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Maternal vitamin D deficiency associated with preterm birth

Preterm birth is a leading cause of neonatal mortality worldwide and has even been associated with long-term health problems for the mother. While the cause of preterm birth i...

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We are the last generation that can fight climate change. We have a duty to act

After a year of global turmoil, the UN and international community must work harder than ever for a sustainable future This year the UN marks its 70th anniversary. Sadly, ther...

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PM feels humbled by scientists' work

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for greater academic autonomy, focus on research, and need to nurture future generations of scientists. Mr. Modi was talking at...

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A new-look health mission in the New Year?

Handheld Android devices, with capability for performing several point of care diagnostics and in-built decision support systems, can greatly empower Auxiliary Nurse Midwives ...

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Ed Davey voices concerns over likelihood of strong climate change agreement

Energy and climate change secretary Ed Davey has revealed that the UK will be seeking a legally binding climate change agreement at negotiations later this year. However, he h...

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Idukki becomes first district in India to get high-speed rural broadband connectivity

India’s first high-speed rural broadband network, the National Optic Fibre Network (NOFN), was commissioned in Kerala’s Idukki district on Monday. With this, the d...

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SunEdison & Adani to Build Solar Plant in Gujarat, India - Analyst Blog

Solar technology company SunEdison Inc. has reportedly entered into a strategic alliance with Indian conglomerate Adani Enterprises, which will expand its base in India. Under...

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Kailash Satyarthi to focus on social causes through TV show

Popular reality-based crime show “Crime Patrol Satark” has joined hands with Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi to host a special series focusing on child labour and...

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Novel mechanism may lead to better TB control

suppresses the adaptive immune response in the host could lead to development of new drugs to control the disease. The team of scientists led by Dr. Sangita Mukhopadhyay, Grou...

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Should India make health a fundamental right?

As a symbolic gesture, it is great to make health a justiciable right; but as citizenry, we would be foolish to let the healthcare debate be hijacked by this non-issue, or rem...

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TWO POWERFUL THEATRE REFLECTIONS

Sohaila Kapur reflects on two compelling theatre experiences — the experimental st...

May 13 2026

THE STING BEHIND BOLLYWOOD PAPARAZZI

Khalid Mohamed, without being judgmental, reports on the love-hate relationship of the c...

May 12 2026

MAHOGATHA REVIVES MAHASHWETA DEVI’S LEGACY

Prof Dr Avinash Kolhe reviews Mahogatha, a powerful Marathi theatrical adaptation of thr...

May 11 2026