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At Essence, Black Democrats rally behind Biden and talk up Kamala Harris
Yet in more than 20 minutes on stage at the Essence Festival of Culture, Harris did not acknowledge Biden's dismal debate performance or calls for the 81-year-old president to end his reelection bid. In fact, she barely mentioned Biden at all - a stark contrast to the Congressional Black Caucus members who forcefully and repeatedly defended the president by name.
67 candidates share top rank in NEET-UG, maximum from Rajasthan
67 candidates, including 14 girls, secured top rank in NEET-UG conducted by NTA. Majority from Rajasthan. Passing percentage 56.4%. Among those who have qualified the country's biggest entrance exam for admission to MBBS and BDS courses at the undergraduate level, 5,47,036 are male, 7,69,222 are female and 10 are transgender persons, the NTA said.
'Rising number of skilled Indian nurses seek overseas opportunities despite domestic demand'
The demand for skilled nurses in India is set to grow by 17-18% by 2027. Trained nurses are increasingly opting for opportunities abroad due to better pay and family visa programs, with Kerala playing a key role in healthcare migration.
Tents, fans, ambulances set up at Karnataka polling centres to help voters beat the heat on May 7
With the second phase of Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka approaching, the Election Commission is implementing extensive measures to enhance voter turnout in 14 constituencies. Special arrangements are made to address the challenges posed by the harsh summer weather and ensure a smooth voting experience for all.
Why ‘superwoman’ title is a trap laid to enslave women
In this extract from her new book, the award-winning journalist looks at how women, in a bid to strive to be the ultimate superwomen, take on more than they can handle, often sacrificing their own needs for the sake of others. Man or woman, this is one piece you should read today
Kerala emerges as leader in healthcare talent migration to MENA countries
Kerala is the frontrunner in healthcare talent migration from India to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with a 3.3-fold increase in demand in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). MENA countries offer incentives and state-of-the-art healthcare infrastructure. Indian professionals meet rising talent demands, and the CEO emphasizes India's crucial role.
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Your sense of smell holds clues to your overall health
Since ancient Greek times, we've known that we smell differently when we are unwell. While we rely on blood analysis today, ancient Greek physicians used smell to diagnose maladies.
Israeli women take on greater military role in Gaza war
Israeli women fight in combat role in Gaza war; Military attitudes towards women shift; Outrage over military leaders ignoring warnings; Women fighters find acceptance in Gaza war; Israeli army conducts relentless offensive
Army, teaching most preffered career options for kids in rural India: Report
Rural children in India have clear career aspirations, with boys preferring the Army and police while girls commonly choose teaching and medicine. The ASER 2023 'Beyond Basics' report reveals that 21% of rural children aged 14 to 18 have not yet thought about their future careers. Regional variations in career preferences are also highlighted, with girls in different states aspiring to become teachers or doctors.
Asiatic black bear cub released back into the wild in Arunachal Pradesh
An 8-month-old orphaned Asiatic black bear cub was successfully rehabilitated and released into the wild by the Department of Environment and Forest Arunachal Pradesh, Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). The male bear cub, rescued earlier in the year, was too young to survive on its own, leading to its admission to the Centre for Bear Rehabilitation and Conservation (CBRC) in Pakke.
UKMSSB Recruitment 2023: Uttarakhand Medical Board announces 1455 Nursing officer post vacancies
Candidates belonging to unreserved and Uttarakhand OBC class will need to pay a fee of Rs 300 whereas candidates belonging to EWS, Uttarakhand PwD, SC/ST class will have to pay Rs 150 as application fee.
When women can be posted in Siachen, men can also work as nurses in Army: HC
The Delhi High Court has called for gender equality in the armed forces, stating that if a woman officer can be posted in Siachen, a man can also work as a nurse in the Army. The court was hearing a petition challenging the practice of having only women nurses in military establishments. The bench highlighted the Supreme Court's permission for women to join the National Defence Academy and emphasized the need to eliminate gender bias. The court listed the case for further hearing in November. The petition argues that excluding male nurses from the Army is unconstitutional and unjustifiable.
