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Why South Korean culture is a global hit

South Korean culture is once again in the spotlight with Han Kang's Nobel Prize win. But how did the K-wave start?

The iconic imagery of 'Squid Game' is part of its appeal. (Netflix/Entertainment Pictures/ZUMAPRESS.com/picture alliance )

Art and Culture

Published on Oct 12, 2024 01:18 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Mental health support in sports: Insights from global athletes and coaches

The rise of mental health awareness among athletes, including initiatives like the IOC's Athlete 365 Mind Zone, showcases the need for support in sports.

Health

Published on Oct 11, 2024 03:34 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Marburg outbreaks: One of the world’s deadliest viruses

While outbreaks of Marburg virus are rare, the viral hemorrhagic fever can be fatal. Here's what you need to know.

The Marburg pathogen is one of the most dangerous known pathogens. (CDC/dpa/picture alliance )

Health

Published on Oct 06, 2024 01:17 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Wegovy and Ozempic weight loss: The science and the hype of supplements

Originally approved to help with excess weight and obesity, Wegovy and Ozempic, have become synonymous with weight loss fads. Here's what you need to know.

The injectables Ozempic and Wegovy, and tablet Rybelsus, are all based on the same drug, and made and marketed by the same company, Novo Nordisk. (JOEL SAGET/AFP )

Health

Published on Oct 03, 2024 04:37 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle

Oktoberfest 2024: World's largest folk festival is becoming safer and inclusive

More than Bavarians in lederhosen balancing frothing beer mugs, the world's largest folk festival - Oktoberfest - is becoming inclusive and eco-friendly.

The 2024 Oktoberfest starts on September 21 and will continue for over two weeks. (Michaela Rehle / Reuters)

Festivals

Published on Sep 20, 2024 01:12 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle, New Delhi

Dyslexia: German researchers find cause in the brain

Dyslexia can affect people their whole lives. New findings may lead to a fresh approach to the learning difficulty.

People with dyslexia don’t only struggle with words, letters and numbers but also face prejudice from other people. (Zoonar.com/Robert Kneschke/Zoonar/picture alliance )

Health

Published on Sep 13, 2024 12:08 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Santorini: Overtourism due to cruise ship visitors

Hordes of cruise ship tourists are overwhelming Santorini. Many feel that visitor numbers are out of control.

Tourists watching and photographing the sunset in Oia on the island of Santorini (Sofia Kleftaki/DW )

Travel

Published on Sep 12, 2024 08:27 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Delhi

Heatwaves shift travel trends: Are 'coolcations' the future of vacations?

Heatwaves are driving tourists to cooler destinations, with the Swedish Tourism Association suggesting a trend towards 'coolcations.'

In the south of Sweden, including here in Malmö, it's generally still warm enough to swim in summer.(Johan Nilsson/TT/picture alliance)

Travel

Published on Sep 11, 2024 07:55 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Bye-bye body positivity, hello 'heroin chic'?

Low-rise jeans and belly button piercings are back on runways and streets, coinciding with a viral hype around weight-loss drugs like Ozempic.

Do weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Y2K nostalgia mean the end of body positivity? (Instagram/@_namilia_)

Art and Culture

Published on Sep 09, 2024 06:12 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi

The Galapagos mystery that just won't die

Sex and death marred a German group's search for utopia in the 1930s. A new book and film revisit their exploits.

A doomed love triangle: Baroness Wagner with her two lovers, Robert Philippson (seated left) and Rudolf Lorenz (CAP/NFS/IMAGO )

Art and Culture

Published on Sep 03, 2024 02:34 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Stranded Starliner: What space does to an astronaut's body

Radiation and weird gravity are a challenge for every astronaut. What happens to your health when you're stuck in space?

Veteran NASA astronauts Sunita Williams (left) and Barry Wilmore (right) may think being stranded in space is

Health

Published on Aug 26, 2024 11:46 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

North Korea to reopen borders for western tourists after nearly five years

North Korea plans to reopen its borders for Western tourists in December, nearly five years after closing them due to the pandemic.

Russian nationals have been allowed to visit North Korea as tourists since February 2024.(Yuri Smityuk/ITAR-TASS/IMAGO)

Travel

Published on Aug 24, 2024 12:54 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Healthy eating: Why teens gorge and older people peck

Young people can eat everything in sight, older people lose appetite. Knowing why can help you stay healthy at any age.

