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Upcoming war-themed Chinese film '731 Biochemical Revelations' draws attention from Japanese media
Film ‘731 Biochemical Revelations’ set for Sep 18 release in China Multiple Japanese media outlets reported Sunday afternoon soon after the announcement of 731 Biochemical Revelations, a war-themed Chinese film set for release on September 18 –...

Humidity pushes crop disease development
Abundant rainfall has put farmers in a position to raise good corn and soybean crops this year, although the stretches of wet, humid weather during the summer have raised the potential for crop diseases. In addition, many farmers are dealing with...

Rising Suicide Rates in India: A Growing Public Health Crisis
Sujata Gautam (sujatagautam2017@gmail.com) The rising suicide rates in India have emerged as one of the most pressing public health challenges, claiming thousands of lives each year. The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reported approximately...

Cricket-Brook and Root give England scent of famous win
LONDON (Reuters) -Harry Brook and Joe Root shared a superb partnership of 195 to put England on course to complete a record run chase at tea on the fourth day of the final test against India at The Oval on Sunday. The touring side, needing victory...
More livestock in Japan undergo online medical exams due to vet shortage
SAPPORO – Online medical examinations for livestock are becoming more common, particularly in Hokkaido, and part of the reason is due to a shortage of large animal veterinarians. As veterinarians in Hokkaido sometimes need to travel hundreds of...

India’s urban climate crisis is the result of our own policy failures
Cities function like living organisms, consuming energy, water and materials while emitting heat, waste and pollutants. This ‘urban metabolism’ has breached ecological limits, creating a ‘metabolic rift,’ or a disconnect between relentless...

J-K: Army organises health camp for marginalised groups
Doda In a compassionate outreach effort under Operation Sadhbhavana, the Indian Army organised a free medical and veterinary camp at Kulhand, Doda, to address the healthcare and veterinary needs of the Gujjar and Bakarwal communities living in...

Guangdong pledges ‘decisive’ steps to stop chikungunya fever spreading in China
The southern Chinese province of Guangdong reported thousands of new cases of chikungunya fever last week as the local authorities promised “decisive and forceful measures” to stop the spread of the disease. According to state broadcaster CCTV,...

McLaren boss Zak Brown targets Christian Horner in a brutal verdict about 'healthier' Red Bull
Zak Brown, the boss of McLaren, believes that the replacement of Christian Horner with Laurent Mekies has made Red Bull healthier. The comment was passed after a team boss meeting in which Brown met Mekies and had his first interaction with him in...

How traveling to every country helped this American cope with a mental health disorder
He had struggled with obsessive compulsive disorder since childhood but Cameron Mofid says one thing helped him cope — traveling the world. Mofid, who is originally from San Diego, found he was constantly replaying and over-analysing conversations...
Florida Woman Arrested For Practicing Medicine Without A License After Burning Customer
Patient suffers blistering and necrosis after unauthorized cosmetic treatment at popular clinic A Florida woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly performing an Endolaser treatment on a customer’s “double chin” without a medical license,...

World News | Cross-party US Lawmakers Launch Uyghur Genocide Accountability Act Against China
Washington DC [US], August 3 (ANI): In a bipartisan push to hold the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) accountable for its ongoing human rights atrocities, Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair and Co-Chair of the...

Manipal Hospitals seeks CCI nod to acquire Sahyadri Hospitals for about Rs 6,400 cr
New Delhi: Healthcare major Manipal Hospitals has sought approval from the fair trade regulator CCI to acquire Pune-based Sahyadri Hospitals from global investor Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board in a deal pegged at around Rs 6,400 crore. The...

Haufiku defends Chinese pharma deal amid criticism over HIV medicine, tenders
Former health minister Bernard Haufiku has defended his business ties to a Chinese pharmaceutical manufacturer after being accused of double standards. His critics, mostly health tender beneficiaries, are accusing him of speaking out against...

World News | Harvard University Under Fire as US Congressional Probe Exposes Deep Ties to Chinese Communist Party
Washington DC [US], August 3 (ANI): Harvard University, once revered as a bastion of academic excellence and intellectual freedom, is now facing a growing scandal that threatens its reputation and integrity. A congressional investigation has...

Kapil Dev, Baichung Bhutia, Abhinav Bindra, Pullela Gopichand & Gagan Narang join forces to shape India’s Olympic future
Hyderabad, August 3 (IANS) Legendary icons Kapil Dev, Baichung Bhutia, Abhinav Bindra, Pullela Gopichand, and Gagan Narang have come together in a first-of-its-kind governance initiative for Indian sports. This integrated approach aims to...
Modern hospital planned for expatriates: Asif Nazrul
Law adviser also in charge of the Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment ministry Dr Asif Nazrul has said the interim government has initiated plans to build a dedicated modern hospital for expatriate community. The move has been taken to...

Patriotism and protest: The Gaza dilemma in India
Alice, if she had wandered into our wonderland, would have found things getting “curiouser and curiouser”, particularly at the Honourable Bombay High Court. Deploying logic that some may call blinkered, the court peremptorily dismissed a petition...

Heavy rain, severe weather to impact over ten provinces across China
China's National Meteorological Center on Sunday issued yellow alerts for rainstorms, warning of widespread heavy to torrential rainfall from 2 p.m. Sunday to 2 p.m. Monday across parts of more than ten provinces, including Heilongjiang, Jilin,...
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India vs England 5th Test Day 4, London weather report: Will rain play spoilsport at The Oval?
India vs England 5th Test Day 4 weather update: Will rain affect play at The Oval in London? Here’s the full forecast as India push for a series-levelling win. read more As the fifth and final Test between India and England enters a crucial fourth...