mid Gardening can Boost Your Body Image Amid COVID-19 Lockdown By www.medindia.net Published On :: Highlights: Gardening can help you love and appreciate your own body Being close to nature and spending mo Full Article
mid World Health Day: Support Nurses and Midwives By www.medindia.net Published On :: Highlights : World Health Day is observed on April 7th every year globally Aims in improving health of all without a Full Article
mid Tax-News.com: Belgium To Expedite VAT Refunds For Firms Amid COVID-19 By www.tax-news.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT On March 29, 2020, the Belgian tax authority announced that value-added tax refunds will be accelerated for all declarations relating to the month of February 2020. Full Article
mid Tax-News.com: France Confirms No Changes To VAT Rules Amid COVID-19 By www.tax-news.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT In a set of frequently asked questions and answers clarifying recent changes to tax obligations as a result of the COVID-19 virus, the French tax authority stressed that tax payment relief does not extend to value-added tax. Full Article
mid Truthout.org: Global Groundwater Is Threatened by Unsustainable Practices Amid Climate Crisis By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 09:33:37 +0000 According to Karen Villholth, a principal researcher focusing on groundwater for the International Water Management Institute, poorer rural communities in South Africa similarly struggle with groundwater issues — a problem exacerbated by the recent drought that has stricken the country. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-News
mid Prevention Web: Satellite maps can help nations make critical food production decisions amid coronavirus By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:24:05 +0000 Take a look at the satellite map below. That vast swathe of orange and red across northwestern India and Pakistan depicts crops that have ripened in the last couple of weeks. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-News
mid Sticking to a Healthy Lifestyle in Middle Age Tied to Longer, Disease-free Life By www.medindia.net Published On :: Healthy habits such as drinking in moderation, staying fit, and exercising for at least 30 minutes a day could extend people's disease-free life by up to a decade, reports a new study. Full Article
mid What Do We Do With Our Germ-harboring Smartphones Amid Pandemic? By www.medindia.net Published On :: As the novel coronavirus becomes pandemic, people are focused on stopping the spread of germs through largescale quarantines and everyday best practices like hand washing. Full Article
mid Doctor Saves Man's Life by Sucking Urine from His Bladder Mid-flight to NYC By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: When an elderly plane passenger fell ill mid-flight, a heroic doctor saved the man's life by sucking his urine out of his blocked bladder. When the Full Article
mid Simple and Easy Tips for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Amid COVID-19 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: COVID-19: Experts from University at Buffalo School of Management have suggested simple tips to entrepreneurs and local businesses ride out the storm. Full Article
mid Why nations must prepare for natural disasters amid the current Covid-19 pandemic By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 08:01:33 +0000 This week, IWMI’s scientists used Google Earth Engine to produce a map depicting the current status of crops around the world. Full Article Blog Z-Featured Content Z-News Amarnath Giriraj Climate data COVID-19 crops disasters Fiji Floods food systems Google Earth Engine insurance satellite data Spain Tonga Vanuatu
mid Prevention Web: Satellite maps can help nations make critical food production decisions amid coronavirus By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:24:05 +0000 Take a look at the satellite map below. That vast swathe of orange and red across northwestern India and Pakistan depicts crops that have ripened in the last couple of weeks. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-News
mid Women's Lifestyle Changes, Even in Middle Age, may Decrease Future Stroke Risk By www.medindia.net Published On :: Women changing to a healthy lifestyle, even during the 50s, still have the potential to prevent strokes, reveals a new study. The findings of the study Full Article
mid Hypertension Poorly Managed in Low- and Middle-income Countries: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: Two-thirds of people with high blood pressure in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are affected going without treatment, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T. Full Article
mid Midlife Hypertension Linked to Dementia Risk By www.medindia.net Published On :: High blood pressure patterns in middle age followed by low blood pressure later in life was linked to higher risk for dementia compared to having normal blood pressure, revealed new study findings. Full Article
mid Hypertension in Young Adulthood Tied to Cognitive Decline in Middle Age By www.medindia.net Published On :: People who experienced relatively high blood pressure during young adulthood also experienced significant declines in cognitive function and gait in middle age, according to a new study. Full Article
mid Global Ventilator Shortage Worsens Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic Outbreak By www.medindia.net Published On :: Around 880,000 more ventilators are in demand globally because of COVID-19 pandemic, revealed GlobalData analysis. According to GlobalData analysis, Full Article
mid Digital Technologies Aid OPDs Amid COVID-19 Crisis By www.medindia.net Published On :: To deal with patients with general complications, videoconferencing and mobile apps have taken over the Out Patient Departments. While some hospitals Full Article
mid Children Need Calm Not Chaos Amid COVID-19: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: Parents need to be mindful of their own reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic and take care when explaining the situation to their kids, revealed University of South Australia child development experts. Full Article
