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Italy's fight against mass tourism

Growing numbers of tourists have caused Italian cities and regions to set regulations through bans, controls and fees. Will they work?

Growing numbers of tourists have caused Italian cities and regions to set regulations through bans, controls and fees. (DW/Reinhard Kaufhold/dpa/picture alliance)

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Published on Aug 09, 2023 01:09 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Hiroshima: Atomic bomb survivors keep memory alive

As city pays homage to the victims of the 1945 nuclear bombing, the memories are being preserved by the next generation. Survivors tell stories to “successors”.

Nuclear bombing survivors speak often at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, where images of the devastated city are exhibited. (Aimie Eliot/DW)

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Published on Aug 06, 2023 10:55 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Rebuilding Beirut's cultural life

Three years after a massive explosion devastated Beirut, cultural institutions are still struggling to pick up the pieces. But restored new museums offer hope.

Amale Andraos' light-filled museum building in Beirut is scheduled for completion by 2026. (DW/Work AC)

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Published on Aug 05, 2023 11:16 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Freddie Mercury treasure trove on show before auction

Sotheby's in London presents 'Freddie Mercury: A World of his Own,' an exhibition and auction of the rock star's kaleidoscopic personal collection.

Freddie Mercury's legendary crown is a feature of the Sotheby's exhibition. (John Angelillo/newscom/picture alliance)

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Updated on Aug 04, 2023 10:38 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi

German archaeologists excavate centuries-old ship in Baltic

Divers salvaged 400-year-old shipwreck in southwestern Baltic Sea. Scientists hope the wreck will give insight into Lübeck's role at centre of Hanseatic League.

Buried under silt for centuries, archaeologists describe the discovery of the well-preserved wreck as 'sensational'. (DW/Marcus Brandt/dpa/picture alliance)

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Updated on Aug 01, 2023 03:56 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi

Blind women use touch to fight breast cancer

Blind women are using their highly developed sense of touch to catch breast cancer in early stages. A recent study has even shown them outperforming mammograms.

People with impaired vision are taking part in a special training to learn how to detect breast cancer. (Midhat Fatimah/DW)

health

Updated on Jul 30, 2023 11:16 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Migraine: How it starts and how to treat it

A migraine is more than just a bad headache. What can trigger a migraine and what effective treatments are available?

Migraine is more than just a bad headache. What ways are there to deal with migraine attacks? (DW/YAY Images/Imago Image)

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Published on Jul 29, 2023 05:02 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Mick Jagger turns 80: The evolution of a Rolling Stones icon

In his 61 years as frontman of the Rolling Stones, Jagger has evolved from rebel to knight, with a colorful private life. Despite turning 80, the icon rocks on.

No sign of fatigue: Jagger performes at a Stones concert in Liverpool, United Kingdom in 2022. (DW/Scott Heppell/AP/picture alliance)

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Published on Jul 26, 2023 04:42 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Why India's Parsi community is automobile-obsessed

India's Parsis are known for their automobile obsession, preserving, and maintaining their machines in pristine condition. Where does that passion come from?

Easy riders: The Parsi community's love of vintage motorbikes and cars borders on the obsessive (DW )

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Published on Jul 24, 2023 06:15 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal

Stigma and ignorance at heart of India's diabetes problem

India is seeing a rapid rise in childhood diabetes cases, and experts say an assessment of the consequences is crucial for developing prevention and treatment.

India is seeing a rapid rise in childhood diabetes cases. The country's handling of the crisis is being questioned. (DW/Tsering Topgyal/AP/picture alliance)

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Published on Jul 22, 2023 12:15 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi

In love? Here’s what’s happening in your brain

Love - we all crave it, and some of us will go to extremes for it. Science says it’s love itself, a chemical concoction in the brain, that makes us do things.

People go to extremes for love. Science says it’s love itself, a chemical concoction in the brain, that makes us do it. (Pexels)

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Published on Jul 20, 2023 04:41 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Bacteriophages: The 'good viruses' that fight bacteria

With antibiotic resistance rising, scientists think bacteriophages — which hunt and kill bacteria — could cure bacterial infections.

Bacteriophages are antibacterial viruses that could help fight antibacterial resistant forms of infectious diseases. (DW/Ake Puttisarn/Zoonar/picture alliance)

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Updated on Jul 20, 2023 11:16 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Barbie: The world's most famous plastic doll

Greta Gerwig's new film has generated a lot of hype. But what is behind the mystique of Barbie — the doll that has always been more than just a toy.

Barbie: Forever young and now in the flesh (Warner Bros/Zumapress/picture alliance)

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Published on Jul 19, 2023 05:14 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal

Battling deadly heat: How cities can adapt to rising temperatures

As climate crisis escalates, temperatures are soaring globally. The heat isn't just uncomfortable, it's a threat to health and breathable air.

