Battery boom drives Bangladesh lead poisoning epidemic By Philippe ALFROY Mirzapur, Bangladesh (AFP) April 1, 2025 Bangladeshi Junayed Akter is 12 years old but the toxic lead coursing through his veins has left him with the diminutive stature of someone several years younger. Akter is one of 35 million children — around 60
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(In the weekly Health Matters newsletter, Ramya Kannan writes about getting to good health, and staying there. You can subscribe here to get the newsletter in your inbox.) The air is already sizzling even though it is early summer in India. The predictions for the the climate later in summer send a shiver down the spine, as heat islands have already emerged
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Summer is all about mangoes, ice creams, and refreshing drinks. However, it is also the season when acidity can worsen. The unbearable heat, multiple cups of chai, and tempting spicy snacks can leave you with a burning sensation in your chest. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Acidity tends to worsen in hot
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress parties on April 1 issued three-line ‘whips’ to all their Lok Sabha Members of Parliament (MPs), mandating them to be present in the Parliament on April 2, 2025. The reworked Waqf (Amendment) Bill is all set to be brought in the Lok Sabha for passage on April 2.
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Elon Musk. Marc Piasecki/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Marc Piasecki/Getty Images The world’s billionaires are richer than ever, according to Forbes magazine’s annual list of the world’s wealthiest people. The 39th annual version is out now and includes 3,028 billionaires, the most ever recorded by Forbes. Forbes senior editor Chase Peterson-Withorn told Morning Edition
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For B2B SaaS companies, revenue recognition isn’t just a financial exercise. It’s a critical component of financial reporting, compliance, and valuation. Investors, auditors, and stakeholders expect clear, GAAP-compliant revenue reporting that accurately reflects the company’s performance. Under ASC 606 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers), SaaS companies must ensure they properly recognize revenue from subscriptions, licensing,
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This article will not interest those who believe the common myth that memory loss is a part of the aging process. Many people live with a preconceived belief that aging deteriorates the learning and remembering ability of the brain and there is nothing that can be done about it. However, the fact is far from
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Reuters Friday’s earthquake also affected Thailand and China, but its impact has been especially devastating in Myanmar Mandalay used to be known as the city of gold, dotted by glittering pagodas and Buddhist burial mounds, but the air in Myanmar’s former royal capital now reeks of dead bodies. So many corpses have piled up since
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Digital transformation has become a cornerstone of modern business strategy; it reshapes industries and redefines operational paradigms. For the finance function, this shift promises enhanced efficiency, improved decision-making, and a more strategic role within organizations. However, the journey toward a digitally transformed finance function is fraught with challenges. From resistance to change and legacy system
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