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Poor patients in India facing HIV/AIDS drug shortages

Indian HIV patient Rekha has missed her daily dose of medicine several times over the last few months because the government distribution centre at New Delhi’s Lok Na...

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Bollywood

Vivek Oberoi: Blood Donation should be a culture

After aiding cancer affected children and saving almost 2 lakh patients over 12 years, Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi is now part of mega blood donation drive. Vivek, who is ...

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Environment

Helping India Cope With Climate Change

India is one of the biggest emitters of carbon dioxide in the world. At the same time, rural and isolated communities in the country are hit hard by climate change. Swiss a...

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Hollywood

Elton John Brings Smash Hits Charity Tennis To London

Two legends are bringing one of tennis’ biggest charity events to London for the first time. Longtime friends Elton John and Billie Jean King will go head to head as ...

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Health

Less than 500 days left, can India meet its MDG targets?

Going by current trends, the target for reducing infant mortality and improving other human development indices seem near impossible to achieve Less that 500 days are left ...

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Health

This Pill Can Stop HIV – But Why Is No One Taking It?

The drug that could end the HIV pandemic is already here. Branded Truvada, this pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) prevents HIV infection by blocking the virus’s ability...

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Health

South Africa Leads in HIV Prevention Among Gay Groups

As homophobic discrimination continues to sweep across the African continent, we should be acutely mindful of the diverse ways it harms societies. While we are most aware o...

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Environment

Bihar on the verge of drought, warns chief minister

Bihar to be declared drought-hit soon, says state chief minister The chief minister of Bihar, Jitan Ram Manjhi, on Saturday declared that his government was ready to declar...

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Bollywood

In its latest campaign, Tata Sky tells parents that television is a good learning aid for young kids

DTH player Tata Sky, in its latest campaign ‘Ab Bachche Seekhein TV se’ (Kids learn with television), is targeting parents with children between ages 6 and 12 y...

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Health

Number of new HIV infection has decreased by 57%: Harsh Vardhan

There has been a 57 per cent decrease in the number of new cases of HIV infection in last decade in the country, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said in Lok Sabha today. He a...

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