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Kerala closes schools, banks in seven villages due to Nipah deaths

NEW DELHI, Sept 13 (Reuters) – Authorities closed down some schools and offices and declared more than seven villages as containment zones in the southern state of Kerala after it recorded two deaths from the rare and deadly brain-damaging Nipah virus. One adult and one child are still infected and in hospital, and more than 130 people have so far been tested for the virus, which is transmitted to humans through direct contact with the bodily fluids of infected bats, pigs or other people, an official from Kerala’s health ministry said. One person died this month while another death occurred

Riding India’s G20 wave, Modi’s party sets up for elections

NEW DELHI, Sept 13 (Reuters) – The weekend G20 summit was India’s big moment on the world stage, giving the country an opportunity to work on global issues and providing Prime Minister Narendra Modi a chance to present his credentials as a global statesman. Although some analysts said the meeting showed few concrete results, his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is now cashing in on Modi’s enhanced image ahead of a series of state elections and national elections due by May 2024. In the run-up to the summit, Modi’s face was plastered on G20 hoardings across the country. During the meeting

Nagaland Assembly unanimously adopts resolution against Uniform Civil Code

Kohima (Nagaland) [India], September 13 (ANI): Nagaland Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution urging the State to be exempted from the purview of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said that the proposed law would “pose a threat” to the state’s customary laws, social practices and religious practices. The members of the Assembly, including Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio had on Monday strongly opposed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and the House on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution against the proposed law. After the Chief Minister moved the resolution against UCC, the House unanimously adopted it urging that the

Is standing at your desk actually better than sitting?

Is standing at your desk actually better than sitting?

In modern life, many of us spend the majority of our waking hours sitting. A recent review of the research has reiterated the harmful health impacts of prolonged, unbroken periods of sitting. Many workplaces have adopted sit-stand desks, which allow you to sit down or stand up with the push of a button or lever, to reduce the harms of prolonged sitting. But how much better is standing? And are there risks of too much standing? Here’s what the research says about the risks of too much sitting and standing, and whether it’s worth investing in – or ditching – a sit-stand

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