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Health & Environment
Run4Niine: Join in to run for liberating women and girls from unsafe menstrual practices!
Run4Niine: Come March 8, International Women’s Day, over 500 cities in India will resound to the slogans of menstrual hygiene as part of the Niine Foundation’s Run4Niine, a marathon which....
Run4Niine: Join and break them taboos around menstruation!
Run4Niine: Hundreds of runners will take part in the Run4Niine marathon on March 8, International Women’s Day, in over 500 cities in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Haryana, Goa,....
iTV Foundation Organizes Blood Donation Camp Dedicated to Army Personnel
Haryana, Karnal, 5th March, 2019: As the country mourns the sacrifice of 40 CRPF personnel during the recent Pulwama terror attack, iTV Foundation, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) wing of....
Run4Niine: Why it’s important to speak out on periods
Run4Niine: Over the centuries, conversations around menstruation in India have been suppressed under hushed voices, the veil of shame and embarrassment. As a result, almost 82% of women and girls....
Run4Niine on March 8, International Women’s Day, to increase awareness of menstrual hygiene
Niine Sanitary Napkins in partnership with JCI and FOGCI has organised Run4Niine on March 8, International Women’s Day, towards ending the silence and taboo around menstruation and the low usage....
Menstrual hygiene: Break the taboo, talk about it!
Modern India, modern things, but chained by age-old taboos. Conversations around menstrual hygiene have been treated like they are some evil to be ferreted away under the carpet or in....
NewsX Health Awards: JP Nadda says Ayushman Bharat Yojana is world’s largest health scheme
NewsX on Friday organised health awards in Delhi in order to highlight health related problems and solutions to it. The evening witnessed several discussions on Government’s Ayushman Bharat scheme, air....
Cyclone Phethai LIVE updates: Eastern Naval Command dispatches ships to carry out rescue operation
Cyclone Phethai LIVE updates: At least 6 coastal regions in Andhra Pradesh have been severely affected after cyclonic storm Phethai made landfall in the state. The storm developed over the Bay....
iTV Foundation and Max India Foundation organises free health check-up camp at Rail Majra, Punjab
iTV Foundation, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) wing of iTV Network in association with Max India Foundation, organised a one-day free health camp at Rail Majra, a village located in....
A blue antiviral pill stops HIV from spreading, world-first study shows
A blue, oval-shaped pill mostly used to prevent viral is coming handy for thousands of men across Sydney and other parts of Australia as it is providing them with an....
iTV foundation organises free health camp from September 18-25 in Haryana
iTV Network foundation is organising free six mini health camps from September 18 - 25, across various districts in Haryana. The services which will be provided in these six mini....
Watch: India's wildlife anthem Mere Desh Ki Zameen, a tribute to India's wildlife
Senior Journalist Shekhar Gupta took it to Twitter and shared national biodiversity anthem #MereDeshKiZameen. Sharing the song, Shekhar Gupta said that so many talented people have created #MereDeshKiZameen, the new....
iTV foundation organises free day-long health camp in Karnal
iTV network foundation on Monday organised its one-day free health camp at Shri Ram Global School in Karnal, Haryana. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurated the free health camp....
Hurricane Florence LIVE tracker: Strong winds, heavy rains to hit North Carolina on Friday
Hurricane Florence: Thunderstorms and heavy rains have already started lashing out regions in the United States southeast coast. Going by local forecast, the hurricane is expected to hit the southern....
Centre bans vapes, e-cigarettes, e-hookahs and e-sheeshas
In a major crackdown against the artificially produced nicotine products, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday imposed a blanket ban on vapes, e-cigarettes, e-nicotine flavoured hookah, heat-not-burn....
iTV Foundation's 2-day free health camp comes to a successful end in Bathinda
The 2-day free health camp organised by the iTV Foundation in Bathinda came to an end on Sunday, August 19. The second day of the event continued to draw people....
iTV foundation in association with Max India Foundation, SVCT organises two-day free health camp in Bathinda
iTV Foundation on Saturday began its 2-day free health check-up free health camp, which took place in Bathinda, Punjab. Doctors and volunteers at the camp assisted the people with their....
NGT warns DGCA: Make sure airlines stop dropping poop midair, otherwise we will block your salary
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to ensure that airlines should stop emptying poop or toilet tanks midair and warned that his....
iTV foundation in association with SVCT organises relief camp for flood victims at Yamuna River Bed
iTV foundation in association with SVCT- a Delhi based NGO, organized a Relief Camp for Flood Victims at Yamuna River Bed, New Delhi. On July 29, 2018, in one-day long....
