In the 1920s, a paper company realized wartime wadding could work better on faces than on cold cream, and facial tissues entered daily lifeInitially crafted for elegant beauty routines to wipe away cold cream, facial tissues quickly transformed into a practical alternative to t...
14 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Alavandar Murder Case: Half head that still teaches medical students more than 70 years laterAlavandar Murder Case: A preserved human head, labeled "M 11", at Madras Medical College is a teaching tool from the 1952 C Alavandar murde...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
FDA pulls 160,000 pounds of frozen pizza snacks from shelves in 21 states over possible metal contaminationMetal contamination frozen snack recall: A popular frozen snack, Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers, is being recalled. The US Food and Drug ...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
NMC vacancies delaying medical admissions, SC Amicus tells courtLongstanding vacancies at the National Medical Commission are causing significant delays in medical admissions and regulatory processes. Ke...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
No cost EMI a scam? CA warns why it can be a financial trap targeting middle classNo-cost EMIs are popular in India, making big purchases seem affordable. Chartered accountant Nitin Kaushik warns this is a psychological s...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
In 1920, a husband’s homemade fix for his wife’s finger cuts led to the adhesive strip revolution in everyday medicine that changed how people treat cuts and scrapesEarle Dickson's home-grown invention, the Band-Aid, revolutionized minor wound care. Frustrated by gauze slipping and bandages failing, he ...
26 May, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea challenging decision to grant cabinet rank to MLAs, MLCs in KarnatakaThe Supreme Court has declined to hear a case challenging the Karnataka government's move to give cabinet rank to 42 legislators. The court...
26 May, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Ebola scare: DGCA asks airlines make in-flight announcements, take other measuresAviation watchdog DGCA has issued new guidelines for airlines amid the Ebola outbreak in Africa. Carriers with flights to or from Uganda an...
25 May, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
Delhi Red Fort blast: NIA chargesheet reveals abuse of AI platform for 'terror engineering'NIA investigation into the Red Fort car blast uncovers a disturbing use of artificial intelligence for terror engineering. Accused individu...
24 May, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Kerala’s healthcare gold rush: How private equity is reshaping hospitals and raising fears over costsPrivate equity funds are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into Kerala’s healthcare sector, reshaping a system long dominated by inde...
24 May, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
Long-term Investing: Ecosystem with an edge called India; 12 large- mid- and small-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 34%Tactical investing should not be confused with long-term investing. In a world where geopolitical risk, commodity shocks, and uncertainty a...
23 May, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
Ohio surgeon faces serious charges after using ex-wife’s identity to obtain abortion pills for pregnant girlfriend, pleads no contestA former Toledo surgeon, Hassan-James Abbas, faces up to five years in prison after pleading no contest to charges including unlawful distr...
09 May, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
Semaglutide race: Torrent grabs 38% market shareOver a dozen Indian companies have launched generic versions of the GLP1 drug used for diabetes and weight management since the expiry of N...
08 May, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
Enduring wealth, lasting wellness. People in India are living longer. Are they also living well?India's rising life expectancy faces a longevity paradox, with increased years not always translating to good health, compounded by rising ...
06 May, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
In 1928, Alexander Fleming Returned From Vacation: Found Mold in a Petri Dish and Discovered Penicillin, Changing Medicine ForeverA forgotten petri dish led to a groundbreaking discovery. Alexander Fleming observed mold inhibiting bacteria, a finding later developed in...
04 May, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Thermos recalls over 8 million jars and bottles after defective stoppers leave 3 with permanent vision loss; here’s what consumers should do nowThermos recall: Millions of Thermos food jars and bottles are recalled due to stoppers forcefully ejecting, causing serious injuries, inclu...
01 May, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
The shocking criminal case against D4vd explained - what we know so far on 14-year-old Celeste Rivas' murderProsecutors allege singer D4vd, real name David Burke, used a chainsaw to dismember 14-year-old Celeste Rivas in his garage after stabbing ...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.20 PM IST