Articles by Deutsche Welle
April Fool's Day: Why the press is now avoiding pranks
While the press once pulled spectacular pranks on April 1, they now have to tread carefully with fake news.
Published on Apr 01, 2023 06:53 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
WHO may add Saxenda obesity drug to essential medicines
A new obesity drug may go on the WHO's list of recommended essential medicines, enabling help for millions worldwide, but some health experts are sceptical.
Published on Mar 31, 2023 02:03 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Unlocking the code to Beethoven's life through his hair
What did Beethoven die of? What hereditary diseases did he carry? Beethoven's hair reveals a lot, but by no means everything.
Published on Mar 31, 2023 12:03 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Can sweatpants be banned in classrooms?
A German high school wants to ban sweatpants, even though the cozy trousers are everywhere. Can that actually be done?
Published on Mar 29, 2023 05:50 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
What's behind the spike in COVID cases in India?
India has been witnessing a gradual increase in coronavirus infections in recent days. A new variant could be driving the rise but there's no need to panic, experts say.
Published on Mar 29, 2023 11:17 AM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
Berlin's Exilmuseum launches lab for participatory development
The museum in Berlin is intended to commemorate hundreds of thousands of often nameless people who fled Germany to escape the Nazis. Until its scheduled opening in 2026, a workshop invites visitors to help in its design.
Published on Mar 28, 2023 07:19 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler turns 75
The face of the rock group Aerosmith, Steven Tyler, has been through many highs and lows.
Published on Mar 27, 2023 01:47 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
How Long COVID affects the careers of top athletes
Long COVID has had a lasting impact on the lives of several athletes including top rower Marie-Sophie Zeidler. Although scientists are gaining a better understanding of the disease, there is still no outright solution.
Published on Mar 25, 2023 06:22 PM IST
Fashion extinction: France's affordable brands in crisis
France's midrange pret-a-porter chains are suffering due to the current economic crisis and structural problems. But some firms are surviving with sustainability, new digital concepts and branding.
Published on Mar 25, 2023 05:00 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
How the Japanese cherry blossom ritual came to Germany
Germans are gearing up for cherry tree blossom season. The exotic pink or white-blooming trees made their way to Germany on various routes.
Published on Mar 24, 2023 06:53 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
Obesity: What you need to know
Obesity has reached "epidemic proportions," according to the World Health Organization. What are its causes and symptoms?
Published on Mar 24, 2023 02:27 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
Celebrating Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the free-thinker
Some famous classical music works were once totally novel and provocative. It's true of Mozart's music, which was considered complicated in his day.
Published on Mar 22, 2023 01:39 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Bird flu outbreak: Will it cause the next pandemic?
A new lineage of avian flu H5N1 is ripping through wild bird populations and also affecting mammals, such as minks, badgers, pigs, bears. Are humans next?
Published on Mar 20, 2023 01:57 PM IST
Albania eyes tourist boom
Albania seeks to scrub stereotypes of poverty, criminality and blood feuds to persuade tourists to visit. But can it exploit its natural and cultural treasures without wrecking its potential as an undiscovered gem?
Published on Mar 16, 2023 10:51 AM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Why Lizzo is an icon of body positivity
The singer's music speaks for self-love, women's empowerment and loving your figure, whatever shape or size it might be. Here's how she rose to fame.
Published on Mar 16, 2023 10:43 AM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Sold out Jan Vermeer exhibition Amsterdam goes online
An exhibition in Amsterdam dedicated to the painter of "Girl with a Pearl Earring" has been sold out for weeks. Now, there's an online edition.
Published on Mar 15, 2023 07:09 PM IST
15-minute cities: What are they and how do they work?
City planners say we have to rethink the way we build urban areas to make them more sustainable, healthy and just. The so-called 15-minute city is one idea. But are they viable?
Published on Mar 15, 2023 07:01 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
Men want the pill and they are ready to use it responsibly
Male birth control pills are coming soon. A new study shows men are eager to use them responsibly, and so are their partners.
Published on Mar 15, 2023 12:48 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
COVID-19: No evidence of mental health 'tsunami'
A new study suggests the pandemic had a minimal effect on depression and anxiety symptoms in the general population — contrary to earlier observations.
Published on Mar 14, 2023 07:36 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
Japan's Nobel-winning novelist Kenzaburo Oe dies
Japanese pacifist and anti-nuclear novelist Kenzaburo Oe died at the age of 88. He was the second Japanese writer to win a Nobel Prize for literature.
Published on Mar 13, 2023 05:51 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
India's big, fat wedding turns green
Weddings in India are often grand affairs. But as awareness grows of the harm they cause the environment, many couples are opting for more low-key and eco-friendly celebrations.
Published on Mar 13, 2023 10:58 AM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Saudi identity makeover is in full swing before Ramadan
A commercial Kaaba-style building, new national holidays and a strict new set of Ramadan rules point toward a national identity less anchored to religion. Observers say Saudis won't likely resist the changes.
Published on Mar 12, 2023 12:52 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
Will male birth control pills ever work?
A male pill could become available soon, but an on-demand male contraceptive may have more potential. Would you take it?
Published on Mar 10, 2023 05:49 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
Five facts about Holi, the festival of colours
How do Indians celebrate Holi? From its origin in Hindu legend to special drinks spiced with fresh cannabis, here are some basics about Holi, which has gained ground around the world.
Published on Mar 07, 2023 03:45 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
How healthy are India's 1.4 billion people?
India is now the world's most populous country with over 1.4 billion people — 5 million more than in China. But what does the data say about their health?
Published on Mar 03, 2023 04:58 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Egypt announces new Great Pyramid discovery
A team of international archaeologists used high-tech instruments to find a sealed-off chamber above the entrance to the Pyramid of Khufu. They expect to find more such chambers in the future.
Published on Mar 03, 2023 12:11 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Dispute over a Picasso: Is 'Madame Soler' looted art?
The heirs of Paul von Mendelssohn-Bartholdy want the painting back but the Bavarian State Painting Collections sees itself as the rightful owner. An unresolved restitution case with a bitter aftertaste.
Updated on Mar 02, 2023 05:12 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
New moai statue uncovered on Easter Island
The moai was found lying in a dried-up lagoon inside a volcano crater, leading researchers to believe there could be more statues and archaeological finds nearby.
Published on Mar 02, 2023 10:54 AM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Depression among elite athletes: When sport becomes a problem
Depression is a taboo subject in professional sports. While doctors recommend exercise to their patients as a therapy for depressive episodes, it is sport itself that can trigger the disease in competitive environments.
Published on Feb 28, 2023 04:14 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
Japan's restaurants fight back against 'sushi terrorism'
Restaurants serving Japan's most famous dish are pushing ahead with prosecutions against people seen interfering with meals for social media likes.
Published on Feb 26, 2023 05:15 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
