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Experts underline importance of sustainable public health in preventing emerging and re-emerging diseases

Doctors, who participated in the seventh all-India conference of the Medical Service Centre underlined the importance of sustainable public health in preventing the spread of newly identified infectious diseases

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Why did India abstain from the call for truce? | Explained

India's abstention at UNGA on resolution calling for humanitarian truce in Israel-Hamas conflict welcomed by Israel. India's vote, a break from past, seen as a desire to equivocate on global issues, keep "tightrope balance" between conflicting sides.

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy: India moves past Korea, meets Japan in the final

India reach final, Japan upset China 2-1. Malaysia beat Thailand 1-0 for 5th spot. India's team effort, solid defence help them win 2-0. Japan convert 11 PCs to China's 4 to upset them.

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Dakshina Kannada administration forced to withdraw circular that suggested schoolchildren debate whether caste-based reservation should continue

Dakshina Kannada district admin forced to withdraw circular listing 'Is there a need to continue caste-based reservation in India?' as debate topic for schoolchildren. Activists, economists condemn, demand legal action against DDPI. DDPI directs nodal officers to withdraw topic, activists demand disciplinary action. Prathibha Karanji, talent-hunt competition, underway across State.

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Ind vs SA | Will be a good test for SA batters how they come up against Kuldeep and Jadeja: Bavuma

South Africa skipper Bavuma confident ahead of India clash; spinners Kuldeep, Jadeja to test batters. Bavuma believes Proteas must bring their 'A' game to counter Indian bowling, and draw energy from positive sentiment to continue dream run.

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Cricket World Cup 2023 IND vs SA | We are just looking at the match ahead, not thinking too far ahead: Rahul Dravid

India's World Cup campaign has been successful due to their focus on one game at a time. Coach Rahul Dravid praised the performances of Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav. He believes the spinners have not been given enough credit for their efforts.

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Hardik Pandya out of World Cup 2023, replaced by Prasidh Krishna

Hardik Pandya ruled out of World Cup; Prasidh Krishna replaces him. India now has 6 batters and 5 bowlers, but no part-time bowler if any of the bowlers get injured or bowl poorly.

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Pacers' stellar show has overshadowed Ravindra Jadeja's exceptional performance: Rahul Dravid

NEW DELHI: With the Indian pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj hogging the spotlight with their power-packed performances, head coach Rahul Dravid feels that it has overshadowed all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja's 'exceptional' performance at the World Cup.

The Times of India · Nov 4, 2023

Cricket World Cup 2023 IND vs SA | It’s unstoppable force versus immovable object

India vs. South Africa: Unbeaten India face stiff challenge from resurgent Proteas in Kolkata. India's unbeaten run faces a stiff challenge from South Africa's resurgent Proteas in Kolkata. India's batting powerhouses Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli lead the charge against South Africa's pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and…

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

NICED makes quick detection of drug-resistant H. pylori possible

Researchers from NICED develop two-step PCR-based assay to detect H. pylori infection and identify clarithromycin-resistant bacteria in six-seven hours. It has 100% sensitivity and specificity and bypasses the slow growth of H. pylori bacteria and the weeks-long drug-sensitivity tests. The assay is a response to the increasing incidence of clarithromycin-resistant H. pylori bacteria in India, which…

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023