International Tiger day: How the world needs to come together to save the beautiful creature
As the world celebrates International Tiger Day on July 29, the census that assesses the population of the striped creatures still highlights some alarming figures. According to a recent data,....
Lunar Eclipse Chandra Grahan Blood Moon 2018: Here's what Tweeple have to say
A total lunar eclipse, which is also known as a blood moon, will occur on July 27, 2018, around 11:45 pm. The lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes through....
28-year-old woman dies after husband attempts delivery at home
What could have been one of the happiest moment turned in one of the biggest tragedy for a couple when they attempted delivery of their second child at home, using....
NewsX Energy Conclave: Dharmendra Pradhan says all petro products will have to come under GST
Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan, on Wednesday addressed the concluding session of the NewsX-The Sunday Guardian Energy Conclave where he spoke about....
NewsX Energy Conclave: Nitin Gadkari says Modi government is at least 5 times better than UPA
Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday addressed the NewsX-The Sunday Guardian Energy Conclave where he spoke about....
Union Minister of Ayush Shripad Y Naik honours people at India News Arogyam Awards
India News on Thursday organised Arogyam Conclave and Awards and discussed how wellness will change your life. The conclave witnessed several discussions on benefits of Yoga, Ayurveda, Naturalpathy, Unani, Homeopathy....
India News Arogyam Conclave and Awards: Old Indian medication techniques have power to cure anything, says Shripad Naik
Minister of State for Ayush, Shripad Naik on Thursday addressed India News Arogyam Conclave and Awards. Speaking on wellness and health, Shripad Naik said that the traditional Indian medication techniques including....
India News Arogyam Conclave and Awards: How wellness can change your life
India News on Thursday organised Arogyam Conclave and Awards and discussed how wellness will change your life. Notable speakers Shikha Sharma, Renowned Nutritionist, Doctor and Dietitian; Gunjan Gaur, Director, Alps Beauty....
India News Arogyam Conclave and Awards: Benefits of traditional Indian medication therapies
India News on Thursday organised Arogyam Conclave and Awards to analyse and discuss the benefits of Yoga, Naturalpathy, Ayurveda and other natural ways to lead a healthy lifestyle. During the....
India News Arogyam Conclave and Awards: Don't simplify Yoga according to your urban lifestyle, says Dr Ishwar V Basavaraddi
Speaking at the India News Arogyam Conclave and Awards, Dr Ishwar V Basavaraddi, Director, Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga said that he started doing yoga first for himself. It....
Gaumutra can cure cancer, claim these Gujarat scientists
In what is said to be a major scientific breakthrough, researchers at Junagadh Agriculture University in Gujarat have claimed to found the cure of cancer. The biotechnology scientists said they....
Sonali Bendre diagnosed with ‘high-grade’ cancer, here are its symptoms, prevention and cure
On Wednesday, the country was left shocked after Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre revealed that she fighting high-grade cancer. The actor who was last seen judging a TV reality show —....
Rahul Gandhi slams BJP, AAP over cutting of trees in Delhi
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday has hit out at the BJP-led Central government and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) led Delhi government over the issue of cutting of thousands of....
Odisha government raises healthcare coverage from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7 lakh for women
In a bid to assure adequate healthcare coverage for women, the Odisha government on Wednesday raised the health cover under Biju Swasthya Kalyana Yojana (BSKY) from Rs 5 lakh to....
Global Environment Conclave: There will be no good health without a clean environment, says Mohini Daljeet Singh
Max India Foundations CEO Mohini Daljeet Singh on Monday addressed the NewsX-The Sunday Guardian Global Conclave on Environment, Ecology and Wildlife and said that Indians have not realised that they are sitting....
Global Environmental Conclave: Need different laws for different geographical locations, says Sanjay Udadhyay
Supreme Court Advocate and Managing Partner Environment Legal Defence Firm, India's first environmental law firm, Sanjay Udadhyay on Monday addressed the NewsX-The Sunday Guardian Global Conclave on Environment, Ecology and Wildlife.....
Global Environment Conclave: Need to have a scientific and effective approach: MoS Jitendra Singh
Speaking at the NewsX-The Sunday Guardian Global Conclave on Environment, Ecology and Wildlife on Monday, Minister of State (MoS) Dr Jitendra Singh lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to address....
Global Environment Conclave: We have been able to reduce 33-35% emission, says Birendra Singh
Union Minister of Steel, Chaudhary Birendra Singh on Monday while speaking at the NewsX-The Sunday Guardian Global Conclave on Environment, Ecology and Wildlife shared that the country has been able to....
