From lab to farm: How Proximal Soilsens is developing a ‘glucometer’ for soil testingDeveloped over nearly a decade of research at IIT Bombay, Proximal Soilsens’s patented NutriSense X aims to make laboratory-grade soil test...
04 Nov, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Rutgers scientists changed one gene in tiny worms to test a human kidney disease clue; the altered nerve protein fell to 15% of normal and missed its targetResearchers at Rutgers University have delved into the genetics of kidney disease by studying the miniature roundworm C. elegans. By manipu...
03 Nov, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood scraps 15-year settlement wait for migrant care workers earning £25,000
The UK government has revised its immigration settlement rules, particularly for foreign care workers. Eligible care workers can now qualif...
03 Nov, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
His grandfather died of pancreatic cancer: This Hyderabad startup founder is using AI to develop a personalised cancer vaccinesHyderabad-based biotech startup PopVax, founded by Soham Sankaran, is developing AI-powered personalised cancer vaccines using mRNA technol...
03 Nov, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
The business of running a hospital: Balancing profitability, patient trust and scaleA hospital’s financial health depends on more than occupancy and revenue, requiring a careful balance of cost control, cash flow and patien...
03 Nov, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Skipping exercise? Harvard-trained gut doctor shares 5 ways it can affect your gut healthEngaging in regular physical activity has been linked to enhanced gut health, claims Harvard-trained gut doctor Dr Saurabh Sethi. Studies s...
02 Nov, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Chris Murphy hospitalised after stroke: What we know about the senator’s condition and what happens nextUS Senator Chris Murphy was hospitalized after experiencing a stroke while attending his son's hockey game. He was transferred to Johns Hop...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Coast Guard chief stresses importance of human judgement amid rise of AI, emerging techIndian Coast Guard Director General Paramesh Sivamani has said artificial intelligence and emerging technologies can strengthen maritime se...
31 Oct, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
Medical employees in Imphal East stage protest against rising monetary demandsMedical employees in Imphal East held a protest due to escalating monetary demands from various organisations and armed groups. They report...
29 Oct, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
Can a simple selfie reveal clues about cancer? New study finds surprising answers in patients’ facesA photograph may contain health clues that are difficult to measure at a glance. Researchers have developed AI tools that connect facial fe...
29 Oct, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
5,000 US soldiers were made test subjects in a mind-altering drug programme. It was done to find a chemical that could disable enemies during Cold WarDuring the Cold War, the US Army exposed around 5,000 soldiers to LSD, nerve agents and other dangerous chemicals at a secret Maryland faci...
29 Oct, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Practo founder’s Cent raises $15 million from Blume Ventures, South Park CommonsThe round, comprising equity and debt, comes nearly eight months after the Bengaluru-based company raised an undisclosed amount from South ...
27 Oct, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Madhuri Dixit’s husband Dr Shriram Nene reveals how he came to terms with his superstar wife’s popularity: ‘In the US, no one knew who she was…’Madhuri Dixit and Dr Shriram Nene have established a marriage lasting almost thirty years, supporting one another during personal milestone...
25 Oct, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
VIP culture in hospitals can compromise patient safety, equitable care: AIIMS doctorsAIIMS Delhi doctors discuss the ethical challenges posed by preferential treatment for VIP patients in healthcare. They emphasize that such...
24 Oct, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Toddler declared dead by doctor, found breathing in hospital morgue five hours later by medical examiner’s staffAn 18-month-old boy in Arizona was found breathing in a hospital morgue about five hours after a doctor pronounced him dead following a dro...
23 Oct, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
IMA urges review of Sunny Deol, Sanjay Dutt's ‘Suryaa’ promo, 'movie glorifies violence, generalises graft in medical field'The Indian Medical Association has raised concerns about the promotional video of the film 'Suryaa - Ant Se Aarambh Tak'. They believe it p...
23 Oct, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Bank of Baroda festive campaign: Bank launches offers on home, car and other loans; debit cards and savings accounts for womenBank of Baroda has initiated a festive campaign providing various retail and MSME loan options for customers. The campaign includes home lo...
23 Oct, 2026, 09.57 AM IST