Tremors felt in Kolkata after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar
Feb 03, 2026, at 10:44 pm
Tremors were felt in parts of Kolkata on Tuesday after an earthquake struck neighbouring Myanmar, media reports said.
WHO warns international aid cuts and funding gaps threaten global health system
Feb 03, 2026, at 05:48 pm
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday that cuts to international aid and persistent funding gaps are undermining the global health system.
US long COVID patients report far worse brain fog than India, Nigeria — Study
Feb 03, 2026, at 10:05 am
Patients with long COVID in the United States report significantly higher rates of brain fog, depression and other cognitive symptoms compared with patients in countries such as India and Nigeria, according to a large international study led by Northwestern Medicine. The findings were published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
Your bedtime could be putting your heart in danger, scientists warn
Feb 02, 2026, at 05:25 pm
Middle-aged and older adults who are more active in the evenings may have poorer cardiovascular health than those who are more active earlier in the day, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, a peer-reviewed, open-access journal of the American Heart Association. The association appears to be particularly pronounced among women.
Great Barrier Reef in crisis: Experts warn of near-annual coral bleaching
Feb 02, 2026, at 03:40 pm
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef will face mass coral bleaching in most years for the rest of this century, according to a study by Tulane University researchers. But damage to the world’s most famous coral reef could be reduced if greenhouse gas emissions are cut and if corals continue to increase their heat tolerance.
Global patients, get ready! Budget 2026 targets India as world’s healing capital
Feb 01, 2026, at 04:47 pm
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget on Sunday, announced a series of transformative measures aimed at positioning India as a global hub for Medical Value Tourism (MVT) and strengthening the AYUSH ecosystem with a focus on quality, research, employment generation and global outreach.
Fewer hidden tumors? AI changes the game in breast cancer detection
Jan 31, 2026, at 05:07 pm
There were fewer cases of breast cancer between two screening rounds, and of the cancers that did develop, fewer were advanced or aggressive.
Jan 30, 2026, at 05:58 pm
India's Economic Survey, which was released on Thursday, recognised obesity as a major public health challenge in the country.
Nipah scare in West Bengal: WHO reveals why panic isn’t needed yet?
Jan 30, 2026, at 04:34 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday said the risk of the deadly Nipah virus spreading from India remains “low,” following the confirmation of two cases in West Bengal earlier this month.
After global airport alerts, WHO says Nipah spread risk from India is low
Jan 30, 2026, at 03:02 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday said the risk of the deadly Nipah virus spreading from India remains “low,” following the confirmation of two cases in West Bengal earlier this month.
India’s space boom: 399 Start-ups, $8.4 billion economy and counting, says Minister
Jan 30, 2026, at 09:32 am
Union Minister Jitendra Singh has said India’s space economy has grown to an estimated $8.4 billion, with 399 start-ups now operating across segments such as launch vehicles, satellites, propulsion systems and space-grade electronics.
Doctors are surprised: Bamboo shows incredible superfood potential, shows survey
Jan 28, 2026, at 07:57 pm
The world’s first comprehensive academic review of bamboo consumption has identified a wide range of potential health benefits, including improved blood sugar control, reduced inflammation, better gut health and antioxidant effects, researchers said.
Plastics are making us sicker — Global health impact may double by 2040
Jan 27, 2026, at 01:35 pm
The adverse health impacts linked to emissions across the full life cycle of plastics could double by 2040 unless urgent action is taken, according to new research.
India, Nigeria among worst hit as extreme heat set to affect billions by 2050: Oxford study
Jan 27, 2026, at 09:01 am
A new University of Oxford study warns that nearly half of the world’s population—around 3.79 billion people—could be living under extreme heat conditions by 2050 if global temperatures rise by 2.0°C above pre-industrial levels, a scenario climate scientists now view as increasingly likely.
WHO sounds alarm: US withdrawal risks global safety
Jan 25, 2026, at 08:56 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a detailed statement regretting the United States decision to leave the UN agency, and declaring that it will leave both the US and the world less safe as a result.
From space to supreme honour: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla awarded Ashok Chakra
Jan 25, 2026, at 08:01 pm
Indian Air Force Group Captain and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla was on Sunday named for the Ashok Chakra, the country’s highest peacetime gallantry award.
