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India Vision Institute and Plastic Odyssey partner to transform recycled plastic into sustainable eyewear

India Vision Institute (IVI) has announced a partnership with Plastic Odyssey, a global initiative dedicated to combating plastic pollution through innovative recycling. Together, they will explore the feasibility of making spectacle frames, cases and accessories from recycled plastic waste.

NASA's Crew-10 docks with ISS, stranded Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams expected to return home soon

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are further closer now to return to Earth after a replacement crew docked with the orbital outpost on Sunday, NASA said.

Holi 2025 to coincide with a total lunar eclipse, but India will miss the spectacle

New Delhi: The vibrant festivities of Holi on March 14 will coincide with a rare celestial phenomenon—a total lunar eclipse.

Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health

Kidney health is an often-overlooked aspect of overall well-being, yet it plays a crucial role in maintaining the body's homeostasis. The kidneys are responsible for filtering waste products from the blood, regulating fluid and electrolyte balance, and managing blood pressure.

Zero Thalassaemia Foundation launches mission to free India from the disease

With a bold vision for a healthier future, the Zero Thalassaemia Foundation has been launched under the leadership of Dr. Ramendu Homchowdhury, District Governor (2025-26) elect for Rotary District 3291.

West Bengal: Leopard rescued from well in Darjeeling village

Kolkata: An adult leopard was rescued from a well in the Darjeeling district’s Damragram village under Champasree Gram Panchayat on Monday morning.

Funding cuts jeopardise global fight against tuberculosis, WHO warns

The UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Wednesday that severe funding cuts – particularly in the United States – are threatening decades of progress in the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the world’s deadliest infectious disease.

Weak La Niña weather event is likely to be brief, says World Meteorological Organization

The weak but significant La Niña weather event that began in December is likely to be brief, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has announced.

More than half of adults worldwide will be obese by 2050: Study

Without urgent policy reform and action, over half the world’s adult population (3.8 billion) and a third of all children and adolescents (746 million) are forecast to be living with overweight or obesity by 2050—posing an unparalleled threat of premature disease and death at local, national, and global levels, according to a major new analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study BMI Collaborators, published in The Lancet.

Private hospitals in India will increase their capacity by over 4,000 beds next fiscal: Crisil Ratings

Private hospitals in India will increase their capacity by over 4,000 beds next fiscal, at an investment of Rs 11,500 crore, after an aggressive addition of around 6,000 beds this fiscal, as per data released by Crisil Ratings on Sunday.

Indian government released first-ever report showing 6,327 riverine dolphins present in country

The first-ever report on the population estimation of riverine dolphins in India showed 6,327 dolphins are present in the Ganga, Brahmaputra and Indus River systems.

PM Modi explores Gujarat's Gir forest on World Wildlife Day, captures majestic Asiatic lions on camera

Gir (Gujarat): Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a lion safari at Gujarat’s Gir Wildlife Sanctuary on Monday morning to commemorate World Wildlife Day.

CMRI Kolkata introduces SmartNav Cochlear Implant Technology for first time in East India

Cochlear implant surgery has taken a major technological leap forward, with CK Birla Hospitals, CMRI Kolkata, becoming the first in Eastern India to integrate Smart Nav technology in cochlear implantation.

Global biodiversity agreement mobilises $200 billion boost to protect flora, fauna

Governments on Friday reached agreement on a strategy to raise an additional $200 billion each year to better protect the world’s flora and fauna by 2030.

US private spaceship is close to making a daring touchdown on the Moon

After traversing a long journey through space, a US spacecraft is poised to make a daring touchdown on the Moon and become the only second private lander to achieve the feat if it succeeds, media reports said.

Earthquake measuring 6.1 on Richter Scale hits Nepal, tremors felt in Bihar

An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter Scale hit Nepal on Friday, with tremors felt in parts of India's Bihar state, media reports said.

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes Bay of Bengal, tremors felt in Kolkata

An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter Scale hit the Bay of Bengal region with tremors being felt in parts of West Bengal, Odisha and Bangladesh on Tuesday.

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes Bay Bengal, tremors felt in Kolkata

An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter Scale hit the Bay of Bengal region with tremors being felt in parts of West Bengal, Odisha and Bangladesh on Tuesday.

WHO alerts Breast cancer cases projected to rise by nearly 40 per cent by 2050

Breast cancer cases are expected to increase by 38 percent globally by 2050, with annual deaths from the disease projected to rise by 68 percent, according to a new report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a specialised branch of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Indian wildlife conservationist Purnima Devi Barman features in Time's Women of Year 2025 list

Indian biologist and wildlife conservationist Purnima Devi Barman, who is from the northeast Indian state of Assam, was named in the Time's Women of the Year 2025 list.

Matsya-6000: India's Deep-Ocean Submersible completes wet testing

The Indian government has entrusted the National Institute of Ocean Technology with the task of designing and developing the 4th Generation deep-ocean human scientific submersible named "Matsya-6000," as part of the Samudrayan Project.

Magnitude 4 earthquake hits Delhi, PM Modi urges people to stay calm

An earthquake measuring 4 on the Richter Scale hit Delhi and adjoining areas forcing people to rush out from their residences on Monday.

Stranded in space for 8 months, Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore to return home in March

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, and her colleague Butch Wilmore, stranded in space for the past eight months owing to an extended space flight mission, are expected to return home next month.

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus alerts US funding cuts threaten global health response

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned over the impact of US funding cuts on critical global health initiatives, warning they pose a direct threat to public health efforts worldwide.

Gautam Adani to donate Rs 6,000 cr to develop health infra in partnership with US-based Mayo Clinic

Ahmedabad: Gautam Adani is set to donate over Rs 6,000 crore to establish two Adani Health Cities (AHCs) in Ahmedabad and Mumbai through the group’s not-for-profit healthcare arm.

Addressing Adolescent Spinal Deformities: A call for awareness and action

Adolescent spinal deformities, including scoliosis, kyphosis, and lordosis, affect millions of young individuals worldwide.

Sound ‘N’ Mind Foundation – A life line for cancer warriors

Cancer is a life-altering experience not just for the patient but also for their family and need everyday a motivation to fight and move further. It creates a ripple effect.

January was the warmest on record, announces World Meteorological Organization

The world has just experienced the hottest January ever recorded, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Thursday, citing data crunched by UN partner the Copernicus Climate Service

Hope Indian budget would pave the way for affordability of robotic surgery: Vattikuti Foundation CEO

Dr. Mahendra Bhandari, CEO of the Vattikuti Foundation, expressed hope that the union budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sithraman will pave the way for the affordability of robotic surgery.

Early Cancer Screening: A Lifesaver We Can't Ignore

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, claiming millions of lives each year. However, medical experts emphasize that early detection through regular screening can significantly increase survival rates and improve treatment outcomes. Despite advancements in medical science, late diagnosis continues to be a major hurdle in effective cancer management.