A second-year college student died after allegedly consuming borax (venkaaram) in an attempt to reduce her body weight in Madurai. The deceased has been identified as Kalaiyarasai, a resident of Meenambalpuram. She was 19 years old. She started consuming borax in order to reduce weight, t
Sitar virtuoso Rishab Rikhiram Sharma has announced a 10-city India tour as part of the Asia leg of his internationally acclaimed Sitar For Mental Health Tour 2026.
The state government met a delegation from the Maldives to discuss potential cooperation in tourism, zoo development and other related areas. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav spoke about the need to leverage common areas of interest, such as medical tourism, fisheries, education, wildlife, heal
The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) is addressing challenges in waste management and environmental sustainability through a multi-pronged strategy focused on scientific waste disposal, resource recovery, and sustainable urban development, enhancing both public health and environmental
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 21: Niraamaya Life has announced its international expansion plans for 2026-2027, marking its entry into Nepal with the introduction of its distinctive wellness-led hospitality experiences. Strategically located in the heart of Kathmandu, the developmen
According to an official release, the initiative aims to enhance digital competencies among medical professionals and enable them to effectively integrate AI-based tools into healthcare delivery and academic practice.
New Delhi [India], January 21: Building on the success of the first edition the India Water Foundation, is pleased to announce the second edition of the Water Transversality Global Awards and Conclave 2026 consisting of an international conference on 'ESG Transversality for Sustainable Water
New Delhi [India], January 21: India's ambition to become a $5-trillion economy is not merely a macroeconomic target but a collective national mission driven by a constellation of visionary political leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, technocrats, healthcare leaders, and social reformers. "V
This is the second major protest by ASHA workers in West Bengal this month. On January 7, they had staged a demonstration in front of the Swasthya Bhawan in Salt Lake, demanding a hike in allowances.
New Delhi [India], January 21: Westbridge has invested an undisclosed sum in Healthians, its existing investee company. This investment is part of an ongoing investment round. Healthians is also in talks with other marquee investors to join the round. Mr. Deepak Sahni has sold a major part o
CM Sukhu said that the state government was implementing several nutrition and food security programmes, including the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Mid-Day Meal Scheme and the Public Distribution System (PDS).
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 21: Hon'ble Governor Shri Thawar Chand Gehlot said that universities must actively promote innovations that provide solutions to challenges in rural development, healthcare, education, environment, and digital inclusion.