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Russian plague lab researcher dies of pneumonia of ‘unknown’ origin- Quote of the day by Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius: 'The things you think about determine the quality of your mind. Your soul takes on the color of your...' - Roman emperor's life lesson on how the thoughts you choose can shape your mind, emotions and entire outlook on life
- In 1991, the Soviets abandoned anthrax island, a bioweapon facility which still has over 90% chance of killing people decades after its creation
- In 1518, hundreds of people in France danced uncontrollably for weeks until they collapsed; historians still cannot solve this mysteryIn the summer of 1518, hundreds of people in Strasbourg danced uncontrollably for days and even weeks, with some reportedly dying from exha...27 Jul, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- Ebola outbreak is 'fastest growing ever' as 600 dieThe Democratic Republic of Congo faces its fastest growing Ebola outbreak ever. Health authorities confirmed 1,759 cases and 600 deaths sin...09 Jul, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
- Why do people say ‘God bless you’ when they sneeze? The psychology, science, history behind the strange habitSneeze Psychology: The common reflex to say "God bless you" after a sneeze stems from ancient beliefs about souls leaving the body and fear...29 Jun, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
- 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: 'You are not alone' in fight, vows DR Congo-bound WHO chiefThe World Health Organization chief is heading to the Democratic Republic of Congo to combat a deadly Ebola outbreak. He pledged full suppo...28 May, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius: ‘Never let the future disturb you; you will meet it, if you…’ - Why peace disappears when people live too far ahead in time, explained by the Stoic philosopherQuote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius suggests that fear of the future often creates more suffering than the actual challenges themselves. In...08 May, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
- RFK Jr ousts entire US vaccine panel over alleged conflictsUS Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday announced he was dismissing all current members of a key federal vaccine advisory panel...10 Jun, 2025, 10.39 AM IST
- The Mpox crisis is much bigger than MpoxThe resurgence of mpox in Africa, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is compounded by broader sociopolitical and economic ch...29 Aug, 2024, 11.07 PM IST
- The world’s oldest person, Maria Branyas Morera, died at the age of 117After sharing an overwhelming final message on X, Maria Branyas Morera, the world's oldest person, passed away at the age of 117.21 Aug, 2024, 02.06 AM IST
- Plagues, poisons and magical thinking - how COVID lab leak hysteria could be straight from the Middle AgesThe "lab leak" theory about the origin of COVID-19 is a complicated story of magical thinking and blame, that medieval history tells us has...21 Apr, 2023, 01.32 PM IST
- At what point is a disease deemed to be a global threat? Here's the answerThese include the degree of contagiousness and potential for rapid spread, severity of infection, case fatality rate (the number of infecte...25 Jun, 2022, 11.06 AM IST
- Those with OCD better prepared mentally to handle the pandemicA NIMHANS study found that OCD patients are not majorly affected by the pandemic in the short-term.02 Sep, 2020, 07.41 PM IST
- Coronavirus leads to 30% drop in online travel bookings: RazorpayFear of running out of home essentials made grocery make its way into the top 3 sectors with a growth of 9%.19 Mar, 2020, 01.03 PM IST
- 'Contagion', 'Pandemic', 'Plague Inc': Demand for disease-themed movies, games at an all-time high amidst coronavirus outbreakToday's non-stop news cycle pushes people to the Internet to make sense of their fears.21 Feb, 2020, 04.30 PM IST
- As Asia panics, one country wins praise for approach to coronavirusSingapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said “fear can do more harm than the virus itself” amid reports of long lines and hoarding at loca...11 Feb, 2020, 09.40 AM IST
- View: Pandemics are breeding grounds for trade warsSuch outbreaks flourish thanks to one factor: international trade, the original pandemic superhighway.05 Feb, 2020, 06.19 AM IST
- Go greensThe latest series of viruses erupting could be cited as signals to go greens.02 May, 2009, 03.25 AM IST
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