UNAIDS, the main advocate for coordinated global action on the HIV/AIDS pandemic, and the UN Development Progarmme (UNDP) offices in India have been important partners in this effort. On this International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), celebrated annually on 17 May, we reflect on the journey of some members of this community in…
New Hampshire: A study suggests that some people with schizophrenia may also suffer from a rare visual condition in which people’s faces appear horribly distorted. This condition is called prosopometamorphopsia (PMO). In this, the schizophrenic patient sees the facial features of others as distorted. According to media reports, American researchers said that people suffering from…
The morning assault reportedly involved Russian-fired missiles and drones which hit six Ukrainian regions leaving at least five dead. The attacks also disrupted essential services, including electricity, water and gas supplies, especially in Mykolaiv city and Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, when they are much needed this cold winter. “Millions of people rely on these services for…
File photo. Bangladesh is facing its worst dengue epidemic, with official figures showing that the mosquito-borne disease has killed more than 1,000 people this year. According to the data released by the Ministry of Health of Bangladesh, more than 2 lakh cases of dengue have been confirmed this year, while the deaths due to this…
After two days of continuous rain in the Indian state of Gujarat, Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport was flooded knee-deep, the videos of which are going viral on social media and the Modi government is being severely criticized. In videos shared by social media users, it can be seen that the runway and terminal of…
“Central Africa is richer in opportunities and resources than it is in challenges”, but, the coming months will mark “an important turning point” for the region, where crucial political and electoral processes must take place by the end of the year, said Abdou Abarry, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Central Africa. “We will ensure,…
File photo Jill Biden, the wife of US President Joe Biden, faced embarrassment during an event. According to foreign media, the first lady was speaking at a program related to education in Washington and during her speech, she thought that she would be applauded, but it did not happen. After that, Jill Biden urged the…
The Modi government is facing embarrassment for holding the G20 meeting in occupied Kashmir, a disputed region recognized internationally. According to the Indian newspaper, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt are also likely to not participate in the G20 meeting. The Indian newspaper further said that Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt have not yet registered for…
File photo Turkey’s presidential and parliamentary elections are taking place tomorrow, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan facing fierce competition. According to a foreign news agency, 3 candidates including President Erdoğan are in the field in the presidential elections. According to media reports, there is a tough competition between President Erdoğan and opposition leader Kamal Qalıch…
Prince Harry, file photo Prince Harry, who has separated from the British royal family, is going to face a challenge on the occasion of the coronation of his father, King Charles. The Duke of Sussex, who is now seen in the media talking about his life in the royal palace in the UK, now has…
