Baahubali roars again! ISRO launches BlueBird Block-2 with its heaviest payload yet
Dec 24, 2025, at 09:48 am
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 communication spacecraft of US-based AST SpaceMobile aboard its heavy-lift launch vehicle LVM3-M6, also known as the ‘Baahubali’ rocket, marking a major milestone for the national space agency.
Dec 23, 2025, at 11:47 pm
As Delhi continues to reel under severe air pollution, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday highlighted the transport sector’s significant role in worsening air quality and called for urgent measures to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Importance of Comparing Health Insurance for Parents Based on Features and Premiums
Dec 22, 2025, at 10:19 pm
As parents age, their healthcare needs inevitably grow more complex, making it essential for families to invest in a reliable health insurance policy. A well-structured health insurance for parents not only safeguards their well-being but also shields the family from financial strain due to rising medical expenses. However, with a variety of options available, selecting the right policy can be challenging. Comparing health insurance policies based on features and premiums is a crucial step in ensuring you find a plan that meets your family’s needs effectively and economically.
Nepal unveils five-year plan to tackle waste on Mount Everest
Dec 22, 2025, at 05:50 pm
The Nepalese government has launched a comprehensive five-year Everest Cleaning Action Plan to tackle the growing problem of waste accumulation on the world’s highest peak.
Financial stress is ageing your heart faster, new study suggests
Dec 22, 2025, at 10:00 am
A novel analysis investigating the contribution of social determinants of health (SDoH) to cardiac aging has found that financial strain and food insecurity are the strongest drivers of accelerated biological aging and increased mortality risk.
Brazil makes history: WHO confirms elimination of mother-to-child HIV transmission!
Dec 21, 2025, at 10:31 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Brazil for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, making it the most populous country in the Americas to achieve this historic milestone.
Breathing pollution could be changing your teen’s brain—New study reveals shocking findings
Dec 21, 2025, at 10:27 pm
Physician-scientists at Oregon Health & Science University warn that exposure to air pollution may have serious implications for a child’s developing brain.
Top doctors, new hope: What emerged from the Blood Club Education Conclave
Dec 19, 2025, at 06:11 pm
The HCG Cancer Centre, Kolkata, organized “Blood Club Education Conclave”, offered a focused platform for showcasing the newest breakthroughs in bloodcancer treatment.
Game-changing blood test may spot lung cancer before symptoms appear
Dec 19, 2025, at 10:18 am
A UK research team has developed a pioneering blood test that could change the way lung cancer is detected and monitored.
From Dust to Life: How Tal Chhapar Became India’s Grassland Revival Blueprint
Dec 18, 2025, at 09:05 pm
Once a parched and degraded grassland where blackbucks depended on handouts of food and water to survive, Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary in India's Rajasthan is now witnessing a quiet ecological turnaround. Driven by years of patient grassland restoration—led by former forest officer Surat Singh Poonia—the sanctuary has seen invasive species removed, water systems revived and natural habitats reclaimed. Today, rising blackbuck numbers and returning migratory birds signal a revival that is inspiring similar restoration efforts across Rajasthan. Mongabay India correspondent Azera Parveen Rahman reports
World’s tiniest robots can think, swim, and work for months—And cost just a penny
Dec 17, 2025, at 04:47 pm
The world’s smallest fully programmable, autonomous robots have made their debut at the University of Pennsylvania, powered by a “brain” developed at the University of Michigan.
Dec 17, 2025, at 09:47 am
Taking one pill that combines two or more blood pressure medications may help adults with high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) lower their blood pressure level faster and more effectively than taking multiple medications separately, and it may also reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a new scientific statement published recently in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension.
Prediabetic? This simple step could dramatically cut your heart attack risk
Dec 16, 2025, at 05:14 pm
A new study has shown that lowering blood sugar levels halves the likelihood of serious heart problems in people with prediabetes.
Dec 16, 2025, at 04:41 pm
CK Birla Hospitals – CMRI Kolkata has announced the launch of Eastern India’s first Comprehensive Lung Nodule Evaluation and Advanced Management Clinic, a pioneering initiative designed to transform the way lung nodules are detected, diagnosed, and treated.
Delhi chokes as AQI slips to ‘severe’, smog blankets city
Dec 14, 2025, at 07:19 am
Delhi was shrouded in a thick haze on Sunday morning as air quality across the national capital slipped further into the ‘severe’ category.
