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  • Traumatic experiences linked to lower levels of sex hormones

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    New York, Oct 12 Traumatic experiences are associated with a number of adverse mental and physical health outcomes, finds a new study. The study, to be presented during The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Annual Meeting in Atlanta, suggests that they may also be linked with lower concentrations of sex ...
  • Purdue University killing: Suspect says he was ‘blackmailed’

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    New York, Oct 12 A Purdue University student, who allegedly stabbed his Indian-origin roommate to death on October 6, told reporters he had been "blackmailed" when asked about a motive for the crime. Ji Min Sha, a 22-year-old junior cybersecurity major from Seoul, made his first court appearance last week ...
  • NYC’s Mayor performs Allu Arjun’s hand gesture from ‘Pushpa’

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    Los Angeles, Oct 12 The entire world has been bitten by the 'Pushpa: The Rise' bug as now New York City's mayor performed the actor's iconic hand gesture from the film. New York's Mayor Eric Adams was seen doing the hand gesture during an event organised by the Telugu community ...
  • India remains the world’s fastest-growing economy, despite IMF cutting growth projection

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    By Arul Louis United Nations, Oct 11 Even though the International Monetary Fund has cut India's growth projection for this financial year to 6.8 per cent, it remains the fastest-growing major economy in a world facing a massive slowdown. The IMF's World Economic Outlook report released in Washington on Tuesday ...
  • Tulsi Gabbard says she is leaving Democratic Party, calls it an ‘elitist cabal of war ...

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    Washington, Oct 11 Former Hawaii Representative Tulsi Gabbard announced she is leaving the Democratic Party, denouncing it as an "elitist cabal of warmongers," while calling upon other "common sense independent-minded Democrats" to exit with her, media reports said. "I can no longer remain in today's Democratic Party that is now ...
  • Indian-origin teacher honoured in Abu Dhabi

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    Abu Dhabi, Oct 11 An Indian-origin teacher has been recognized in Abu Dhabi for her dedication and contribution towards education on World Teachers' Day. Greeshma Rajesh Anil Kumar, a 35-year-old computer science teacher at Mayoor Private School, was among three teachers who were honoured by The Abu Dhabi Department of ...
  • UN chief calls for making mental health a global priority.

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    United Nations, Oct 11 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for making mental health a global priority and urged actions to promote universal quality mental health care. Nearly 1 billion people live with mental health conditions. But mental health remains one of the most neglected aspects of health care, Guterres ...
  • There will be more strikes to come: Russia’s Medvedev

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    Moscow, Oct 10 In the wake of the large-scale air strikes across Ukraine, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned "there will be others", the media reported. The close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin signalled that the ramp-up in attacks could be the start of a further escalation in the ...
  • Want more Indian-origin candidates in the fray: Unity Fiji

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    Suva, Oct 10 As Fiji celebrates its Independence day on Monday, a political party leader from the South Pacific nation has said that he wants more representation from Fijians of Indian descent to join their line-up for the 2022 general election. Elections are due this year in Fiji, but no ...
  • India wants Australia to partner in education after NEP

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    Canberra, Oct 10 Visiting Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar said that India wants Australia to partner in education. "One of them is a proposal that's been under discussion for an understanding of mobility, on the mobility of talent and skills, how we can grow education and what we could ...