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Social welfare dept, child protection officials celebrate Women's Week with former sex workers

Observing International Women's Week, NGO Shree Sai Seva Sanstha in Bhiwandi organised an event called "Ek Meri Bhi Kahani" where 35 former sex workers who were forced into sex trade but have now managed to break free and work towards a free life of their choice shared their stories.

Mar 11, 2021

Here comes a new pill that can knock down Covid-19 the way Tamiflu did

The development of the new pill could catalyze the human fight against the deadly Covid-19 pandemic that has already claimed the lives of more than 2.6 million people worldwide

Mar 7, 2021

Saif Ali Khan receives Covid 19 vaccine in Mumbai [See PICS]

Saif Ali Khan is the latest celebrity to receive Covid 19 vaccine jab in Mumbai. Take a look at the pictures.

Mar 6, 2021

Got Comorbidities and talking COVID-19 vaccines in India: read this first

As India's vaccination drive, the largest in the world, is underway, people are still in the dark about whether or not to take the jab. But it is still unclear who should really get vaccinated. Dr Jagadish Hiremath answers all the FAQs about COVID vaccination.

Mar 5, 2021

Sputnik V could be India's 3rd Covid vax: Experts

To cater to the vaccination process of the world's largest democracy, it would be pertinent to bring in safer and more effective vaccines from other countries.

Mar 4, 2021

Bigg Boss Kannada 8 Contestant Profiles and Photos

Bigg Boss Kannada 8: Complete Profiles with Photos of the 17 Contestants

Kiccha Sudeep-hosted Bigg Boss Kannada is launched on Sunday. Check out the profiles of Bigg Boss Kannada season 8.

Feb 28, 2021

Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID vaccine; all you need to know

The unique feature about J&J's vaccine is that unlike Pfizer's and Moderna's vaccines, which require two doses three to four weeks apart, J&J's vaccine only requires one dose.

Feb 27, 2021

Chehre snub: Rhea Chakraborty shocked with omission from project, ready to fight it

Rhea Chakraborty shocked with omission from Chehre poster starring Amitabh Bachchan. But won't get bogged down.

Feb 27, 2021

Woman passenger in train nabbed with 117 gelatine sticks, 350 detonators | Details inside

A Railway Protection Force (RPF) team early Friday took into custody a woman from the Mangaluru-bound Chennai Express, after a bag containing 117 gelatine sticks and 350 detonators were found under her seat.

Feb 26, 2021

TV actor accuses casting director of rape

High-profile drug-sex racket targeting school girls busted in Kerala

The drug-sex racket was exposed after the Childline in the state rescued a 14-year-old girl who was drugged and raped several times

Feb 24, 2021

The opioid epidemic: About 142 Americans die everyday

Drug overdose killed 84,000 Americans in one year; opioid epidemic only getting worse

Opioid overdose deaths have reached epidemic proportions and exceeded all other drug-related drugs or even traffic-related fatalities. Drug overdose of all kinds killed nearly 84,000 people in the US from August 2019 to July 2020.

Feb 22, 2021

Gene involved in type of childhood cancer identified

The new method is used to identify two genes -- USP24 and USP44 -- with potential to affect the outcomes of young patients with neuroblastoma

Feb 21, 2021

COVID-19 vaccines of India decoded

With a lot of doubts and misinformation surrounding COVID-19 vaccines, here's a detailed look at what vaccines are available and to be made available in India. Dr Jagadish Hiremath helps understand the different vaccines of India.

Feb 20, 2021

BJP youth leader arrested in Kolkata; drugs worth ₹10 lakh recovered [details]

The Kolkata Police received a tip about the BJP youth-wing leader Pamela Goswami carrying drugs, post which the cops intercepted and arrested her.