Notes From Africa
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Why new generations of African writers follow in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s footsteps
The recurrent theme of immigration to the US gives many of these works direct – and instructive – relevance to US readers.
Simon Lewis, The Conversation
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African Savannas need fires to thrive – they cannot be used to distract from the crisis in Amazon
Regular fires in the African grassland help the growth of new vegetation, are non-polluting and necessary for the survival of several animals.
Colin Beale, The Conversation
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Why South Africa's health minister is so worried about India caving in to big pharma
A big supplier of cheap lifesaving drugs to developing nations, India admirably balances public health needs with private profits and innovation. But it is under pressure to change this model.
Vidya Krishnan and Mandakini Gahlot
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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South Africa aims to detect every TB patient, while a million cases in India slip through the cracks
South Africa has launched one of the most progressive TB screening campaigns in the world. Budget cuts have nearly derailed India's TB programme.
Vidya Krishnan and Mandakini Gahlot
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South Africa moves towards universal health care, while India stagnates
The Modi government is yet to make its ambitious health plan public, and experts fear it will end up outsourcing care to the private sector instead of strengthening public hospitals.
Vidya Krishnan and Mandakini Gahlot
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South Africa gives school children access to condoms, while India still debates sex education
As part of a programme launched in early July to combat HIV, the country will make available contraceptives to students who are at risk.
Vidya Krishnan and Mandakini Gahlot
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes