How an Australian connection helped Shaily Mehrotra build a Rs 1,500-crore Indian skincare brandA gap in science-backed skincare products in the Indian market prompted Shaily Mehrotra to start Fixderma, with an aim to solve common skin...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Quote of the day by Angelina Jolie: 'Make bold choices and make mistakes. It's all those things that add up to...' - motivational lessons on taking risks and why growth comes from experimenting and embracing mistakes by Maleficent and Mr. & Mrs. Smith actressQuote of the day by Angelina Jolie: She emphasizes that life's trajectory is shaped by everyday choices, not just grand plans. Her philosop...
07 May, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Alien genes found in human DNA? New study claims alien DNA inserted into our genome. Here's research, initial findings, possible effects and speculationAlien genes found in human DNA? A new study claims alien DNA may have been inserted into human genes, suggesting possible hybridization. Th...
07 Oct, 2025, 01.54 AM IST
Autism spectrum disorder: Causes, diagnosis, and treatmentsAutism spectrum disorder's increase in diagnoses is linked to improved screening and broader behavioural criteria. Risk factors include gen...
14 Jan, 2025, 05.24 PM IST
China's Wuhan played role in amplifying COVID-19 pandemic, further investigations recommended: WHO advisory groupIn their first report, a WHO advisory group said that key recommendations are provided for further studies needed on humans, animals and th...
12 Jun, 2022, 12.03 AM IST
Prenatal test developed with Chinese military stores gene dataThe report is the first to reveal that the company collaborated with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to develop and improve the test, ta...
07 Jul, 2021, 05.52 PM IST
Indus Valley Civilisation is largest source of ancestry for South Asians: David ReichFor the first time, we have a genetic model that fits statistically for most present-day South Asians: mixture of IVC-like people, and othe...
09 Sep, 2019, 09.21 AM IST
- New Orangutan species 'among most threatened great apes'
London, Nov 3 (IANS) Scientists have identified an isolated population of orangutans living in Sumatra in Indonesia, which according to the...
03 Nov, 2017, 08.07 PM IST
New dengue virus confirmed in IndiaExperts are studying samples from Maharashtra, Delhi and some other states to find out whether the Asian genotype of DENV-1 was present in ...
01 Nov, 2017, 11.45 AM IST
- 'Tweaking genes could help extend shelf-life of mangoes, boost exports'
Kolkata, Sep 18 (IANS) Wastage of mangoes cultivated in India, the world's top producer, due to flawed post-harvest practices can be counte...
18 Sep, 2016, 12.05 PM IST
Gujarat swallows its pride, may agree to translocate Gir lions to Kuno SanctuaryThe development comes amid reports of lions from Gir stepping into human habitations, turning man-eaters and being moved to captivity.
18 Jun, 2016, 02.14 AM IST
Despite Bihar ridden with caste, a genetics study suggests that ancient India had no such social stratificationScientists from Harvard Medical School provide evidence through gene-mapping that contemporary India is the result of recent population mix...
16 Nov, 2015, 03.28 PM IST
Leopard numbers across the country down by up to 80%, claims wildlife studyA study conducted by three wildlife scientists has found that the leopard population, has declined by a whopping 70-80 % over the past 100 ...
06 Apr, 2015, 11.11 AM IST
- Leopard numbers across the country down by upto 80%, claims wildlife study
A study conducted by three wildlife scientists has found that the leopard population has declined by a whopping 70-80 per cent over the pas...
06 Apr, 2015, 03.06 AM IST
40 per cent of Indian coast subjected to coastal erosion: GovernmentThe government today said a study has revealed that on an average around 40 per cent of Indian coast is subjected to coastal erosion.
06 Aug, 2014, 05.23 PM IST
RSS outfits oppose GM crop trials, Government says no decision yetReps of Swadeshi Jagran Manch and Bhartiya Kissan Sangh met Javadekar and sought a ban on field trials of GM crops of certain varieties of ...
29 Jul, 2014, 09.56 PM IST
- Cadila's JV on track for new vaccine's clinical test in India
Cadila said it has recieved regulatory approval for conducting rabies vaccine toxicology studies in India and clinical study of influenze v...
04 Jan, 2012, 03.48 PM IST