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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

Ron Haviv and the 'power of photography'

Rwandan genocide to Russia's Ukraine invasion, celebrated photojournalist Ron Haviv has long documented the horror of war. Today he works to expose AI threat.

Pictures shared by Ron Haviv on their Instagram page. (Instagram/@Ron Haviv)

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Published on Jul 01, 2023 02:35 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle, Delhi

Arnold Schwarzenegger biography 'Arnold' hits the shelves

Mr Olympia, action hero, governor, environmentalist and Kremlin critic: Arnold Schwarzenegger is brought to life in Dian Hanson's 3 limited editions of Arnold.

Arnold Schwarzenegger holds up a copy of the new limited edition biography, Arnold.(TASCHEN VERLAG/DW)

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Published on Jun 30, 2023 01:44 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle, Delhi

Anne-Sophie Mutter: The violin virtuoso turns 60

One of world’s most noted violinists, Anne-Sophie Mutter has been playing for almost half a century. She's celebrating her 60th birthday with a concert tour.

Anne-Sophie Mutter's virtuoso career continues to thrive (Sven Hoppe/dpa/picture alliance)

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Published on Jun 29, 2023 03:43 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal

Scientists find clue to what makes multiple sclerosis worse

Researchers have discovered a genetic variant related to faster disease progression in multiple sclerosis. They hope their findings can develop new therapies.

Multiple sclerosis can lead to symptoms such as memory problems, pain, fatigue, blindness and paralysis. (Dragos Condrea/colourbox/DW)

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Published on Jun 29, 2023 12:49 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Can Saudi Arabia's billion-dollar bet on tourism succeed?

Saudi Arabia is putting billions into tourism. Once closed to the world, the country boasts heritage, natural wonders. But it also has dire human rights record.

Saudi Arabia plans to spend up to a trillion dollars on developing its tourism sector. (Ayman Yaqoob/AA/picture alliance)

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Published on Jun 26, 2023 01:02 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle, Delhi

Who gets to do Hajj in Saudi Arabia?

Every year, the question comes up: Which Muslims get to go on a once-a-lifetime pilgrimage to Mecca?

Almost 1.5 million pilgrims are already in Saudi Arabia for this year's Hajj. (Amr Nabil/AP Photo7picture alliance)

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Published on Jun 26, 2023 10:57 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle, Delhi

Dutch archaeologists find 4,000-year-old shrine

Local media are referring to the ancient religious site as the "Stonehenge of the Netherlands."

A view shows the 4,000-year-old Stonehenge-like sanctuary discovered in Tiel. (MUNICIPALITY OF TIEL/REUTERS)

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Published on Jun 23, 2023 10:16 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle, Delhi

New HPV test crucial step for eradicating cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is almost always caused by a HPV infection. A new affordable HPV test could help countries, making it a critical step to eradicate the cancer.

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Published on Jun 22, 2023 10:43 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Yoga instructor sets out to decolonize yoga in Germany

Sangeeta Lerner aims to draw awareness to yoga’s spiritual roots, as a way of life rather than a sport, criticising the ancient practice's commercialization.

Sangeeta Lerner aims to draw awareness to yoga’s spiritual roots as a way of life rather than a profit-making sport. (Franz Grünewald/DW)

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Published on Jun 22, 2023 10:35 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Why the era of low-cost flights in Europe may be over

Environmental concerns are one of several factors driving up airfares. DW explores what's behind the price hikes.

Environmental concerns are one of several factors driving up airfares. (Pexels)

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Published on Jun 21, 2023 04:21 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Salman Rushdie wins prestigious German peace prize

Salman Rushdie, celebrated British-American author of Midnight's Children and The Satanic Verses has been recognized with Peace Prize of the German Book Trade.

Salman Rushdie, the author of The Satanic Verses, has been recognized with the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade.(Timothy A. Clary/AFP)

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Published on Jun 20, 2023 11:49 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

I have HPV. What should I do?

Maybe you have one of the telltale signs or maybe you’re frantic after a positive test. HPV can be scary, but the stigma is usually worse than the virus itself.

HPV stands for human papillomavirus. There are over 100 different types of HPV. (Cavallini/BSIP/picture alliance)

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Published on Jun 18, 2023 12:10 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal

How 'toxic' are men in Germany?

How can Andrew Tate, a TikTok star and self-proclaimed misogynist, be a role model? The results of a new survey on masculinity in Germany are disturbing.

Toxic masculinity: violence, dominance, homophobia (Westend61/Iamgo Images)

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Published on Jun 18, 2023 11:30 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal

Germany marks 70 years since anti-communist uprising

70 years ago, an uprising of 1 million people in communist East Germany (GDR) was crushed by Soviet tanks.

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Published on Jun 17, 2023 12:52 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Germany hands back centuries-old masks to Colombia

A German museum has returned to Colombia two sun masks belonging to the Indigenous Kogi people. The wooden artefacts date back to the 15th century.

