Articles by Deutsche Welle
Barcelona to up tourist tax as Mallorca seeks visitor cap
Locals in Spain's tourism hotspot are increasingly frustrated about mass tourism. Authorities are clamping down.
Published on Jul 22, 2024 01:52 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
Injectable HIV medication: What you need to know
Long-acting injectable medication is seen as an effective alternative to taking pills to treat or prevent HIV infection.
Published on Jul 21, 2024 02:07 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
Opulence of pharaoh Ramses II unveiled at German exhibition
The treasures of Ramses II, Egypt's most powerful pharaoh, are on display at a touring exhibition in Cologne, Germany.
Published on Jul 17, 2024 11:36 AM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
What is Blastocystis? Study says gut parasites keep you healthy, lower obesity
An Italian microbiome study found the gut parasite Blastocystis was linked to general good health. The single-cell organism is found in natural diets.
Published on Jul 16, 2024 03:50 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
How to get rid of head lice
It’s possible to kill head lice with shampoos. But it helps if you know why they often survive. Here are some tips.
Published on Jul 15, 2024 01:44 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
India: Extreme weather fuels migration-related challenges
Faced with extreme weather events, people living in parts of India are "losing the ability to cope," experts warn.
Published on Jul 12, 2024 11:36 AM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
Being a 'night owl' might make your brain sharper
A study found that people who were more active in the evening performed better in cognitive tests than 'morning people'.
Published on Jul 11, 2024 03:06 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri
Locals bear the brunt of mass tourism in southern Europe
Many tourist spots in Europe are expecting record numbers this summer. And locals are increasingly displeased.
Published on Jul 11, 2024 01:24 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
'The other Berlin': A travel guide with a fresh take
Compact, comprehensive, multimedia: This travel guide presents Berlin in a new way.
Published on Jul 09, 2024 01:27 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
Tanzania's push for luxury tourism threatens Maasai way of life
Tanzania's government is expanding its nature preserves but in doing so it is displacing Maasai herders from their land.
Published on Jul 07, 2024 02:20 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri
Beat the heat: How solar panels can cool your home cost-effectively
Air conditioning is energy intensive, expensive and can overload the grid. Could they run on solar instead?
Published on Jul 06, 2024 01:27 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri
Fungi are adapting to body heat; a 'doomsday scenario'
Researchers suggested fungi were adapting to human body temperature and becoming drug resistant. But the idea it's due to climate change is contested.
Published on Jul 06, 2024 01:08 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
Dealing with Holocaust trauma through music
"Silent Tears" features Holocaust survivors' poems set to music. The Yiddish-language album is now receiving an award.
Published on Jul 05, 2024 11:49 AM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
Should we be concerned about a summer COVID surge? All about new FLiRT variants
Variants are driving an uptick in COVID-related hospitalizations, but experts say fluctuations are the new norm.
Published on Jul 05, 2024 10:59 AM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri
Is this 51,200-year-old cave art humanity's oldest story?
A cave painting in Indonesia dates back 51,200 years, making it the earliest known example of human storytelling.
Published on Jul 04, 2024 03:00 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
How Spain's tourism industry is dealing with drought
Amid its worst drought in centuries, Barcelona's vital tourism industry is being reshaped by water-saving technology.
Published on Jun 29, 2024 03:18 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
'Becoming Karl Lagerfeld': Mini-series about fashion icon
A French mini-series celebrates the German fashion star Karl Lagerfeld. Daniel Brühl shines in the lead role.
Published on Jun 29, 2024 02:27 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
What is Oropouche fever; know the symptoms of this mosquito-borne disease
Italy reported its first case of Oropouche fever, a mosquito-borne disease common in Latin and South America, this month.
Published on Jun 26, 2024 12:48 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
The strong women of the Bach family
Composer Johann Sebastian Bach is a classical superstar. But little was known about the women of his musical family.
Published on Jun 24, 2024 12:37 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
Rise in polio cases in Pakistan: Is there a way out?
Experts explain that population movements and "significant vaccine hesitancy" are hindering progress in combating polio.
Published on Jun 21, 2024 02:29 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
Death in 2 days: Deadly flesh-eating bacteria infections on the rise in Japan
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) has a 30% fatality rate. Here’s what you need to know.
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 08:41 AM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer on German Vogue cover
At 102, she is one of the oldest people to grace the cover of the fashion bible. It's been diversifying its features.
Published on Jun 19, 2024 02:19 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
Bird flu? Swine flu? A guide to H5N1 viruses and beyond
Ever been confused by the names for bird flu, swine flu, Spanish flu H1N1 and the rest? Here’s what the numbers mean.
Published on Jun 18, 2024 04:58 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the U.S.A.': A misunderstood anthem
As the album gets a special edition reissue marking its 40th year, its eponymous track has its own storied reception.
Published on Jun 16, 2024 02:35 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
Art and football meet in immersive exhibition
In an exhibition at the German Football Museum in Dortmund, visual art and football merge in symbiotic artistry.
Published on Jun 14, 2024 11:06 AM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
India's heat wave poses risk to marginalised Dalit caste
India's unusually severe heat wave is suspected to have killed more than 200 people and made tens of thousands ill.
Published on Jun 13, 2024 11:04 AM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
Gonorrhea resistance to antibiotics is increasing putting women at higher risk
European data suggests antimicrobial resistance to common treatments for gonorrhea is growing. Women, often asymptomatic, face a higher risk than men.
Published on Jun 12, 2024 03:18 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
Most drug deaths due to 'polysubstance' use: EU report
Synthetic opioids like nitazenes are an ongoing concern, but 'polydrug' use is now leading to new health risks.
Published on Jun 12, 2024 12:28 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
Hajj 2024 dominated by rising temperatures in Saudi Arabia
Saudi officials warn of sweltering heat for this year's Islamic pilgrimage. Observers highlight that regional long-term policy changes are needed.
Published on Jun 12, 2024 12:12 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi
1 in 6 develop antidepressant withdrawal: German study shows
Less people experience "discontinuation symptoms" after stopping antidepressants than previously thought.
Published on Jun 10, 2024 12:38 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
