As the death toll due to new coronavirus is increasing at an alarming rate, concerns are growing about the deadly virus that is a fast-spreading epidemic in China. Cases of infected people have crossed over 24,637,500 while the death toll exceeding more than 835,000. The
Air pollution is an issue requiring urgent attention as it affects nearly everyone on the planet and degrades the environment beyond comprehension. There are many ways to reduce the contributing factors polluting the air and health benefits of air pollution reduction on a whole. On
There is a common notion that e-cigarettes are far safer than tobacco cigarettes. Actually, this is just a myth! Vaping is not safer than tobacco smoking, instead it may pose higher risk for stroke severity. In a study conducted on mice and presented at the
Bangladesh is about to run, first-of-its-kind, three-wheeled ambulances that are entirely powered by solar-energy including the lighting. The ambulance is well-equipped, cheaper, and faster than hand-pulled rickshaw’s that are currently in use. It can work in rural areas with no electricity. Moreover, the poverty-stricken health
Swachh Bharat Mission proposes toilets for all, with a vision to make India open defecation free by 2019. Lack of toilets however is not the only issue in remote parts of the country. Shortage of electricity and scarcity of safe drinking water are other two
A few days ago a picture and a footage showing Kerala’s tribal kids eating from garbage appeared in a regional newspaper ‘Mathrubhumi’. Surprisingly, it wasn’t picked up by mainstream media. May be, because it shows how greed of corrupt government has ended up with such
Smartwatches and wrist-worn fitness wearables have become really useful gadgets. You can see every second person in the gym, on the cycle, race track or even in the park wearing a band on the wrist to keep track of their fitness.
A team of four 10-12-year-old Indian schoolgirls have patented an eco-friendly mosquito repellent device that is powered by solar energy. The device is aimed at providing protection from diseases like malaria and dengue in community spaces such as schools, offices, hospitals etc. to benefit large
Desecration or insult of religious symbols or objects can lead to the massacre in India. But that is limited to some specific minority groups only, such as in the case of beef. Otherwise, Indians don’t mind peeing on walls painted with their holy signs. It’s
According to a WHO report, in India, about 70 million people do not have access to the most basic medicine – soap. Every year, about two million children die due to diseases that could be prevented simply by using soap. As a matter of fact,