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France bans import of meat from animals on growth antibiotics
By giving antibiotics when the animals are not sick, the bacteria...
India to have 1 billion smartphone users by 2026: Deloitte
''Higher internet adoption is expected to fuel demand for...
Flood, fire and plague: Climate change blamed for disasters
“Children are particularly vulnerable to the health risks of a changing climate. Their bodies and immune systems are still developing, leaving them more susceptible to disease and environmental pollutants,” said Nick Watts, one of those who led the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change study.
Underwater volcanic eruption creates new bigger island in Tongan archipelago
Nuku'alofa (Tonga): An undersea volcanic eruption in the Tongan archipelago has sunk one island and created another three times larger, according to a report by geologists released Thursday. Taaniela Kula, of the Tonga Geological Service, said...
An extra 15 minute daily walk could boost global economy: Study
Hans Pung, RAND Europe’s president, said the study highlighted “a significant relationship between inactivity and productivity loss” and should give policymakers and employers “new perspectives on how to enhance the productivity of their populations”.
What is taking the shine off gold in India?
There are longer-term issues to worry about, though. About two-thirds of the country’s gold is bought in rural areas, where its traditional roles as investment and adornment are oddly intertwined. Rural Indians are far more inclined to buy gold jewelry than their urban counterparts, and tend to favor plain pieces that can easily be valued and traded in if money gets tight
Millennials spend more time socializing, sleeping than elders: Study
There’s also a difference in what millennials look like. They’re more likely to be Asian, Hispanic or Latino; the groups make up over one-quarter of the generation’s population, while it’s only about 17% for the older folks. There’s a greater share of women among the older generations, largely a factor of health as women tend to live longer than men.
India emerges 3rd largest ecosystems for successful start ups
China pipped the USA to lead by 206 versus 203, together accounting for over 80 per cent of the worlds unicorns. Europe has 35 unicorns
India slips to 102nd rank in Global Hunger Report 2019
The report, prepared jointly by Irish aid agency Concern Worldwide and German organisation Welt Hunger Hilfe termed the level of hunger in India “serious”. In 2000, India was ranked 83 out of 113 countries. Now, with 117 countries in the fray, it has dropped to 102 rank. Its GHI score has also decelerated — from 38.9 in 2005 to 32 in 2010 and then from 32 to 30.3 between 2010 and 2019.
India Halved its Poverty Rate Since 1990s, Achieved Over 7% Growth Rate in 15 Years : World Bank
India’s water management will need to provide for shifting water allocation to higher-value uses and policies to increase the value of water use within sectors. In addition, 230 million people are not properly connected to the electricity grid while generation will need to be less carbon intensive, the World Bank pointed out.
Boeing partners with Porsche on electric flying car
Earlier this year, the planemaker conducted an inaugural test flight of an aerial car prototype that could accommodate two to four passengers and fly up to 50 miles.
India Jumps To 7th Position In Brand Finance Nation Ranking
As per the latest report by independent brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance, India has jumped to seventh position from 9th last year, after recording 19 percent growth in brand value to $2.6 trillion.