Raged over “anti-Adivasi” policies of the central government, tribal organisations across states are gearing up to join the national strike called by 10 central trade … Adivasis Join Workers for Nov 26 General Strike; Tribal Villages to Stay ClosedRead more
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Most dentists have experienced aggression from patients
The study, published in the October issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association, is the first to document aggression toward dentists in the … Most dentists have experienced aggression from patientsRead more
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A drop in temperature
In the nearly two centuries since German physician Carl Wunderlich established 98.6°F as the standard “normal” body temperature, it has been used by parents and … A drop in temperatureRead more
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Schools in England told not to use material from anti-capitalist groups
The government has ordered schools in England not to use resources from organisations which have expressed a desire to end capitalism. Department for Education (DfE) … Schools in England told not to use material from anti-capitalist groupsRead more
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Main sources of light pollution
A new study, published in the journal Lighting Research & Technology, has revealed that much of light pollution, which negatively impacts human health and animal … Main sources of light pollutionRead more
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Modi Govt Scraps Corporate Environment Responsibility Fund
In a notice issued last week, the Narendra Modi government has done away with mandatory setting aside of a certain percentage of any project’s capital … Modi Govt Scraps Corporate Environment Responsibility FundRead more
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More than 500,000 People in Oregon Flee Wildfires
Authorities in Oregon now say more than 500,000 people statewide have been forced to evacuate because of wildfires. That’s over 10% of the state’s 4.2 … More than 500,000 People in Oregon Flee WildfiresRead more
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Idaho food service worker fired for giving hungry student free food worth $1.70
In cruel bureaucratic fashion, Dalene Bowden was fired from her job last week as a food service worker at Irving Middle School in Pocatello, Idaho … Idaho food service worker fired for giving hungry student free food worth $1.70Read more
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U.S. Cable News Aid Acceptance of Trump’s Rhetoric
A U.K.-based media watchdog group is criticizing U.S. media outlets for the coverage of Donald Trump, saying the outlets have aided the rise of his … U.S. Cable News Aid Acceptance of Trump’s RhetoricRead more
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Every third person in world is obese
According to a study published in the World Health Organization (WHO) bulletin, over a third of the world’s population is obese. The report also says … Every third person in world is obeseRead more