Special: Gift Eco-Friendly Incense Sticks Made From Floral Waste
With festivities in the air people are getting into the Diwali spirit, houses are lit up, families are cleaning their homes, preparing delicacies and shopping for...
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Diwali Special: Move Over Sweets, Dry Fruits And Chocolates, Try One Of These Eco-Friendly Gifts
Diwali, the festival of lights, majorly involve exchange of sweets and gifts with your loved ones. From chocolates, dry fruits, sweets, to Ganesh idols, and Diwali...
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Five High-Touch Surfaces At Home That You Should Clean Daily To Reduce COVID-19 Risk
The world is in the middle of a pandemic and according to experts, cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces at home regularly is an important precaution to...
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What To Eat While Breastfeeding: Experts Suggest Nutrition Tips For New Mothers
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), breastfeeding provides babies with essential nutrients required for their growth and development. It recommends that breastfeeding should be initiated...
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Environment Crisis: Why The Biodiversity Loss Should Bother You
Biodiversity is the variety of life. The wide variety of species whether plants, animals, birds, fish, insects or microscopic organisms, are vital to maintain the delicate...
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Soulful Performances Add Colours To The #SwasthyaMantra Telethon
While experts talked about the agenda of Banega Swachh India Season 7 and keeping the nation clean and healthy, artists kept viewers enthralled with soothing performances.
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Highlights Of The NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India 12-Hour #SwasthyaMantra Telethon
NDTV and Dettol have been working towards a clean and healthy India since 2014. In 2019, we transitioned from SWACHH to SWASTH, and moving forward, in...
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Gearing Up For The 12-Hour #SwasthyaMantra Telethon With Amitabh Bachchan
Stage is set for the 12-hour #SwasthyaMantra telethon as part of NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India initiative with Campaign Ambassador Amitabh Bachchan. After leading a very successful...
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COVID-19 Outbreak: Experts Suggest Five Ways To Minimise Transmission Indoors
While the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the country has been easing restrictions gradually and indoor public places like banks, offices, restaurants, gyms, supermarkets, malls and other...
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POSHAN Maah: Five Foods That Should Be Avoided From Daily Diet
Unhealthy foods have penetrated in our lives in many forms, says Dr. Jagmeet Madan, National President, Indian Dietetic Association and Principal, Sir Vithaldas Thackersey College, Mumbai....
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COVID Warriors: Feeding India Nutritious Food Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) estimates in ‘The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World, 2020 report that around 189.2...
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COVID Warrior: Indira Didi, An Anganwadi Worker Who Is Keeping Her Village Healthy During The Coronavirus Crisis
Meet Indira Garg fondly known as Indira Didi from Rajasthan, she is an anganwadi worker at Tarpal village located around 53 km from Udaipur. Today, Indira...
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POSHAN Maah 2020: Various Districts Plant Kitchen Gardens To Tackle Malnutrition
The third Rashtriya Poshan Maah (National Nutrition Month) is being celebrated this month to address the problem of malnutrition among women and children. It was started...
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National Nutrition Month: What Are The Different Kinds Of Processed Food And Their Health Impact?
When obesity in Brazilian adults went up from 7.5 per cent in 2002 to 17.5 per cent in 2013, Professor Carlos Monteiro from University of Sao...
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POSHAN Maah: Five Foods That Can Help Manage Mental Stress During COVID-19 Pandemic
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), people around the world are facing increasing mental stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic and has advised people to...
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POSHAN Maah 2020: Food And Nutrition Related COVID-19 Myths And Misinformation
The rapid spread of COVID-19 across the world has been accompanied by an equally rapid spread of myths and misinformation. As India observes the month of...
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National Nutrition Week 2020: All You Need To Know
According to Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations's report titled, ‘The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World, 2020 states that 189.2 million...
Important To Be Vocal About The Rights Of Girls: Miss World Manushi Chhillar
On International Day of the Girl Child 2021, Manushi Chhillar, Miss World in 2017, is using social media to create...
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana Calls To Curb Discrimination, Violence Against Girls
International Day of the Girl Child: Ayushmann Khurrana said, attention needs to be drawn to the many challenges and discriminations...
Delhi’s Northwest District Launches 4-Day COVID Vaccination Drive For Transgender People
Activists say misinformation, lack of proper documents and digital divide are to be blamed for the low vaccination coverage in...
5.22% Transgender Persons Vaccinated Till Now; Activists Say Misinformation Adding To Their Problems
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has also requested states to organise separate mobile COVID-19 vaccination centres or booths...
Opinion: Mental Health Challenges Experienced By People Living With HIV
Stress faced by people with HIV can cause psychological problems, writes mental health expert Richa Vashista
Mental Health: How To Cope With Stress At Workplace? Experts Answer
Experts decode workplace stress and ways to deal with it
Unmute Yourself, Your Feelings And Thoughts: Dr Samir Parikh, Psychiatrist
World Mental Health Day 2021: Understanding various aspects of mental health and ways to address them
World Mental Health Day 2021: Things You Need To Know About The Day
World Mental Health Day is marked on October 10 with the overall objective to raise awareness about mental health issues...
COVID-19 Stories: How The Pandemic Impacted The Mental Health?
In order to raise awareness on mental health issues globally, World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every...
US Climate Envoy Kerry Says China, India, Russia Must Do More To Tackle Warming
US Climate Envoy John Kerry said US was engaging with countries to help them accelerate a transition to cleaner energy...
Study Reveals Arctic Ocean Started Getting Warmer Decades Earlier Than Expected
Using the chemical signatures found in marine microorganisms, the researchers found that the Arctic Ocean began warming rapidly at the...
Climate Crisis: Why Is The Rise In Global Temperature Beyond 1.5°C Above Pre-Industrial Level Dangerous?
Accepting 1.5 degree Celsius as the global warming limit means cutting emissions from right now, say experts
Glasgow Climate Pact Agreed At COP26 Undermines ‘Climate Justice’, Say Experts
Climate change affects different people differently and is likely to create more inequity, say experts