Science & Health

Extreme heat wave kills over 160 people in India

State governments in the affected areas have ordered for closure of schools and issued health advisories.

Apr 22, 2016

Malaria-free world possible by 2040: Lancet

The global malaria eradication is possible only with renewed focus, new tools and sufficient financial support.

Apr 21, 2016

India accounts for 60% of new leprosy cases worldwide

The WHO recently launched a global strategy to reduce the number of children suffering from leprosy and related physical deformities to zero by 2020.

Apr 21, 2016

Hubblecast 92: 26th anniversary

Hubblecast 92: 26th anniversary

Apr 21, 2016

India's trade deal with ASEAN countries could block access to affordable medicines: MSF

Médecins Sans Frontières said that Japan and South Korea's proposal of stricter IP measures could limit access to cheap medicines from India.

Apr 21, 2016

Faces of Chernobyl: Remembering the tragedy

30 years on, survivors of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster remember how the accident occurred.

Apr 21, 2016

UN to review global strategy on drug abuse

The UN session aims to shift focus from drug supply to harmful effects of narcotics abuse.

Apr 21, 2016

ISRO develops low-cost heart pump using rocket technology

The artificial heart pump has completed animal trials successfully and would be available for humans in a few years.

Apr 21, 2016

British astronaut Tim Peake prepares to run London Marathon from space

British astronaut Tim Peake said training was going well for his version of the London Marathon, which he’ll run on a treadmill on the International Space Station (ISS). Peake made the comments in a question and answer session, which he showed off a harness that keeps him bolted to the treadmill on which he will run.

Apr 20, 2016

Indian-American doctor gets nine-year prison term for $3-million insurance fraud

Paramajit Singh Ajrawat and his wife were found involved in seeking reimbursements for conducting fake procedures.

Apr 20, 2016

India will sign Paris climate agreement with 149 countries in New York

Consensus on the document took close to four months as developing nations were still negotiating changes in the agreement.

Apr 20, 2016

Miracle survivor at Chennai hospital comes back to life 45 minutes after his heart stops beating

Cardiac experts at Fortis Malar hospital used Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedure to save the man's life.

Apr 20, 2016

Dr. Reddy's launches migraine injection in US

ZembraceSym Touch is a pre-filled, single-dose disposable injector, which leads to rapid relief of migraine.

Apr 19, 2016

ISS astronauts capture stunning 4K footage of Aurora Borealis

Astronauts on the International Space Station shared their view of the Auroras Borealis and Australis across the Earth in an ultra-high definition (UHD) 4K timelapse video published on 17 April. Nasa has partnered with technology company Harmonic since 2015 for a non-commercial UHD channel aimed at showing the“breathtaking beauty and grandeur of space.”

Apr 19, 2016

UAE's VPS Healthcare to invest Rs 1,000 crore in India

VPS said it would foray into India by acquiring a majority stake in the Kerala-based Lakeshore Hospital.

Apr 19, 2016