Science & Health

National Nutrition Week 2020: 10 common myths and questions answered by expert dietician

This years, National Nutrition week, dietician Swati Bathwal is here to bust myths around nutrition and answer some of the most asked questions in Nutrition. Scroll down to find out more.

Sep 5, 2020

Anti-coronavirus air freshener claims to contain virus; gets brutally trolled

The Defence Ministry today released a statement announce the Pune-based institute that the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology has developed an immunity-boosting air freshener called 'Healthy Air'. Following the announcement, netizens have been mercilessly trolling the matter.

Sep 4, 2020

Spider-Man of Bommanahalli: This 22-year-old rescues animals in Bengaluru

AK Usmani, a young 22-year-old is an animal healer and a rescuer. He's often seen climbing buildings, trees and jumping into wells to help animals in need. This rescuer's dream is to open an animal sanctuary to train children and students how to handle and understand animals.

Sep 3, 2020

Mauritius fishermen battle to save dozens of dolphins near oil spill

Fishermen in Mauritius have been striving to save the dolphins near the site of the oil spill. The fishermen discuss the impact of the spill on the dolphins and the ecosystem.

Aug 30, 2020

Karnataka mining baron Janardhan Reddy tests COVID positive

Former BJP minister Gali Janardhan Reddy has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been shifted to a hospital in Bengaluru.

Aug 30, 2020

Karnataka: COVID vaccine trial begins in Mysuru hospital

The vaccine trials for Covishield have begun in Mysuru on Sunday. The clinical trials have begun at JSS Hospital which has been picked by the ICMR.

Aug 30, 2020

COVID survivor is Asia's first to receive a lung transplant in Chennai

In Chennai, doctors performed the first bilateral lung transplant in Asia on a patient who recovered from COVID-19. The patient was a 48-year-old from Delhi.

Aug 29, 2020

Bengaluru: As stigma against swab collection increases, authorities try to fight fear

More than COVID-19 itself, it's the fear that comes with it that's hard to beat. The stigma around Coronavirus and getting tested for it has become a major challenge for authorities. Those collecting swabs are facing backlash. Now, authoritative figures are trying to convince the public otherwise.

Aug 28, 2020

Hurricane Morco, Tropical storm Laura to strike back-to-back: US Gulf Coast on high alert | Details

Hurricane Marco to strike Monday and tropical storm Laura will soon strengthen to become hurricane. It will hit the U.S Gulf coast across Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida and Alabama at 96 mph on Wednesday and Thursday this week.

Aug 24, 2020

Serum Institute shuts rumours on COVISHIELD availability in 73 days: 'Completely false'

As reports emerged about the COVISHIELD vaccine being available across India in 73 days, Serum Institute of India has denied these reports calling them 'false'.

Aug 23, 2020

Karnataka issues oxygen therapy guidelines amid surge in COVID cases

With a surge in Coronavirus cases reported in Karnataka, the state government has now issued guidelines for oxygen therapy due to demand in the supply of the gas.

Aug 22, 2020

Giant Panda Mei Xiang gives birth to healthy cub at US National Zoo

Beating the odds, Mei Xiang a giant panda at the US National Zoo gave birth to a healthy baby cub, bringing joy to the world and contributing to her species survival.

Aug 22, 2020

COVID home treatment: What to know while under home isolation | Details

With governments asking patients with mild symptoms and who are asymptomatic to isolate at home rather than make a visit to the hospital or COVID care centre, we're truly becoming self-reliant. Therefore, it's better to know what will actually help one get through it.

Aug 21, 2020

Captive baby monkey made to 'drink' in Chandigarh; tattoo artist booked

A tattoo artist in Chandigarh was let off on bail, after he was booked for holding a monkey captive and using the animal in videos, where the monkey is seen drinking a suspicious 'red liquid' in a glass. Authorities have taken matters into cognisance and the investigation continues.

Aug 21, 2020

Saliva test for COVID-19 cheaper, faster than nasal swabs; less painful too

New saliva test for COVID-19 is touted as ground-breaking as it is cheaper, faster and less painful.

Aug 21, 2020