mid DCPCR Launches New Helpline to Counsel Kids Amid Lockdown By www.medindia.net Published On :: A new helpline has been launched by the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) to provide counseling support to children and parents Full Article
mid Health Insurance Costs Among Middle-aged Adults By www.medindia.net Published On :: Nearly half of adults in their 50s and early 60s weren't sure they'll be able to afford health insurance after their retirement, and two-thirds worried Full Article
mid LQ by Wyndham Greenlane Auckland is set to debut mid-2022 By www.hospitalitynet.org Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 16:37:52 +0200 The 246-key LQ by Wyndham Greenlane Auckland, located on the Great South Road in the city's Ellerslie district, will be conveniently located between Auckland Airport and Auckland CBD, appealing to both leisure and corporate travellers alike. Guests will be a short drive from leading attractions such as Ellerslie Racecourse, Mt Smart Stadium, and a range of high end shopping precincts. This hotel is scheduled to welcome guests in mid-2022. LQ by Wyndham Greenlane Auckland will feature a mix of accommodation for short and extended stays, and facilities including fitness centres and "grab & go" cafés.... Full Article
mid 'Yes I worked, got a problem with that?': Amitabh Bachchan slams trolls after shooting amid lockdown By Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:42:04 +0530 Amitabh Bachchan slammed trolls who criticised him for working during the lockdown and shooting for KBC. The actor gave them a befitting response on his blog. Full Article
mid Huawei is bringing new premium mid-range smartphone to India; could be under Rs 20,000 By Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 20:43:45 +0530 Huawei lists new smartphone on its India site, hinting at an imminent arrival of Huawei Y9s in the country. Full Article
mid LSAT-India entrance exam goes online amid Covid-19: Check details here By Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:21:03 +0530 LSAT—India has been the only admission test for the flagship 5-year BA/BBA LLB Hons programme of JGLS for the last 11 years. Full Article
mid The Bundle Bestie Raised Over 220K Amid COVID-19 In Just 12 Days and This Is How By Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:17:04 +0530 The launch bundle, The Spring into the Bag Collection was created to be a stimulus package for those who were in crisis due to COVID Full Article
mid Who is Iqbal Chahal, BMC's newly-appointed chief amid rising COVID-19 cases in Mumbai By Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 01:38:10 +0530 BMC has appointed a new municipal commissioner to handle the COVID-19 crisis in Mumbai. Here's what you need to know about Iqbal Chahal IAS. Full Article
mid Jennifer Aniston show's off middle finger in new Instagram post By Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:01:08 +0530 Jennifer Aniston has the best response to Covid-19. Actress shows middle finger in a throwback picture. Full Article
mid Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez shoot romantic song 'Tere Bina' amid lockdown; calls it 'great experience' By Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:52:06 +0530 After the success of song 'Pyar Karona', Salman Khan is ready with the love song called 'Tera Bina' with Jacqueline Fernandez. Full Article
mid Adult webcam company ImLive launches 'haircuts with hot models' amid lockdown By Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:41:30 +0530 Through the new experience, the users looking for haircuts can pair with models who have a soon or barbershop experience. Full Article
mid Adah Khan's latest workout video with her mom will you give you Mother's Day goals amid lockdown By Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 18:48:07 +0530 Adah Khan has shared an adorable video on her Instagram in which she can be spotted working out with her mother. Full Article
mid Middle-class economics By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2015 10:29:00 GMT In 2014, the US economy added more jobs than in any year since the 1990s. In fact, this longest streak of job growth on record has persisted into 2015. Inflation-adjusted wages are up by 1.4% annually over the last two years, more than twice the pace of the last recovery. But this is still not enough to make up for decades of subpar gains for middle-class families–a challenge shared by many other OECD economies. Full Article
mid Amid strong outlook for U.S. economy, risks abound By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Jun 2018 15:30:00 GMT The U.S. economy is experiencing one of the longest expansions on record, but the scars left by the Great Recession, as well as challenges posed by globalization and automation shocks, remain visible across the country, according to a new report from the OECD. Full Article
mid The Squeezed Middle Class - How does the United States compare? By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 19:59:00 GMT This country fact-sheet presents key figures from "Under Pressure: The Squeezed Middle Class". This report analyses the trends of middle-income households in areas such as employment, consumption, wealth and debt, as well as perceptions and social attitudes. It also includes recommendations for protecting middle-class living standards and financial security in the face of economic challenges. Full Article
mid The Squeezed Middle Class - How does Canada compare? By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 19:59:00 GMT This country fact-sheet presents key figures from "Under Pressure: The Squeezed Middle Class". This report analyses the trends of middle-income households in areas such as employment, consumption, wealth and debt, as well as perceptions and social attitudes. It also includes recommendations for protecting middle-class living standards and financial security in the face of economic challenges. Full Article
mid OECD’s Gurría reaffirms need for global cooperation amid progress at G20 Summit By www.oecd.org Published On :: Sat, 08 Jul 2017 19:33:00 GMT International cooperation is now more critical than ever, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría said following a G20 Leader’s Summit marked both by controversy but also advances on a range of policies to tackle global challenges. Full Article
