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Atishi to be new Delhi Chief Minister after Arvind Kejriwal quits

Delhi pollution: Primary schools to switch to online classes now

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced that primary schools in the national capital will switch to online classes amid worsening air quality in the city.

8 days ago

Ambulance service to help dolphins in distress; project to conserve Gangetic Dolphin gets nod

A project for the conservation of the Ganga River Dolphin and another for assessing the environmental flow of the Chambal, Son, Damodar and Tons rivers were approved at the 58th Executive Committee meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)

9 days ago

Ensure 45-day shelf life; FSSAI sets new standards for food safety on Zomato, Swiggy

The government on Tuesday asked the e-commerce food business operators (FBOs) to adopt practices to ensure minimum shelf life of 30 per cent or 45 days before expiry at the time of delivery to the consumer, to strengthen food safety standards within the e-commerce sector.

9 days ago

India hosts senior cancer physicians, policymakers from Bay of Bengal countries

India hosted senior cancer physicians and policymakers from BIMSTEC countries during the annual meeting of National Cancer Grid (NCG) held at Mumbai's Tata Memorial Hospital.

9 days ago

Genetic mutation may help people stop craving sugary foods: Study

An international team of scientists has now found that a genetic mutation may enable people to cut down their sugar intake.

9 days ago

CO2 emissions from buildings, construction hit new high

India's CO2 emissions account 8pc of global total, to rise by 4.6pc in 2024: Report

India accounts for per cent of the global total carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and it is expected to increase by 4.6 per cent in 2024, according to a new report released on Wednesday, ahead of the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

9 days ago

5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Kashmir Valley; no casualties, damages so far

An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale jolted Kashmir Valley. No casualty or damage to any property has so far been reported.

10 days ago

Research links frailty to dementia risk

Australian-led international research has found that frailty increases a person's risk of developing dementia.

11 days ago

Smart snacking grows 1.2 times faster than traditional snacks in India

As urban consumers increasingly seek health-oriented products, smart snacking in India has grown 1.2 times faster than traditional snacks, according to a report on Tuesday.

11 days ago

South Korea's Covid handling a lesson for future pandemic response: Unitaid chief

South Korea's Covid handling best in world, lesson for future: Unitaid chief

The chief of a global initiative tasked with providing affordable treatments to low-and-middle income nations has said that South Korea's effective handling of Covid-19 can offer valuable lessons for the world in addressing future pandemics and existing diseases.

11 days ago

Delhi-NCR grapples with pollution as air quality dips ; AQI level 'very poor'

Delhi-NCR continues to grapple with hazardous air quality levels, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining at 355, classified as 'very poor.'

11 days ago

High-speed internet linked to increased Australian obesity: Study

High-speed internet behind increased Australian obesity? Study finds link

New research has found a link between high-speed internet activities and Australia's growing rate of obesity.

12 days ago

This common heart drug may be unnecessary, lead to depression in some patients: Study

Beta-blockers may be unnecessary, lead to depression in some patients, says study

Beta-blockers, a common medicine used by patients who have had a heart attack, can lead to depression in patients who did not have heart failure, claims a study on Monday.

12 days ago

Australian-German research finds world-first cure for deadly skin disease

Australian and German researchers find cure for deadly skin disease 'TEN'

Researchers from Australia and Germany have for the first time cured patients suffering from toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), a deadly skin disease.

12 days ago

Want to age well? A good night's sleep may be the key: Study

A good night's sleep key to age well, finds study

A team of Chinese researchers found that healthy and successful ageing is determined by sleep patterns.

12 days ago

Medical mystery solved: One gene provides diagnoses for 30 patients

One patient suffering from severe medical conditions for years has provided diagnosis for 30 people whose similar conditions also remained undiagnosed despite numerous tests, thus solving a medical mystery.

12 days ago

In a global first, NTPC plant starts converting captured CO2 into methanol

Government-owned power giant NTPC announced on Friday that in "a major groundbreaking achievement," it has been "successful in the synthesis of CO2 captured from flue gas with hydrogen produced from a PEM electrolyser, which was then converted into methanol at NTPC's Vindhyachal plant."

15 days ago

Gut microbiome changes may signal onset of rheumatoid arthritis

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Articles by IBT Science Desk

Delhi pollution: Primary schools to switch to online classes now

Ambulance service to help dolphins in distress; project to conserve Gangetic Dolphin gets nod

Ensure 45-day shelf life; FSSAI sets new standards for food safety on Zomato, Swiggy

India hosts senior cancer physicians, policymakers from Bay of Bengal countries

Genetic mutation may help people stop craving sugary foods: Study

India's CO2 emissions account 8pc of global total, to rise by 4.6pc in 2024: Report

5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Kashmir Valley; no casualties, damages so far

Research links frailty to dementia risk

Smart snacking grows 1.2 times faster than traditional snacks in India

South Korea's Covid handling best in world, lesson for future: Unitaid chief

Delhi-NCR grapples with pollution as air quality dips ; AQI level 'very poor'

High-speed internet behind increased Australian obesity? Study finds link

Beta-blockers may be unnecessary, lead to depression in some patients, says study

Australian and German researchers find cure for deadly skin disease 'TEN'

A good night's sleep key to age well, finds study

Medical mystery solved: One gene provides diagnoses for 30 patients

In a global first, NTPC plant starts converting captured CO2 into methanol

Gut microbiome changes may signal onset of rheumatoid arthritis

Mount Fuji observes season's first snowcap, latest ever in 130 years

How air pollution is contributing to cancers in India

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'