Science & Health

Political correctness in space: NASA to eliminate offensive names from planets

Stephen T Shih, NASA's Associate Administrator for Diversity and Equal Opportunity lauded the recent move from the space agency.

Aug 8, 2020

Karnataka rains: 209 flood-prone areas identified across Bengaluru

As parts of Karnataka face crippling disaster due to incessant rain and landslides, BBMP in Bengaluru has identified 209 areas in the city that are prone to flooding. The civic body has formed 28 teams in preparation for any flood-like situation.

Aug 8, 2020

India's Serum Institute to get $150 million from Gates Foundation for COVID vaccine

Serum Institute of India said on Friday it would receive $150 million in funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the GAVI vaccines alliance to make 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses for India and other emerging economies as early as 2021.

Aug 7, 2020

Mumbai's monsoon misery: 15 years on, Rs 1,200 cr Brimstowad drainage system still unused

Mumbai has been struggling under the impact of the monsoon year after year, and as the city waits for the season to let up, there is a project that could potentially solve Mumbai's problem. The Brihanmumbai Storm Water Disposal System announced in 2005 has curiously been little used in the past 15 years. The Rs 1,200 crore project has made citizens wonder what the authorities are waiting for.

Aug 7, 2020

Glenmark announces 400 mg 'FabiFlu' for Covid-19 treatment

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, a research-led global pharmaceutical company, on Thursday announced that it is set to introduce a 400 mg version of oral antiviral - FabiFlu -- for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 in India.

Aug 7, 2020

Losing 'mouse like' chunk of hair: Scary Covid after-effect has left people in shock

In latest update, several Covid - 19 cured patients have revealed that they have either lost a lot of their hair or are still losing it.

Aug 7, 2020

Beirut blast sparks fear in Chennai; 700 tonnes of explosive Ammonium Nitrate stored

The Beirut explosion left an immeasurable impact on humanity, after a large quantity of unsafely stored Ammonium Nitrate exploded. Now, 700 tonnes of the same chemical has been stored in a depot near Chennai, which has come up as a huge red flag.

Aug 6, 2020

Kerala rains: Monsoon claims 3 more lives, IMD issues red alert for Wayanad and Kozhikode

Kerala has been facing monsoon peril in 2020, with red alerts issued in Wayanad and Kozhikode, 3 more have lost their lives in heavy rains lashing the state.

Aug 6, 2020

Karnataka disaster alert: Landslides, flood-like situation in few districts; govt releases Rs 50 cr

A high alert was issued in parts of Karnataka by the IMD, now the approaching disaster situation is looking more like a reality.

Aug 6, 2020

IISc develops India's first mobile COVID testing lab in Bengaluru | Details

In a new breakthrough, the Indian Institute of Science has developed India's first mobile COVID-19 testing lab to be deployed in hospitals. The lab was inaugurated on Wedenesday.

Aug 6, 2020

Remdesivir made affordable for India; costs ₹4,700 per vial, thanks to Jubilant

The company said it will make the drug available to over 1,000 hospitals providing Covid-19 treatment in India through its distribution network.

Aug 5, 2020

COVID-19 drug Favipiravir launched at ₹35 per tablet, cheapest available option

Favipiravir is an oral anti-viral treatment approved in India for the potential treatment of patients with mild to moderate Covid-19 disease.

Aug 5, 2020

COVID test in Bengaluru BBMP Free Contact Numbers

Bengaluru offers free COVID tests in all wards | Full list with BBMP contacts

All Bengaluru BBMP wards now have free COVID-19 testing available. Know who to contact in your ward in a time of need.

Aug 3, 2020

FDA approves 'Corona canon': Bengaluru firm's invention kills 99.9% virus, gives India hope

Since the outbreak, scientists and innovators have been in a race against time to find possible solutions to mitigate and combat Coronavirus. In the latest development, a Bengaluru organisation De Scalene has found a workable solution that can thwart 99.9% of Coronavirus in the air, this technology has been approved by the US FDA and EU.

Aug 2, 2020

Viral video: Two male rat snakes caught in fierce battle for dominance

A new viral video has mesmerised the internet, as two male rat snakes were caught on camera fighting. The raging battle for dominance clearly has many takers.

Jul 31, 2020

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Science & Health

Political correctness in space: NASA to eliminate offensive names from planets

Karnataka rains: 209 flood-prone areas identified across Bengaluru

India's Serum Institute to get $150 million from Gates Foundation for COVID vaccine

Mumbai's monsoon misery: 15 years on, Rs 1,200 cr Brimstowad drainage system still unused

Glenmark announces 400 mg 'FabiFlu' for Covid-19 treatment

Losing 'mouse like' chunk of hair: Scary Covid after-effect has left people in shock

Beirut blast sparks fear in Chennai; 700 tonnes of explosive Ammonium Nitrate stored

Kerala rains: Monsoon claims 3 more lives, IMD issues red alert for Wayanad and Kozhikode

Karnataka disaster alert: Landslides, flood-like situation in few districts; govt releases Rs 50 cr

IISc develops India's first mobile COVID testing lab in Bengaluru | Details

Remdesivir made affordable for India; costs ₹4,700 per vial, thanks to Jubilant

COVID-19 drug Favipiravir launched at ₹35 per tablet, cheapest available option

Bengaluru offers free COVID tests in all wards | Full list with BBMP contacts

FDA approves 'Corona canon': Bengaluru firm's invention kills 99.9% virus, gives India hope

Viral video: Two male rat snakes caught in fierce battle for dominance

"She looks uncomfortable": Did love birds Arjun Kapoor-Malaika Arora ignore each other at sports event? [reactions]

Factionalism in J&K BJP: Show cause notices served to eight more rebels of Kashmir unit [details]

'Did he undergo nose surgery?': After Anushka, Virat Kohli trolled for going under the knife [then and now photos]