Science & Health

Bird flu: All you need to know to keep this fatal disease at bay

Bird flu first caused an epidemic in 1997 and claimed many lives, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Oct 20, 2016

Bhubaneswar hospital fire: Owner of SUM Hospital Manoj Nayak arrested

Nayak and his wife were issued a notice by the police not to go out of the country.

Oct 20, 2016

Bhutan: Actor Aamir Khan supports UNICEF campaign on child nutrition

The campaign aims at curbing the stunted growth of kids throughout South Asia, which is caused by malnutrition.

Oct 19, 2016

Bhut jolokia: World's hottest chilli burns a hole in American man's throat

Bhut jolokia or ghost peppers are grown in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland and Manipur.

Oct 19, 2016

Eta Carinae star system explained

The Eta Carinae is a binary system that contains the most luminous and massive star within 10,000 light years.

Oct 19, 2016

Mangosteen: The 'queen of tropical fruits' prevents Alzheimer's disease

This delicious fruit is packed with numerous nutrients and has many health benefits.

Oct 19, 2016

Chinas manned Shenzhou 11 spacecraft has successfully docked with its space lab

Two astronauts, Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong, have entered the lab to begin a 30-day stay, spending a total of 33 days in space, the longest yet for China. Advancing Chinas space programme is a priority for Beijing, aiming to have a more permanent space station and the possibility for manned trips to the Moon and Mars as well as operating the worlds largest radio telescope.

Oct 19, 2016

Researchers say giant asteroid to hit earth, but Nasa says not in the immediate future

Nasa refuted the claims made by other astronomers saying that Earth is likely to be hit by the deadly asteroid 2000 ET70.

Oct 19, 2016

Coconut oil: Uses and benefits you never knew!

The much-hated coconut oil is actually a boon, here's why.

Oct 18, 2016

How cucumbers keep you healthy

Cucumber is a rich source of fibre, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, potassium and a great quantity of water content.

Oct 18, 2016

Chinkara poaching cases: Rajasthan govt approaches Supreme Court over acquittal of Salman Khan, wants him to surrender

The Bigg Boss 10 host was acquitted of all charges by the Rajasthan High Court in July.

Oct 18, 2016

Evening wrap: SC order on Cauvery issue, Trump may meet Putin, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil censored and more

Read about the SC dismissing the BCCI review petition on the Lodha panel recommendations, and how September 2016 was the hottest on record.

Oct 18, 2016

Stunning UV images of Mars captured by Nasa's MAVEN Mission

MAVEN has obtained hundreds of images in recent months, giving some of the best high-resolution ultraviolet coverage of Mars.

Oct 18, 2016

National Summit on Food Fortification: Modi government aims to prevent micronutrient malnutrition

Lack of macro and micronutrients in food causes diseases like anemia and TB.

Oct 18, 2016

September 2016 was the hottest on record: Nasa

This means 11 of the last 12 months have been the hottest ever on record, presenting a frightening spectre of global warming.

Oct 18, 2016