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India anger as judge frees man accused of raping wife who then died

Getty Images India is among a few dozen countries that do not recognise marital rape Warning: This report contains some disturbing details An Indian court’s ruling that a man’s forced “unnatural sex” with his wife is not an offence has led to huge outrage and sparked renewed calls for better protections for married women. The

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​Popular birth control method linked with increased risk of heart attack and stroke |

Are you someone who prefers to pop a morning-after pill or other contraceptive pills after unprotected intercourse? Then this could be a hard pill to swallow.A new study has found a higher risk of heart attack and stroke associated with hormonal contraceptives. Among the many birth control methods, an estimated 250 million women worldwide rely

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12 Exciting New Bars And Restaurants In Bengaluru You Cant Miss In 2025

Bengaluru consolidated its position as one of the country’s F&B capitals last year. The city saw a slew of innovative restaurants and bars debut in 2024, breaking away from clichds. While the city’s newer F&B spots attracted significant attention, we also saw new restaurants emerge in traditional areas like Indira Nagar. Global cuisine continued to

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Despite low prevalence, USAID shutdown to affect HIV projects in various Indian pockets

With a view to assist India’s goal to eliminate HIV by 2030, international fund agency USAID had received sanction to extend the five-year grant for the Regional Operational Plan of U.S. government’s project PEPFAR (President Emergency relief fund for AIDS) by two more years until 2026, days before the agency was ordered to suspend operations

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Single Or Taken, These 20 Restaurants In Delhi And Mumbai Are A Whole Valentines Day Mood

Valentine’s Day 2025 is right around the corner, and let’s be real – nothing says romance like good food in a dreamy setting. Whether you love candlelit dinners with stunning views, laid-back brunch dates, or chic cocktail nights, the right restaurant can set the mood for a night to remember. To make things simple, we

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This popular contraceptive method may double the risk of stroke and heart attack

Hormonal birth control is a convenient and effective way to prevent pregnancy for millions of women around the world. However, its hidden risk could be putting many women’s lives in danger. A new study conducted by the scientists in Denmark has found that certain contraceptive methods like vaginal ring, skin patch, and estrogen-progestin pills, can

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Two decades after India’s public smoking ban, challenges persist in tobacco control   

Changes in cigarette design and the addition of new chemicals may have altered their carcinogenic properties, say experts. Photograph used for representational purposes only. File photograph. | Photo Credit: AFP In 1999, Justice K. Narayana Kurup of the Kerala High Court delivered a landmark verdict banning smoking in public places, declaring it a violation of

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