That dusty cabin you're opening this weekend could be hiding a deadly virusSpring cleaning at cabins can be dangerous. Hantavirus, carried by mice, spreads through droppings and urine. Inhaling dust from these can ...
11 May, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
April rains fuel dengue surge in Delhi as mosquito breeding spikes across cityDelhi is witnessing a surge in dengue cases. April's erratic rainfall has led to over half of this year's infections being reported. This t...
06 May, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsWhat we are witnessing in the market these days is similar to scenarios that have played out in the past. There have been many points in th...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
Watch: PM Narendra Modi plays football with kids in GangtokPrime Minister Modi enjoyed a football game with children in Gangtok, Sikkim, during his visit marking the state's 50th anniversary. The da...
28 Apr, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
PM to attend closing ceremony of Sikkim's 50 years of statehood celebrationsPrime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Sikkim from April 27 to attend the closing ceremony of its 50th statehood anniversary. He will inau...
26 Apr, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
7 Cleaning Mistakes That Are Actually Making Your Home DirtierMany cleaning habits actually make homes dirtier. Experts reveal common mistakes like cleaning from the bottom up and reusing dirty tools. ...
10 Apr, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Why Homes Used to Be Less Airtight And How That HelpedHomes of the past were naturally ventilated, offering health advantages by expelling pollutants. Modern construction prioritizes energy eff...
01 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
BA.3.2 Cicada COVID Variant symptoms: How is it different from previous COVID strains, should you be worried?New Covid variant 2026 Cicada symptoms: The highly mutated new BA.3.2 Cicada COVID Variant has now spread to at least 23 countries, sparkin...
31 Mar, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Lancet study sheds light on ten reasons why the coronavirus is airborneAccording to a new assessment published today in the medical journal Lancet there is consistent, strong evidence that the SARS-CoV-2 virus,...
19 Apr, 2021, 04.47 PM IST
Study sheds light on ten reasons why the coronavirus is airborneTherefore, public health measures that fail to treat the virus as predominantly airborne leave people unprotected and allow the virus to sp...
17 Apr, 2021, 06.46 PM IST
Ventilation matters: Open the windows to curb Covid spread, say expertsPeople are much more likely to become infected in a room lacking any ventilation system.
16 Apr, 2021, 06.32 PM IST
New study says masks & ventilation are better measures to stop Covid spread than social distancingThe researchers noted that a good ventilation reduces the infection risk by 40 to 50%.
06 Apr, 2021, 07.00 PM IST
Is your office Covid-secure? Free online tool can calculate risk of virus spreading in poorly-ventilated placesThe research showed the virus spreads further than two meters in seconds in such spaces.
21 Jan, 2021, 02.18 PM IST
Limit the use of air conditioners: Ventilation systems may increase Covid exposure riskInsufficient ventilation can lead to high CO2 concentration and increase the risk of virus exposure.
03 Oct, 2020, 01.23 PM IST
A study shows speaking softly scatters fewer coronavirus particlesResearchers believe more quiet zones in hospitals and restaurants could curb virus contagion.
11 Sep, 2020, 10.07 AM IST
WHO says airborne transmission of coronavirus can occur during medical proceduresThe agency said some outbreak reports related to indoor crowded spaces have suggested the possibility of aerosol transmission, combined wit...
09 Jul, 2020, 09.23 PM IST
Crucial to keep homes ventilated to reduce coronavirus spreadThe novel SARS-CoV-2, like many viruses, is less than 100 microns in size.
30 May, 2020, 05.21 PM IST