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The MDACS has informed all blood banks in the city that all blood donors who have tested positive for HIV have to regularly visit these centres for further treatment.

Shocking: Newborn baby contracts HIV virus from open blister on dad's...

Virus appeared to have entered his system within the first few days of his life, before his father had been diagnosed...

29 Sept 2018 10:42 AM IST

Arrhythmias which in other words could be called irregular heartbeats, fluttering, palpitations, and so on, can put you in grave danger. (Photo: Pixabay)

World Heart Day: Proactive health strategies can counter...

In India, five out of every 1,000 individuals aged between 15 and 19 do not report or have their heart disease...

29 Sept 2018 8:51 AM IST

Heart is the most vital organ as it supplies blood to all the other organs of the body. (Photo: Pixabay)

World Heart Day: 15 lifestyle changes for healthy heart

On World Heart Day, we tell you how you to go beyond good exercise and diets to take care of your heart.

29 Sept 2018 8:31 AM IST

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Rafale is the new Bofors

The rhetoric around the deal to buy 36 jets got so heated that insults are being traded on a daily basis.

29 Sept 2018 12:44 AM IST

The new temple. (Photo: Sudha Pillai)

Of faith and the forest

A trip to the Sitabani Forest isn't complete without a visit to the Sitavani Temple, where Sita is said to have lived in...

29 Sept 2018 12:44 AM IST

Yellow chicken curry

Thai delights

Known for their light preparation and spicy finish, Thai dishes are known for a harmonious blend of aroma and flavour.

29 Sept 2018 12:42 AM IST

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Sample Borivali's delicacies

A one stop guide to the eateries that offer delicious and lip-smacking non-vegetarian food.

29 Sept 2018 12:42 AM IST

By day 21, almost all curtains exceeded 2.5 colony-forming unit per centimetre (Photo: Pixabay)

Hospital privacy curtains may harbour resistant bacteria dangerous for...

In contrast, control curtains that were not placed in patient rooms stayed clean the entire 21 days, it found.

28 Sept 2018 8:20 PM IST

The first of its kind study was conducted with mayfly and caddis larvae (Photo: AFP)

Microplastics in freshwater insects raise global fears about plastic...

While eight to 12 million tonnes of plastic enters oceans each year, four million tonnes of it passes along rivers.

28 Sept 2018 5:24 PM IST

Lack of the sunshine vitamin can also lead to weak bones and lack of immunity (Photo: AFP)

Study suggests vitamin D supplements can aide weight loss in children

Foods which provide a lot of vitamin D may be effective against diabetes and hair loss while they also improve a...

28 Sept 2018 5:01 PM IST

Avlesh Singh a 36-year-old co-founder and CEO, BusinessWorld explores their future goals and plans.

We enable companies to enhance brand experience: WebEngage co-founder...

WebEngage is marketing automation platform that helps B2C companies drive more revenue from their existing customers and...

28 Sept 2018 4:17 PM IST

The tram will ride around the city for 45 days. (Photo: PTI)

Durga Puja 2018: Kolkata gets world's first 'Glam Tram' fashion store...

While every year fbb brings special Pujo collection to shoppers, this year brand has roped in Kolkata trams to turn into...

28 Sept 2018 3:45 PM IST