It's time we should stop and address the problem of pollution seriously, says Dr Bhure Lal
The Chairman of Environment, Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority of NCR, Dr Bhure Lal, was highly critical of the alarming levels of pollution today and how society has been an....
Plan in motion to recreate water from waste materials, asserts Ajay Girotra at NewsX Global Environmental Conclave
Ajay Girotra, Managing Director of AG Dauters, on Monday explained how his sole mission is to bring about the much-needed environmental change to the world. His business is dedicated to....
Alarming environmental problems have advanced the action plan, says SCOPE DG UD Choubey at NewsX Global Conclave
There were lot of positives to take from the NewsX Global Conclave on Environment, Ecology and Wildlife organised by NewsX and The Sunday Guardian in New Delhi on Monday. The....
Minister Javadekar expresses concern over deteriorating environment at NewsX Global Conclave
Union Human Resource and Development Minister Prakash Javadekar On Monday was full of concern for the rising pollution levels in the country and blamed a number of factors contributing to....
Swachh Survekshan Survey 2018: Indore cleanest, 19 dirtiest municipal areas in West Bengal
The Centre on June 23 released another survey report ranking the cities on the basis of their cleanliness. Shockingly, in West Bengal, nineteen out of 25 districts were placed at....
World Environment Day: Is veganism the key to saving the Earth?
Deciding to become vegan will not only help to become healthy but will also reduce the impact on the environment, say, experts. They also believe that the consumption of animal-based....
India ranks 145th among 195 countries in healthcare access: Lancet Study
India has been ranked lower than China, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan in terms of quality and accessibility of healthcare, according to a Lancet study. The medical journal placed India....
Nipah virus strikes fear in Himachal Pradesh; over 20 dead bats found inside a school bus
An atmosphere of fear was created among the students and the staff of Himachal Pradesh’s Nahan district government school after the authorities found the bodies of dozens of bat inside....
Nipah virus toll rises to 12, no vaccine available; here’s everything you need to know
The deadly Nipah virus which has claimed at least 12 lives in Kerala is fast-spreading. While the Kerala government has made all the necessary arrangements to prevent panic and sanctioned....
Nipah virus: What is it? Is it curable? Should we worry? Here's everything you need to know
At least 8 people have died and more than 25 others are under observation in Kerala's Kozhikode district. The Union Health Minister, JP Nadda, has sent a team from National....
Minor thunderstorm hit Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and adjoining areas
A minor thunderstorm with wind speed upto 60-70 kmph along with drizzling was witnessed in Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, Gurgaon and other adjoining areas in Delhi-NCR. In the last couple of weeks, thunderstorms,....
Drink Red Bull to fight infertility? Taurine-deficient males can benefit from energy drink claims study
The recent studies examining the fertility in men claimed that infertility in men is on a rapid rise. Scientists claim that the average sperm count has declined in last 30-40....
Dust, thunderstorm likely to hit various states in next 5 days, warns Met
The Indian Metrological Department (IMD) has said that thunderstorm and heavy rains are expected in the next five days across the country. As per fresh warning issued by IMD, on....
SC slams ASI, pulls up Centre for failing to take steps to protect Taj Mahal
The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a strong reprimand to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for failing to prevent and preserve the iconic Taj Mahal. While expressing displeasure over....
Met department predicts another thunder, dust storm in next 24 hours in several states
The Indian Meteorological Department official has warned for another thunder, dust-storm in the next 24 hours which can hit several states including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and others in north India.....
Sudarsan Pattnaik's 3D sand sculpture holds a strong Earth Day message
A couple of months ago, a sperm whale was found dead on the southern coast of Spain in February. The scientists found out that the whale died because it was....
Students in IIT Kharagpur invent self-sustainable bio toilet that generates power!
It is a matter of delight to know the fact that people no longer have to worry about the shortage of water or cleaning their toilets in the near future....
World Health Day: 5 best fitness apps to help you stay fit
April 7, the World Health Day is round the corner, and everyone, especially fitness freaks across the globe will be seen celebrating the day with full passion and enthusiasm. The....
Fingers crossed! Skymet predicts normal monsoon in 2018, southern India to get less rain
According to latest updates by private weather forecaster Skymet, the Monsoon rains have been speculated to be normal this year. Skymet shared this news on the social media platform through....
To make Juhu Beach Swachh, Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna, Aaditya Thackeray fund bio-toilets worth Rs 10 lakh
Almost eight months ago, actor-turned author Twinkle Khanna posted a photo on social media for which she got trolled. In the picture, Khanna had posted a picture of a man....
