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LPG shortage: Tamil Nadu hotels face closure; leaves gig economy in crisis
16+ hour, 9+ min ago (247+ words) A severe LPG cylinder shortage in Tamil Nadu threatens to shut down thousands of hotels and impact the gig economy, forcing menu changes and potential job losses Hotels in Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore and other tier two cities in Tamil Nadu…...
New boron-based chemistry could speed up development of targeted cancer therapies
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (731+ words) The breakthrough could simplify the production of complex proteins used in cancer immunotherapy and other advanced medicines Scientists at ETH Zurich have developed a new chemical technique that could make it far easier to build complex proteins used in modern…...
Mumbai hospital brings families, specialists together for support and awareness regarding rare diseases
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (552+ words) Rare diseases are individually uncommon but collectively affect millions of children worldwide. Marking Rare Disease Day, Mumbai's Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children organised a patient support group programme bringing together children affected by rare conditions, their families and medical…...
OPINION | Prevention, prosperity, progress: Ayush at the heart of public health framework
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (452+ words) The Union Budget 2026 marks a decisive advancement in India's journey towards building a holistic, inclusive and future-ready health care system A major highlight of the budget is the announcement of three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda (AIIAs). These proposed…...
Why do chest infections keep coming back? Pulmonologist explains the hidden causes
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (191+ words) Respiratory infections are common in adults, but when they recur frequently'two or more significant lower respiratory infections per year or infections that never fully resolve'they usually indicate impaired lung defence rather than simple exposure. Repeated infections occur when mucus accumulates,…...
Commercial LPG cylinder shortage hits Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai post Iran war-led price hike
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (468+ words) LPG shortage disrupts restaurants and hotels across Indian metros, as per ground reports Multiple hotel and restaurant associations and establishments across metros such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai have stated that an acute shortage of commercial LPG cylinders is disrupting…...
Yamuna water still highly polluted in Delhi DPCC reports show elevated faecal coliform levels
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (75+ words) Vijay seeks 15-day reprieve from appearing before CBI in Karur stampede case T20 World Cup 2026: Sanju Samson equals unique Virat Kohli record with 'Player of the Tournament' award PVR INOX to release Aaron Taylor-Johnson's 'Fuze' from 'Hell or High Water' director…...
Temperature soars across India: Key safety tips that can protect you from heatstroke
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (365+ words) India is witnessing an early heatwave as Delhi and Bengaluru, among other cities, face unusually soaring heat Residents of Bengaluru, Delhi and other parts of the country are experiencing unusually high temperatures. Recently, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 35.7 degrees…...
Kerala nurses' strike: Why wage demands are a worry for small hospitals
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (449+ words) Around 100 private hospitals in Kochi, Thrissur, Kannur, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts were affected by the strike demanding better pay and working conditions Operations at major private hospitals across Kerala were significantly disrupted on Monday as nurses launched an indefinite strike…...
International Women's Day 2026: Neurologist explains 10 ways to protect the female brain at every age
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (708+ words) This Women's Day, explore how hormones, lifestyle, and social factors influence women's brain health'and the simple habits that can protect it While the overall structure of the human brain is similar in men and women, there are subtle differences. On…...