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Why vaccinating girls between 9 to 14 years against cervical cancer

The recent budget announcement by the Union finance minister to encourage an anti-HPV jab is a step in the right direction

India accounts for about a fifth of the global burden for cervical cancer. The country witnesses about 1.23 lakh cases and around 67,000 deaths every year. (Representative Image/Shutterstock)

health

Published on Feb 03, 2024 08:08 PM IST

ByRhythma Kaul

ASER 2023: 27% in Hathras & 18% in Varanasi can’t read Class 2 text fluently

Hathras (1541 students) and Varanasi (1531 teens) are the two districts in Uttar Pradesh where the ASER survey was conducted.

In Hathras, about 54% could not calculate time, 73% could not measure length and 46% could not apply the unitary method. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

education

Updated on Jan 17, 2024 06:41 PM IST

ByRajeev Mullick

18.3% unemployment rate in J&K; 29,000 posts filled since Art 370 abrogation: Govt

Union minister of state for home Nityanand Rai was responding to a question by Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh, who asked about unemployment rate in the union territory

On August 5, 2019, the Centre abrogated Article 370 and 35(A) (special status). (Representative file image)

india news

Updated on Jul 26, 2023 04:19 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Multigenerational travel: Planning trips that cater to needs of all age groups

Travel expert shares tips for planning trips that ensure an unforgettable and harmonious adventure for all age groups

Multigenerational travel: Planning trips that cater to the needs of different age groups (Photo by Hakan Hu on Pexels)

lifestyle

Published on Jun 28, 2023 03:47 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Intranasal Covid-19 vaccine sees low response on Day 1

Mumbai's rollout of the intranasal Covid-19 vaccine saw a low response on the first day with only 23 senior citizens taking the booster dose. The vaccine, iNCOVACC by Bharat Biotech, will be administered to those above the age of 60 and eligible six months after their second dose of either Covishield or Covaxin. The state health department recently procured 2 lakh doses, of which BMC procured around 2,000 doses. The vaccine will be given through spot registration at 24 centres across Mumbai.

cities

Updated on Apr 28, 2023 11:53 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Few takers for booster jabs as Covid-19 cases decline in Bihar

The state reported 179 fresh cases on Wednesday. The daily new cases have been declining since April 22 when the state reported the month’s highest single-day spike of 198 infections

Patna administered only 224 shots of the Corbevax vaccine since April 16 (Representative Photo)

cities

Updated on Apr 28, 2023 08:14 PM IST

ByRuchir Kumar

Himachal: BJP slams Congress over ‘unfulfilled’ promises

Opposition party charged that the Congress did not fully fill the promises made by it during the assembly elections

cities

Updated on Apr 25, 2023 11:19 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

Punjab education dept introduces monthly activities for pre-primary students

To enhance the creativity and motor skills of the children, the concerned department has released a monthly schedule of co-curricular activities for the 2023-24 session

The programme began on April 13. Students were asked to draw a stalk of wheat on a white sheet and decorate it with kernels in Ludhiana. (HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Apr 15, 2023 11:55 PM IST

ByDinkle Popli, Ludhiana

It’s London calling for these tricity artists!

Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi (CLKA) has announced its scholarship winners for 2022-23, offering young artists from the tricity region the chance to visit museums and art galleries in London. The six selected artists will explore works by leading international artists, attend workshops and seminars and interact with fellow artists in a bid to encourage exploration, experimentation and keeping up with the times. The scholarship is open to artists aged between 20 and 30 working in graphics, printmaking, multimedia, photography, sculpture, and installation.

This year’s scholarship (travel grant) winners Anita Kaur, Vaibhav Passi, Gurjeet Singh, Brijesh Kumar, Manu Priy Gautam, and Sunaina (HT Photos)

cities

Updated on Apr 12, 2023 07:26 PM IST

BySubhashree Nanda

Anupam Kher: Today, Indian cinema is not dependent on a certain kind of hero

Actor Anupam Kher talks about finding good work even after the age of 60, and what defines a ‘hero’ today.

Actor Anupam Kher has signed his 535th film. (AFP)

entertainment

Updated on Apr 04, 2023 12:46 PM IST

ByRishabh Suri

U.P. govt starts “Sharda” programme to get dropouts back in schools

The Uttar Pradesh government has launched the "Sharda" programme to find and enrol students who have dropped out of school. School principals, teachers and others will conduct a household survey to identify out-of-school children and enrol them in age-appropriate classes. Special training will be arranged for them, and they will be linked to social security schemes. The initiative will be conducted in two phases, with the first phase starting on April 1, 2023. Monitoring of 20 schools will be done every month by special educators, with information uploaded through the "Sharda" app.

The order issued by director general, school education, U.P., Vijay Kiran Anand says there is a provision for re-admission of all out-of-school children under the “Sharda” scheme. (For Representation)

cities

Updated on Apr 02, 2023 11:11 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

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?