Do you indulge? As you age, you may find your appetite, including for sweet things, declines.(Zoonar/picture alliance )

Health

Published on Aug 23, 2024 12:45 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Thailand visa scheme opens door to digital nomads

Thai officials recently launched a visa program that allows foreigners working remotely to legally stay in the country.

Thailand has long been a popular destination for digital nomads. (Grant Squibb/Image Source/picture alliance )

Travel

Published on Aug 22, 2024 02:07 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

A cultural history of pearls

With the Abernethy expected to fetch a high sum at auction, we look back at the history of pearls.

Pearls, pearls, pearls! The gem has been coveted for centuries. (imagebroker/IMAGO )

Art and Culture

Published on Aug 21, 2024 11:48 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Travel industry sees big money in private-island holidays

Private islands allow companies to keep travelers away from locals while raking in all their tourist dollars.

Private islands are no longer just a secret hideaway for James Bond villains or Greek shipping magnates. (Norbert Probst/imageBROKER/picture alliance )

Travel

Published on Aug 19, 2024 09:04 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Delhi

Is there an Mpox vaccine, and how does it work? All you need to know

The latest Mpox outbreak raises questions — how do we further contain the spread of the disease across international borders?

A young girl suffering from Mpox waits for treatment at a centre in Munigi, eastern Congo. (AP)

Health

Published on Aug 17, 2024 08:41 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi

West Nile virus is on the rise: What you need to know

The mosquito-borne pathogen has been detected in Europe and North America, with more cases expected into the autumn.

Culex mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting West Nile virus to humans and birds. (A. Krüger/Bernhard-Nocht-Institut )

Health

Published on Aug 16, 2024 12:18 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

What is the Mpox strain spreading in Central Africa: All you need to know

The high-risk Mpox Clade 1b strain is rapidly spreading in Central Africa, with significant cases reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The high-risk mpox clade 1b strain is rapidly spreading in Central Africa, with significant cases reported in DR Congo. (DW/Fred Schwaller)

Health

Updated on Aug 15, 2024 12:08 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi

Mpox outbreak declared a public health emergency: Here's all you need to know

The African Union's health authority has declared a public health emergency due to mpox outbreak, with over 15,000 cases and 461 deaths reported.

Mpox is transmitted through close physical contact, and the most noticeable symptom of the disease is pus-filled lesions on the skin.(AP/picture alliance)

Health

Published on Aug 14, 2024 02:16 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Closing the genomics gap: How to improve indigenous health

Researchers are learning about gene variations in Latin America indigenous communities to improve medical treatments.

Subtle differences in our DNA change our response to diseases(Roman Ivashchenko/PantherMedia/IMAGO)

Health

Published on Aug 12, 2024 02:51 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Why silica dust could become the 'new asbestos' health risk

If inhaled, silica dust causes fatal lung disease. Experts want better protections for workers exposed to it every day.

Daily exposure to silica dust, released from cement and stone, can lead to silicosis, which is a scarring and hardening of the lungs (Md Rafayat Haque Khan/ZUMAPRESS/picture alliance )

Health

Published on Aug 08, 2024 11:28 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Comic classics that portray the Holocaust

Jewish comic artists in particular have long illustrated the evils of the Holocaust, including in superhero comics.

Art Spiegelman's 'Maus' from 1991 is a classic of the genre (Stephanie Pilick/dpa/picture alliance )

Art and Culture

Published on Aug 06, 2024 12:45 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

US author James Baldwin: A voice against racism

One of the most important African American writers, Baldwin would have turned 100 on August 2.

US author James Baldwin would have turned 100 on August 2 (Imago Images )

Art and Culture

Published on Aug 04, 2024 10:30 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

European Roma Holocaust Remembrance Day: A personal account

Christian Pfeil survived the Nazi genocide, and later experienced racist attacks. He has a warning for society.

Christian Pfeil spoke at the memorial site of the former Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp on August 2, 2022 (Jarosław Praszkiewic./Dokumentations- und Kulturzentrum Deutscher Sinti und Roma )

Art and Culture

Published on Aug 02, 2024 01:02 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

The bad reputation of balding: Is it worth reversing hair loss; know its causes

Scientists keep finding ways to reverse hair loss, sometimes even by accident in mouse studies. DW busts myths about hair loss and its cures.

There are now many methods to restore hair growth for men and women who have lost their hair. (DW/picture alliance/Zoonar)

Health

Published on Aug 01, 2024 11:16 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi

Seine unsafe for Olympic triathlon swimmers: Risks of swimming in polluted water

What are the health risks for Olympic athletes swimming in Paris’ contaminated Seine river?

