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
Trending
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In Sambhal, Muslims allege UP police stormed booths, snatched IDs and beat up voters on polling day
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Why BJP leaders’ comments on study about Muslim population in India are misleading
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The numbers show the idea of Muslim population explosion is nothing but political propaganda
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Ambitious tourism plans for Lakshadweep ignore limited availability of freshwater
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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: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’