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Air Pollution Emerges as Leading Risk Factor for Death in South Asia, Says New Report

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New Delhi, 18 July 2024 – Air pollution has become the leading risk factor for death in South Asia, according to the recently published State of Global Air (SoGA) report for 2024. The report highlights that air pollution not only poses a severe threat to

Climate Activists in Nepal call for a fossil-fuel free future 

Kathmandu – Climate Activists from various organisations and constituencies in Nepal demonstrated at Maitighar Mandala, demanding a

Catastrophe of rising seas imperils Pacific paradises

Tonga, Aug. 28: Highlighting seas that are rising at an accelerating rate, especially in the far more

Children’s Eyesight Worsens Globally, Study Reveals

Ratan Tata Passes Away at 86

South Asia Smartphone Market Sees 39.5% Growth in 2Q24, Reports IDC

Inspire X 2024 Brings Together Influential Speakers to Empower Young Entrepreneurs

‘Pakistan stands ready to help Nepal’

News

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Floods and Landslides Devastate Nepal: Over 30 Dead, Rescue Efforts Ongoing

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World Leaders Call for Greater Investment in Renewable Energy at Global Summit

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IMF to start talks with new Lanka government led by President Dissanayake

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Women Foreign Ministers’ call to empower next generation of women leaders

Op-Ed

Say What You Mean
Nature of New Capitalism and old Debates
Election 2024: migrants aren’t to blame for Britain’s housing crisis
British Electoral Irony
More than 70 per cent of the global workforce exposed to climate-change-related health hazards: ILO

UK

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Inspire X 2024 Brings Together Influential Speakers to Empower Young Entrepreneurs

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Eight poets recite poems to the melodies of traditional Nepali instruments

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Shambhala: Nepal’s First Oscar Contender to Premiere at BFI London After Berlin Festival Triumph

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Nepali Film Stars are in London for Yeti International Nepali Film Awards 2024

Nepal

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Death Toll Rises to 217 in Landslide and Flooding Disaster in Nepal, 28 Missing

Death Toll from Nepal Floods and Landslides Surpasses 200
Heavy Rains Halt Hydropower Production Across Nepal, Impacting 1,300 MW

Interview

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‘Countries from  Global South should form coalitions to amplify their negotiation power’

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‘Covid-19 exposed that hundreds of millions of people were without access to essential medicines’ -Jayasree K. Iyer

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‘LDCs are hard hit by the compounding effect of COVID and climate crises’ – Manjeet Dhakal

Food & Lifestyle

Appropriate treatment for hypertension could avert 76 million deaths globally by 2050: WHO
UK’s First Permanent Gallery on South Asian Community Provides a Window into Rich Heritage and Culture
Ancient Origins of Curry Unearthed in South-East Asia: Traces of Spice Trade 2,000 Years Ago
Shockwaves in the Beverage Industry: Diet Coke Ingredient Labeled a Potential Cancer Risk
Global Study Warns of Alarming Rise in Diabetes Cases Worldwide, Urgent Action Needed

Economy

Urgent Call for Improved Food Policies to Combat Rising Obesity in South Asia
South Asia’s Growth Remains Resilient but Below Pre-Pandemic Levels, World Bank Reports
Sri Lanka Excludes Banks from Local Debt Restructuring Plan to Safeguard Deposits
Rising Debt and Inequalities Amplify Global Employment Divide, says ILO Report
APEC economies vow efforts to curb inflation, support sustainable growth

South Asia

Ratan Tata Passes Away at 86
South Asia Smartphone Market Sees 39.5% Growth in 2Q24, Reports IDC
‘Pakistan stands ready to help Nepal’
Death Toll Rises to 217 in Landslide and Flooding Disaster in Nepal, 28 Missing
Death Toll from Nepal Floods and Landslides Surpasses 200

Profile

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Kiban Rai Becomes First Nepalese Player to Sign Professional Contract in English Football League

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Cllr Nina Gurung Becomes UK’s First Female Mayor of Nepalese and British Gurkha Heritage

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17-year-old Nepali girl Prajita turned four chairs in the Voice, USA

Entrepreneurship

Varang Health Care rebrands itself to provide quality care services
Another Big Year for the Makesworth Foundation
Rubicon Drinks Founder Naresh Nagrecha Remembered for Business Acumen and Philanthropy
Nepal-Bangladesh discuss to promote bilateral tech cooperation
Alibaba’s Daraz to Resume Cross-Border Business in Nepal, Plans to Expand Service Network

Kids & Educational

Nurturing Bonds: Guiding Your Teen Through Tough Times with Love and Support
Three UK Girls Embark on a Philanthropic Journey to Nepal: Diary Chronicles their Transformative Volunteering Experience
UK Girls Embark on Life-Changing Journey: Volunteering in Nepal’s Rural School, Diary Chronicles Adventure(Day-3)
Give babies peanut butter to cut allergy by 77%, study says
WHO prepares plan to keep children safe online

Research & Academic

Can the NHS soup and shake diet really reverse diabetes? Here’s what you need to know
Urgent Call for Improved Food Policies to Combat Rising Obesity in South Asia
Harnessing Nepal’s Protected Areas: A Blueprint for Sustainable Development and Biodiversity Conservation
Study Reveals: Marrying Blood Relatives Linked to 10% of Type 2 Diabetes Cases in British Asian Communities
Understanding South-Asians’ Eating Practices in Diabetes Management: A Call for Cultural Sensitivity

SAT Special

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Understanding the Diversity of South Asian Communities in the UK

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Exploring the Rich Heritage of South Asia: A Spotlight on the Region during Heritage Month

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Why the 1923 Nepal–Britain Treaty of Friendship is of great importance for Nepal and the UK

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Breakthrough Season for British South Asian Football Players

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Asians on New Year Honours List 2023

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British Asian achievers honoured and winners announced at Annual ceremony