NOIDA: The microbiology department at the Post Graduate Institute of Child Health (PGICH) organised a workshop against rising antimicrobial resistance on Tuesday. Patients in India have been found to have one of the highest rates of resistance to antimicrobial agents. We also published the following articles recentlyHow the Kaffiyeh became a symbol of resistanceThe Kaffiyeh, a chequered scarf traditionally worn in the Middle East, has taken on new meaning as a symbol of solidarity with Palestinians during the Israel-Hamas war. Sales of the scarf have surged, and people around the world are wearing it to show support for the Palestinian cause. The Kaffiyehs history dates back to the Arab revolt in the 1930s, and it has been associated with Palestinian resistance since then. However, there have been concerns about cultural appropriation and exploitation of the scarfs symbolism in recent years.Resistance for greater role for Global South: External affairs minister JaishankarIndia has urged countries of the Global South to strive for self-reliance and reduce vulnerabilities caused by economic concentrations. In a speech at the Voice of Global South Summit, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized the perils of dependence on far-away geographies for basic necessities, as highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also highlighted the achievements of Indias G20 presidency, including the inclusion of the African Union as a permanent member, and called for a greater role for the Global South in shaping solutions for key global issues.Woman falls off moving auto trying to resist phone snatchers, injuredA 35-year-old woman in Greater Noida fell off a moving auto while resisting bike-borne snatchers from stealing her iPhone. This incident follows the death of a college student who was dragged out of an auto by phone snatchers. The woman was dragged out of the auto as she tried to fight off the snatchers, sustaining leg injuries. The police have registered an FIR and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the culprits.

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