The UN World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday said that it needs more funds to continue assisting the hundreds of thousands Rohingya refugees, who have been living in Bangladesh camps after fleeing an offensive by the Myanmar military last year.


World Food Programme needs more funds for Rohingya refugees


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Two US-based filmmakers, Ann S. Kim and Priya Giri Desai, have made a documentary titled "Lovesick" which revolves around the love story of a HIV positive couple. As the documentary had its India premiere at the 20th Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, the makers said they wanted to explore the universal condition of all HIV patients through an Indian story.


'Lovesick' makers intended to explore universal world of AIDS patients


A former nurse in Germany on Tuesday admitted murdering 100 patients in his care, on the first day of his trial in the town of Oldenburg.


German ex-nurse admits killing 100 patients


Millions of lives could be saved and one billion people living in Asia could be breathing clean air by 2030 if 25 simple and cost-effective measures are implemented, a new UN report said on Tuesday.


Air pollution measures can save millions of lives: Report


The air quality in Delhi-NCR worsened to the "severe" level on Tuesday, as an overnight spike in pollution covered the city in a smoky haze.


Delhi-NCR air quality worsens to 'severe'


Veteran Marathi singer, lyricist and music composer Yeshwant Deo passed away after a brief illness here on Tuesday, family sources said. He was 91.


Veteran Marathi composer Yeshwant Deo dies


The Mayors of Paris, Copenhagen, Seoul, and Medellin on Monday called for vehicle manufacturers to stop producing petrol and diesel cars as soon as possible to protect the health of children in cities around the world.


Mayors warn petrol, diesel vehicle makers


The air quality in Delhi and NCR went further down on Monday, with experts cautioning people to abstain from any form of brisk physical activity even in indoor gymnasiums.


Air quality drops in Delhi; experts advise against gyming


Every day, around 93 per cent of the children globally under the age of 15 years (1.8 billion children) breathe air that is so polluted it puts their health and development at serious risk, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday. Tragically, many of them die.


93% children breathe toxic air globally: WHO


The Mediterranean Basin is experiencing the impact of climate change more than ever owing to multiple environmental changes and risks that are affecting the livelihoods of people in the entire region, warn researchers.


Mediterranean Basin facing bigger climate change impact: Study


Tiny air pollution particles can also increase the risk of stroke in youngsters and healthy people by damaging the inner lining of their veins and arteries, according to medical experts.


Air pollution increasing factor for stroke among youngsters: Experts


Air quality in Delhi and neighbouring areas deteriorated on Sunday, with most parts recording a "severe or severe-plus" level of pollution while the air in Faridabad in Haryana was 21 times more polluted than safety standards.


Air quality severe in most of Delhi-NCR, Faridabad 21 times polluted


The Delhi government has issued a legal notice to the director, producers and actors of the just released Hindi movie "Badhaai Ho" seeking removal of smoking scenes and promotion of tobacco products, an official said on Sunday.


'Badhaai Ho' told to cut smoking scenes


With more than half of the national capital suffering a "severe or severe-plus" air quality, Delhi and the regions around it saw a sudden spike in effluents on Sunday, with Faridabad's air 25 times more polluted than safety standards.


Air quality severe in most of Delhi, Faridabad 25 times polluted


Union Environment Ministry will soon initiate its first-ever study to assess mortality and acute events due to air pollution starting from 20 major cities this year, officials said.


New government study to assess pollution-driven mortality


Pharma major Dr Reddy's on Friday reported a rise of 77% in its consolidated net profit for the second quarter of 2018-19, at Rs 504 crore from Rs 285 crore during the corresponding period of the previous fiscal.


Dr Reddy's Q2 net up by 77% YoY


Women exposed to smoke from burning wood and related "biomass" combustibles, such as leaves, crop stalks, and dung are more likely to suffer from respiratory problems including chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD).


Wood smoke causes more respiratory problems among women: Study


Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday inaugurated a 200-bed hospital here for the Central Armed Police Forces personnel, constructed at a cost of Rs 121 crore.


Rajnath opens hospital for armed police forces


Incidents of stubble-burning in Haryana have reduced in 2018, a spokesman of the Haryana government claimed here on Thursday.


Stubble-burning down in 2018, claims Haryana


Kolkata, Oct 25 (IANS/Mongabay) Scientists warn that inhaled air pollutant particles (particulate matter) are moving from the lungs to placentas of pregnant women, highlighting an urgent need for stricter policies for cleaner air that will lower impacts of pollution on health.


Soot in placenta: Study spotlights air pollution and maternal, child health (Health Feature)


People more stressed out during middle-age are more likely to suffer memory loss and have a reduced brain size, say researchers, including one of an Indian-origin.

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