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Huge shortage of trained oncologists in India

This is hindering early screening of cancer in people affected by the disease.

13 Oct 2016 10:13 AM IST

The sale and consumption of chewable tobacco needs to be regulated. (Photo: Pixabay)

Chewable tobacco major health threat, needs regulation: doctors

Doctors have urged the government to increase taxation on it to reduce its consumption.

13 Oct 2016 9:21 AM IST

Friendships renewed at launch of exhibition

Friendships renewed at launch of exhibition

I was in Mumbai last week for the opening of an exhibition that I had curated at the Taj Mumbai. I went to Mumbai after...

13 Oct 2016 2:09 AM IST

‘The transparent soul’ laid bare at Kerala painters’ Delhi show

‘The transparent soul’ laid bare at Kerala painters’...

Delhi was in for a treat as Dravidam, Vision from South India, showcased the works of well-known artist Suresh...

13 Oct 2016 2:08 AM IST

Alicia Keys in a headwrap

A ‘heady’ feeling

Singer Alicia Keys has been making heads turn with her appearance in The Voice; not only because she’s going...

12 Oct 2016 10:50 PM IST

Chetan Bhagat trolled again!

Chetan Bhagat’s new book, One Indian Girl, has been causing a lot of stir in the social media circuit, not only...

12 Oct 2016 10:47 PM IST

Pleasure versus Joy

Our life is a result of the choices we make.

12 Oct 2016 10:09 PM IST

Five ways to prepare for old age

It can feel morbid to think about your final days when you’re young and healthy, but putting off those difficult...

12 Oct 2016 10:01 PM IST

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Doctors shocked to find maggots in a 4-year-old's ear

They found a blow fly in her ear which had laid 80 eggs inside.

12 Oct 2016 3:39 PM IST

To analyze progress and revisit strategies to plan change, data forms the basis of intervention (Photo: AFP)

CRY report highlights Indian gender data gaps to be filled

In order to tackle the underlying gender inequality that holds girls back, India has to re strategize and undertake...

12 Oct 2016 2:39 PM IST

This research is vital in revealing the link between body perception and our emotional responses (Photo: AFP)

Women with perceived obesity are less satisfied with their body: study

The research helped to shed light on why sufferers of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa can be affected by a...

12 Oct 2016 2:38 PM IST

Dementia is a major global public health crisis that is expected to grow as people live longer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Everyday factors that may trigger dementia risk: study

Dementia is known to be associated with lifestyle factors such as high blood pressure in mid-life, smoking, and...

12 Oct 2016 1:16 PM IST