Millions are experiencing deadly heat, and if emissions aren't cut that will only get worse. Some cities are adapting. (Rahul Raut/HT PHOTO)

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Published on Jul 18, 2023 07:08 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle

How Amsterdam wants to change its image

Amsterdam has banned smoking cannabis in public and is imposing fines to get rid of party tourists. Can the city change its party tourism reputation?

Amsterdam has banned smoking cannabis in public and is imposing fines to get rid of party tourists. Signs around Amsterdam forbid tourists from smoking cannabis. (Andreas Kirchhoff/DW)

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Published on Jul 18, 2023 04:03 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Do aspartame and other artificial sweeteners cause cancer?

The World Health Organization has ranked artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, as potentially carcinogenic. But they're not banned. So, what are the risks?

As an adult, you'd have to drink at least nine cans of soft drinks to exceed the recommended daily intake of artificial sweeteners. (Franziska Gabbert/dpa/picture alliance)

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Published on Jul 17, 2023 03:53 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Summer in Paris starts amid protests

It's summer along the Seine, and tourists and Parisians are looking to cool off, but the mood has been affected by violent unrest in recent weeks.

For many people, summer in Paris means enjoying the atmosphere along the Seine river. (DW/picture alliance / Mika)

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Published on Jul 14, 2023 02:14 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi

How do I quit smoking?

Quitting cigarettes is good for your health. Simple. But how do you do it? Take up vaping? Counselling? Medication? Here are some of the best methods.

Quitting smoking is difficult. Research shows the best way to quit is to try several interventions at the same time. (Kirill Kukhmar/TASS/dpa/picture alliance)

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Published on Jul 14, 2023 11:42 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

How to unleash creativity: Music legend Rick Rubin's advice

Music producer Rick Rubin, the mastermind behind the Beastie Boys, also led to Johnny Cash's comeback and produced for the world's top stars.

The producer behind the Beastie Boys also led to Johnny Cash's comeback.

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Published on Jul 13, 2023 06:33 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal

Passport power: Why some nationalities enjoy hassle-free travel and others don't

Traveling the world is hassle-free with some passports, but nightmarish with others. What explains this imbalance?

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Published on Jul 13, 2023 03:10 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Milan Kundera, author of 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being,' has died aged 94

The Czech-born French writer Milan Kundera's "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" brought the Prague Spring to life for international readers.

Award-winning Czech-born writer Milan Kundera, the author of

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Updated on Jul 12, 2023 06:12 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal

Canadian lake shows start of Anthropocene era: Scientists

A group of scientists has presented Canada's Crawford Lake as the best example of humanity's destabilizing impact on the environment.

Scientists have presented Canada's Crawford Lake as evidence of human activity's devastating impact on the environment. (AFP)

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Published on Jul 12, 2023 12:44 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle, Delhi

What is the Guillan-Barré Syndrome?

In Peru, more than 150 cases have been reported with hallmarks of this rare neurological disease that can cause paralysis.

Since June 2023, Peru has reported 182 cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome; four patients have died. (Martin Mejia/AP/picture-alliance)

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Updated on Jul 11, 2023 12:36 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle, Delhi

How the Nazis destroyed Berlin's thriving fashion industry

Way before Berlin Fashion Week, Jewish entrepreneurs who were pioneers of modern fashion in Berlin.

1932: Designer Erwin Scharlinki with models working for Leopold Seligmann's company, one of the largest clothing manufacturers in Berlin at the tim(Uwe Westphal)

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Published on Jul 10, 2023 06:10 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal

Two rediscovered Rembrandt portraits sell for €11 million at auction

Christie's in London has auctioned off two portraits by Rembrandt, last sold in 1824, by the same auction house. Since then, the paintings had been forgotten.

The rediscovered Rembrandt portrait are described as 'rare and intimate' portrayals of the artist's relatives. (Frank Augstein/AP/picture alliance)

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Published on Jul 07, 2023 11:51 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle, Delhi

Vietnam emerging as Southeast Asia's new tourist hot spot

As tourism rebounds after COVID, industry experts say Vietnam is becoming a favoured destination for travellers to Asia.

Hạ Long Bay Bay is one of Vietnam's top tourist draws. (Alexandra Schuler/dpa/picture alliance)

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Published on Jul 06, 2023 01:45 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

First known CTE brain disease diagnosis for a female athlete

Researchers have posthumously diagnosed Australian rules football player Heather Anderson with a brain disease known as CTE.