Manipur govt deputes specialist doctors and other health workers at Foreigners Detention Centre
The Manipur government has taken action to address concerns raised by the Manipur Human Rights Commission (MHRC) regarding the health care facilities at the Foreigners Detention Centre in Sajiwa. The MHRC chairperson expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of specialist doctors, particularly a gynaecologist, at the centre.
Captive wonder: Rare albino puma cub born in Nicaragua's Thomas Belt Zoo
A snow-white albino puma cub, the first of its kind to be born in captivity in Nicaragua, is being cared for in a sealed cage to ensure its health and safety. The cub is one of only four albino pumas worldwide, according to estimates from a zoo veterinarian.
11,414 women serving in three services: Government data
The number of women personnel employed in the three services excluding those in medical, dental and nursing services comes to 4,948.
Who was Florence Nightingale? Know about the ‘Lady with the Lamp’ who is honoured on International Nurses Day
International Nurses Day is celebrated every year on May 12 on the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, who was also known as the “Lady with the Lamp”. Here’s all about the woman who ignited modern-day nursing.
NTA may issue NEET UG 2023 Exam City Slip today. Details here
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the exam city slip for NEET-UG 2023, informing candidates about their exam location. The NEET-UG exam, which is the largest entrance exam in India, will be held on May 7th, 2023, and has received a record 20.87 lakh registrations this year. Females represent 11.8 lakh of the total candidates who registered for the exam. NEET-UG is the qualifying entrance exam for admission to various medical courses, including MBBS and BSc Nursing courses, and will be conducted in 13 languages.
NEET-UG 2023: Exam city slips, admit card, and other details you must know
NEET-UG test, for admission to undergraduate medical education in all medical institutions, will be conducted on Sunday, 07 May 2023 by the National Testing Agency. A record 20.87 lakh registrations have been received for medical entrance exam NEET-UG this year.
Louise Fletcher, Nurse Ratched from 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest', dies at 88
She is survived by her two sons, John and Andrew Bick.
View: Fill this critical gap in India's healthcare system
India has one nurse for every 670 persons, falling 4.3 million short of the World Health Organisation (WHO)-prescribed number of three nurses for every 1,000 persons.
Prepare for a shortage of nurses
Assorted nursing organisations are running a campaign to raise the profile of nursing, rather than the health insurance industry and the government. The medical profession and the government should invest in proper regulation and standards of nursing education and the training of assorted healthcare workers, to support domestic healthcare and boost remittance income.
40 healthcare staff at AIIMS in self-quarantine
Around 40 healthcare staff, including doctors and nurses working at the gastroenterology department in AIIMS, have been advised self-quarantine after a 30-year-old male nurse working with them tested positive official sources said on Friday.
Social smoking carries same heart-disease risks: Study
San Francisco, May 8 (IANS) A US study indicates that social smokers' carries the same high blood pressure and high cholesterol risk, identical to those who smoke every day.
Decoded: Why male baboons commit domestic violence
New York, Jan 19 (IANS) Scarcity of food or other resources may drive some baboon males to attack and kill infants of their own kind, a study has found.
Keralite nurse, toddler killed in Libya bomb blast: Family
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said she has sought details from Indian embassy in the violence-hit country.
Staff plays garba inside hospital ward; government mulls action
The nurses and medical staff of the hospital in Sola area played garba inside a newly-opened Hemodialysis ward yesterday for patients.
Haryana eyeing to achieve Total Fertility Rate of 2.1 level
According to the Census 2011 report, the total population of the state was 2,53,53,081, of which 1,35,05,130 were males and 1,18,47,951 females.
Sexual harassment: India Inc faces a ‘male storm’
A sense of panic gripped Corporate India following exposure of the ‘lapse of judgement’ by the chief of many an expose in the country a few weeks ago.
Rural youth nurse driving ambition to make it big in cities: Government survey
Computer training was the second-most desired skill among the rural youth, shows a report based on NSSO 2009-10 employment-unemployment survey.
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