Science & Health

Amitabh Bachchan to Undergo Surgery this Saturday

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan will undergo surgery for abdominal pain on February 11. The 69-year-old actor revealed on his blog that the surgery is likely to take place on Saturday.

Feb 9, 2012

Cancer-stricken Yuvraj Singh Thanks His Fans and Well-wishers

Cancer-stricken India cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who is currently undergoing treatment for lung cancer in USA, is overwhelmed by the support and good wishes pouring in from all quarters. He took to twitter to thank his fans around the world and his well-wishers for their prayers and support.

Feb 8, 2012

SAFHeR: Azad Calls for Collaboration in Health Research to Solve Challenges

The Union Health and Family Welfare Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad, has urged the South Asian Forum for Health Research (SAFHeR) to explore ways for strengthening collaboration by sharing innovative methods for tackling the problems faced by countries in the region.

Feb 6, 2012

World's Most Expensive Spa Treatment

Many people spend their holidays at spas and go for expensive spa treatments to rejuvenate themselves. People don't care about money as long as they get what they want and make them feel good. Here are world's 10 most expensive spa treatments.

Jan 24, 2012

Citizens Too Are Responsible for Bangalore's Dog Menace

Bangaloreans wasted no time in blaming Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) when a four-and-a-half-year-old rag-picker from Puttenahalli was attacked by stray dogs recently. But ironically, the citizens are also responsible for the dog menace in the city.

Jan 20, 2012

Bangalore Dog Menace: Strays Don't Spare Bikers; They Give Dangerous Chase

For many, riding on Bangalore city's busy and pothole-ridden roads is safer than riding on the city's bylanes because there are chances of being chased down by stray dogs.

Jan 17, 2012

Rhea Healthcare to Set up Motherhood Boutique Birthing Centers at Chennai, Kochi

It seems there was celebration everyday at Motherhood since 351 babies were born at the boutique birthing centre in Bangalore last year.

Jan 17, 2012

Abdul Kalam: Work with Dedication in the Fields of Science and Technology

The former President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, inaugurated the Children's Science Congress, being held on the sidelines of the 99th Indian Science Congress (ISC) in Bhubaneswar, on Wednesday.

Jan 4, 2012

Government Targets 95.04 Lakh Hectares for Cultivation of Bt. Cotton in 2011-12

The area under Bt. Cotton, the only genetically-modified crop, approved for commercial cultivation by the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), is reportedly set to be cultivated across 95.04 lakh hectares, for the year 2012-12, according to a statement by the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing Industries.

Dec 21, 2011

Weather Bureau Warns of a Wet Christmas

Weather forecasters warned of a possible wet Christmas in Australia because of two possible cyclones that are just near the Australian coast.

Dec 21, 2011

14 Bird Species are Critically Endangered: Ministry of Environments and Forests

It is a tragic reality that there are as many as 14 species of Indian birds that are critically endangered; these include the Indian Vulture, the Bengal Florican (or the Bengal Bustard) and the Red-Headed Vulture. The information was released via a press release by the Indian Ministry of Environments and Forests.

Dec 14, 2011

Longest Total Lunar Eclipse Tonight

The longest total lunar eclipse that will last for 52 minutes will take place Saturday night, giving Indians a chance to witness the celestial phenomenon.

Dec 10, 2011

300 Million Indians Suffer From Osteoporosis, Says Study

A recent study report by Vandana Luthra's Care Clinic (VLCC), has claimed that about 300 million people in India suffer from osteoporosis and it is speculates that in the next decade as much as 50% of the Indian population will be victim to this condition.

Nov 26, 2011

Earthquake Rocks North East India

An earthquake of moderate intensity measuring 5.9 Richter scale rocked the North-Eastern parts of India, besides it hits the neighboring countries Myanmar and Bangladesh.

Nov 21, 2011

Beauty Tips from Top Bollywood Actresses (PHOTOS)

The beauty of Bollywood divas seems to be long lasting. Despite their busy schedule and exposure to the scorching sun light and rough climatic conditions for a long time during shooting, the glow, charm and personal aura never fade away from these B-town beauties.

Nov 18, 2011

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