Keep the eyes protected as you enjoy Holi
By: Dr. Mahipal S Sachdev With the festival of colors- Holi approaching, the whole of India especially the northern regions is going to be covered in colour in the coming days. While this time of year is enjoyed by people of every age group with gatherings and get-togethers of friends and family, Holi with itself […]
Winds of Change
By: Vini Mahajan Women leaders across rural India are contributing tremendously towards the making of a Swachh Bharat by bringing about behaviour change in communities while inspiring others to be like them It is the age of Nari Sashaktikaran or women empowerment. It is indeed high time for us to recognize and acknowledge the power […]
India hits out at Pak, says Islamabad has ‘unique distinction’ for hosting most UNSC-designated terrorists
Geneva, Mar 4 (PTI) Pakistan has the “unique distinction” of hosting the most number of UNSC-designated terrorists and terror organisations, and its policies are directly responsible for thousands of civilian deaths in the world, India has said as it slammed Islamabad for its “malicious propaganda” against it. Exercising its right of reply to Pakistan’s statement […]
Influenza A subtype causing cough, fever, ICMR experts say
New Delhi, Mar 4 (PTI) A persistent cough, sometimes accompanied by fever, running through India for the past two-three months is due to Influenza A subtype H3N2, ICMR experts said. The H3N2, which has been in wide circulation for the past two-three months, causes more hospitalisations than other subtypes, said Indian Council of Medical Research […]
Long Covid associated with reduced brain oxygen levels, cognitive impairment: Study
Toronto, Mar 4 (PTI) Long COVID is associated with reduced brain oxygen levels, declined cognition and heightened levels of depression and anxiety, according to new research studying the impacts of the disease. Researchers from the University of Waterloo, Canada, combined the results of two new parallel studies – a laboratory study involving cognitive testing and […]
Delhi court reserves order on CBI plea seeking 3 more days of Sisodia’s custody
New Delhi, Mar 4 (PTI) A Delhi court on Saturday reserved its order on a plea by the CBI seeking further three-day custody of former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, arrested in a corruption case related to the excise policy. CBI’s plea was opposed by Sisodia’s lawyer who said the inefficiency of the agency […]
Lesion removed from Biden’s chest was cancerous: Doctor
Washington, Mar 4 (AP) A skin lesion removed from US President Joe Biden’s chest last month was a basal cell carcinoma — a common form of skin cancer — his doctor said on Friday, adding that no further treatment was required. Dr Kevin O’Connor, the White House doctor who has served as Biden’s longtime physician, […]
After 97 days, India records more than 300 fresh COVID-19 cases
New Delhi, Mar 4 (PTI) India logged more than 300 fresh coronavirus cases after 97 days, while the active cases increased to 2,686, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Saturday. The country saw a single-day rise of 334 new cases, while the death toll rose to 5,30,775 with three latest fatalities — […]
Amid cloudy weather forecast, night temp fall in Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 4: Amid forecast for “partly to generally cloudy” weather in next 24 hours, the minimum temperature recorded a fall in Kashmir Valley and increase in Jammu on Saturday, officials said. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 6.4°C against 6.6°C on the previous night and it was above […]
Licences of six cough syrup manufacturers in Maha suspended for violation of rules: State govt tells Assembly
Mumbai, Mar 4 (PTI) The licences of six manufacturers of cough syrups in Maharashtra have been suspended for violation of rules, the state government has told the Legislative Assembly. Food and Drugs Administration Minister Sanjay Rathod gave this information in the Assembly on Friday while replying to a calling attention notice by Bharatiya Janata Party […]
