Science & Health

Scientist see early signs of Antarctic ozone hole healing

The hole in the ozone layer above Antarctica has reportedly shrunk by 4 million square kilometers since 2000

Jun 30, 2016

India launches an Ayurvedic anti-diabetes pill priced at Rs. 5

The anti-diabetes pill combines six Ayurvedic drugs and has minimal side effects, the scientists claimed.

Jun 28, 2016

Using smartphone in bed? You may go temporarily blind, suggests a study

People who view smartphone screens with one eye are more prone to temporary blindness, a new study noted.

Jun 28, 2016

In India, even 29-year-old women are approaching menopause

Experts are blaming the current lifestyle disorders for the growing concern of premature menopause among Indian women.

Jun 28, 2016

Telescope captures spectacular images of Jupiter before Juno landing

Astronomers used ESOs Very Large Telescope to help create high resolution maps of the giant planet to help the Juno mission

Jun 27, 2016

India may introduce coding system to check sale of fake medicines

India has a unique identification system for checking medicines that are exported, but lacks one for drugs sold in the country.

Jun 25, 2016

After parents seek mercy killing of baby, Andhra Pradesh govt offers help

The couple had earlier approached a civil court seeking mercy killing of their baby girl, who needs a liver transplant.

Jun 25, 2016

Free eye surgery costs 16 patients their sight in Tamil Nadu

The hospital conducted 23 surgeries, out of which 16 patients complained of losing their sight

Jun 25, 2016

Solar powered plane land in Seville after Atlantic flight

Solar Impulse took 71 hours to cross the Atlantic as part of the first ever fuel-less flight around the world

Jun 23, 2016

Heavy rain and flooding cause travel chaos in London and south-east

We round up the best photos and videos of the flooding in London and the south-east

Jun 23, 2016

Injection turns fatal, burns skin of Telangana girl

The girl developed a toxic reaction to an injection in Kamineni Hospital, Telangana.

Jun 23, 2016

India's drug regulator allows Biocon to conduct research on its breakthrough eye disease drug

Biocon said the drug may be helpful in treating the rare eye disease that afflicts thousands of Indians.

Jun 23, 2016

Fortis Hospital operates on wrong leg of Delhi man; 5 staffers fired

The doctors, even after conducting X-ray and CT scan on the patient, operated on the wrong leg.

Jun 23, 2016

ISRO seeks to replicate India's software success in satellite making

The need for satellites are expected to shoot up as companies the world over prepare to provide services in remote sensing and navigation and intelligence gathering.

Jun 22, 2016

Ramadan 2016: Avoid reheating these foods for pre-dawn meal

Certain foods on reheating may lead to bacterial infection and food poisoning.

Jun 22, 2016