Science & Health

Delhi chokes as air quality stays in 'very poor' category for 7th day

The national capital's air quality remained in the "very poor" category for the seventh consecutive day on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 346, as per data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Dec 1, 2024

Cyclone Fengal: Three die in rain-related incidents in Chennai

Three people died in rain-related incidents in Chennai after Cyclone Fengal crossed the coast near Puducherry, triggering heavy rainfall and strong winds across coastal districts in north Tamil Nadu.

Dec 1, 2024

TN gears up for Cyclone Fengal, deploys 16 disaster relief teams

The Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority (TNSDMA) has deployed three disaster relief teams for Chennai and 13 teams for other districts affected by Cyclone Fengal.

Nov 30, 2024

Frigid temperatures and snow grip millions of Americans ahead of Christmas

A blast of Artic air was set to unleash bone-chilling temperatures into the weekend across much of the central and eastern United States, said various weather reports.

Nov 30, 2024

Schools shut, fishers told to avoid sea as Cyclone Fengal set to make landfall near Chennai

Cyclone Fengal, a slow-moving weather system that has recently picked up pace, is expected to make landfall near Chennai on Saturday afternoon, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai. Schools and colleges have been shut and fishermen asked to stay home as the cyclone is projected to cross close to Puducherry.

Nov 30, 2024

Surrogacy: NHRC questions Telangana Police over harassment of women

Taking note of media reports, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has questioned Telangana Police over the allegations of harassment of women under the garb of promoting surrogacy facilities.

Nov 29, 2024

India Declares Snakebites a Notifiable Disease

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) in India has declared snakebite cases and deaths a "notifiable disease". This decision comes in the wake of data revealing that around 50,000 deaths in India occur due to an estimated 3-4 million snakebites annually, accounting for half of all snakebite deaths globally. However, these cases are grossly underreported, indicating a much larger problem.

Nov 29, 2024

TN heavy rains: Schools, colleges closed in Chennai, red alert in coastal districts

With the weather department predicting heavy to very heavy rain in coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, the District Collectors of Chennai and Chengalpatu on Friday declared holidays for educational institutions in these two districts.

Nov 29, 2024

Delhi Reports First Japanese Encephalitis Case in 13 Years: What Is This Deadly Viral Brain Infection

After 13 years, Delhi is dealing with a resurgence of Japanese Encephalitis (JE), a potentially fatal viral brain infection.

Nov 28, 2024

Cancer drug Toripalimab that treats aggressive form of head and neck cancer launched in India

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories has announced the launch of Toripalimab in India. This drug is designed to treat adults suffering from Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), a rare and aggressive form of head and neck cancer that originates in the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat.

Nov 28, 2024

Heavy rain in Delta districts of TN: People warned against entering water bodies

Heavy rain continued to lash the Delta districts of Tamil Nadu, including Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, and Nagapattinam

Nov 28, 2024

Indian Chemical Council Wins Prestigious 2024 OPCW-The Hague Award

The Indian Chemical Council (ICC) has been conferred the 2024 OPCW The Hague Award, marking a significant milestone in the recognition of the efforts of a chemical industry body. This award, established in 2014, commemorates the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in 2013.

Nov 27, 2024

Insulin resistance may make men more prone to common heart valve disease: Study

Insulin resistance can increase the risk of aortic stenosis -- a common heart valve disease -- in men over the age of 45, finds a study on Wednesday.

Nov 27, 2024

Study finds potential genes linking depression to menstrual pain

Women suffering from depression are more likely to experience menstrual pain (also known as dysmenorrhea).

Nov 27, 2024

Japan sees surge in mycoplasma pneumonia cases

Japan is experiencing a surge in mycoplasma pneumonia cases, with an average of 2.84 patients per medical institution reported nationwide for the week ending November 17, according to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases.

Nov 27, 2024