Science & Health

MeT office predicts temperature surge in TN, pre-monsoon showers likely from April 1

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast a further rise in temperatures across Tamil Nadu over the next few days, with intense heat already being felt in several parts of the state.

Mar 29, 2025

Global HIV funding cuts can cause over 10 mn infections, 3 mn deaths by 2030: Lancet

The significant reductions in international funding for HIV prevention and treatment programmes may result in more than 10 million infections, and about 3 million deaths by 2030, according to a study published in The Lancet HIV journal on Thursday.

Mar 27, 2025

Local, community initiatives key to fight tuberculosis in India: Anurag Thakur

Localised and community initiatives like TB Mukt Bharat can play a crucial role in fighting the menace of tuberculosis in India, said Anurag Thakur, BJP MP.

Mar 25, 2025

Govt made remarkable strides in combating TB, committed to eliminating it: Nadda

The government has made remarkable strides in combating tuberculosis -- the world's deadliest infectious disease, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on Monday.

Mar 24, 2025

Study finds 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer in food packaging plastics, paper

Nanotechnology breakthrough may boost treatment for aggressive breast cancer: Study

Researchers in Australia are developing next-generation nanoparticles to supercharge current treatments for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) -- one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of the disease.

Mar 24, 2025

WHO in Western Pacific urges action to end tuberculosis by 2030

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday called on countries to take "urgent and decisive action" to end Tuberculosis (TB) by 2030.

Mar 24, 2025

Pope Francis appears at hospital window to render blessing, discharged

After over five weeks in a Rome hospital undergoing treatment for respiratory ailments and pneumonia, Pope Francis was discharged on Sunday but will need at least two months of rest and time before his voice becomes normal.

Mar 23, 2025

Medical school deans in S. Korea to reject additional leave amid quota hike turmoil

South Korea's medical school deans gear up to reject leaves as quota hike row persists

A consultative body of medical school deans in South Korea on Saturday said that they have rejected additional requests for leave, reaffirming they will no longer accept such requests by students who have left en masse to protest against the government's plan to hike school quotas.

Mar 22, 2025

Over 76 crore Indians now have ABHA ID; UP, Rajasthan lead

More than 76 crore Indians now have an Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID, according to latest data from the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.

Mar 19, 2025

Sunita Williams returns to earth, greets the world with smiles, waves, gives thumbs-up; R. Madhavan, Anand Mahindra, Indians rejoice

'The Earth missed you': PM Modi welcomes Sunita Williams

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed the safe return of NASA's Crew-9, which included astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who had been stranded in space for nearly nine months.

Mar 19, 2025

Excellent initiative for lower, middle-income groups: MP pharmacists on Jan Aushadhi KendrasExcellent initiative for lower, middle-income groups: MP pharmacists on Jan Aushadhi Kendras

Excellent initiative for lower, middle-income groups: Madhya Pradesh pharmacists on Jan Aushadhi Kendras

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to improving the lives of ordinary citizens continues to bear fruit, with his vision of providing quality healthcare at affordable prices through the launch of 'Jan Aushadhi Kendra' across the nation.

Mar 18, 2025

Maternal infection disrupts newborn brain development: Study

A team of European researchers has in a pioneering study, released on Tuesday, found compelling evidence that maternal infections during pregnancy can have lasting effects on offspring brain function.

Mar 18, 2025

Quad workshop on pandemic preparedness for Indo-Pacific begins under India's presidency

The 'Quad Workshop on Pandemic Preparedness for the Indo-Pacific Region' commenced on Monday and will go on till March 19 under India's presidency of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), stated the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

Mar 17, 2025

ISRO aims to launch 100 missions in next five years: Chairman Narayanan

Centre approves Chandrayaan-5 mission, to carry 250 kg rover to lunar surface: ISRO chief

The Central government has approved the Chandrayaan 5 mission, and it will carry a whopping 250 kg rover to the lunar surface, said the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Chairman V Narayanan.

Mar 17, 2025

Crop Darpan: Developed by IIIT, Hyderabad, agri-solution App designed to identify crop health instantly

The Crop Darpan App not only identifies these issues but also provides interactive scientific guidance on how to resolve them.

Mar 17, 2025

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Science & Health

MeT office predicts temperature surge in TN, pre-monsoon showers likely from April 1

Global HIV funding cuts can cause over 10 mn infections, 3 mn deaths by 2030: Lancet

Local, community initiatives key to fight tuberculosis in India: Anurag Thakur

Govt made remarkable strides in combating TB, committed to eliminating it: Nadda

Nanotechnology breakthrough may boost treatment for aggressive breast cancer: Study

WHO in Western Pacific urges action to end tuberculosis by 2030

Pope Francis appears at hospital window to render blessing, discharged

South Korea's medical school deans gear up to reject leaves as quota hike row persists

Over 76 crore Indians now have ABHA ID; UP, Rajasthan lead

'The Earth missed you': PM Modi welcomes Sunita Williams

Excellent initiative for lower, middle-income groups: Madhya Pradesh pharmacists on Jan Aushadhi Kendras

Maternal infection disrupts newborn brain development: Study

Quad workshop on pandemic preparedness for Indo-Pacific begins under India's presidency

Centre approves Chandrayaan-5 mission, to carry 250 kg rover to lunar surface: ISRO chief

Crop Darpan: Developed by IIIT, Hyderabad, agri-solution App designed to identify crop health instantly

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]