In 2005, researchers revealed why plain soap outperformed waterless sanitizers in keeping hands cleanHand sanitizer is a valuable tool that can reduce many germs quickly, but it does not physically remove dirt and debris the way soap does. ...
27 Jul, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Ahead of Diwali season: Central Pollution Control Board opposes 'green crackers' production over prohibited barium nitrate usage; SC to settle the disputeSupreme Court will decide whether next-generation green firecrackers can be commercially produced in India after two central government bod...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
The health and wealth paradox: 1% describe overall health as poor but 82% claim they are stressed; how pursuit of wealth is affecting mental well-being, reveals studyAccording to a recent study by ManipalCigna Health Insurance, while only 1% describe their overall health as poor, as many as 82% claim the...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Stepping out of the echo chamberRecent protests have underscored the need for accountability from the government and media. The Union minister's resignation followed weeks...
26 Jul, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
Non-smokers are not safe from lung cancer. Doctor says one ‘silent danger’ behind lung cancer is hiding in your kitchenUndoubtedly smoking can exponentially increase the risk of being diagnosed with lung cancer. However, a doctor revealed on X how it is not ...
26 Jul, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Manipur Police arrest woman for allegedly routing drug money to MyanmarIn a significant crackdown, Manipur Police apprehended a woman in Churachandpur for her involvement in channeling drug money to Myanmar, re...
25 Jul, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Not just alcohol addiction. Doctor explains one common pantry habit may increase risk of liver cancer: 'When peanuts, corn or grains sit in warm, humid pantries...'Eating stale peanuts, or peanuts which have been stored in damp and humid conditions can inadvertently make you more susceptible to cancer ...
25 Jul, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
‘Both of us aren’t able to take care of…’: Texts reveal Celeste Rivas Hernandez was pregnant with D4vd’s child and underwent abortion when she was 13Courtroom evidence revealed text messages discussing a pregnancy and abortion between D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez. These messages indi...
25 Jul, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Saudi Prince Abdullah's death mystery solved: Alcohol, Cannabis, Xanax and multiple drugs found in his system; suicide ruled outSaudi Prince death mystery solved: A London inquest has ruled that Prince Abdullah bin Fahad Al Saud, 29, died of cardiac arrest caused by ...
24 Jul, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
TikTok charged with breaching EU tech rules on online safety for kids, EU saysTikTok faces EU charges for allegedly failing to protect minors from cyberbullying and predators through its account and privacy settings. ...
24 Jul, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
In 1928, Alexander Fleming returned from vacation and accidentally discovered penicillin, the medical breakthrough that became the world's most widely used antibioticSir Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin accidentally in 1928 after returning from vacation. Howard Florey and Ernst Chain later develop...
23 Jul, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Mauritius tax protocol to give Indian taxman more powers to probe offshore entitiesMauritius cabinet ratified a tax protocol granting Indian officials more questioning powers. This allows direct challenges to offshore enti...
23 Jul, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Teen plaintiff suing Meta over mental health harms drops his claims against company days before trialThe lawsuit, brought by a 15-year-old boy known as R.K.C., originally named four defendants, Google's YouTube, Meta's Instagram, Snap Inc...
23 Jul, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
FBI issues 'wanted' notice for Indian national in drug trafficking caseThe FBI has launched a search for Harmanveer Singh following "Operation Hard Ball", an international crackdown on India-linked crime syndic...
22 Jul, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Chipmaker IQE raises annual sales growth forecast on AI, data centre demandIQE has raised its full-year revenue growth forecast significantly. IQE upgraded its 2026 revenue growth forecast to above 30%, from 20% pr...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Meta faces Tennessee trial over allegations Instagram was designed to be addictiveTennessee accuses the company of violating the state's consumer protection law by knowingly designing a product that drives teens to compul...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Meta AI to alert parents about teen suicide, self-harm chatsMeta has now built a system that scans teens' chats with Meta AI for signs of self-harm. It was developed with the help of parents and ment...
17 Jul, 2026, 07.40 PM IST