This summer will be hotter for North India, says IMD
Coming as a hot warning for the people living in North India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday revealed that average temperatures in the region is expected to be....
Forget Viagra, Pfizer planning on Viagra Plus
20 years after Viagra was launched, no other pill was able to replace the revolutionary blue erection pill. Reports said Pfizer is still looking for something that can replace the....
Google Doodle commemorates 45 years of Chipko movement
Google on Monday, March 26, commemorated the 45th anniversary of the Chipko Movement, the non-violent resistance movement against deforestation mainly led by local women. A doodle by Google depicts women....
Punjab government decides to impose permanent ban on hookah bars
In an attempt to ban hookah bars in the state, Punjab government on Monday decided to impose a ban on tobacco products in the region. Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder....
Over 6.25 lakh Indian children smoke cigarettes daily, claims report
A recent study conducted all across India has claimed that over 6.25 lakh children aged 10-14 smoke cigarettes every day. The report by Global Tobacco Atlas has come at a....
No Smoking Day 2018: Belfast businessman saves £13,900 in 3.5 years after he quits smoking
A story which can set a great example for smokers, a businessman from Northern Ireland's Belfast has claimed that he has saved around £13,900 in last 3 and half years after....
International Solar Alliance: PM Modi suggests turning to Vedas to combat climate change
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday at the Founding Conference of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), suggested that we need to look back at Vedas to combat climate change. PM....
Humanity still alive! Parents donate 8-year-old daughter's organs
In yet another case showing that people in this world are still generous and humanity is alive, parents of an 8-year-old girl donated their daughter's organs after she couldn't survive....
To provide clean fuel to rural women biomass stoves distributed across India
In a bid to provide clean fuel to the women who have limited access to cooking gas (LPG), Neha Juneja launched an organisation called Grameen Infra in 2011. You can....
Crocodile found in drain near Mulund in Mumbai; later rescued by RAWW
While the humans continue to expand their societies out of cities sometimes entering or disturbing the natural habitat interfering animals lives, a Mumbai resident discovered a 4.4 feet long crocodile....
Irrespective of gender, menstrual hygiene should be seen as a human right: #YesIBleed campaign
Menstruation is a natural process and we should create awareness among people about it across India, said Union Minister for Health and Family welfare Ashwini Choubey while attending the second....
Global Warming effect! MET forecasts scorching pre-monsoon summer across India
Confirming the increasing global warming and its effect on Earth's temperature, Indian Meteorological Department (MET) has forecasted that there will be a stiff rise in mercury this summer and might....
Shocking! 24 prisoners found HIV positive in UP's Gorakhpur district jail
Gorakhpur district jail organised a blood donation camp for inmates in the jail premises with the objective of social service but they witness a shocking reality. Jail officials found 24....
Poor women to get free breast surgery by Tamil Nadu government
Have you ever thought of getting out the ‘exact’ details of where your hard earned money is going? How about if your Government tells you that your endeavours are getting....
Siliguri Municipal Corporation to fight dengue with drones
Drones introduced by West Bengal's Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) to check overspread of mosquito in areas of the city. A drone was made by a school student which can take pictures....
Pinkishe Foundation: Uttar Pradesh's Pad Bank provides free sanitary napkins across India
Breaking all the stereotypes, a group of women in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad have come up with their initiative to provide sanitary napkins among underprivileged women. Pinkishe Foundation is an organisation....
Sex ratio at birth records major downfall; 17 states see alarming dip in numbers
The sex ratio at birth (SRB) took an alarming dip of 53 points in Gujarat following 17 out of 21 large states facing the same decline, Niti Aayog issued a....
IVF treatment helps a Pune woman to become a grandmother to two twins from dead son's semen
In an unprecedented incident, a woman from Pune has become a grandmother to two twins with the help of surrogacy using her son Prathamesh Patil's cryo-preserved semen. With the help....
Test tube baby birth certificate case: Bombay HC seeks reply from BMC on single mother's plea
In order to obtain a birth certificate for her girl child, a 31-year-old mother from Nalasopara resident, Palghar district of Maharashtra has approached the Bombay High court. The single mother....
Blue light on traffic signals may reduce air pollution and save fuel, believe two Mumbai sisters
With more population, several Indian metro cities are also facing the problem of high-level pollution. It has not been many months when the National Capital Delhi made international headlines about....
11 cities of the world may face water crisis like Cape Town
Water is the most essential thing for the survival of human being. Despite the fact that water consist 71% surface of the Earth still there are some places which are....
This 'e-skin' is self-healable, malleable and recyclable
Scientists have developed a new type of malleable, self-healing and fully recyclable "electronic skin" that can be used in biomedical devices like artificial limbs and prosthetics. The new e-skin has....
