Science & Health

Jharkhand Government Shuts 12 Iron Ore Mines Following Lease Expiry

The Jharkhand state government has ordered the closure of 12 out of its 17 iron ore mines due to expired leases.

Sep 11, 2014

Install Ebola Screening Facilities in Pune, Nagpur Airports: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court has ordered to setup proper Ebola screening facilities in Pune and Nagpur airports.

Sep 11, 2014

Fats that you should eat

Not all fats are bad. Unlike saturated fats, monounsaturated fats help lower bad cholesterol. Here are the good fatty foods that deserve a place in your diet!

Sep 11, 2014

Bengali Actress Aparna Sen Contracts Dengue, Hospitalised

The 68-year-old actress is currently undergoing treatment at the Fortis Hospital in Kolkata.

Sep 11, 2014

McDonald's Sales Continue Decline after being Hit by China Meat Scandal

Fast food chain McDonald's has been posting continued loss since a Chinese media report revealed its suspected sale of expired beef and chicken used for the nuggets.

Sep 10, 2014

Confederate Rose Compound can Cure Diabetes: Study

Ferulic acid (FRL), a phytochemical found in the leaves of hibiscus mutabilis, restored insulin sensitivity in diabetic rats.

Sep 10, 2014

Psychoactive Medication Benzodiazepine Raises Alzheimer's Risk

In the study, using Benzodiazepine continuously for three months increased Alzheimer's risk by 51%.

Sep 10, 2014

Supermoon 2014: Spectacular Images of Last Biggest Moon of the Year [PHOTOS]

The entire world witnessed the third and the last of this summer's three supermoons that brightened up on Tuesday night, offering a visual treat to the sky gazers.

Sep 10, 2014

A map showing Indonesia where a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit the country on Wednesday 10 September 2014.

Powerful Earthquake Jolts Eastern Indonesia; No Tsunami Threat

A powerful shallow undersea-quake jolted eastern parts of Indonesia Wednesday, but is not likely to trigger a tsunami, authorities said in Jakarta.

Sep 10, 2014

Father's Smoking Habit before Conception Linked to Asthma in Baby

The new research has collected solid evidence to prove that father's smoking prior to conception can place his child at higher risk of developing asthma.

Sep 9, 2014

Prehistoric Dinosaur Discovered in Tanzania [VIDEO]

Scientists from the University of Ohio have discovered a giant dinosaur that lived around 100 million years ago, in Tanzania.

Sep 9, 2014

Mangoes may Help Fight Diabetes; 12 Other Health Benefits

At the end of the study, both men and women achieved a considerable reduction in their blood glucose levels.

Sep 9, 2014

5 Foods that make you tired

Ever wonder why your energy level suddenly die down? Your favorite breakfast, lunch or snack foods may be to blame. Here are the 5 foods that are making you tired

Sep 9, 2014

Bras Safe, do not Cause Breast Cancer: Study

The study on more than 1,000 breast cancer patients in Seattle found no risk associated with wearing bras, irrespective of the total time they were worn in a day, type of bras a woman used or the age she started wearing bras.

Sep 9, 2014