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HIV treatment still undermined by stigma
Drugs have been developed against HIV but stigma is still high and, in some areas of the world, it is hindering prevention strategies.
Updated on Feb 02, 2023 02:33 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
AI and art — are creators about to become redundant?
Can robots make art? Will ChatGPT replace authors? Is artificial intelligence creative? One thing is certain: AI is set to revolutionize the art world, even if authorship issues remain unresolved.
Published on Feb 01, 2023 06:32 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
How has Brexit affected Britain's tourist sector?
Britain left the European Union on January 31, 2020. This major U-turn has had an impact in many areas, including tourism. Here's how Britain's tourism industry has fared and what Europeans traveling there need to know.
Published on Jan 31, 2023 04:30 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
China resumes granting visas for Japanese nationals
Japanese citizens will once again be able to get Chinese visas, Beijing said, reversing a previous ban over COVID testing China had slammed as "discriminatory."
Published on Jan 30, 2023 01:21 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi
Bringing Holocaust remembrance to TikTok
How Holocaust survivors and concentration camp memorial sites are reaching young users on TikTok in 30 seconds.
Published on Jan 27, 2023 09:28 AM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
Paris Fashion Week: What everybody is talking about
Get the low-down on Schiaparelli's lion heads, Doja Cat's trypophobia-triggering look or Dior's tribute to Josephine Baker.
Published on Jan 25, 2023 06:25 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
How the myth of whiteness in classical sculpture was created
The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over time and upheld in part to serve racist ideological purposes. But recent exhibitions have shed new light on the colorful ancient world.
Published on Jan 24, 2023 06:37 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
Naatu Naatu, Gangnam Style, Macarena: Hits transcending language
Be it in Telugu, Korean or Spanish, some viral dance hits have won a global fanbase with their catchy tunes and nifty steps reenacted on YouTube and TikTok.
Published on Jan 23, 2023 02:19 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Russia: HIV-positive teens refusing treatment
Russian teenagers who are HIV-positive face discrimination and serious psychological stress. Quite a few, however, are ditching the medicine they desperately need to keep their infections in check.
Published on Jan 22, 2023 02:58 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
2023: Year of the Rabbit
A symbol of prosperity, abundance and fertility in Chinese, European and some American cultures, here's a look at some famous rabbits of pop culture.
Published on Jan 21, 2023 06:21 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
International travel surged in 2022, UN says
A UN World Tourism Organization report shows international tourism is again picking up, but has yet to reach pre-pandemic levels. China's reopening is expected to provide a boost toward recovery in 2023.
Published on Jan 18, 2023 05:07 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Can India's new cervical cancer vaccine protect more women?
Indian scientists have developed a more accessible, low-cost vaccine to prevent cervical cancer. Health officials hope to reduce what has become the second-most common cancer in India.
Published on Jan 12, 2023 07:16 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Edited by Parmita Uniyal
Trouble sleeping: A common symptom of long COVID
Various studies show that long COVID patients frequently suffer from insomnia and other sleep problems.
Published on Jan 10, 2023 08:44 AM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
German air travel slow to recover from COVID-19 pandemic
Germany is lagging behind other EU countries in terms of seats sold on flights to and from the country, figures show. Domestic air travel is showing the slowest recovery from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Published on Jan 08, 2023 11:37 AM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi
US: FDA approves anti-Alzheimer's drug
Preliminary data from a September trial showed the drug slowed cognitive decline by 27% in patients. It also indicated that the treatment risks brain swelling and bleeding among some patients.
Published on Jan 07, 2023 03:40 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi
Experts forecast 2023 travel preferences
Analysts predict the coronavirus pandemic and inflation will continue shaping how and where we choose to spend our holidays in 2023. Environmental considerations will play a minor role.
Published on Jan 07, 2023 12:21 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi
XBB.1.5 likely to be the next major COVID subvariant
The new subvariant is no more deadly than omicron, but early indications suggest that it spreads more quickly.
Updated on Jan 06, 2023 06:16 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
India: New Delhi's tiny Jewish community keeps customs alive
India's capital has only one synagogue and a small Jewish community of fewer than 10 families. Rabbi Ezekiel Isaac Malekar works to bring people together and preserve Jewish traditions.
Published on Jan 03, 2023 02:47 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
France offers free condoms to young people
President Emmanuel Macron's government will subsidize the cost of male contraceptives to cut the number of sexually transmitted infections.
Published on Jan 02, 2023 01:00 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
New Year's Eve customs in Germany
All over the world, people celebrate the turn of the year. Time-honored German traditions include fireworks, champagne, lucky charms — and the ritual of watching a certain TV sketch.
Published on Dec 31, 2022 05:09 PM IST
How to spot skin cancer: Symptoms, treatment and protection
Skin cancer rates are rising, possibly due to global heating. Here's how to spot a melanoma and stay safe in the sun.
Published on Dec 29, 2022 08:05 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
Why some athletes may be at increased risk of skin cancer
The danger of developing skin cancer was highlighted in 2022 when Manuel Neuer shared his experience. Athletes exposed to the sun more than the general public are at higher risk of contracting the disease.
Published on Dec 29, 2022 04:26 PM IST
Sleep training for elite athletes
Elite athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo or German yachtsman Boris Herrmann sleep not only at night, but also several times a day. The reasons vary, and the benefits are questionable.
Published on Dec 28, 2022 08:56 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
China's nixing of quarantine rules gives hope to travellers
The measure is expected to revive the tourism sector globally, with China being a major source of outbound travellers. However, the return to normal will not happen overnight.
Published on Dec 28, 2022 01:46 PM IST
How New York came to love Jewish delis
In the 19th century, Jewish and European immigrants founded what would become New York's world-famous delis. The specialty food shops are now featured in an exhibition in the Big Apple.
Published on Dec 27, 2022 12:55 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Top German virologist says COVID-19 pandemic is over
Famous German virologist Christian Dorsten believes the coronavirus pandemic has ended and COVID-19 is now an endemic disease. And Justice Minister Marco Buschmann called for the last restrictive measures to be lifted.
Published on Dec 27, 2022 12:42 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Art vs. angst: Brussels offers a new way to beat depression
Museums and doctors in the Belgian capital are teaming up on an initiative that uses cultural outings as an antidote to depression. Teri Schultz tags along for a "treatment."
Published on Dec 25, 2022 03:15 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Why asking 'how old are you?' isn't rude in South Korea
Asking someone you've just met how old they are may be impolite in many cultures, but in South Korea it's one of the first questions people ask one another. Why is knowing someone's age so important for South Koreans?
Published on Dec 25, 2022 02:26 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Bethlehem celebrates Christmas as tourists return
Pilgrims were taking part in Christmas procession and midnight Mass after two years of muted celebrations due to COVID.
Published on Dec 25, 2022 01:15 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
Will a Nazi poet's Christmas carol remain in book of hymns?
A Christmas carol by a Nazi poet loyal to the regime is still in the Protestant hymnal. Now, there is a discussion about removing the song by Hermann Claudius in the next edition.
Published on Dec 23, 2022 04:30 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
