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In 1960, a physicist fired a flash lamp into a synthetic ruby rod: It produced the first working laser and changed how humans control lightOn May 16, 1960, Theodore Maiman made history by demonstrating the first functional laser at Hughes Research Laboratories. His innovative d...
In 1860, German chemistry PhD Albert Niemann isolated cocaine from coca leaves; the tongue-numbness he noted led to the first local anesthesia 24 years laterA simple observation of numbness from coca leaves led to a medical revolution. Scientists isolated cocaine, revealing its power to block pa...
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 26%On Thursday evening, US President Trump said he would “hit Iran hard tonight”. Then, as the world waited with bated breath, came the announ...
India's weight-loss drug boom raises questions over healthcare prioritiesIndia's market for cheaper anti-obesity drugs has surged tenfold. While demand is high, especially among those with diabetes, concerns abou...
California shocker: McDonald’s worker left with second-degree burns on face, neck, arm, back after hot oil attackA young McDonald's worker in Yuba City, California, is fighting for his life after a co-worker allegedly threw hot oil on him. The 20-year-...
In 1987, ophthalmologist Dr. Jean Carruthers noticed her crossed-eye patients' frown lines were vanishing, and Botox accidentally became cosmetic history's biggest hitOriginally developed to address eye disorders such as blepharospasm, Botox has evolved into a key player in the cosmetic industry since its...
Travel insurance versus overseas student health cover: What Indian students need to knowIndian students studying in Australia must secure Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for visa compliance and medical needs. While not man...
In the 1940s, Harold Ridley noticed plastic splinters sitting quietly in pilots’ eyes, and it wasn’t just wartime debris: It changed cataract surgeryDuring the tumultuous period of World War II, a serendipitous observation emerged within the field of ophthalmology. British pilots, expose...
INDW vs ENGW, 1st T20: Built myself from scratch, but all's well that ends well, Yastika Bhatia saysIndia batter Yastika Bhatia returned to cricket with a match-winning half-century against England. She overcame a career-threatening ACL in...
Low cost glasses help India's poor see a better futureTofan Jena and Minati Rout are among many in India regaining sight through affordable glasses. GoodVision, a charity, offers free eye scree...
India's rising heatwave triggers surge in eye problems; ophthalmologists urge preventative careIndia's extreme heatwaves are causing a surge in severe eye conditions, including dryness, redness, and allergies, as intense UV radiation ...
2-hour hospitalisation: What health insurance policies really cover and what they excludeNew health plans cover treatments requiring two hours of hospitalisation, but exclusions remain critical.
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsFor the next few weeks, what needs to be watched is market breadth. And also look at which sectors are leading the rally. Why? Because, at ...
Why are terror operatives opting for cosmetic procedures: Personal reasons or biometric escape plan?A Lashkar-e-Taiba operative reportedly paused his infiltration mission in Srinagar for a hair transplant, while another, arrested in Delhi,...
Less than 24 hours in Hospital? Know about health insurance coverage for day care treatments, surgeries, and emergency proceduresMany policyholders believe health insurance claims require a 24-hour hospital stay. However, modern policies cover numerous treatments comp...
Inside John Cena’s fitness mindset: 5 health habits he follows for a long healthy lifeJohn Cena, now 49 and retired from full-time WWE wrestling, has shifted his focus from peak performance to long-term health and longevity. ...
Quote of the Day by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: 'You are my heart, my life…'—Inspiring quotes by the writer who created the famous detective Sherlock HolmesQuote of the Day: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, penned a quote expressing profound love. His words, 'You are my heart...
These large- mid- and small-cap stocks have an upside potential of up to 31% in 1 year, according to analystsAs nothing can be ruled out on the street, be prepared for anything. Now, what is the probability that the bears will be chased away from t...
Quote of the Day by James Joyce: “Think you're escaping... – Inspiring quote on life’s struggles, self-discovery, emotional healing, identity and why true peace begins within by the Irish novelist and literary modernist best known for Ulysses and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young ManQuote of the Day by James Joyce: James Joyce’s thought-provoking quote explores the idea that people cannot truly escape themselves, no mat...
After losing her 6-year-old son to cancer, grieving mother found a purpose bigger than pain: ' Every time a child opens their eyes...'A doctor's profound grief over losing her young son to a rare cancer has inspired her to dedicate her life to helping others. After her son...