Science & Health

Govt's move to open ISRO to private firms will help India become global tech power: K Sivan

ISRO chief K Sivan said that there is an opportunity for large scale employment in the technology sector and India becoming a global technology powerhouse.

Jun 25, 2020

Majority of Britishers still apprehensive about AI dominating world, new survey finds

SpaceX founder Elon Musk had previously claimed that rise of artificial intelligence could endanger human species on Earth.

Jun 24, 2020

Bengaluru gets 66 private hospitals as fever clinics: Full list by BBMP here

In Bengaluru, 66 private hospitals have now been enlisted by the state government as fever clinics for swab collection and testing for the virus, which is still increasing daily in triple-digits in the state.

Jun 24, 2020

Why Indians are not concerned about alien attacks, asteroid hits and doomsday

Unlike people in western countries, Indians are less bothered about hypothetical concepts like alien existence and doomsday. Scroll down to know why.

Jun 24, 2020

Ramdev defends Coronil after Ayush ministry says stop advertising coronavirus cure

Baba Ramdev is confident that the Patanjali's coronavirus cure Coronil works effectively despite Ayush Ministry raising doubts on the drug.

Jun 24, 2020

Cipla to price remdesivir version for COVID-19 under Rs 5,000

Indian drugmaker Cipla Ltd will price its generic version of Gilead Sciences Inc's antiviral drug remdesivir for use in COVID-19 patients at less than 5,000 rupees ($66), the company said.

Jun 23, 2020

Karnataka govt sets rates for private hospitals treating Covid-19; Rs 10,000 per day for general ward

The Karnataka Government has fixed the rates for private hospitals treating COVID-19, the rates are nearly double of what public hospitals charge.

Jun 23, 2020

Certain wards in Bengaluru go back under lockdown as Covid-19 cases surge | Full list here

As Bengaluru records a huge spike in Covid-positive cases, CM Yediyurappa announced that certain wards in the city will be back under lockdown — KR Market, Siddapura, VV Puram and Kalassipalya.

Jun 22, 2020

Is Coronavirus weakening? Italian expert says virus will die out soon

The Italian expert believes that complications associated with coronavirus infection have drastically reduced in the past few weeks

Jun 22, 2020

From surya namaskar to hymn: Key benefits of performing yoga under the sun

Interestingly, our yogic lifestyle has honoured the sun through adaptations of various asanas. On this International World Yoga day, let us discuss ways how we can practice yoga and absorb super vitamin simultaneously.

Jun 21, 2020

Solar Eclipse 2020: Ring of Fire takes over India, netizens post their glimpse [Pics + videos]

India got to witness the first annular solar eclipse in 2020, netizens took to social media to post about the event sharing their view.

Jun 21, 2020

Solar Eclipse 2020:COVID-19, poor visibility give Bengaluru tough time - not disappointment

As thick passing monsoon clouds played hide and seek with partial solar eclipse over this tech city, hundreds of people observed the celestial event in awe despite poor visibility on Sunday.

Jun 21, 2020

Yoga boosts immunity, bonds humanity: PM Modi addresses on Yoga Day 2020

On the occasion of International Yoga Day 2020, PM Modi sent out a subtle message in the backdrop of the recent India-China scuffle that left several Indian jawans dead and injured.

Jun 21, 2020

International Yoga Day 2020: 10 inspiring and motivational quotes on Yoga

Yoga, an ancient art, brings balance between body, soul and mind.

Jun 21, 2020

International Yoga Day 2020: This year is all about 'Yoga at home'

International Yoga Day 2020 is here and this year the UN has gone with the theme as 'Yoga at home', keeping the social distancing message intact.

Jun 21, 2020