Heather Anderson retired very young and died eight months ago, her family donated her body for testing to see if CTE played a part(Getty Images)

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Published on Jul 05, 2023 04:24 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal

Pascal Mercier, author of 'Night Train to Lisbon,' dies

"Night Train to Lisbon" is the best known novel by Swiss author Peter Bieri, who wrote under the pseudonym Pascal Mercier.

Philosophy professor and best-selling author Peter Bieri alias Pascal Mercier (picture-alliance/dpa/ZB/K. Schindler)

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Published on Jul 04, 2023 04:39 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle

Why Nefertiti still fascinates us today

Nefertiti is considered one of the most powerful & beautiful women in antiquity. Although her bust is world-famous, not much is known about the Egyptian queen.

Nefertiti is considered to be one of the most powerful women in antiquity — and one of the most beautiful.

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Published on Jul 04, 2023 11:53 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle

Marriage in China: More young people reject tying the knot

Despite government incentives, high youth unemployment and financial stress are keeping young people from choosing to marry and start families.

High youth unemployment and financial stress are keeping young people from choosing to marry and start families. ( JADE GAO/AFP/Getty Images)

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Published on Jul 03, 2023 06:10 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal

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Growing numbers of tourists have caused Italian cities and regions to set regulations through bans, controls and fees. Will they work?

As city pays homage to the victims of the 1945 nuclear bombing, the memories are being preserved by the next generation. Survivors tell stories to “successors”.

Three years after a massive explosion devastated Beirut, cultural institutions are still struggling to pick up the pieces. But restored new museums offer hope.

Sotheby's in London presents 'Freddie Mercury: A World of his Own,' an exhibition and auction of the rock star's kaleidoscopic personal collection.

Divers salvaged 400-year-old shipwreck in southwestern Baltic Sea. Scientists hope the wreck will give insight into Lübeck's role at centre of Hanseatic League.

Blind women are using their highly developed sense of touch to catch breast cancer in early stages. A recent study has even shown them outperforming mammograms.

A migraine is more than just a bad headache. What can trigger a migraine and what effective treatments are available?

In his 61 years as frontman of the Rolling Stones, Jagger has evolved from rebel to knight, with a colorful private life. Despite turning 80, the icon rocks on.

India's Parsis are known for their automobile obsession, preserving, and maintaining their machines in pristine condition. Where does that passion come from?

India is seeing a rapid rise in childhood diabetes cases, and experts say an assessment of the consequences is crucial for developing prevention and treatment.

Love - we all crave it, and some of us will go to extremes for it. Science says it’s love itself, a chemical concoction in the brain, that makes us do things.

With antibiotic resistance rising, scientists think bacteriophages — which hunt and kill bacteria — could cure bacterial infections.

Greta Gerwig's new film has generated a lot of hype. But what is behind the mystique of Barbie — the doll that has always been more than just a toy.

As climate crisis escalates, temperatures are soaring globally. The heat isn't just uncomfortable, it's a threat to health and breathable air.

Amsterdam has banned smoking cannabis in public and is imposing fines to get rid of party tourists. Can the city change its party tourism reputation?

The World Health Organization has ranked artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, as potentially carcinogenic. But they're not banned. So, what are the risks?

It's summer along the Seine, and tourists and Parisians are looking to cool off, but the mood has been affected by violent unrest in recent weeks.

Quitting cigarettes is good for your health. Simple. But how do you do it? Take up vaping? Counselling? Medication? Here are some of the best methods.

Music producer Rick Rubin, the mastermind behind the Beastie Boys, also led to Johnny Cash's comeback and produced for the world's top stars.

Traveling the world is hassle-free with some passports, but nightmarish with others. What explains this imbalance?

The Czech-born French writer Milan Kundera's "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" brought the Prague Spring to life for international readers.

A group of scientists has presented Canada's Crawford Lake as the best example of humanity's destabilizing impact on the environment.

In Peru, more than 150 cases have been reported with hallmarks of this rare neurological disease that can cause paralysis.

Way before Berlin Fashion Week, Jewish entrepreneurs who were pioneers of modern fashion in Berlin.

Christie's in London has auctioned off two portraits by Rembrandt, last sold in 1824, by the same auction house. Since then, the paintings had been forgotten.

As tourism rebounds after COVID, industry experts say Vietnam is becoming a favoured destination for travellers to Asia.

Researchers have posthumously diagnosed Australian rules football player Heather Anderson with a brain disease known as CTE.

"Night Train to Lisbon" is the best known novel by Swiss author Peter Bieri, who wrote under the pseudonym Pascal Mercier.

Nefertiti is considered one of the most powerful & beautiful women in antiquity. Although her bust is world-famous, not much is known about the Egyptian queen.

Despite government incentives, high youth unemployment and financial stress are keeping young people from choosing to marry and start families.

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