Women are the first caregivers in this Ebola outbreak and the most at riskEastern Congo faces a rapid Ebola outbreak. Women are primary caregivers, increasing their infection risk. Many lack protective gear, forci...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
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...
27 May, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
How Congo is battling an Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and angerEbola treatment centers in eastern Congo are being attacked. This violence stems from deep-seated issues like rebel conflict and displaceme...
24 May, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Attacks on Ebola treatment centers are one of several problems affecting Congo's outbreak responseIn the Eastern Congo, a troubling surge of Ebola is compounded by deliberate attacks on medical facilities, igniting frustration among the ...
24 May, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Common airplane habits can have dangerous health impact: 3 mistakes to avoid that people often makeExperts have warned that some routine in-flight hygiene habits may increase exposure to bacteria during air travel. According to flight att...
10 May, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
The real reason your washing machine has a window, and your dishwasher doesn'tWashing machines and dishwashers, invented around the same time, evolved differently. Washing machines feature windows for monitoring unpre...
09 May, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
US to close its flagship Gaza mission as Trump plan stalls, sources sayA U.S. military-run center near Gaza, tasked with monitoring the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and boosting aid, is reportedly set to close. Criti...
02 May, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Gram panchayats boost own earnings, fund schools, flood control and digital accessIndian villages are achieving financial independence. Gram panchayats are boosting tax collections and using their own funds for schools, f...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Toilet Debate Settled: Should the Seat Stay Up or Down, and What Hygiene Experts Actually RecommendNew research reveals flushing toilets releases airborne germs, making lid closure crucial for bathroom hygiene. Scientists emphasize that c...
21 Apr, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Bengaluru food poisoning: Nearly 100 employees fall sick after eating idli-vada at office canteen; What FSSAI says about these foods you eat dailyIn a suspected food poisoning incident in Bengaluru, 97 employees fell ill after consuming fermented foods like idli, vada, and sambar-rice...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Climate crisis is a gender issue, women face higher risks, less representationClimate change disproportionately impacts women, who are often excluded from decision-making despite their crucial roles in crisis response...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
These Are the Dirtiest Spots You’re Ignoring in HomeScience reveals that common household items like kitchen sponges, refrigerator handles, and remote controls harbor more bacteria than toile...
13 Apr, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Hygiene products sales fall during 2nd wavePersonal hygiene segments fell 19% during April-May this year, compared to a 400% jump during the first wave, according to the latest repor...
30 Jul, 2021, 06.53 AM IST
Confused about which hand sanitiser to buy? Here are the ingredients you should look forYou should avoid anything with methanol or 1-propanol which are highly toxic.
08 Sep, 2020, 05.45 PM IST
GST intelligence officers arrest SOM Distilleries promoters in alleged tax evasion case"During the search operation, it was gathered that during the COVID-induced lockdown SDPL had also manufactured alcohol-based hand sanitize...
09 Jul, 2020, 04.45 PM IST
Are temperature checks enough to keep offices safe? Doctors say hand-washing & social distancing are equally importantPeople with the virus can be contagious without a fever, so it's still important to increase space between workers.
02 Jun, 2020, 05.39 PM IST
CavinKare rolls out hand sanitizers at Re 1; hopes to repeat shampoo sachet storyThe Chennai-based company is leveraging its established Chik and Nyle brands of hair-care products, including shampoo and hair oils, to san...
31 Mar, 2020, 10.46 AM IST