As air quality in the national capital turned "very poor" ahead of Diwali, it can be of concern, particularly to people who have survived severe Covid, experts warned on Monday. ....

Street food and lots of mithai are festive staples across the country. One can't escape the sweetness of traditional mithai or the chatpatta taste of fried savouries. JP Singh, Executive Chef, The Leela Bhartiya City, Bengaluru shares some recipes with a twist, go ahead tickle your tastebuds: ....

Even if you are fully vaccinated, chances are that you can still catch Covid and pass on the deadly disease to people at home, according to a study published in the journal The Lancet Infectious Diseases on Friday. ....

While breast cancer among women is well known, men as well as transgenders can also be at risk, said experts on Thursday. ....

Infants, children and adolescents are equally capable of carrying high levels of live and replicating SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19, in their respiratory secretions, researchers have confirmed in a new study, emphasising that kids are an essential component of beating the pandemic. ....

Dussehra is celebrated as a homage to the inspiring valour of Lord Rama and Goddess Durga who triumphed over evil. Demons Ravana and Mahishasura, known for treachery and destruction, were destroyed by Rama and Durga respectively to remind mankind that truth shall prevail on earth. ....

In a first, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorised electronic cigarettes to be sold in the US markets, citing their benefits in helping smokers quit. ....

Masik Durga Ashtami is observed on the 8th day of the Shukla paksha (bright lunar fortnight) of every month according to the Hindu calendar. Of all Durga Ashtami days, the Shukla paksha Ashtami of Ashwin month is the most popular, which is known as Durga Ashtami. Durga Ashtami falls on the 8th day of the 9-day long Navratri Festival. ....

Assessing the stiffness of the arteries could help identify patients most at risk of dying from Covid-19, new research has revealed. ....

It's nearly two years since the Covid-19 pandemic struck the world. Yet the fear and anxiety it brought, especially in those who suffered from the infectious disease, forced to remain in isolation at home, lost their near and dear ones and were left jobless for months, is hard to let go. ....