Science & Health

Advanced H5N1 kit to help in early, rapid detection of bird flu

Amid rising threats of bird flu killing hundreds of birds and also spilling over to some mammals and even humans, a global research team on Friday announced Steadfast, an advanced diagnostic kit for detecting the highly pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus (AIV).

Nov 22, 2024

At -1.2 degree C, Srinagar records season's coldest night, ahead of 'Chillai Kalan' next month

Night temperatures dropped further throughout Kashmir on Friday as Srinagar recorded its coldest night of this season so far at minus 1.2 degrees Celsius.

Nov 22, 2024

Ayushman Bharat becomes lifeline of Samastipur residents, camps organised for issuing health card

The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PM-JAY) is turning out to be a lifeline for the residents of Bihar's Samastipur district.

Nov 21, 2024

Product Development Expert Streamlines Medical Professional Access to Cancer Tests

Vaidehi Mahajan said To improve cancer care, we need to focus on giving healthcare providers immediate access to the information they need when they need it

Nov 21, 2024

Air pollution behind surging lung cancer in non-smokers in India: Experts

Lung cancer is significantly on the rise among non-smokers in India, and air pollution is a major contributing factor, said experts here on Thursday amid the continued poor air quality in the national capital.

Nov 21, 2024

Heavy rain likely in TN, orange alert issued for Nov 26

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) issued an orange alert for Tamil Nadu on November 26 as an upper-level cyclonic circulation is expected to form over the South Andaman Sea and its surrounding areas within the next 24 hours.

Nov 21, 2024

One killed, three injured in blast at pharma company in Hyderabad

A worker was killed and three others injured in a chemical reactor blast at a pharma company in Hyderabad

Nov 20, 2024

JNCASR team develops new tech for early, accurate detection of HIV

Scientists at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology, have developed a novel diagnostic technology to aid in the early and accurate detection of the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) -- a retrovirus responsible for the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Nov 20, 2024

Delhi Govt to Implement Work-from-Home for 50% Staff Amid Severe Air Pollution

Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday shared plans to implement anti-pollution measures like work from home for government employees, and odd-even vehicle scheme, as Delhi-NCR recorded air pollution more than 17 times above the acceptable levels.

Nov 20, 2024

Is Delhi's actual AQI above 1600? Even at 450 it is equal to 20 cigarettes a day: Explained

As the Capital's AQI once again hits the national headlines and prime time debates, many questioned the accuracy of air quality measurement systems, while some resorted to finding humor in crisis as a coping mechanism.

Nov 20, 2024

Study shows why you regain lost weight within weeks

Ever felt frustrated for having regained your lost weight within a matter of weeks? Blame the fat cells' memorising abilities, which is significantly contributing to obesity, according to a study.

Nov 19, 2024

Kerala draws plan for Rs 1,000 crore investment in Ayurveda sector

Kerala has set a target of attracting investments worth Rs 1,000 crore in the Ayurveda sector before the Invest Kerala Global Summit, which will be held in the port city in February.

Nov 19, 2024

7 in 10 South Korean women cite pregnancy and child-rearing for career break

Nearly 7 in 10 married South Korean women have experienced career interruptions due to pregnancy and child-rearing, data showed on Tuesday.

Nov 19, 2024

BJP protests alarming air pollution levels in Delhi, slams AAP govt

Delhi BJP leaders on Tuesday staged a protest near Anand Vihar bus station, targeting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government over its failure to address the alarming pollution levels in the city and also alleged corruption in the green cess, collected by city dispensation.

Nov 19, 2024

Centre to launch 'Hamara Samman' campaign focusing on sanitation and human rights

The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs is expected to launch the Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman campaign on the occasion of World Toilet Day

Nov 19, 2024