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Monocrotophos being used on plantations are found to be highly toxic (Photo: AFP)

Banana farms blamed for infant deaths in Kerala's Attapady

Tribals say the use of banned pesticides at banana plantations has caused contamination of water resources.

4 Jun 2017 1:38 PM IST

Researchers analysed tissue and blood samples from 124 patients with metastatic breast, lung, and prostate cancers for the study.(Photo:Pixabay)

Grail passes early test in quest to find cancer in blood

Cancer experts say it is difficult enough to find cancer DNA in the bloodstream of patients with advanced tumors.

4 Jun 2017 1:32 PM IST

A recent study explains the risks to the baby. (Photo: Pixabay)

Is your sleep apnea putting your baby at risk?

The findings help highlight the risks involved.

4 Jun 2017 12:49 PM IST

Concussion symptoms can include headache, dizziness and difficulty concentrating or sleeping. (Photo: Pixabay)

High school boys fear looking 'weak' if they report concussions

There is a negative reason behind not reporting a concussion

4 Jun 2017 12:02 PM IST

Breast cancer survivors are least likely of all cancer survivors to have a baby after a diagnosis. (AFP)

Pregnancy after breast cancer doesn't raise recurrence risk-study

For some survivors, pregnancy would mean taking a pause from the therapy, which has been shown to keep cancer from...

4 Jun 2017 11:10 AM IST

Runversation: Senior citizen? Nope, Ironman!

A 67-year-old tests his spirit and endurance at the Ironman Cairns, and comes up tops.

4 Jun 2017 2:06 AM IST

The Sonam Kapoor cake

Delicious twist!

While the border of Elle Fanning's dress helped Pooja create pistachio cupcakes, Deepika Padukone's attire inspired her...

4 Jun 2017 12:18 AM IST

A hologram of Kapil Dev; hologram of Devendra Fadnavis.

Augmented Reality in a supermarket

A team of AR experts are bringing the technology to the city's retail stores .

4 Jun 2017 12:14 AM IST

It seems surprising that a city like Mumbai whose residents cant get enough of the sunshine state doesnt offer many Goan joints.

New Martin Hotelhidden gem in Mumbai

Colaba is a trendy bustling South Mumbai neighbourhood that is home to the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and a host of fine...

4 Jun 2017 12:12 AM IST

From milking cows, building a raft to learning how to fish these planned weekend getaways give a glimpse of the quaint village just a drive away from the city.

On the off-beat track

Live the rural life with these off the track destinations close to the city.

4 Jun 2017 12:12 AM IST

Its been 22 years since its printing was discontinued, but the Rs 1 note seems set to make a comeback now.

Reintroduction of Rs 1 notes

We get celebrities to give their take on a current issue each week and lend their perspective to a much-discussed topic.

4 Jun 2017 12:12 AM IST

Of summers in Sri Lanka

City-based designer Natasha Tyagi tells us how to have a memorable vacation in Sri Lanka.

4 Jun 2017 12:12 AM IST