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Mum seeks living kidney donor from the South Asian community
Amrit Paul Amrit has been waiting over four years for a kidney transplant to save his life Amrit Paul was in the middle of his computer science exams when he was told by doctors he would need a kidney transplant. “It was a shock. I didn’t really know how to handle it and, in all … Read more
Asian Athletics: 18-year-old Pooja wins high jump gold, golden double for Gulveer
India continued its medal-winning spree at the Asian Athletics Championships. On Day 4 of the continental track and field meet, the nation secured three gold medals, bringing its total to 18 and firmly consolidating its position in second place on the medal table, behind China. The highlight of the day came when 18-year-old Pooja set … Read more
Asian Water Birds Census to begin in early January in Godavari estuary
Lessee Sand-Plovers and endangered Great Knots sighted at Kumbabhishekham mudflat in Kakinada distinct during the Asian Water Birds Census-2024. A team of at least 60 experts led by Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) Deputy Director P. Sathiyaselvan would conduct a two-day annual Asian Water Birds Census-2025 in the Godavari estuary, Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary and adjoining … Read more
India in close consultation with Arab countries as West Asian conflict drags on
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar meets UAE Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Thursday (November 14, 2024). | Photo Credit: ANI Amidst a flurry of exchanges between Indian and West Asian officials in the recent weeks, two senior Arab diplomats have taken charge of the ambassadorial posts at the … Read more
Asian Champions Trophy: Harmanpreet double gives India 2-1 win over Pakistan
India extended their dominance over Pakistan with a brilliant comeback, defeating their arch-rivals 2-1 in their final Asian Champions Trophy group-stage match on September 14. Walking into the game as favorites, India was unbeaten in the tournament, but the defending champions were shocked when Pakistan’s Ahmad Nadeem struck early in the first quarter to give … Read more
High-speed traders, short sellers face growing Asia crackdown
Regulators in Asia have tightened the screws on trades popular among hedge funds as stocks slumped, an attempt to stabilize markets that some worry may end up stifling key strategies. Thailand’s plan to increase scrutiny on high-frequency trades — in effect from Monday — follows steps from China, where programmed trading will soon be subject … Read more
Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology launches andrology services
The Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology has launched a state-of-the-art andrology care department. Sanjay Prakash J., consultant microsurgical andrologist and urologist, will head the AINU Andrology. Arun Kumar, managing director and chief consultant urologist at AINU, said the aim of the department would be to have a proficient and seasoned team of clinicians who … Read more
Birders in Visakhapatnam report a drop in number of species during the Asian Waterbird Census
The ongoing Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) has revealed that some of the major threats faced by wetlands and the birds in and around them are habitat destruction, poaching, construction activities and landfills near water sources. The team of Wildlife Conservation Through Research and Education and Vizag Birdwatchers Society led by Vivek Rathod, A Yagnapathy, Vikram … Read more