Water contamination in the Seine has been a controversial topic in recent weeks.(Unsplash)

Health

Published on Jul 31, 2024 01:13 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Bayreuth Festival: Of love and betrayal

Richard Wagner's monument to lovers, "Tristan and Isolde," got a darker interpretation at this year's Bayreuth Festival.

Soprano Camilla Nylund impressed the audience at the start of the Bayreuth Festival.(Enrico Nawrath/Bayreuther Festspiele )

Art and Culture

Published on Jul 30, 2024 10:35 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

German composer Richard Wagner: The man behind the myth

Once described as "a sniveling gnome with exceptional talent," Wagner still managed to create a mythic idea of himself.

Richard Wagner controlled his self-image very carefully. (akg-images/picture-alliance )

Art and Culture

Published on Jul 29, 2024 12:11 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

US Bird flu outbreak: From vaccine to transmission, all you need to know

After H5N1 bird flu was detected in dairy farms, researchers confirmed the virus has spread to other animals, although the risk to humans remains low.

Bird flu outbreaks since 2022 have forced poultry farmers around the world to cull their stocks in attempts to stop the virus spreading.(China Foto Press/IMAGO)

Health

Published on Jul 26, 2024 12:54 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

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South Korean culture is once again in the spotlight with Han Kang's Nobel Prize win. But how did the K-wave start?

The rise of mental health awareness among athletes, including initiatives like the IOC's Athlete 365 Mind Zone, showcases the need for support in sports.

While outbreaks of Marburg virus are rare, the viral hemorrhagic fever can be fatal. Here's what you need to know.

Originally approved to help with excess weight and obesity, Wegovy and Ozempic, have become synonymous with weight loss fads. Here's what you need to know.

More than Bavarians in lederhosen balancing frothing beer mugs, the world's largest folk festival - Oktoberfest - is becoming inclusive and eco-friendly.

Dyslexia can affect people their whole lives. New findings may lead to a fresh approach to the learning difficulty.

Hordes of cruise ship tourists are overwhelming Santorini. Many feel that visitor numbers are out of control.

Heatwaves are driving tourists to cooler destinations, with the Swedish Tourism Association suggesting a trend towards 'coolcations.'

Low-rise jeans and belly button piercings are back on runways and streets, coinciding with a viral hype around weight-loss drugs like Ozempic.

Sex and death marred a German group's search for utopia in the 1930s. A new book and film revisit their exploits.

Radiation and weird gravity are a challenge for every astronaut. What happens to your health when you're stuck in space?

North Korea plans to reopen its borders for Western tourists in December, nearly five years after closing them due to the pandemic.

Young people can eat everything in sight, older people lose appetite. Knowing why can help you stay healthy at any age.

Thai officials recently launched a visa program that allows foreigners working remotely to legally stay in the country.

With the Abernethy expected to fetch a high sum at auction, we look back at the history of pearls.

Private islands allow companies to keep travelers away from locals while raking in all their tourist dollars.

The latest Mpox outbreak raises questions — how do we further contain the spread of the disease across international borders?

The mosquito-borne pathogen has been detected in Europe and North America, with more cases expected into the autumn.

The high-risk Mpox Clade 1b strain is rapidly spreading in Central Africa, with significant cases reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The African Union's health authority has declared a public health emergency due to mpox outbreak, with over 15,000 cases and 461 deaths reported.

Researchers are learning about gene variations in Latin America indigenous communities to improve medical treatments.

If inhaled, silica dust causes fatal lung disease. Experts want better protections for workers exposed to it every day.

Jewish comic artists in particular have long illustrated the evils of the Holocaust, including in superhero comics.

One of the most important African American writers, Baldwin would have turned 100 on August 2.

Christian Pfeil survived the Nazi genocide, and later experienced racist attacks. He has a warning for society.

Scientists keep finding ways to reverse hair loss, sometimes even by accident in mouse studies. DW busts myths about hair loss and its cures.

What are the health risks for Olympic athletes swimming in Paris’ contaminated Seine river?

Richard Wagner's monument to lovers, "Tristan and Isolde," got a darker interpretation at this year's Bayreuth Festival.

Once described as "a sniveling gnome with exceptional talent," Wagner still managed to create a mythic idea of himself.

After H5N1 bird flu was detected in dairy farms, researchers confirmed the virus has spread to other animals, although the risk to humans remains low.

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