While heatwaves are traditionally viewed as an outdoor hazard, PGIMER public health specialist Professor Ravindra Khaiwal warned that indoor environments often trap dangerous levels of heat for prolonged periods Chandigarh: Extreme heatwave days in northern India have quadrupled over the last decade, meteorological data shows, prompting urgent calls from public health experts to address the…
Pune: Hospitals and physicians across Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad have reported a sharp increase in gastroenteritis cases over the past few weeks. Medical experts said an unusual number of patients are developing severe complications, including sepsis and acute kidney injury, requiring intensive care.Dr Prakash Shende, consultant physician and professor at Dr D.Y. Patil Medical College,…
Lucknow: Researchers at CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) have developed a scientific decision-making tool that helps cities identify priority zones along riparian corridors for greening and ecological restoration, with initial testing conducted on the Gomti river corridor in the state capital.The study detailing the tool was published recently in the journal Environmental Management and was…
Jaipur: The state education department has directed schools to organise Green Summer Camps from June 5 to June 30 to raise awareness among students about environmental conservation, sustainability and healthy lifestyles.The initiative is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and follows the Union Ministry of Education’s guidelines for conducting Eco-Club activities under ‘Mission…
NEW DELHI: A poor woman sought a DNA test on a man to prove that her daughter was born to him. In 2006, the man agreed to undergo the test but said the woman seeking the medical examination must bear the cost. The woman didn’t have the money. The trial court and Bombay HC had…
The impact of the US-Iran conflict is no longer confined to oil markets and geopolitical headlines. It is now finding its way into kirana stores and supermarket aisles, where consumers are switching to smaller packs of everyday goods as monthly budgets are already facing pressure due to rising prices.Companies across categories such as edible oils,…
Jr NTR recently caught fans by surprise after sharing a moment from his life away from film sets. Fans enjoyed seeing the star step into a completely different space outside his usual action-packed image.The Telugu superstar took to Instagram stories and shared visuals from his latest experiment. The clip featured freshly baked cookies cooling on…
The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee has said that students who do not meet the minimum Class 12 marks requirement can still take part in the ongoing counselling for admissions.The institute, which conducted the JEE Advanced exam this year, said candidates with less than 75 per cent marks for General, OBC-NCL and EWS categories, and…
Iran football team gets visa approval (Image: X) Iran football team has officially received U.S. visas to participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026, ending weeks of uncertainty and diplomatic complications just 10 days before their opening match.The breakthrough comes after growing concerns that Team Melli’s participation could be jeopardized due to delays in visa…
The day opens like clear sunshine after sticky heat. In all 7 days of the week, this has the greatest impact on you. The Moon helps you project your image to the world as well as Jupiter offers a smile towards recognition, which means that people will listen to your words and observe how you…