Many South Koreans are rejoicing at suddenly becoming a year or two younger when the country adopts the international age system from June 2023. (picture alliance / Daniel Kalker)

lifestyle

Published on Dec 25, 2022 02:26 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle, Delhi

Cancer and age: Age can raise one’s risk of cancer. Here's how

There are more than 100 types of cancer and they can be seen in every age group. Age is one of the established risk factors behind the occurrence of cancer. Here's decoding the connection between cancer and age with health tips from doctor to lower the risk and take good care of yourself.

lifestyle

Updated on Sep 15, 2022 02:29 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Hair care tips: Dos and don'ts to manage curly hair for every weather, every age

Curly locks have been seen on the heads throughout history, from Michelangelo's David to modern celebrities like Zendaya and of course the Jonas Brothers but this curl hair type is unruly, difficult to manage and most unpopular among men. Here are some tips

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 08, 2022 01:09 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

The Biryani House to expand its footprints pan-India: Sarvesh Chaubey

The Biryani House is India’s fastest-to-be cloud kitchen network and the only company that offers more than 50 varieties of Dum Biryani.

The Biryani House is the brainchild of Mr Sarvesh Chaubey, Co-Founder and Chairman.

brand post

Updated on Dec 28, 2020 05:00 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Trident Group to train 1,500 people under Grameen Kaushalya Yojana

The trades to be covered under the training program are apparel and textiles and the five districts being targeted for the scheme are Barnala, Bathinda, Sangrur, Fazilka and Mansa.

Trident will start training batches within 10 days(HT photo)

cities

Updated on Dec 05, 2020 12:35 AM IST

Hindustan Times/Ludhiana | ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

‘I’m deeply inspired by the heroism of self-made, idealistic Indians’

Buoyed by his successes and boy-next-door appeal, Ayushmann Khurrana is the new blue-eyed-boy of the ad world; the actor feels what has worked for him is swimming against the tide and ‘being totally myself’

This year, Ayushmann Khurrana has been seen in films such as Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan and Gulabo Sitabo that went straight to an OTT platform(Photo: RAAJESSH KASHYAP)HT)

entertainment

Updated on Nov 24, 2020 01:56 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByPrashant Singh

Sero survey: Virus prevalence high in homemakers in Haryana

The survey was conducted to determine the extent of coronavirus spread and measure the proportion of population exposed to infection including asymptomatic individuals.

cities

Updated on Nov 04, 2020 04:33 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHitender Rao, Chandigarh

50-59 age bracket fatalities higher in Pune’s Dehu Cantonment

Also, the 14 nagar parishads have reported 32.8% deaths from the age group of 50-59 years and 19.7% deaths from 60-69 age group.

A man walks past a wall graffiti as he wears a protective mask in Pune.(Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Sep 29, 2020 05:42 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Pune | BySteffy Thevar

A reality check on the economy | HT Editorial

Economic data presents a challenging picture. Don’t delay a second stimulus

The government has argued that a V-shaped recovery is underway in the economy. But almost all institutional and private forecasts do not support this claim(PTI)

editorials

Updated on Sep 15, 2020 09:38 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent

Fatality rate spirals, Ludhiana district sees 111 deaths in September

Of the 111 people who died in September, 84 were male and 27 female. Of the total deaths, 96 have been reported in the age group of 30 and beyond.

Civil surgeon Dr Rajesh Bagga says self-medication is also contributing to the rising rate of deaths.(HT FILE)

cities

Published on Sep 08, 2020 10:58 PM IST

ByMohit Khanna, Ludhiana

India conducts a million Covid-19 tests for second straight day

With the increase in the number of tests, the number of cases is also on the rise with India recording 78,622 cases on Tuesday.

A medical worker collects a swab sample for Covid-19 test New Delhi’s Defence Colony area.(Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

india news

Updated on Sep 02, 2020 03:57 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAnonna Dutt

Frontline workers become first plasma donors in Ludhiana

Seven people, including five cops from Punjab and two healthcare workers affiliated with Dayanand Medical College and Hospital have donated their plasma over the last two days.

Head constable Davinder Jeet Singh donating plasma at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) in Ludhiana on Tuesday.(HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Aug 26, 2020 10:21 PM IST

Hindustan Times/Ludhiana | ByMohit Khanna, Ludhiana

Delhi: Edu dept to conduct Zumba, Yoga, aerobics sessions online

The pre-recorded sessions will be uploaded on the YouTube channel every Wednesday as per a fixed schedule

education

Updated on Aug 19, 2020 07:48 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Britney’s fans break the ice in an open letter

Fans across age groups share a message for Britney Spears as the #FreeBritney movement garners support

Britney Spears, 38, has been under a conservatorship since 2008, after suffering several breakdowns

lifestyle

Published on Jul 26, 2020 07:29 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKarishma Kuenzang

Here’s how lung, immune system in kids protect from severe Covid-19

Differences in lung physiology and immune function in children may explain why they are more often spared from severe illness associated with COVID-19 than adults.

