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Rise in Guillain-Barré Syndrome Cases in Maharashtra

January 24, 2025

Recently, Pune has reported increase in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases, with 59 individuals diagnosed, including 12 requiring ventilator support. The Maharashtra health department is investigating this sudden rise. Health officials indicate that GBS can occur after infections, but it does ..

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Updated Obesity Guidelines in India

January 16, 2025

Recently, Indian medical professionals introduced revised obesity guidelines, marking the first update in 15 years. This change shifts focus from the traditional Body Mass Index (BMI) to include Waist Circumference (WC) and Waist-to-Height Ratio (W-HtR) as crucial metrics. The new ..

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Toda Tribe Celebrates Modhweth Festival

January 9, 2025

The Toda tribe, an ancient Dravidian ethnic group, resides in the Nilgiris Hills of Tamil Nadu. In December 2025, they celebrated their festival, Modhweth, marking the New Year. This vibrant occasion took place at Muthanad Mund, the tribe’s community headquarters, ..

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Switzerland Suspends ‘Most Favoured Nation Status’ to India

December 14, 2024

Switzerland has announced the removal of the most-favored-nation (MFN) clause from its tax agreement with India. This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling in 2023 concerning Nestle, which clarified the applicability of the MFN clause. The change will affect Indian ..

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