From the Moon to the Manhole: Can India’s Tech Revolution Finally Dignify Its Sewers?
India has sent missions to the Moon, yet sanitation workers still risk their lives inside sewers. At Durgapur, CSIR-CMERI is developing mechanised cleaning technology that could replace dangerous human entry, prevent deaths and help end the generational stigma attached to manual scavenging.
Miss World 2025 Joins Pink Power Run 3.0: Turning Fitness Into a Health Mission
With 20,000 runners expected, Pink Power Run 3.0 in Hyderabad combines fitness with a larger health mission. The event features an AIMS-certified half marathon, a ₹75 lakh prize pool and ‘Miles for Mammograms’, turning collective running into free breast-cancer screenings and mammograms.
“Doctor, He’s Only 15”: The Hidden Musculoskeletal Epidemic Among Tech-Hooked Teenagers
Neck pain is no longer just an adult problem. As screen time soars, more teenagers are arriving at clinics with "text neck," shoulder stiffness, headaches and wrist pain. A neurologist explains why growing bodies are especially vulnerable—and how healthier digital habits can prevent lasting harm.
Are You Paying for Better Health—or Just More Tests?
More tests don't always mean better healthcare. As diagnostic investigations become increasingly common, experts warn about overtesting, rising medical costs, unnecessary treatments, and the growing gap between patient welfare and commercial healthcare.
Can Precision Genomics Save Rural Bengal from Hereditary Blindness?
Kolkata: Almost two and a half decades ago, a chance encounter with a nearly blind woman and her family from rural Bengal sparked a...
When Is A Headache A Medical Emergency? Look Out For These Critical Brain ‘Red Flags’
Is an MRI necessary for persistent headaches? Top neurology and radiology experts- Dr. Haseeb Hassan and Dr. Arif Faizan break down the difference between structural brain issues and functional disorders like migraines. Learn why routine scans can cause false alarms, how CT and MRI play different medical roles, and which dangerous red flags require urgent emergency evaluation
