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Chinese proverb of the day: 'If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a lifetime...' Life lessons on human nature, joy, kindness, and why helping others brings real peaceChinese proverb of the day shares a timeless message about happiness and kindness. The saying explains how short pleasures fade but helping...
World Cancer Day 2026: Theme, significance and the hard truths about cancer we can’t ignoreWorld Cancer Day 2026, observed on February 4, will bring people across the globe together in the fight against cancer. The theme, ‘United ...
How adolescent-focussed brand SheWings is empowering girls with curated sustainable menstrual hygiene productsMadan Mohit Bhardwaj, Founder, SheWings Personal Care, delves into the philosophy, product efficacy, and passion for planet Earth, behind t...
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Can your dog or cat donate blood, is it painful? Here are all the answersBlood donation is a painless process. While we understand that pet parents are concerned about the well-being of their pets, this belief is...
Can Covid vaccines cause infertility? Can you have alcohol 24 hrs after vaccination? Doctors bust 17 mythsVaccine hesitancy has been on the rise, all thanks to the rumours circulating on social media platforms.
Planning to start a family? Here's what doctors have to say about Covid vaccinationDoctors suggest that pregnant women may have to wait a little longer to get their jab.
Food for the Gods: A blend of cosmic myth and culinary specificityReligious foods combine cosmic myths with local ingredients, which make them intriguing.
No smokers, only non-vegetarians can donate blood; and other myths debunkedFact: One pint of your blood can save up to 3 lives!
Cancer screening process in small town, beats healthcare startup in their own gameIn Barshi's cancer hospital, which instituted India's first ever rural registry in 1987, one of the most effective methods has been to crea...
India needs database of blood stem cell donors: DoctorWith only one in two million Indians finding a genetically matched donor, the country needs a database of willing blood stem cell donors to...
Major religions view organ donation as charity: Tina Ambani"It is a sensitive issue in India owing to religious misgivings, fear and trepidation about lack of reliable medical infrastructure."
Give your heart away: India learnt to donate blood, it must do the same with liver, kidneys, lungs and heartThe new Transplantation of Human Organs Act aimed to stop organ trading and to make transplantation affordable for the poor and middle clas...