Ebola virus in India? Here's the latest update on the Bengaluru scare, symptoms and precautions explainedEbola virus in Bangalore: A woman returning from Uganda was quarantined in Bengaluru with Ebola-like symptoms. Her tests have come back neg...
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Who is Carlos Lool, why has ICE arrested South LA chef and what will happen to La Granja Rotisserie and Fuego Rotisserie restaurants and their employees? Explainer on arrest, deportation risk and restaurant futureWho is Carlos Lool, why has ICE arrested South LA chef and what will happen to La Granja Rotisserie and Fuego Rotisserie restaurants and th...
12 May, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
That dusty cabin you're opening this weekend could be hiding a deadly virusSpring cleaning at cabins can be dangerous. Hantavirus, carried by mice, spreads through droppings and urine. Inhaling dust from these can ...
11 May, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
From Rs 1-cr London job to cleaning apartments: Indian woman says how losing her job title helped her rediscover herselfA former high-earning executive in London, Shweta Desai, found her identity shaken after relocating to Australia and taking a job cleaning ...
07 May, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Creepy new doorbell footage has emerged in the Nancy Guthrie case, it's disturbing, and changes everythingNew security footage shows a masked prowler in Nancy Guthrie's neighborhood. The individual stole plants from a porch. This development com...
06 May, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Nancy Guthrie case update: 3 months later, the case still hinges on unanswered questions—here's what to knowThree months after Nancy Guthrie's abduction from her Arizona home, her whereabouts and captors remain unknown. Authorities are actively in...
02 May, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Women consumers contribute 55.5% of textile buys, sarees, trousers key products: govt studyWomen lead textile purchases, accounting for 55.5% of spending. Man-made fibers are gaining popularity over cotton. The market has seen sig...
06 Apr, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Best Reusable/ disposable face mask for affordable and efficient safetyChoosing the right face mask is essential for daily protection. Whether you prefer the convenience of disposable masks or the sustainabilit...
11 Jul, 2025, 12.50 PM IST
N95 or cloth mask: Which one gives you better protection against Omicron?N95s have a tighter fit to your face than cloth masks and are made with a special material.
22 Jan, 2022, 02.31 PM IST
IIT-Guwahati develops coating to modify ordinary cloth masks for better COVID-19 protectionAccording to World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines, N95 masks or double masking protects people to a great extent from Coronavirus, bu...
29 Nov, 2021, 07.51 PM IST
It's safe to wash, dry reusable cloth masks; they may be effective up to a year, says studyLayering a cotton mask on top of a surgical mask provides more protection than cloth alone.
11 Sep, 2021, 05.02 PM IST
Wearing two tightly-fitted face masks can keep Covid spread in checkA cloth mask is about 40 per cent effective, researchers said.
19 Apr, 2021, 06.58 PM IST
Two masks better than one: Double masks increase protection to about 80%, says expertsExperts said the new variants of the virus are more contagious and it is important to wear two masks. Double masks increase protection to a...
19 Apr, 2021, 04.46 PM IST
India may need to catch up: America's health experts believe 2 masks are better than 1The CDC updated its guidance, saying people can wear a cloth mask on top of a surgical mask.
11 Feb, 2021, 04.51 PM IST
If washed daily at high temperature, cloth masks can protect you from coronavirus: StudyThe WHO recommends machine washing masks with hot water at 60 degrees Celsius.
13 Oct, 2020, 07.39 PM IST
Don't need a N95 respirator to cover your face. Cloth masks may prevent coronavirus spread tooSeveral layers of cotton fabric can block droplet and other contamination in the environment.
27 May, 2020, 05.34 PM IST
Cloth masks may up risk of infections: StudyThe findings come from the first randomised clinical trial to study the efficacy of cloth masks conducted by the University of New South Wa...
23 Apr, 2015, 05.44 PM IST