Thousands of flights cancelled as massive winter storm slams much of the US
Jan 25, 2026, at 12:26 pm
A massive winter storm sweeping across the United States has triggered widespread travel disruptions, power outages and emergency measures, forcing the cancellation of thousands of flights and placing nearly half the country under weather warnings.
ADHD in childhood may haunt your health for decades, major study warns
Jan 23, 2026, at 01:50 pm
People who show attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) traits in childhood are more likely to experience physical health problems and health-related disability in midlife, according to a major new study led by researchers from the University of Liverpool and University College London (UCL).
Global water bankruptcy begins: Is the world running out of water faster than we think?
Jan 21, 2026, at 01:28 pm
The world has moved beyond a water crisis and into a state of global water bankruptcy, says a new flagship report released on Tuesday by UN researchers.
From space marathons to ISS command: Suni Williams bids farewell to NASA
Jan 21, 2026, at 10:28 am
After nearly three decades of distinguished service, veteran NASA astronaut Sunita “Suni” Williams has retired from the US space agency, effective December 27, 2025, NASA announced.
Moon hotel is coming: Space tourists can book a stay for $1 million
Jan 20, 2026, at 05:34 pm
A US-based space company is offering travel enthusiasts a chance to book a stay at what it claims will be the world’s first hotel on the Moon.
Delhi suffocates under severe smog as cold wave tightens grip
Jan 18, 2026, at 09:15 am
Residents of the national capital woke up to hazardous air quality on Sunday as a thick layer of toxic smog combined with dense fog enveloped large parts of Delhi, pushing pollution levels into the ‘severe’ category.
Teen girls who exercise may lower future breast cancer risk, new study suggests
Jan 17, 2026, at 06:15 pm
Recreational physical activity may be associated with breast tissue composition and biomarkers of stress in adolescent girls, according to a new study by researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC).
A new UN Treaty could change the world’s oceans forever — And it takes effect this week
Jan 17, 2026, at 03:48 pm
Nearly two decades in the making, a landmark international agreement aimed at protecting and sustainably using marine life in international waters and the global seabed is set to enter into force on Saturday, marking a major advance in efforts to safeguard ocean ecosystems for generations to come.
After 50 years, humans are going back to the Moon — NASA’s Artemis II launch is days away
Jan 17, 2026, at 02:51 pm
NASA is just days away from launching its next mission to the Moon, marking humanity’s return to the lunar neighbourhood for the first time in more than 50 years.
Comprehensive Medical Insurance Plans: Features, Eligibility, and Inclusions
Jan 16, 2026, at 10:17 pm
Comprehensive health insurance plans in India provide essential coverage including hospitalisation, critical illness cover and preventive care. While around 70% of the population is covered under public or private health insurance, nearly 30% remain uninsured.
T. rex grew for 40 years—much longer than scientists ever thought!
Jan 16, 2026, at 05:42 pm
For decades, scientists have estimated the age and growth rate of Tyrannosaurus rex by counting annual growth rings—similar to those found in trees—preserved inside fossilized leg bones. These rings have long been used to determine how old the giant carnivores were when they died and how rapidly they matured.
Gir No Longer Home to Most Asiatic Lions
Jan 16, 2026, at 03:19 pm
Gujarat’s Asiatic lion population has increased from 674 in 2020 to 891 in 2025, according to the Gujarat Forest Department. While 394 lions were found within Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, the majority now live in nine satellite populations outside the core protected areas, including coastal regions of Bhavnagar and southwest Saurashtra. However, 669 lion deaths were recorded during the same period due to old age, disease, injuries, cub mortality, accidents and rising human pressures. Mongabay India correspondent Simrin Sirur reports
NASA and DOE plan a lunar power reactor — Could this change life on the Moon by 2030?
Jan 14, 2026, at 05:07 pm
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Tuesday announced a renewed commitment to their longstanding partnership to support the research and development of a fission surface power system for use on the Moon and future NASA missions to Mars.
WHO wants higher taxes on your soda, alcohol — says it will save millions of lives
Jan 14, 2026, at 09:54 am
Beverages like sugary drinks and alcohol are too accessible and cost too little in most of the world – helping fuel obesity, diabetes, cancer and injury, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Tuesday.