Articles by Deutsche Welle
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
5 tips for a sustainable Christmas
The festive season is a time of goodwill, food, gifts — and a lot of waste. So, here's a short guide to having yourself a sustainable little Christmas.
Published on Dec 21, 2022 07:21 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
The best science, innovation and health stories of 2022
2022 was great for science, with historic space missions to archeological discoveries and plenty to learn in medicine.
Published on Dec 21, 2022 06:49 PM IST
Sex and STIs: Syphilis can kill you
The symptoms of syphilis can vary from person to person. Most often, however, you get an ulcer or boil where the bacteria that causes syphilis, treponema pallidum, enters the body. The sore can range from the size of a pimple up to a centimeter wide.
Published on Dec 21, 2022 08:33 AM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
The world's most expensive Harry Potter books at auction
A very rare edition of "The Philosopher's Stone" won by a competition winner sold for £8,000 at auction following a year of record sales for first edition copies.
Updated on Jan 03, 2023 07:38 AM IST
How bad for the environment is traveling?
Travel allows us to explore other cultures, but it's also harmful for the environment. Can changing your mode of transportation make a difference?
Published on Dec 16, 2022 04:35 PM IST
'Complete' Roman-era cemetery discovered in Gaza Strip
A 2,000-year-old Roman cemetery and necropolis containing up to 80 tombs was unearthed during housing construction in the northern Gaza Strip.
Published on Dec 15, 2022 11:01 AM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Hong Kong scraps COVID app, eases curbs for foreign visitors
Overseas travelers will now be allowed to visit bars and restaurants immediately after arriving in Hong Kong. But several other COVID rules remain in place.
Published on Dec 13, 2022 05:10 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
UK: 13-year-old receives 'world-first' leukemia treatment
The patient with "incurable" T-cell leukemia received the groundbreaking treatment and went into remission, the hospital treating her said.
Published on Dec 12, 2022 12:44 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi
Hallucinations are more common than you think
Theories suggest hallucinations are part of normal sensory perception, not just the result of mental disorders or drugs.
Published on Dec 10, 2022 07:18 PM IST
What is biodiversity and why is it so important?
Delegates from nearly 200 countries are in Montreal to find a way to protect the world's nature. But what's at risk when ecosystems are lost, and animals and plants go extinct?
Updated on Dec 09, 2022 03:24 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Turkey's weak lira affects the tourism industry
Tourism in Turkey made a comeback in 2022. The low value of the Turkish lira has attracted tourists, yet citizens are struggling due to inflation.
Published on Dec 08, 2022 05:18 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
2022 Turner Prize goes to Veronica Ryan
At 66, the British sculptor became the oldest recipient of the Turner Prize, one of the world's most prestigious accolades for visual arts.
Published on Dec 08, 2022 04:44 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
Common gestures with different meanings around the world
The German national football team covered their mouths at the World Cup in protest against FIFA, but a completely different message was sent in Qatar.
Published on Dec 08, 2022 01:45 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