FILE- A child wearing a face mask clutches a doll at a food market in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, July 1, 2020.(AP)

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 09, 2020 12:09 PM IST

Houston | ByPress Trust of India | Posted by: Alfea Jamal

Protecting the elderly amid Covid-19

The elderly population is more vulnerable to the disease compared to other age groups. Read on to know how you can lend them a helping hand.

brand stories

Updated on Jul 07, 2020 06:09 PM IST

ByPartnered Feature, HT Brand Studio

11% of Pune’s Covid fatalities showed no associated risk factors

The common pre-existing ailments that can be fatal for a Covid-19 positive patient include blood pressure, kidney and liver disease, diabetes and respiratory illness

Public health experts attribute mortalities among patients without co-morbid conditions to “delayed reporting” of the infection, caused by the Sars-Cov-2 virus.(Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Jun 17, 2020 04:31 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Pune | ByStefy Thevar

Recovery rate among children highest among all age groups in city: PMC data

Of the 575 Covid-19 infected children (0-10 years of age), 388 - 205 males and 183 females- have been discharged.

A healthcare worker collects an oral swab sample of a child for Covid-19 test, at Sane Guruji Smarak.(Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Jun 15, 2020 06:44 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Pune | BySteffy Thevar

World Brain Tumour Day 2020: Recovery after brain surgery

World Brain Tumour Day 2020: World Brain Tumor Day is an annual celebration observed on the 8th of June. Since early detection makes treatment and surgery more effective, and presents better outcomes, it is important to understand and identify early symptoms of brain tumours.

World Brain Tumour Day 2020: It is imperative to understand that the time required for recovery depends on factors such as the procedure, location and areas of brain affected, and the patient’s overall health and age.(Unsplash)

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 08, 2020 08:15 AM IST

Delhi | ByDr Vishal Sehgal

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The recent budget announcement by the Union finance minister to encourage an anti-HPV jab is a step in the right direction

Hathras (1541 students) and Varanasi (1531 teens) are the two districts in Uttar Pradesh where the ASER survey was conducted.

Union minister of state for home Nityanand Rai was responding to a question by Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh, who asked about unemployment rate in the union territory

Travel expert shares tips for planning trips that ensure an unforgettable and harmonious adventure for all age groups

The state reported 179 fresh cases on Wednesday. The daily new cases have been declining since April 22 when the state reported the month’s highest single-day spike of 198 infections

Opposition party charged that the Congress did not fully fill the promises made by it during the assembly elections

To enhance the creativity and motor skills of the children, the concerned department has released a monthly schedule of co-curricular activities for the 2023-24 session

Actor Anupam Kher talks about finding good work even after the age of 60, and what defines a ‘hero’ today.

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?

There are more than 100 types of cancer and they can be seen in every age group. Age is one of the established risk factors behind the occurrence of cancer. Here's decoding the connection between cancer and age with health tips from doctor to lower the risk and take good care of yourself.

Curly locks have been seen on the heads throughout history, from Michelangelo's David to modern celebrities like Zendaya and of course the Jonas Brothers but this curl hair type is unruly, difficult to manage and most unpopular among men. Here are some tips

The Biryani House is India’s fastest-to-be cloud kitchen network and the only company that offers more than 50 varieties of Dum Biryani.

The trades to be covered under the training program are apparel and textiles and the five districts being targeted for the scheme are Barnala, Bathinda, Sangrur, Fazilka and Mansa.

Buoyed by his successes and boy-next-door appeal, Ayushmann Khurrana is the new blue-eyed-boy of the ad world; the actor feels what has worked for him is swimming against the tide and ‘being totally myself’

The survey was conducted to determine the extent of coronavirus spread and measure the proportion of population exposed to infection including asymptomatic individuals.

Also, the 14 nagar parishads have reported 32.8% deaths from the age group of 50-59 years and 19.7% deaths from 60-69 age group.

Economic data presents a challenging picture. Don’t delay a second stimulus

Of the 111 people who died in September, 84 were male and 27 female. Of the total deaths, 96 have been reported in the age group of 30 and beyond.

With the increase in the number of tests, the number of cases is also on the rise with India recording 78,622 cases on Tuesday.

Seven people, including five cops from Punjab and two healthcare workers affiliated with Dayanand Medical College and Hospital have donated their plasma over the last two days.

The pre-recorded sessions will be uploaded on the YouTube channel every Wednesday as per a fixed schedule

Fans across age groups share a message for Britney Spears as the #FreeBritney movement garners support

Differences in lung physiology and immune function in children may explain why they are more often spared from severe illness associated with COVID-19 than adults.

The elderly population is more vulnerable to the disease compared to other age groups. Read on to know how you can lend them a helping hand.

The common pre-existing ailments that can be fatal for a Covid-19 positive patient include blood pressure, kidney and liver disease, diabetes and respiratory illness

Of the 575 Covid-19 infected children (0-10 years of age), 388 - 205 males and 183 females- have been discharged.

World Brain Tumour Day 2020: World Brain Tumor Day is an annual celebration observed on the 8th of June. Since early detection makes treatment and surgery more effective, and presents better outcomes, it is important to understand and identify early symptoms of brain tumours.

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