Tag: health
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Allow kids to talk about sexuality – expert
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You don’t have to be an expert in sexuality education to help your child make sense of relationships and sex, says University of Canterbury’s (UC) Health Sciences lecturer Tracy Clelland. Tracy spoke to 60 parents of 11 to 14-year-olds for her PhD research, and found that young people are learning about…
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UK public health urged to support vegan food
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The vouchers available to buy milk and animal-based vitamin D supplements should be extended to vegan food, says Vegan Society of UK. Currently, under the Healthy Start scheme of NHS UK, the vouchers cannot be used for buying plant milk and there are no vegan-friendly vitamin D supplements available. Dr…
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Indian-American disqualified from Congressional poll
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An Indian-American Republican candidate has been disqualified from contesting Congressional election by a California court, even as it cleared another candidate from the community to contest the polls.
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Two Indians charged with wire fraud in US court
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The charges against stock promoter Sandip Shah, 40, and CEO of a firm Shailesh Shah, 47 — both from California — followed a lengthy investigation focusing on preventing fraud in the microcap stock markets.
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Indian-American Pentagon official to join thinktank
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Vikram Singh, the highest-ranking Indian-American at the Pentagon, is joining an eminent US thinktank after serving the Obama administration in various positions for over five years.
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Singapore riots: Third Indian sentenced
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An Indian national in Singapore was today jailed for 18 weeks for his role in the country’s worst riot in 40 years, becoming the third to be punished in the case.
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Spreading the message of vedas in South Africa
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Mesmerized by the exotic rituals and the rhythmic chanting of the veda mantras, a South African of Indian origin is planning to hold the ancient vedic ritual in her home country.
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Trinidad to host Indian diaspora conference
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The future of Divali Nagar, an annual religious, cultural and social programme that coincides with the Indian festival of Diwali, is one of several topics that will be discussed.
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India-born millionaire’s arrest shakes up UK politics
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The entrepreneur, who moved to the UK in 2002 is now based at a 5-million pound apartment in London’s posh Chelsea neighbourhood.
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Ranveer Singh cries on dance reality show ‘Boogie Woogie’
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Ranveer Singh cries on dance reality show ‘Boogie Woogie’
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Indian scientists in US convert discarded plastic into petroleum products
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In a major breakthrough Indian-origin scientists based in US have successfully converted plastic shopping bags into diesel, natural gas and other useful petroleum products.
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Sikhs across Canada to mark February 14th by serving at Women’s Shelters
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After delivering baked goods, valentines cards and chocolates to women’s shelters last year, Sikh communities across Canada will once again be joining the One Billion Rising movement to make February 14, 2014 a “day of action”.
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Indian-origin couple charged over alleged visa scam in Australia
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The agent and his wedding celebrant wife — Chetan Mohanlal Mashru and Divya Krishne Gowda — were accused of allegedly running visa racket, media reports here said.
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Indian students in US launch website on Lok Sabha elections
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The ‘FiveFortyFive.com’ is a “single-subject website” focusing on the Indian general elections founded by six Columbia journalism school students.
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Immigration advisers’ regime to be reviewed
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Michael Woodhouse | Immigration Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has announced a review of the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, which regulates immigration advice and created the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA) and the Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal. “The Act is now more than five years old and a review…
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Immigration bill passes first reading
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Michael Woodhouse | Immigration A bill to crack down on employers who exploit migrant workers and improve the effectiveness of our immigration system has passed its first reading in Parliament today. “The Immigration Amendment Bill (No 2) forms part of a package of actions this Government is taking to address…
