Science & Health

ISRO ready for 100th launch of its GSLV rocket tomorrow

ISRO is ready to make its 100th launch of the GSLV rocket from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on January 29.

Jan 28, 2025

Ocean-surface warming 4x faster in last four decades: Study

The rate of ocean warming has more than quadrupled over the past four decades, according to a new study on Tuesday, explaining why 2023 and early 2024 saw unprecedentedly high sea temperatures.

Jan 28, 2025

Medical Visa Boosts India's Status as Health Tourism Hub

India's AYUSH system, encompassing Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy, has boosted the country's health tourism. The Ministry of Ayush's efforts led to the global integration of these traditional medicine systems in 2024.

Jan 28, 2025

Asia-pacific healthcare market to hit $5 trn by 2030, Indian CDMOs to shine globally: Report

The Asia-Pacific healthcare market is on track to hit $5 trillion by 2030, driving 40 per cent of global sector growth

Jan 27, 2025

Indian scientists develop nano-formulation to bring safer treatment for Parkinson's

Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, on Monday, announced a targeted nano-formulation that will enable safer treatment method for people suffering from Parkinson's disease.

Jan 27, 2025

Explained: What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome? Know when to seek treatment

Tingling, weakness of hand-grip or foot drop could signal Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), said health experts on Monday, even as the reported cases spike to over a hundred in Pune, Maharashtra.

Jan 27, 2025

Intense cold wave grips Kashmir again, temperature drops to minus 5.5 degrees in Srinagar

An Intense cold wave again gripped Kashmir on Monday as the minimum temperature dropped several notches below the freezing point while pleasant weather continued in the plains of J&K's Jammu division.

Jan 27, 2025

ISRO Gears Up for 100th Rocket Launch with GSLV-F15 Mission

ISRO is set to launch the GSLV-F15 mission, marking its 100th rocket launch. The GSLV-F15 rocket will carry the NVS-02 satellite into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.

Jan 25, 2025

Over 12K PHCs converted to 24x7 services to give emergency care in rural areas: Centre

In a bid to boost emergency health services, the Union Government has established 24x7 primary health centres (PHCs) and first referral units (FRUs) across the country.

Jan 23, 2025

WEF 2025: WHO's role essential for maintaining global health systems, testing and research, says Adar Poonawalla

Even as the US has pulled out from the World Health Organization, Serum Institute of India (SII) chief Adar Poonawalla on Thursday said that the UN health agency's role is essential in global health systems.

Jan 23, 2025

J&K's Rajouri village declared containment zone as mysterious deaths grip residents

The Budhaal village in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district has been declared a containment zone following a series of mysterious deaths. The decision was made under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) by the District Magistrate of Rajouri, in response to growing health concerns in the area. Since December 8, 2024, the village has witnessed the tragic demise of 17 locals, including 11 children.

Jan 22, 2025

Delhi's air quality remains 'poor', foggy weather disrupts trains, flights

Delhi's air quality remains in the 'poor' category for the second consecutive day this week, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 264 recorded at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Additionally, foggy weather has significantly disrupted transportation services.

Jan 22, 2025

Minimum temperature rises above freezing point in J&K's Srinagar

For the first time after December 3, 2024, the minimum temperature rose above the freezing point in Srinagar on Tuesday while Jammu city weather improved.

Jan 21, 2025

Delhi wakes up to 'poor' air quality as cloudy skies persist

Delhi woke up to poor air quality on Tuesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 319 at 6 a.m., according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Jan 21, 2025

Immuneel launches affordable CAR T-cell therapy for non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in India

Bengaluru-based cell and gene therapy start-up Immuneel Therapeutics on Monday announced the launch of Qartemi -- the country's first personalised and precision therapy CAR T-cell therapy for treating B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (B-NHL) in adults.

Jan 20, 2025