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Bird Flu Spread: High Fatality But Low Pandemic Risk

H5N1 avian influenza infects cattle and poultry workers, with 986 global cases since 2003. Experts say human-to-human spread remains unlikely, but vigilance is key. Learn the risks and prevention steps.

GPS Seagull in Karwar: Spy Scare Ends with Science

A GPS-tagged seagull on Karwar beach caused a spy scare before officials confirmed it was part of a wildlife migration study. The bird had flown over 10,000 km from Arctic regions. Read the full story.

Flu raises heart attack, stroke risk in first month

New research reveals a lab-confirmed flu infection quadruples heart attack risk and quintuples stroke risk in the 30 days after illness. Learn who is most vulnerable and how vaccination helps.

Trump's National Address from White House

President Donald Trump delivered a prime-time address outlining his administration's actions on border security and the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full details and analysis here.

Student Learning Back to Pre-Covid Levels: ASER 2023

The ASER 2023 report reveals Indian students' foundational learning has bounced back to pre-pandemic levels. Enrollment is high, but challenges remain. Discover the key findings and what they mean for India's education system.

Nagpur's CSIR-NEERI Lab Named ICMR Centre of Excellence

CSIR-NEERI's Environmental Epidemiology Lab in Nagpur, led by Dr. Krishna Khairnar, is now an ICMR Collaborating Centre of Excellence. This boosts India's pandemic preparedness and environmental health research. Discover its global impact.

Goa's Pilerne Lake: A Bird Haven Choked by Pollution

A visit to Pilerne Lake in North Goa reveals a troubling scene: a potential birdwatching paradise suffocated by aquatic plants and trash, yet still home to fascinating bronze-winged jacanas. Discover the lake's dual reality and the fight for its future.

India's Health Spending Among World's Lowest: Oxfam

Oxfam's 2020 report reveals India allocated only 4% of its budget to health, ranking 155th globally. This critical underfunding left the nation vulnerable during the COVID-19 crisis. Read the full analysis.

New 'Subclade K' Flu Variant Raises Alarm

A new flu variant, subclade K, is driving a surge in cases globally. Learn about its severe symptoms, vaccine effectiveness, and how to protect your family this holiday season.

Pandemic Changed Indian Cinema Viewing Habits

Explore how COVID-19 transformed Indian entertainment landscape as OTT shows like Panchayat and Pataal Lok dominated while theaters closed. Discover the films and series that defined 2020.

Karnataka faces decline in migratory bird arrivals

Karnataka witnesses alarming decline in migratory birds despite early conservation efforts. Lack of consolidated data hampers protection measures for avian diversity. Urgent action needed.

SNAP Benefits November 2023: Trump Admin Food Aid Status

Critical updates on SNAP benefits for November 2023. Learn about potential Trump administration payments, eligibility criteria, application process, and everything you need to know about food assistance programs.

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