mid Latin America and the Caribbean: Tax revenue gains under threat amid deteriorating regional outlook By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:00:00 GMT Tax revenues in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) increased to 23.1% of GDP on average in 2018, according to the new edition of Revenue Statistics in Latin America in the Caribbean published today. However, these gains are now under threat as a result of the region’s deteriorating fiscal outlook, which has been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Full Article
mid Middle East and North Africa : Boosting support for women’s entrepreneurship will pay off in jobs and growth, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:21:00 GMT Governments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) should create urgently needed jobs for the 2.5 million people entering the labour market each year and improve their policies to encourage women’s entrepreneurship in order to reduce structural unemployment, says a new OECD report. Full Article
mid Urgent action needed on jobs and governance in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:03:00 GMT In response to increasing pressure to deliver on growth, jobs and better governance, policy makers from MENA and OECD reiterated their support for measures to strengthen the business climate and governance in the region. Full Article
mid New Entrepreneurs and High Performance Enterprises in the Middle East and North Africa By dx.doi.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:26:00 GMT The book assesses the current policy context for young enterprises in the MENA region and outlines policy tools and instruments, both indirect and direct, that governments can implement to support new enterprise development. Full Article
mid The Squeezed Middle Class - How does Australia compare? By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 19:59:00 GMT This country fact-sheet presents key figures from "Under Pressure: The Squeezed Middle Class". This report analyses the trends of middle-income households in areas such as employment, consumption, wealth and debt, as well as perceptions and social attitudes. It also includes recommendations for protecting middle-class living standards and financial security in the face of economic challenges. Full Article
mid The Squeezed Middle Class - How does Japan compare? By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 19:59:00 GMT This country fact-sheet presents key figures from "Under Pressure: The Squeezed Middle Class". This report analyses the trends of middle-income households in areas such as employment, consumption, wealth and debt, as well as perceptions and social attitudes. It also includes recommendations for protecting middle-class living standards and financial security in the face of economic challenges. Full Article
mid The Squeezed Middle Class - How does Austria compare? By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 19:59:00 GMT This country fact-sheet presents key figures from "Under Pressure: The Squeezed Middle Class". This report analyses the trends of middle-income households in areas such as employment, consumption, wealth and debt, as well as perceptions and social attitudes. It also includes recommendations for protecting middle-class living standards and financial security in the face of economic challenges. Full Article
mid OECD-World Bank Conference on building financial capability in Africa and the Middle East By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:19:00 GMT This conference in Nairobi, Kenya, addressed specific issues relating to financial literacy in Africa and the MENA region. It presented the output of the Russia/OECD/World Bank Trust Fund on Financial Literacy and Education. Full Article
mid SMEs and entrepreneurs need to diversify their funding amid continued credit constraints By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 22:01:00 GMT Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are fundamental for inclusive growth and jobs, but they need to broaden their sources of finance in order to reduce their vulnerability to volatile credit market developments, according to two new OECD reports. Full Article
mid La OCDE Acoge el Plan de Chile Para Mejorar el Índice de Precios al Consumidor By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 17:24:00 GMT La OCDE acoge el plan de Chile para mejorar la metodología de cálculo de su Índice de Precios al Consumidor (IPC). Full Article
mid The People's Republic of China - Avoiding the middle-income trap: Policies for sustained and inclusive growth By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 15:11:00 GMT This report presents an update of OECD policy advice in areas that are critical to China’s long-term economic performance and social development. They include food security, social safety nets, health reform, green growth, climate change and urbanisation. Full Article
mid China’s march to prosperity: reforms to avoid the middle-income trap By dx.doi.org Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 09:56:00 GMT China is well-placed to avoid the so-called "middle-income trap" and to continue to converge towards the more advanced economies, even though growth is likely to slow from near double-digit rates in the first decade of this millennium to around 7% at the 2020 horizon. Full Article
mid SMEs and entrepreneurs need to diversify their funding amid continued credit constraints By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 22:01:00 GMT Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are fundamental for inclusive growth and jobs, but they need to broaden their sources of finance in order to reduce their vulnerability to volatile credit market developments, according to two new OECD reports. Full Article
mid Middle-class economics By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2015 10:29:00 GMT In 2014, the US economy added more jobs than in any year since the 1990s. In fact, this longest streak of job growth on record has persisted into 2015. Inflation-adjusted wages are up by 1.4% annually over the last two years, more than twice the pace of the last recovery. But this is still not enough to make up for decades of subpar gains for middle-class families–a challenge shared by many other OECD economies. Full Article