Beware ‘Pinkwashing’ During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Beware ‘Pinkwashing’ During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct. 27, 2021 — Thanks to early detection, breast cancer mortality rates have been declining since 1989. But an estimated 1 in 8 women will still get breast cancer in their lifetime. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many companies launch programs that tie a portion of retail sales to donations to breast cancer … Read more

Mehul Choksi’s deportation to India unlikely for at least next one month

Mehul Choksi’s deportation to India unlikely for at least next one month

Mehul Choksi, the absconding diamond trader, is unlikely to come to India at-least for next one month, sources said. The diamantaire, who is facing his possible deportation to India, is being heard by two courts of Dominica in two separate matters. Sources say, till the time both the cases are not settled, Mehul Choksi won’t … Read more

Delhi sees deadliest month amid raging pandemic

Delhi sees deadliest month amid raging pandemic

India has the second highest number of Covid cases in the world. November was the deadliest month for the capital Delhi, which has been struggling to contain the virus, with more than 100 deaths on some days. The death toll has overwhelmed the Indian capital’s crematoriums, where many families say goodbye to their loved ones … Read more

India-Nepal relations getting back on track: Army chief to visit Kathmandu next month

India-Nepal relations getting back on track: Army chief to visit Kathmandu next month

Indian Army Chief Gen MM Naravane is set to visit Nepal next month to attend a traditional ceremony where he will be accorded the honorary rank of General in the Nepalese Army. Indian Army Chief Gen MM Naravane | PTI Despite the diplomatic row over a new map issued by Nepal, Indian Army Chief Gen … Read more

India’s active coronavirus cases fall below 9 lakh for first time in a month: Govt

India’s active coronavirus cases fall below 9 lakh for first time in a month: Govt

The number of active coronavirus cases in India for the first time in a month has fallen below the nine lakh-mark, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday. The ministry also said the active cases comprise merely 12.94 per cent of the total positive cases of the country. “For the first time since 9th Sept, … Read more

TRP scam: Witness speaks up, says was paid Rs 400 per month to watch Republic TV

TRP scam: Witness speaks up, says was paid Rs 400 per month to watch Republic TV

In its ongoing probe in a Television Rating Points (TRP) manipulation racket, the Mumbai Police has accessed proof against Republic TV in the diary of one of the accused. As per sources in Mumbai Police, entries of several households were found in the diary of accused Vishal Ved Bhandari. The Mumbai Police had on Friday … Read more

COVID Survivors May Need Test a Month Later

COVID Survivors May Need Test a Month Later

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — You tested positive for COVID-19 and dutifully quarantined yourself for two weeks to avoid infecting others. Now, you’re feeling better and you think you pose no risk to friends or family, right? Not necessarily, claims a new study that shows it … Read more