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The death of a woman conservancy worker triggered a protest at the Brihanmumbai Muni-cipal Corporation (BMC) office in south Mumbai on Friday.

Death toll from yellow fever triples in Brazil, says WHO

Of 35 confirmed cases, 20 were in Sao Paulo state, which includes South America's largest city, Sao Paulo.

23 Jan 2018 12:32 PM IST

The baby needs to move through the birth canal, so when mom is moving, she is assisting her baby to move through the birth canal. (Photo: Instagram/ drfernandoguedescunha)

Doctor helps women through labour by dancing with them, research...

While the pain of childbirth is excruciating it turns out there is some science behind Dr Fernando's unique technique.

21 Jan 2018 4:45 PM IST

(Photo: Representational | AP)

World Economic Forum ranks India 30th on a global manufacturing index

India has been placed in the Legacy' group along with Hungary, Mexico, Philippines, Russia, Thailand and Turkey, among...

14 Jan 2018 6:02 PM IST

While the virus killed his two siblings Lucas, 17, and Miria, 10, within weeks of each other after it took hold, he miraculously has been saved.

Brazilian teen with rabies becomes 5th person in world to be cured of...

He is second person in Brazil to be cured of rabies, after Recife-based Marciano Menezes was saved in 2009

13 Jan 2018 5:24 PM IST

It exports 767 million pounds of coffee to different countries every year, accounting for over four percent of world coffee production. (Photo: Pixabay)

India not among top 20 coffee drinking countries, chai for us!

India, which did not figure in the top 20, is the seventh largest exporter of coffee.

20 Feb 2018 10:03 AM IST

Healthy intestines allow some substances to pass through, but generally act as a barrier to keep out harmful bacteria. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drinking kefir may lower blood pressure: study

Kefir is known to help maintain the balance of beneficial bacteria in the digestive system.

28 April 2018 5:13 PM IST

Researchers found that higher level of physical activity protected from future depression in children, adults and older adults globally. (Photo: Pixabay)

Exercise may lower risk of depression: study

The evidence is clear that people that are more active have a lesser risk of developing depression.

25 April 2018 4:26 PM IST

While sweating and panting is an effective cooling method for mammals and birds, body surface evaporation is tougher for insects. (Photo: AFP)

Tiny fly blows bubbles to cool off: study

The fly's bubble-blowing has been observed before, but its function has remained a mystery up until now.

19 April 2018 9:01 PM IST

The mass escape attempt took place at the Santa Izabel Penitentiary Complex in Brazil. (Photo: AFP)

At least 21 killed in Brazil prison breakout bid: officials

The attempt was described as a military style battle in which both prisoners and associates on the outside were armed.

11 April 2018 3:26 PM IST

Security cameras mounted outside the private nursing home in Brusque, south Brazil, show the moment the vehicle pulls up just before midnight and the 64 year old gets out. (Photo: Pixabay)

Family abandons 64-yr-old auntie in cold as they can't afford to look...

Relatives could face up to three years in prison after distressing video emerged showing them allegedly abandoning her...

21 July 2018 1:52 PM IST

The BR163 in Brazils Para state is a major transport route. (Photo: AFP)

How highways in Brazil are paving way for future

Brazil highways drive Amazon development and destruction.

9 Oct 2019 3:27 PM IST

Officials say it not yet possible to quantify the environmental and economic damage from the oil slicks. (Photo: AFP)

Brazil yet to face worst of the oil spills on beaches

Brazil's Bolsonaro says 'worst is yet to come' on oil spill.

4 Nov 2019 10:41 AM IST