Too much social media? Scientists find link to attention loss in kids
Dec 13, 2025, at 09:38 am
Children who spend significant time on social media may experience a gradual decline in their ability to concentrate, according to a comprehensive new study by Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet.
Traditional medicine takes center stage! WHO reveals a worldwide wellness boom!
Dec 12, 2025, at 04:27 pm
The vast majority of World Health Organization (WHO) member States say 40 to 90 per cent of their populations now use traditional medicine.
Ozempic lands in India at just Rs 2,200 — The weight-loss shot arrives!
Dec 12, 2025, at 03:39 pm
Drugmaker Novo Nordisk on Friday launched its blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic in India, at a time when treatment demand for diabetes and weight loss is accelerating across the country.
Anti-vaccine myth destroyed! WHO panel confirms no Autism link
Dec 12, 2025, at 09:43 am
A World Health Organization (WHO) expert committee has again confirmed that there is no causal link between vaccines and autism spectrum disorders (ASD), following a new review of global scientific evidence.
Dec 09, 2025, at 02:31 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: In line with its commitment to the #FightAgainstCervicalCancer, CK Birla Hospitals has intensified its cervical cancer vaccination drive, with an initial aim of administering 5,000 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines.
Want to exercise more? Study says the secret starts with your sleep
Dec 09, 2025, at 09:36 am
Getting enough sleep and staying active are two of the most important things we can do for our health, but new research shows that most people struggle to achieve both, and that sleep may hold the key to moving more.
India gears up for a global health showdown as 2nd WHO Traditional Medicine Summit Nears!
Dec 08, 2025, at 05:20 pm
The Ministry of Ayush on Monday organized a Curtain Raiser Press Conference at the National Media Centre, New Delhi, ahead of the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, to be held from December 17–19 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, where representatives of 100 countries are expected to attend.
Baldness battle may be over: New drug shows stunning results in phase III trial
Dec 08, 2025, at 02:57 pm
Cosmo Pharmaceuticals N.V, an AI-powered healthcare and speciality pharma, has announced a compelling topline results from its two pivotal Phase III trials of clascoterone 5% topical solution for male androgenetic alopecia (AGA, also known as male-pattern hair loss), marking a potential first major therapeutic breakthrough in hair-loss treatment in more than three decades.
This everyday drink could slow ageing in severe mental illness, scientists reveal
Dec 08, 2025, at 10:35 am
New research conducted by King’s College London finds that coffee consumption within the NHS-recommended limit is linked to longer telomere lengths – a marker of biological ageing – among people with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
India’s solar explosion: 24.28 GW added this year — Clean energy hits unprecedented 31.25 GW!
Dec 07, 2025, at 08:13 pm
Highlighting India’s historic clean energy expansion, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said that India has recorded its highest-ever addition of non-fossil capacity in the current financial year at 31.25 GW, including 24.28 GW of solar.
WHO issues alarming warning: Malaria drug resistance is spreading fast
Dec 06, 2025, at 10:10 am
The authoritative World Health Organization (WHO) World Malaria Report, published recently, shows that resistance to antimalarial drugs now poses one of the most acute risks to control efforts across Africa and beyond.
Dec 05, 2025, at 03:41 pm
A new study conducted in India provides the first clear evidence that nanoplastics derived from single-use pet bottles can directly disrupt key biological systems that are vital for human health.
Heat beyond control? UN warns Arab region is warming at a record-breaking pace
Dec 05, 2025, at 10:12 am
The Arab region is heating at nearly twice the global average, UN weather experts warned on Thursday, after 2024 saw unprecedented heat, destructive storms and worsening water scarcity impact some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.
Using your air purifier all day? Experts say it could trigger these shocking health issues!
Dec 04, 2025, at 05:28 pm
As air pollution continues to grip major Indian metros like Delhi and Mumbai each winter, residents are increasingly relying on air purifiers to combat toxic air levels. However, prolonged and continuous use of these devices may have unintended side effects, cautions a health expert.
UN issues dire warning: Asia faces rising cyclones and flooding like never before
Dec 03, 2025, at 06:51 pm
Across southeast Asia, record-breaking rains and flooding caused by back-to-back tropical storms have claimed hundreds of lives and brought devastation and displacement upon entire communities, UN agencies said on Tuesday.