NDTV Lifeline's first episode gives India a wake-up call to recognise sleep apnea as a critical public health issue
The US still offers a powerful mix of academic excellence and work pathways, but countries like Germany, Ireland, and the UAE are gaining edge with friendlier, more predictable policies.
F-1 Visa Updates: The overall pathway for Indian students to study in the U.S. will remain open and robust.
F-1 Visa Changes: F-1 visa holders are now restricted from participating in study abroad programs longer than five months.
If there are visa delays, your university may allow a late arrival or give you the option to defer for a semester or a year, depending on whether they offer a Spring (January) intake.
With rising competition and evolving global policies, expert guidance has become more crucial than ever.
For 34-year-old Yadram, losing his job amid the pandemic made it difficult to make ends meet for the family, and not being able to afford his 5-year-old daughter's education was the worst blow of all
Every time during the lockdown someones needed to withdraw cash, they have had access to their money. This has happened because of the people employed in financial services
India is in the middle of an extended lockdown amid coronavirus outbreak in the country. Here's a story of how policemen and women across the state are going beyond their call of duty despite pressing concerns back home.
For the coronavirus with no vaccine presently, it is important to practice preventative measures, such as handwashing, cleaning and disinfecting surfaces. NDTV speaks with hygiene heroes, celebrities and corporates who have come out to help fight COVID-19
Here's how musicians across the country are singing to help lift spirits of many during this period of lockdown due to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has gripped the world and has forced a nationwide lockdown. A new global and Indian reality is work from home, homeschooling, exercising and a lot of other changes in the way people go about their daily routine.
Iron deficiency: India is the anaemic capital of the world and today it is a severe public health problem. In addition to increased morbidity and negative effects on physical well-being, anaemia is associated with delayed mental and psychomotor development and an increased risk of maternal mortality.
Judo was introduced as a self-defence mechanism for female students in Gurugrams Vidyapeeth, but now these girls are setting new benchmark in the sport by winning medals in national and international Judo competitions
1. Support the most vulnerable families with Food Items/Unconditional Cash Transfer to ensure their survival during the days of maintaining ‘Physical Distance'.
2. Distribution of the ‘Safety Kit for Service Providers’ with Protective Gears/Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) among the frontline health workers and caregivers to protect them from infection. (N- 95 Masks, Hand Sanitisers, Gloves, Medical Aprons, Disposable Goggles, Handwashing Liquid).
3. Distribution of ‘Safety Kit for Community’ among the community members to help them protect from spread of the infection and installation of ‘Portable Hand Wash Stations’ at important places like Hospital, Panchayat, Health Centres, and at important places at community level also. (Hand Washing soaps, Liquid soaps, N- 95 Mask).
4. Help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among the vulnerable communities by creating awareness and sharing verified information about adopting prescribed protection measures through awareness vans, local media and digital messages.
5. Engage with the government and raise the issue of providing immediate economic assistance to the informal sector workforce and strengthening the public healthcare system by allocating more funds to it.

Oxfam has decades of experience in providing support, care and relief in times of crisis like these. From famine to Ebola we care for the poorest of the poor and help them survive and overcome tragedies like these.
Over the last decade itself, Oxfam India has delivered more than 40 highly effective humanitarian responses across the country; it has reached out to nearly 1.3 million people in India directly and supported affected communities of many times greater than size indirectly through recovery and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) interventions.
Oxfam India ensures that no one is discriminated against and no one is left behind. Let’s not forget those who have no homes, jobs, food.
Women and children need your support in this fight against coronavirus. Don’t leave them behind. They need our compassion and care.
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