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The other eye infections, which are most common in this season like, red eyes and watery discharge can be attributed to due to conjunctivitis, styes, dry eyes and corneal ulcers.

Eye infections rise in Mumbai, doctors blame weather

Rain and increased humidity provide an ideal environment for the growth and spread of disease-causing viruses and...

25 Sept 2017 2:38 AM IST

An artist sculpts a Durga idol ahead of the nine-day-long Navratri celebrations in the city.

WB artists carve a niche with their magic fingers

The idols of Amba Ma' and Wagheshwari' are specially designed by hand and made up of clay known as shadu'.

19 Sept 2017 1:04 AM IST

A group of women buying jewellery pieces to match their attires at a city market.

Navratri fever takes shoppers by storm

People willing to pay Rs 2,500 per dance session.

19 Sept 2017 12:59 AM IST

Three confirmed cholera cases have been reported from the city since September 1. (Photo: Representational image)

BMC takes steps to tackle cholera in Mumbai

Most cholera-hit patients this year were admitted to civic-run Kasturba hospital.

16 Sept 2017 2:28 AM IST

Psychiatrists say that the media play a vital role while reporting suicide news.

WHO gives guidelines on suicide to govts

Says public must be taught about facts, prevention.

12 Sept 2017 1:59 AM IST

Man hits doctor for turning down illegal abortion

As per a Central law, doctors cannot terminate pregnancies that have crossed the 20-week mark.

11 Sept 2017 1:43 AM IST

The state introduced the Manodhairya scheme in 2013 for the benefit of survivors of rape and acid attacks.

13-year-old rape survivor delivers baby boy

The newborn is in the neonatal intensive care unit and weighs 1.8kg.

9 Sept 2017 2:37 AM IST

After receiving a call at the 108 control room, the nearest bike ambulance is pressed into service.

Bike ambulance service helps 232 patients in a month

Bike ambulances are equipped with a medical kit, trauma medical management kit and airway management kit.

5 Sept 2017 1:48 AM IST

10 lives claimed, 15 injured as 5-storey building collapses in Mumbais Bhendi Bazaar area on Thursday morning. (Photo: PTI)

Tragedy claims lives of mum, 20-day-old

Among those who lost their lives was a man from Bihar named Babu Ali (20), who was brought dead to J.J. hospital.

2 Sept 2017 6:48 AM IST

Rescue personnel carry a survivor from the site after rescuing him on Thursday. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Injured recall loud noise' before shower of debris

It took the fire brigade and NDRF personnel hours before they could rescue him.

1 Sept 2017 2:01 AM IST

Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994 amendment likely.

Organ donation to get easier

Mulling over considering non-immediate kin as near relatives.

29 Aug 2017 1:28 AM IST

Supreme Court of India. (Photo: PTI)

Supreme Court panel to take call on 12-year-old's abortion

Medicos from state-run JJ Hospital will be included in the committee.

29 Aug 2017 1:25 AM IST