Scientists develop first human kidney tissue capable of producing urine
In a first for medical science, scientists have successfully produced human kidney tissue within a living organism that is able to produce urine, a significant milestone in the development of....
Yoga is not just exercise but a transformation process: Sarvesh, CEO & Founder, Zorba Yoga
With people becoming more health conscious today, yoga studios have mushroomed all over India across neighbourhoods. But Zorba Yoga studios are unique because they believe that this is not just....
NITI Aayog Health Index Rankings out; UP worst, Kerala best on health indicators
Despite being among the fastest improving states, Uttar Pradesh ranked at the bottom among 21 large states on health indicators as per NITI Aayog's Health Index Rankings announced on Friday.....
National Healthcare Protection scheme will be implemented this year says Finance Minister Arun Jaitley
The ambitious National Health Protection Scheme under which Rs 5 lakh medical insurance cover will be provided annually to 10 crore poor and vulnerable families in the country announced in....
Lack of nutrition in early childhood can make you deaf
Parents, take note. You need to keep a check on your child's diet as a new study suggests that young adults who were undernourished as preschool children were approximately twice....
Ebola virus can infect human reproductive organs: Study reveals
The Ebola virus has the potential to infect reproductive organs of humans, reveals a study conducted on macaques. The 2014-16 West Africa Ebola outbreak was the most widespread of the....
2,210 adult white sharks live off Australian coast: Research
At least 2,210 adult white sharks currently live off Australia's coast with an adult survival rate estimated at 90 percent, according to a study released on Friday. Due to the....
Goa gets its first bike ambulance service; will serve as first respondents
Be it a deteriorating rural region or an ever-improving metropolitan, the condition of roads in India is bizarre. The rural population of the country has more potholes than roads while....
First hip joint replacement surgery in Jammu region gives youth new life
In the first such surgery at a government hospital in Jammu region, a 23-year-old youth suffering from Avascular Necrosis (AVN) interruption in blood supply to the bone was given a....
Oracle launches new cloud-based e-Clinical solution
Technology giant Oracle on Thursday announced the launch of a new holistic, unified cloud-based eClinical solution intended to bring new drugs to the market in a timely manner, while maintaining....
Supreme Court seeks plan from Uttar Pradesh Government to protect Taj Mahal
The Supreme Court sought from the Uttar Pradesh government a detailed vision document for protection and preservation of the wonder of the centuries-old monument to love, the Taj Mahal. A....
Protein with a potential therapeutic strategy for treating flu identified
Researchers have identified a protein that modifies the immune response to the flu and may also help reduce lung inflammation and improve survival during influenza.The results -- published in the....
Chicago university ties up with Karnataka to clean Bengaluru's environment
The University of Chicago in the US midwest has tied up with the Karnataka Urban Development Department to clean up state capital Bengaluru's environment, a Minister said on Wednesday."We have....
Arunachal Pradesh: Dibang Valley to be highest site for tiger census 2018
Held every four years, the All India Tiger Estimation-2018, in a first, will scale the height of 3,200 meters in Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley bordering China to scientifically assess the....
Zika brain damage may go undetected in pregnancy: Study
The damage caused by the Zika virus could go undetected in pregnancy and may later lead to learning disorders, psychiatric illnesses and dementia in babies, researchers including one of Indian-origin....
Dye could offer treatment for malaria patients, reveals a clinical trial
Methylene blue -- used as medication and dye -- could act as a safe anti-malarial that kills malaria parasites at an unprecedented rate, results from a clinical trial have revealed.Every....
Add hues of black to your plate for healthy living, say experts
From detoxification, a healthy heart for improving digestion, eating black meals comes with its advantages, say experts. Black rice, activated charcoal, and sesame seeds -- some of these ingredients have....
Scientists solve 'abominable mystery' of when flowers originated
A team of scientists from Britain and China has claimed to have solved what Charles Darwin called the "abominable mystery" of when flowers originated. Flowering plants likely originated between 149....
Prepare yourself for summer with these tips
As winter starts to give way to the spring, people struggle to keep pace with the seasonal transition and the potential health risks posed by the change. The onset of....
Chronic diseases raise cancer, mortality risk: Study
Several common chronic diseases including hypertension, heart disease and diabetes, together account for more than a fifth of new cancer cases and more than a third of cancer deaths finds....
Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan flags off Saksham Cyclothon in Odisha
Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan flagged off the 'Saksham Cyclothon' at the Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday. This cyclothon was organised to create awareness about health, environment and conservation of....
