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India's Scorching Nights Strain Power Grid, Threaten Health
For eight of the past 10 years, average minimum temperatures during March to May - a proxy for nighttime heat over the pre-monsoon season - have been higher than the long-term average.
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Impact Of Rising Heatwave Conditions On Heart Attacks And Stroke-Related Emergencies In India
Heatwaves, in particular, are emerging as a major public health threat due to their increasing intensity and duration. For India, already facing a high burden of hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, this raises urgent questions about p
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Why Eating Alone Could Be Weighing More On Your Health Than You Think
A new global study could be weighing more on your health than you think. Here is what the global study wants to know about eating alone and why you need to make small changes for your well-being.
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Can Eating Oranges Daily Really Benefit A Fatty Liver? A New Study Says Yes
A new study published in the Nutrients journal has proven that a moderate dose of Navelina oranges could benefit people with a fatty liver. Although there are limitations, the study suggests a positive change in liver health markers.
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Think Your Liver Is Healthy? 74% Of Indians With 'Normal' Results Actually Have Fatty Liver, Reveals Apollo Report
The finding challenges long-held assumptions around what "normal" really means in preventive healthcare and raises critical concerns about the country's metabolic health.
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Earth Getting Brighter Each Year, But Changes Uneven Across Regions: Study
This result is similar to an earlier 2017 study, which found that artificially lit outdoor areas were growing by about 2% each year.
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"They Cut The Pipes": Afghans In Kabul Face Acute Water Crisis
The level of Kabul's aquifers plunged by 25 to 30 metres over the past decade, according to an April 2025 report by the aid group Mercy Corps.
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Neena Gupta Says India Hasn't Changed: 'Men Still Want A Virgin Wife, Women Touch Their Father-In-Law's Feet'
To illustrate her point, Neena shared instances from within her own extended family
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India Faces Sharp Rise In Cancer Burden By 2030: Expert Explains Why
India is likely to experience a big increase in cancer cases by 2030, and doctors throughout the country are already seeing more cases in their hospitals and clinics.
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Swachh Bharat Mission Budget Slashed by 50%, Major Cuts Hit Urban Schemes
The Union Budget 2026-27 has introduced significant cuts to important urban development programs.
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Mumbai's Iconic Irani Cafe B Merwan & Co Shuts After More Than A Century
Situated opposite Grant Road railway station in South Mumbai, the Irani cafe and bakery is quite popular among food lovers in the city.
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Explained: Why Pawars' Tactical Reunion Failed In Pune Municipal Elections
The results of the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections have delivered a clear political message: the Pawar brand, once considered decisive in these urban power centres, no longer guarantees victory on its own.
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Air Pollution India's Biggest Health Crisis Since Covid, Warn Doctors
Air pollution is arguably the biggest public health crisis India has faced since the pandemic and will continue to worsen each year unless urgent action is taken, a UK-based Indian-origin pulmonologist warned.
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Scientists Warn Modern City Life May Harm Human Health And Reproductive Functions
Researchers believe that due to increasing population and expansion of cities, humans will not be able to return to natural habitats soon.
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"Visible Change Needed": Delhi Minister Pulls Up Civic Body Over Pollution
Amid Delhi's air quality concerns, Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday pulled up the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for what he called a lack of "visible change" on the ground in curbing pollution.
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India's Scorching Nights Strain Power Grid, Threaten Health
For eight of the past 10 years, average minimum temperatures during March to May - a proxy for nighttime heat over the pre-monsoon season - have been higher than the long-term average.
-
Impact Of Rising Heatwave Conditions On Heart Attacks And Stroke-Related Emergencies In India
Heatwaves, in particular, are emerging as a major public health threat due to their increasing intensity and duration. For India, already facing a high burden of hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, this raises urgent questions about p
-
Why Eating Alone Could Be Weighing More On Your Health Than You Think
A new global study could be weighing more on your health than you think. Here is what the global study wants to know about eating alone and why you need to make small changes for your well-being.
-
Can Eating Oranges Daily Really Benefit A Fatty Liver? A New Study Says Yes
A new study published in the Nutrients journal has proven that a moderate dose of Navelina oranges could benefit people with a fatty liver. Although there are limitations, the study suggests a positive change in liver health markers.
-
Think Your Liver Is Healthy? 74% Of Indians With 'Normal' Results Actually Have Fatty Liver, Reveals Apollo Report
The finding challenges long-held assumptions around what "normal" really means in preventive healthcare and raises critical concerns about the country's metabolic health.
-
Earth Getting Brighter Each Year, But Changes Uneven Across Regions: Study
This result is similar to an earlier 2017 study, which found that artificially lit outdoor areas were growing by about 2% each year.
-
"They Cut The Pipes": Afghans In Kabul Face Acute Water Crisis
The level of Kabul's aquifers plunged by 25 to 30 metres over the past decade, according to an April 2025 report by the aid group Mercy Corps.
-
Neena Gupta Says India Hasn't Changed: 'Men Still Want A Virgin Wife, Women Touch Their Father-In-Law's Feet'
To illustrate her point, Neena shared instances from within her own extended family
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India Faces Sharp Rise In Cancer Burden By 2030: Expert Explains Why
India is likely to experience a big increase in cancer cases by 2030, and doctors throughout the country are already seeing more cases in their hospitals and clinics.
-
Swachh Bharat Mission Budget Slashed by 50%, Major Cuts Hit Urban Schemes
The Union Budget 2026-27 has introduced significant cuts to important urban development programs.
-
Mumbai's Iconic Irani Cafe B Merwan & Co Shuts After More Than A Century
Situated opposite Grant Road railway station in South Mumbai, the Irani cafe and bakery is quite popular among food lovers in the city.
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Explained: Why Pawars' Tactical Reunion Failed In Pune Municipal Elections
The results of the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections have delivered a clear political message: the Pawar brand, once considered decisive in these urban power centres, no longer guarantees victory on its own.
-
Air Pollution India's Biggest Health Crisis Since Covid, Warn Doctors
Air pollution is arguably the biggest public health crisis India has faced since the pandemic and will continue to worsen each year unless urgent action is taken, a UK-based Indian-origin pulmonologist warned.
-
Scientists Warn Modern City Life May Harm Human Health And Reproductive Functions
Researchers believe that due to increasing population and expansion of cities, humans will not be able to return to natural habitats soon.
-
"Visible Change Needed": Delhi Minister Pulls Up Civic Body Over Pollution
Amid Delhi's air quality concerns, Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday pulled up the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for what he called a lack of "visible change" on the ground in curbing pollution.
