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'Minimoons': Rocks Circling Near Earth Could Be A Chunk Of The Moon
A whole population of 'minimoons' - tiny natural satellites - may be quietly circling near Earth, scientists now believe, after discovering a second Moon-origin rock drifting close to our planet.
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Employment In India Grown Faster Than Working-Age Population: World Bank
The report also highlighted a rise in self-employment, particularly among rural workers and women. A growing number of individuals are opting to work for themselves rather than taking on regular jobs.
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Canada Sees Record High Advanced Voting, 7.3 Million People Cast Votes
Canada, a country with a population of 41 million, has 28.9 million eligible voters, Elections Canada said in November.
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India's Air Quality Far Short Of United Nations' Standards: Official
India's air quality is far short of WHO standards and more than 40 per cent of its population still relies on biomass fuels, leading to deaths every year, an official from the United Nations body has said.
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Over 10% Of Afghans Could Lose Healthcare By 2025-End: WHO
More than 10 percent of the Afghan population could be deprived of healthcare by the end of the year due to the termination of US aid, the World Health Organization warned Tuesday.
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Japan's Birth Rate Declines, Sees Record Drop In Population In 2024
Japan's population fell to 120.3 million as of October 2024, official data showed on Monday, marking a record fall of 898,000 people from the previous year.
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India From Space: NASA Shares Stunning Night-Time Photos
The image of India stands out for the display of city lights, showing the densely populated parts of the country.
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Canada Hikes Federal Minimum Wage By 2.4%. How Will It Benefit Indians
The Canadian government has raised the Federal Minimum Wage Rate for private sector workers. The move, which came into effect on April 1, will benefit thousands of Indian students and professionals working in federally regulated sectors in Canada.
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Opinion | Why Germany May Be The Next Big Thing For Young Indians
Germany is facing acute talent shortages, which have been exacerbated by the fact that its population is ageing. It needs young people who can transform its ageing economy.
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Opinion | The Dragon And The Elephant Must Dance
Today, China is the second largest economy, while India will soon be the third largest, besides being the two most populous countries. The future provides an opportunity to shape an emerging Asian century.
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This Russian City Offers Rs 1 Lakh To School Girls For Having Children
About 320 km south of Moscow, Oryol has experienced a population slump of over 8,000 people in the past few years.
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Love Motel Converted To Funeral Home In Japan Amid Population Crisis: "Metaphor Of Decline"
Reactions poured in from social media users who described the building as a metaphor for Japan's demographic crisis.
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Significant Portion Of World's Rural Population May Not Have Been Counted, Study Claims
World rural population may have been undercounted anywhere between 53 per cent to 84 per cent over the study period between 1975 and 2010.
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World Sparrow Day 2025: Know History, Significance Of The Day
World Sparrow Day is observed annually to raise awareness about the precarious state of the sparrow population, which is alarmingly close to extinction.
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Opinion | Sudan Is Staring At A Second Partition, Thanks To Two Warlords
In a testimony to the UN Security Council last week, the UNICEF chief disclosed that the ongoing conflict has evolved into the world's most severe humanitarian emergency, affecting 30 million individuals, two-thirds of Sudan's population
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'Minimoons': Rocks Circling Near Earth Could Be A Chunk Of The Moon
A whole population of 'minimoons' - tiny natural satellites - may be quietly circling near Earth, scientists now believe, after discovering a second Moon-origin rock drifting close to our planet.
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Employment In India Grown Faster Than Working-Age Population: World Bank
The report also highlighted a rise in self-employment, particularly among rural workers and women. A growing number of individuals are opting to work for themselves rather than taking on regular jobs.
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Canada Sees Record High Advanced Voting, 7.3 Million People Cast Votes
Canada, a country with a population of 41 million, has 28.9 million eligible voters, Elections Canada said in November.
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India's Air Quality Far Short Of United Nations' Standards: Official
India's air quality is far short of WHO standards and more than 40 per cent of its population still relies on biomass fuels, leading to deaths every year, an official from the United Nations body has said.
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Over 10% Of Afghans Could Lose Healthcare By 2025-End: WHO
More than 10 percent of the Afghan population could be deprived of healthcare by the end of the year due to the termination of US aid, the World Health Organization warned Tuesday.
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Japan's Birth Rate Declines, Sees Record Drop In Population In 2024
Japan's population fell to 120.3 million as of October 2024, official data showed on Monday, marking a record fall of 898,000 people from the previous year.
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India From Space: NASA Shares Stunning Night-Time Photos
The image of India stands out for the display of city lights, showing the densely populated parts of the country.
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Canada Hikes Federal Minimum Wage By 2.4%. How Will It Benefit Indians
The Canadian government has raised the Federal Minimum Wage Rate for private sector workers. The move, which came into effect on April 1, will benefit thousands of Indian students and professionals working in federally regulated sectors in Canada.
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Opinion | Why Germany May Be The Next Big Thing For Young Indians
Germany is facing acute talent shortages, which have been exacerbated by the fact that its population is ageing. It needs young people who can transform its ageing economy.
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Opinion | The Dragon And The Elephant Must Dance
Today, China is the second largest economy, while India will soon be the third largest, besides being the two most populous countries. The future provides an opportunity to shape an emerging Asian century.
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This Russian City Offers Rs 1 Lakh To School Girls For Having Children
About 320 km south of Moscow, Oryol has experienced a population slump of over 8,000 people in the past few years.
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Love Motel Converted To Funeral Home In Japan Amid Population Crisis: "Metaphor Of Decline"
Reactions poured in from social media users who described the building as a metaphor for Japan's demographic crisis.
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Significant Portion Of World's Rural Population May Not Have Been Counted, Study Claims
World rural population may have been undercounted anywhere between 53 per cent to 84 per cent over the study period between 1975 and 2010.
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World Sparrow Day 2025: Know History, Significance Of The Day
World Sparrow Day is observed annually to raise awareness about the precarious state of the sparrow population, which is alarmingly close to extinction.
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Opinion | Sudan Is Staring At A Second Partition, Thanks To Two Warlords
In a testimony to the UN Security Council last week, the UNICEF chief disclosed that the ongoing conflict has evolved into the world's most severe humanitarian emergency, affecting 30 million individuals, two-thirds of Sudan's population
