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Post-Doklam, the healing touch of yoga

China’s Minzu University is offering the country’s first master’s degree in Yoga, in what appears to be a clear signal that soft power is being deployed to reactivate China-India ties in the aftermath of the tense Doklam standoff.  

posted by Jawwad Kazi 11th Oct 2017

WHO releases new guidelines to manage obesity in children

Assessment of eating habits and counselling to be part of intervention strategy.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 11th Oct 2017

ILO defends report on ‘modern slavery’

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has defended its recent report on “modern slavery” after the Union government questioned the authenticity of its estimates last week.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 10th Oct 2017

SC judgment on hearing marital cases in camera

Bench says video conferencing will hurt privacy 

posted by Jawwad Kazi 10th Oct 2017

East, NE States score high in curbing infant mortality

States from the east and northeastern part of the country have registered a significant drop in Infant Mortality Rate (IMR).

posted by Jawwad Kazi 10th Oct 2017