Science & Health

Nagpur: India's first Harlequin baby dies

The infant developed serious infection leading to multiple organ failure, the doctors said.

Jun 14, 2016

Nasas Juno mission to Jupiter explained

Key facts about the Nasa Juno mission and spacecraft, due to arrive at planet Jupiter on 4 July 2016.

Jun 13, 2016

Every 5 minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy and childbirth in India: WHO

India accounts for one-fourth of maternal deaths worldwide, the WHO said.

Jun 13, 2016

India's first reported 'Harlequin' baby born in Nagpur

Babies born with Harlequin Ichthyosis, a rare congenital disorder, have nearly no external skin.

Jun 13, 2016

Delhi Govt slaps Rs 700 crore fine on private hospitals for denying free treatment to poor

The rules are applicable to those private hospitals that have been given land on concessional rates.

Jun 13, 2016

Ramadan 2016: Oman village fasts only for 3 hours? No, says govt

The Oman government has denied reports that people in its Wukan village fast only from 11 a.m until 2.30 p.m. during Ramadan.

Jun 11, 2016

After Zika, now 'super bacteria' scare surrounds Rio Olympics

Two studies have showed that drug-resistant super bacteria is present in many beaches of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Reuters reported.

Jun 11, 2016

Govt avoids last year's fracas, Vice President Hamid Ansari to inaugurate Yoga Day event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will perform yoga with nearly 30,000 people in Chandigarh on June 21, the International Yoga Day.

Jun 11, 2016

Juno: When it comes to learning about the Solar System size matters, and Jupiter is enormous

Nasas Juno spacecraft will shed light on how all the planets in the Solar System formed.

Jun 10, 2016

Light pollution across the globe

Animated video of light pollution across the globe

Jun 10, 2016

FM proposes to allow direct FDI in pharma sector; domestic companies worry over M&As

The latest proposal comes despite an earlier Parliamentary panel recommendation to ban FDI in the brownfield pharma sector.

Jun 10, 2016

Kidney transported from Pune saves woman's life in Nashik

The Nashik Police cleared traffic in the city to enable speedy transport of the kidney from Pune, the Times of India reported.

Jun 9, 2016

New elements on periodic table named nihonium, moscovium, tennessine, oganesson

The four lab-created elements that were so far referred to by their atomic numbers have been assigned names.

Jun 9, 2016

India says US study on pollution not true

The study said that the air pollution in India is reducing the life expectancy of its residents.

Jun 9, 2016

Fizzy drinks may help treat difficult cancers, scientists say

Fizzy drinks supply oxygen to cancerous tissues, making them more responsive to treatments.

Jun 9, 2016