Science & Health

Here is why PM Modi's ambitious SAARC satellite might miss its December deadline

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had suggested a SAARC satellite at the 2014 summit in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Oct 24, 2016

World's oldest manatee Snooty makes it to the Guinness Book of World Records 2017 edition

Manatees often die at an age as early as 10 due to various factors like marine litter, algal bloom and boat strikes.

Oct 24, 2016

Beer healthier than milk, says PETA

While beer aids longevity and strengthens bones, milk causes obesity, diabetes and cancer, PETA says.

Oct 24, 2016

Environment ministry sets up committee to monitor bird flu outbreak

The three-member committee will submit daily reports on the situation to the ministry.

Oct 23, 2016

Starbucks' tea lattes are shockingly calorific!

Health activists say that by selling such sugary and high-cal beverages, the coffee giant is triggering obesity epidemic in UK.

Oct 22, 2016

Pakistan to execute mentally ill convict; court rules schizophrenia 'not a mental disorder'

World Health Organization estimates that globally over 21 million people suffer from Schizophrenia.

Oct 22, 2016

Watch amazing rare footage of bowhead whales filmed by drone

A drone has recorded rare footage of bowhead whales. The video is of much better quality than previous recordings.

Oct 22, 2016

Have scientists finally cracked the Bermuda Triangle mystery?

Scientists blame "air bombs" created by hexagonal clouds due to severe weather conditions in the Atlantic Ocean.

Oct 22, 2016

Here's why most of our Mars missions fail

Missions for exploring the Martian surface have failed several times since the 1960s.

Oct 22, 2016

Epilepsy: Tips to cope with the seizure disorder

There are approximately 50 million people across the world suffering from epilepsy.

Oct 22, 2016

Govt confirms new strain of bird flu, but says there is no need to panic

The National Institute for High Security Animal Diseases, Bhopal, confirms that the bird flu surfacing in India is a new strain called H5N8.

Oct 22, 2016

Delhi Health Secretary Chandrakar Bharti defends absence in top-level meetings, says he wasn't informed

Presently, the gossips of tension budding between Bharti and the health department once again are doing rounds.

Oct 21, 2016

Orionids Meteor Show 2016: When will it peak and where to watch the event live online

Orionids meteor shower or shooting stars will be at its peak on Friday night with over 20 meteors visible every hour.

Oct 21, 2016

Nagpur: Radio Mirchi host Shubham Keche dies while live on air

India has the highest rate of cardiac arrest in the world, states a report by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Oct 21, 2016

Foraging in London: What you need to know to stay safe

Foraging has become popular once again in recent years after falling out of favour in the 50s and 60s with the rise of supermarkets. A preference for local and sustainable food has led to more people searching for eatable plants, berries and mushrooms in parks and woodlands. Jason Irving, of Forage Wild Food, explains what the rules are to stay safe.

Oct 21, 2016