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Poor sanitation is associated with adverse health outcomes among children, which in turn are linked with poor educational outcomes. Leveraging the staggered implementation of ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ across districts in India during 2014-2018, this article shows that exposure to the programme improves children’s test performance in the short term, with larger estimated benefits the longer districts were exposed to the programme. Despite close to US$40 million invested in education in India between 2010 and 2014, the average achievement of school children (aged 5 to 16 years) in terms of test scores declined steadily during this period (Figure 1). Proposed factors…
As the 77th Cannes Film Festival kicked off on May 14, people on social media in mainland China were baffled by a mysterious Chinese woman who stole more attention on the red carpet than A-list celebrities like Gong Li.Veteran actress Gon, who is attending the festival for the 20th time, was only given a long shot during the opening live broadcast, but the mystery woman was given a long 90-second close-up shot.She was later revealed to be Wang Qianhui, an influencer with 6.5 million followers on Douyin.Wang is also known as the wife of famous Chinese musician San Bao.Their marriage…
Sign up for breaking news emails to get free real-time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox.Sign up for our free email updatesJulia Louis-Dreyfus has defended the idea of political correctness in comedy, speaking out against her views. Seinfeld Co-star Jerry Seinfeld.The actress said she doesn’t think being sensitive about certain subjects is threatening to comedy, but that complaining about it is a “red flag” because it “means something else.””I don’t think it’s a bad thing to be aware of sensitivities,” she said. The New York Times Currently appearing interview When asked to respond to Seinfeld’s comments about political…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. British model Naomi Campbell is a single mother of two children. Photo by Rocco Spaziani/Archivio Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images Naomi Campbell, 54, has revealed that she is now a single mother, having had two children via surrogate.”I understand it’s tough financially, but my mother had nothing and managed to get by,” Campbell told The Times.She added that many young women are not interested in becoming mothers, but she believes they will eventually change their minds. Naomi Campbell says she had two children via surrogate after turning 50.In an…
Securing adequate funding is essential for startups to drive growth and achieve sustainability. Traditionally, equity financing has been the go-to option for many startups. However, with equity financing declining significantly, they are now turning to debt financing as a viable alternative to drive growth. This shift signals a growing understanding of diverse financial strategies that can help startups grow without diluting their ownership. Before we dive deeper, it’s important to understand the difference between equity and debt financing. With equity financing, you raise capital by selling shares in your company, which dilutes your ownership but doesn’t require repayment. With debt…
Image caption, Macron’s announcement came as a surprise despite his defeat in the European electionsPresident Emmanuel Macron has announced early parliamentary elections will be held later this month following a landslide victory for his rival Marine Le Pen’s National Rally in the European Parliament elections.Exit polls showed the far-right party was on track to win 32% of the vote, more than double the number won by the president’s Renaissance party.The prime minister announced the dissolution of Parliament and said two votes would take place on June 30 and July 7, just a few weeks before the Paris Olympics. Macron made…
The offense did its job once again this week, but the pitching side of the ledger failed to pull its weight yet again. Our ratios are flying out of control and we have a massive growing deficit in victories that gets larger each week. Can anything be done to turn it around? Only time will tell.Listen to the Rotoworld Baseball Show for the latest player news, waiver claims, roster advice and more from our experts all season long. Click here or download it wherever you get your podcasts.Hitting Review Alright, the power came in a little light, but the offense…
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — They arrived at midday, the squat concrete buildings of Nuseirat refugee camp were stuffy, the narrow streets outside packed with people. No one suspected anything until gunfire rang out.The Israeli raid caught everyone by surprise, from the Hamas fighters who were guarding the four hostages in the two buildings to the thousands of civilians who were forced to flee amid a fierce gunfight.By the end of the fighting, four Israeli hostages had returned home alive and largely at least physically unharmed, while at least 274 Palestinians and one Israeli special forces officer had been…
By Ludwig Berger(Reuters) – Olympians including Dutch marathon runner Abdi Nageai They’re using a new tool – tiny monitors that stick to the skin and track blood sugar levels – to improve their chances of winning a medal this summer.Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) were developed for people with diabetes, but manufacturers, led by Abbott and Dexcom, are also exploring business opportunities in the sports and health sectors.The Paris Olympics, which begin on July 26, will be an opportunity to showcase the technology, although there is no evidence yet that it improves athletic performance.”We believe the day will come when CGM…
University of Alabama basketball freshman Derrion Reed won the gold medal on Sunday after helping the U.S. team defeat Argentina, 110-70, in the FIBA U-18 Americas Cup final.Reed, a five-star recruit who is set to join the Crimson Tide team in the coming weeks, recorded six points and two rebounds in the gold medal game. He showed off his scoring and rebounding ability over six games in Argentina, averaging 10.3 points and 7.7 rebounds.The FIBA AmeriCup is an international basketball championship held every four years between national teams from the Americas. Reid was one of 12 players selected for the…