The items were only ever supposed to be handled by priests of the Kogi people. (Markus Schreiber/AP Photo/picture alliance)

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Published on Jun 17, 2023 10:10 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Ukraine: Cultural heritage sites damaged after dam burst

Once again, the war is affecting Ukraine's culture. Flooding following the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam has destroyed significant archaeological sites.

The flooding following the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam has destroyed significant archaeological sites. (Alexander Ermochenko/REUTERS)

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Published on Jun 16, 2023 12:31 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

New chikungunya vaccine: Climate change may spread demand

A Phase III human trial found live chikungunya vaccine highly protective. Increased global spread of mosquito-borne illnesses may render the shot necessary.

Chikungunyu virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. Nets are your best defense until the vaccine becomes available (Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto/picture alliance)

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Published on Jun 15, 2023 06:57 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal

Louvre museum exhibits icons from Ukraine

Sixteen Byzantine icons were evacuated from a Ukrainian museum under fire. They are among the most precious works in art history.

A 6th-7th century iconographic representation of St. Sergius and St. Bacchus from St. Catherine's Monastery on Mount Sinai (Egypt) (Bohdan und Varvara Khanenko/Louvre/dpa/picture alliance)

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Published on Jun 15, 2023 06:47 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal

Why does India have so few organ donors?

Experts believe that significant changes are needed to increase the donor rate in the South Asian nation.

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Published on Jun 15, 2023 08:33 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Is it worth it to offset the carbon footprint of your vacation?

Many tourists make voluntary carbon offsetting payments to reduce their greenhouse gas footprint. The practice, however, is increasingly controversial.

Many tourists make voluntary carbon offsetting payments to reduce their carbon footprint. But it's controversial.(picture alliance / Zoonar)

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Published on Jun 14, 2023 04:50 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal

Remembering author Judith Kerr's escape from the Nazis

DW's encounter with the late German-British author of "When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit," who was born 100 years ago.

British author Judith Kerr (1923-2019)(DW/Frederick Rotkopf)

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Published on Jun 14, 2023 04:40 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal

Post-COVID vaccination syndrome: What do we know?

Every vaccination, including COVID-19, can cause side effects. But it is difficult to diagnose post-vaccination syndrome. What do we know about vaccine damage?

Fatigue and muscle pain: Every vaccination can have side effects, including the COVID-19 shot. (Marwan Naamani/dpa/picture alliance)

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Published on Jun 14, 2023 12:42 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

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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.

Rwandan genocide to Russia's Ukraine invasion, celebrated photojournalist Ron Haviv has long documented the horror of war. Today he works to expose AI threat.

Mr Olympia, action hero, governor, environmentalist and Kremlin critic: Arnold Schwarzenegger is brought to life in Dian Hanson's 3 limited editions of Arnold.

One of world’s most noted violinists, Anne-Sophie Mutter has been playing for almost half a century. She's celebrating her 60th birthday with a concert tour.

Researchers have discovered a genetic variant related to faster disease progression in multiple sclerosis. They hope their findings can develop new therapies.

Saudi Arabia is putting billions into tourism. Once closed to the world, the country boasts heritage, natural wonders. But it also has dire human rights record.

Every year, the question comes up: Which Muslims get to go on a once-a-lifetime pilgrimage to Mecca?

Local media are referring to the ancient religious site as the "Stonehenge of the Netherlands."

Cervical cancer is almost always caused by a HPV infection. A new affordable HPV test could help countries, making it a critical step to eradicate the cancer.

Sangeeta Lerner aims to draw awareness to yoga’s spiritual roots, as a way of life rather than a sport, criticising the ancient practice's commercialization.

Environmental concerns are one of several factors driving up airfares. DW explores what's behind the price hikes.

Salman Rushdie, celebrated British-American author of Midnight's Children and The Satanic Verses has been recognized with Peace Prize of the German Book Trade.

Maybe you have one of the telltale signs or maybe you’re frantic after a positive test. HPV can be scary, but the stigma is usually worse than the virus itself.

How can Andrew Tate, a TikTok star and self-proclaimed misogynist, be a role model? The results of a new survey on masculinity in Germany are disturbing.

70 years ago, an uprising of 1 million people in communist East Germany (GDR) was crushed by Soviet tanks.

A German museum has returned to Colombia two sun masks belonging to the Indigenous Kogi people. The wooden artefacts date back to the 15th century.

Once again, the war is affecting Ukraine's culture. Flooding following the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam has destroyed significant archaeological sites.

A Phase III human trial found live chikungunya vaccine highly protective. Increased global spread of mosquito-borne illnesses may render the shot necessary.

Sixteen Byzantine icons were evacuated from a Ukrainian museum under fire. They are among the most precious works in art history.

Experts believe that significant changes are needed to increase the donor rate in the South Asian nation.

Many tourists make voluntary carbon offsetting payments to reduce their greenhouse gas footprint. The practice, however, is increasingly controversial.

DW's encounter with the late German-British author of "When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit," who was born 100 years ago.

Every vaccination, including COVID-19, can cause side effects. But it is difficult to diagnose post-vaccination syndrome. What do we know about vaccine damage?

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