Citing mosquitoes, stray dog barks, Lalu seeks shifting to another ward in RIMSMeanwhile, the RJD supremo's expression of discomfort at the Ranchi hospital has drawn snide remarks from the ruling JD(U) in Bihar.
04 Sep, 2018, 12.44 PM IST
An ode to mothers who suck!The mistake parents make is that we don’t see our children for who and what they are and just expect them to be our mirror images.
13 May, 2018, 12.43 PM IST
IndiGo to have mosquito swatters on its planesIndia's biggest passenger airline IndiGo has decided to have electronic swatters on its planes to control the growing menace of mosquitoes ...
07 May, 2018, 11.40 AM IST
From bats and blankets to ACs, how the machhar economy is growing in IndiaWith the mosquito menace growing every year, all kinds of innovative products such as ACs, lamps, patches and bands have hit the market.
22 Apr, 2018, 01.02 PM IST
Sharp FP-FM40E review: The world’s first air purifier with a mosquito trapThough the unit offers satisfactory performance, the price is a deterrent considering there are no smart features on offer.
07 Sep, 2017, 04.05 PM IST
Clean fountains to stop mosquito breeding: NGTThe National Green Tribunal has directed civic bodies to clean and properly maintain all water fountains located in different parts of the ...
13 Jun, 2017, 03.25 PM IST
Delhi High Court asks AAP government, MCDs to take steps to control dengueThe PIL, filed by an advocate in the wake of dengue deaths and cases in the national capital, has alleged that despite 320 cases of dengue ...
30 Aug, 2016, 12.50 PM IST
Keep mosquitoes away by clearing stagnant water: ExpertsThe mosquito menace in Bengaluru is so severe that last year the Karnataka High Court had to intervene and direct the city municipal corpor...
05 Jul, 2016, 10.26 AM IST
CAG orders audit of steps to deal with dengue in DelhiThe CAG audit, according to sources, will scrutinise the preventive steps which had been taken by the Delhi government and civic authoritie...
25 Sep, 2015, 03.12 PM IST
Kodigehalli suffers open drain's stench mosquito menaceThe stink emanating from an open rajakaluve (stormwater drain) has made life difficult for them for years.
17 Mar, 2015, 11.48 AM IST
GM mosquitoes to check dengue menace?A British company has approached Indian authorities seeking permission for technology trials of a certain genetically-modified mosquito.
27 Jul, 2014, 12.54 PM IST
This fish eats mosquito larvae, may keep malaria at bayUsing conventional techniques like spraying of insecticides, repellants, fogging and other chemicals to curtail the growth of mosquitoes no...
03 Jun, 2014, 10.55 PM IST
- With rains, dragonflies return to Patna
Last year one could hardly spot dragonflies within Madurai city, but they have reappeared with the recent rains here.
06 Nov, 2013, 01.40 AM IST
Mosquito musicale as the new buzz?The very sound of mosquitoes buzzing round in the vicinity sends people scurrying for all sorts of repellents.
02 Nov, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
Insects have meal preferences even if they’re not too choosyIt is also useful to know that they like their food to be O+, complemented by certain bacterial condiments present on the skin.
09 Aug, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- Mosquito repellant makers making a killing
Business is growing at a feverish pitch for repellent makers this monsoon season.
19 Sep, 2010, 04.55 AM IST
- Now, Rashtrapati Bhavan faces mosquito menace
The Parliament House have become breeeding grounds for Aedes aegypti, the mosquito that causes dengue.
14 Jul, 2007, 02.51 AM IST