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Emissions, and a mission

How an Indian was part of a team of experts that helped uncover one of the world’s biggest motoring frauds

2 Jan 2016 10:21 PM IST

It’s a box full of hope

Cancer of the throat leaves survivors without a voice.But This doctor has a brilliant solution, and it costs just Rs 50...

2 Jan 2016 10:16 PM IST

A view from the rooftarp

Mumbai’s shanties, like many other pockets of the country, have always borne a single shade of blue, thanks to...

2 Jan 2016 9:51 PM IST

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The plumber of Mumbai

Aabid Surti hates the sound of leaky taps. So much so that he sets out every Sunday to fix them in his neighbourhood...

2 Jan 2016 9:47 PM IST

Roshni Mukherjee

The teacher of thousands

YouTube. It’s a strange beast.

2 Jan 2016 9:45 PM IST

Vasundhara Choudhary

Chasing a rural dream

Unlike most college-goers who aspire to become the college president or the ECA (extracurricular activities) head or a...

2 Jan 2016 9:42 PM IST

Making every drop count

It’s Monday afternoon and Anu Sridharan is in the middle of yet another day, of a year that has celebrated her.

2 Jan 2016 9:40 PM IST

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Eating potatoes could trigger diabetes, study finds

Experts now warn that people with insulin resistance should reduce potato intake.

2 Jan 2016 4:44 PM IST

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Premature babies could develop weaker muscles as younger adults

This problem may extend to even slightly underweight preterm babies.

2 Jan 2016 2:45 PM IST

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New triple-therapy treatment may help in fighting lung cancer

The treatment comprises two experimental drugs and radiation therapy.

2 Jan 2016 12:55 PM IST

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Most patients can shower without fearing infections post-surgery

Studies show that showering can lift patients’ spirits, potentially speeding recovery.

2 Jan 2016 11:42 AM IST

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Inherited sleep and activity traits linked to bipolar disorder...

Bipolar disorder, or manic-depressive illness causes dramatic mood shifts.

2 Jan 2016 10:43 AM IST