Kangra valley railway stations display artefacts to celebrate rich history

Kangra valley railway stations display artefacts to celebrate rich history

Several railway stations in Himachal Pradesh`s Kangra valley, which are nearly 100 years old, have displayed artefacts and archaic types of equipment used in train operations over the years since their inception in 1929. A week-long exhibition from April 14...
Rising liver ailments concerning; diet crucial to maintain liver health: Experts

Rising liver ailments concerning; diet crucial to maintain liver health: Experts

Amid a spike in fatty liver disease, hepatitis and cirrhosis across all age groups, experts have raised concerns over the consumption of sugary and processed foods, stressing that diet plays a direct role in liver health and overall wellness. Besides...
Early exposure to air, light pollution may raise paediatric thyroid cancer risk

Early exposure to air, light pollution may raise paediatric thyroid cancer risk

Early-life exposure to small particle air pollution and outdoor artificial light at night could increase the risk of paediatric thyroid cancer, a new study led by researchers at Yale University in the US has suggested. The team found a “significant...
Venice expands day-tripper tax in an effort to combat overtourism

Venice expands day-tripper tax in an effort to combat overtourism

Venice is charging day-trippers to the famed canal city an arrivals tax for the second year starting Friday, a measure aimed at combating the kind of overtourism that put the city`s UNESCO World Cultural Heritage status at risk. A UNESCO...
Bedtime social media has emotional effects that can disrupt sleep

Bedtime social media has emotional effects that can disrupt sleep

“Avoid screens before bed” is one of the most common pieces of sleep advice. But what if the real problem isn’t screen time − it’s the way we use social media at night?Sleep deprivation is one of the most widespread...
Boy who couldn`t poop for 2 yrs finds relief, and other Mumbai medical miracles

Boy who couldn`t poop for 2 yrs finds relief, and other Mumbai medical miracles

Every other week, we hear of people suffering from terminal diseases and that can often be difficult for many beyond the families to deal with, as they know of someone close who may have also suffered similarly.  Even as they...
Fixing dietary habits can cut liver disease risk by 50 pc: Experts

Fixing dietary habits can cut liver disease risk by 50 pc: Experts

Medical experts on Friday emphasised the critical link between dietary habits and liver health, saying that healthy changes today can cut liver disease risk by 50 per cent. Ahead of the World Liver Day which falls on April 19, healthcare...
World Heritage Day 2025: Indians reveal their must-see heritage hotspots

World Heritage Day 2025: Indians reveal their must-see heritage hotspots

From north to south, east to west, India`s heritage sites present an incomparable architectural diversity. While well-known heritage sites like the Taj Mahal or Hampi often capture our imagination (and social media), India is dotted with numerous, equally significant yet relatively less popular historical treasures. The intricate...
Need to raise awareness, promote early diagnosis of haemophilia: JP Nadda

Need to raise awareness, promote early diagnosis of haemophilia: JP Nadda

Boosting awareness, early diagnosis, and improving access to care is crucial to fight haemophilia and other bleeding disorders in the country, said Union Minister JP Nadda on World Haemophilia Day on Thursday. World Haemophilia Day is observed every year on...
Liver Day: Docs say young adults with diabetes at greater risk of liver diseases

Liver Day: Docs say young adults with diabetes at greater risk of liver diseases

Liver diseases like hepatitis, fatty liver and cirrhosis are increasingly being seen in young adults aged 23-35, especially those with Type 2 diabetes.  Every year, World Liver Day is observed on April 19 around the globe to raise awareness and...
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