Articles by Deutsche Welle
Are computers or books best for educating children?
Commentators often pit books against computers as the best learning tools, but the real issue is poverty.
Published on Feb 17, 2024 02:54 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
Cannabis cravings: Why smoking weed makes you hungry
Smoking weed triggers binge eating. But why? Research has revealed what's going on in the brain. And that could help stimulate appetite in cancer patients.
Published on Feb 07, 2024 02:33 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
Will European museums return Southeast Asia's 'stolen' artifacts?
Growing pressure on European museums to return artifacts taken from Southeast Asia during colonial times could provide soft-power benefits for the EU.
Updated on Feb 02, 2024 05:33 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, New Delhi
Colorectal cancer cases could be rising for people under 50 years: Study
A study says overall cases of colorectal cancer are falling, but could be rising in younger people under the age of 50 years.
Published on Feb 02, 2024 05:22 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, New Delhi
Measles: A deadly disease that can be prevented
Measles prevention through vaccination programs has saved over 50 million lives in the past 20 years, but outbreaks still occur where children are unvaccinated.
Published on Feb 01, 2024 05:02 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri
India on the verge of eliminating kala-azar, second deadliest parasitic disease
Amidst global efforts to combat tropical diseases, India's progress in eliminating kala-azar, the second deadliest parasitic disease after malaria, stands out.
Published on Jan 31, 2024 03:30 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri
What is the International Holocaust Remembrance Day? Here's all you need to know
January 27th marks a solemn occasion recognised globally as the International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust.
Published on Jan 27, 2024 01:31 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri
International Holocaust Remembrance Day has special significance for youngsters
Almost 3.5 million Jews lived in Poland before World War II. Now, eight decades after the Holocaust, about 20,000 people there have Jewish roots.
Published on Jan 26, 2024 04:54 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
Japan's Mount Fuji plans to limit climbing this summer
As visitor numbers swell, Japan's highest and most iconic mountain has seen trash problems and more injuries among inexperienced and poorly equipped climbers.
Published on Jan 22, 2024 01:56 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
How chicken farms are breeding antimicrobial resistance
E.coli and salmonella bacteria have been found to share genetic information as a way to develop antibiotic resistance.
Published on Jan 20, 2024 03:36 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
Germany celebrates 250 years of romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich's birth
As the 250th anniversary year of German Romantic artist Caspar David Friedrich starts, DW looks at his life and work.
Published on Jan 20, 2024 02:31 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri
Japan's best-selling living novelist Haruki Murakami at 75
Japanese author Haruki Murakami has been considered a favourite for the Nobel Prize in literature. His novels have made him one of the most successful writers.
Published on Jan 14, 2024 03:19 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
James Ensor: Master of surrealism, architect of eccentricity
The Belgian artist is considered a forerunner of surrealism. 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of his death.
Published on Jan 13, 2024 05:19 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri
Maternal mortality: Pregnancy is 'shockingly dangerous'
While the maternal mortality rate in the US is rising, India is seeing fewer people die during pregnancy and childbirth.
Published on Jan 12, 2024 06:42 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri
Retro games: Why pixel graphics won't go out of fashion
Games with pixel graphics cater to the retro trend and strike a chord with gamers across generations.
Updated on Jan 10, 2024 07:10 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
How the Three Wise Men landed in Cologne
The Cologne Cathedral houses the Shrine of the Three Kings, a reliquary which tradition says holds the bones of the Biblical Magi. But how did they get there?
Published on Jan 06, 2024 03:00 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, New Delhi
A Berlin exhibition explores cultural shift surrounding menstruation
Menstruation is still taboo for many. A Berlin exhibition reveals everything you need to know about the topic.
Published on Jan 05, 2024 02:34 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
The dream of an artificial heart: how close are we?
Ten years ago, the implantation of the first high-tech artificial heart took place. How does it work?
Published on Jan 03, 2024 06:51 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
Meet the 2024 European Cultural Capitals
Bodo in Norway, Tartu in Estonia and Bad Ischl in Austria all share the European Capital of Culture title. Ai Weiwei and Conchita Wurst will be part of program.
Published on Jan 03, 2024 02:27 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, New Delhi
Veganuary - has veganism truly hit the mainstream?
The impacts of meat and dairy consumption are well documented. As thousands join the 10th year of Veganuary, how far have attitudes towards veganism changed?
Published on Jan 03, 2024 02:15 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
What causes a hangover, and how can we get rid of it?
What's the science behind a hangover? What causes the pounding headache, carpet mouth, the feeble weakness and the troubling nausea? And are there any cures?
Published on Jan 02, 2024 11:50 AM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
Dry January: What happens to your body without alcohol?
Three weeks without a drop of alcohol. Three weeks during which I felt more awake, fitter and more relaxed. What exactly happened in my body?
Updated on Jan 01, 2024 01:51 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, New Delhi
Alcohol: Better without it in dry January
Three weeks without a drop of alcohol. Three weeks during which I felt more alert, fitter, and more relaxed. But why?
Published on Dec 30, 2023 03:16 PM IST
Tourette's syndrome no barrier to golfing passion
German golfer Robin Smiciklas challenges stereotypes and pursues a pro career, overcoming Tourette's with a focus on golf, dreams, and breaking down stigma.
Published on Dec 29, 2023 01:41 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri
Ghanaian singer aims to break Guinness world record
Afua Asantewaa Aduonum of Ghana means business: She has set her eyes on breaking a singing record held since March 2012.
Published on Dec 29, 2023 11:52 AM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
Sport psychology in German football making progress
Psychology in German football has been under fire recently, but those working in the field feel more positive.
Published on Dec 28, 2023 01:31 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
Leftover food: Reheat and live to tell the tale
We waste food all the time, not just during festivities. But it's easy to plan your meals and reuse cooked food safely.
Updated on Dec 28, 2023 12:27 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
How is climate change affecting Europe's ski season?
A lack of snow is posing a growing risk for winter sports tourism. Ski resorts are trying to adapt.
Published on Dec 28, 2023 10:06 AM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
The Christmas songs that get stuck in your head
The artists behind hits "All I Want for Christmas is You" and "Last Christmas" are laughing all the way to the bank.
Published on Dec 24, 2023 01:39 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
Christmas earworms: The gift that keeps on giving
Mariah Carey, Wham! and Paul McCartney are among artists who've been laughing — or rather singing — all the way to the bank with their Yuletide hits.
Published on Dec 23, 2023 11:07 AM IST
Deutsche Welle, New Delhi