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Pedestrians, cyclists, two-wheeler riders constitute 66% of road fatalities in Southeast Asia, says a WHO report
Occupants of four-wheeled vehicles make up 25% of the deaths and pedestrians account for 21 %. Cycl…
PTI
All Indian salt and sugar brands have microplastics, notes a recent study
The highest levels of microplastics were found in iodised salt, in the form of multi-coloured thin …
PTI
The world's oldest person just died at 117 with a clean bill of health. Here are her 5 longevity tips.
The oldest person in the world, Maria Branyas Morera, has died aged 117. She attributed her longevi…
Serafina Kenny
Ahead of World Health Day, experts reiterate importance of govt's One Health approach in preventing future zoonotic outbreaks
The government's focus on the 'One Health' approach, recognising the interconnection between human,…
Over 6,500 adolescent girls die giving birth every year across South Asia, says a recent study
According to the joint analysis, every year, nearly 6,500 adolescent girls die in childbirth in Sou…
PTI
I moved back to the US after 25 years in the UK. People abroad were more polite than Americans, but I never quite fit in there.
She moved back to the US after 25 years in the UK. Now, she cringes when Americans demand a free me…
Dana Mayer
Japan has ordered its residents to laugh at least once a day; the opposition thinks its human rights violation
This unusual ordinance, enacted last week, is based on a Yamagata University study that suggests la…
Twitter's last day in San Francisco
San Francisco gave X a massive tax break to stay put. What went wrong?
Adam Rogers
India's Independence Day celebrated with fervour across New York City
New York City celebrated India's 78th Independence Day with various events, showcasing strong bilat…
PTI
Government's commitment to reforms due to dedication to 'nation first': PM Modi in Independence Day speech
The commitment to reforms is the blueprint for growth and is not borne of any political compulsion …
PTI
Abhinav Bindra says training Indian athletes on mental health issues a 'work in progress'
Bindra said mental health directly influences overall well-being of an athlete and sports administr…
PTI
World No-Tobacco Day: As the menace of cigarette butt pollution continues, Lee Cooper weaves jeans out of them
Each pair of these eco-jeans cleans up approximately 600 cigarette butts! The jeans have passed all…
Why did the Barbie movie make the internet start searching for gynaecologists?
The Barbie movie's ending sparked a 500% spike in gynaecologist searches globally. But why did it h…
Danish monkeypox-vaccine maker surges 17% after global health emergency declared
Bavarian Nordic extended its two-day gain to 31% on the WHO news as the company's CEO pledged to pr…
Filip De Mott
PM focuses on health, announces 75,000 new medical seats and nutrition campaign
In the next five years, medical seats in the country will be increased by 75,000, announced PM Nare…
ANI
World-record-holding American shot-putter Ryan Crouser prepared for the Olympics by eating 5,000 calories and training 8 hours a day
Shot put is "much more intensive than people realize," Ryan Crouser told Business Insider.
Rachel Hosie
President Murmu voices concern over increasing space debris
"Space debris can cause problems for space missions," she said during the event at Bharat Mandap…
PTI
Insider Today: The world's meanest app
In Sunday's edition of Insider Today, we're talking about Duolingo's mean marketing tactics, and in…
Dan DeFrancesco
OPINION: As India seeks $293 billion for renewable energy transition, how can we get more bang out of each green buck?
India needs to see USD 293 billion of investment made between 2023 and 2030 to meet our ambitious …
OPINION: Planet vs Plastics — A multi-stakeholder approach to clean up the Earth
Life cycle assessment of plastic reveals that petroleum-based plastics can be recycled three to fou…