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New technique makes 72-year-old walk againSubscriber Only
August 21, 2015 17:42 IST
A 72-year-old person who was unable to walk due to blockages in his coronary arteries has been cured with the help of a new and rare technique called Artery Clearance Therapy.
Indian-origin woman ignites global awareness on menstruationSubscriber Only
August 20, 2015 19:52 IST
Indian-origin Kiran Gandhi, a Harvard Business School graduate and a professional drummer, said the silence about the subject has to end, and she was happy to have started “a global conversation online” on periods.
Watch video: Why this little schoolgirl can’t sleep at night
August 18, 2015 17:05 IST
This heartwrenching video is part of #HelpTheFarmer campaign by skymetweather.com which has taken the initiative to make accurate weather forecast easily accessible to all.
A garbage bin that rewards users with free WiFi
August 17, 2015 12:05 IST
The self-funded experiment with support from operator MTS proved to be a success at the various Weekender Festivals held in Bangalore, Kolkata and Delhi but is not operative at the moment.
Now a book that filters water at a low costSubscriber Only
August 17, 2015 12:00 IST
Leveraging on the bacteria-killing properties of silver and inexpensive copper, a US researcher has developed a low cost, simple and easily transportable paper-based method to purify drinking water.
Glass of good wine is daily elixir for world’s oldest twin brothers
August 12, 2015 18:14 IST
Eating in moderation, drinking a glass of good wine every day and avoiding chasing women are the secrets of a long life, Belgians Pieter and Paulus Langerock, the world's oldest living twin brothers, say.
Zomato to list disabled friendly restaurants, thanks to this manSubscriber Only
August 12, 2015 16:25 IST
A disabled man was denied entry in a restaurant. What he did will benefit millions of disabled people in the country.
New low-cost HIV drug launched in UgandaSubscriber Only
August 10, 2015 18:53 IST
Marking an advancement in its fight against the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the Ugandan government on Sunday launched a cheaper one-pill-a-day drug for HIV treatment.
Free Wi-Fi at 25 monuments this yearSubscriber Only
August 5, 2015 16:34 IST
The facility will be available free of cost for the first 30 minutes and thereafter, it is chargeable on the basis of additional usage.
Nestlé India launches initiatives to support breastfeeding
August 4, 2015 19:19 IST
Nestlé India has launched a series of initiatives on the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week with the theme - Breastfeeding isn't just a mother's responsibility.
World’s most intelligent? UK girl achieves highest possible IQ score, may be brainier than Einstein, Hawking
August 3, 2015 18:16 IST
A 12-year-old girl in the UK has achieved the highest possible score of 162 on a Mensa IQ test, which could make her brainier than Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking.
Age is no bar to learn: An inspiring story of a young Indian mother
August 3, 2015 16:21 IST
An awe-inspiring story of a young mother and her willingness to learn.
Don’t they look stylish? Man teaches underprivileged children how to make DIY raincoats
July 30, 2015 17:12 IST
The tutorial touches the lives of these underprivileged children and conveys a potent message to the society.
How to climb a tree in five easy steps: New Delhi Nature Society organises innovative workshopSubscriber Only
November 5, 2015 13:23 IST
This is a small tutorial on 'How to climb a tree' for those who are keen to be in sync with nature.
India needs to invest in infrastructure: Venkatraman RamakrishnanSubscriber Only
July 26, 2015 01:00 IST
Nobel laureate Venkatraman Ramakrishnan on climate change, and why individuals cutting down on their energy consumption will not be enough.
Cutest ‘bride’ in the world! 4-year-old cancer patient marries her favourite nurseSubscriber Only
July 24, 2015 13:43 IST
Abby Sayles a patient suffering from leukemia marries her favourite nurse
Conserve water, man! A shower that kicks you out after four minutes of bathing
July 23, 2015 15:06 IST
Textile-based installation artist and educator Elisabeth Buecher has invented a cunning way to conserve water.
Indian fashion business student wins prestigious US awardSubscriber Only
July 23, 2015 14:01 IST
Aspiring Indian entrepreneur Kartik Verma has won the 2015 edition of prestigious Global James McGuire Business Plan Competition with his business idea 'Assuage Mom' for the maternity wear market in India.
World’s first bionic eye implant shows hope for age-related blindness
July 23, 2015 13:43 IST
World's first successful bionic eye implant has given hope to millions.
7-year-old girl saves younger brother’s life
July 22, 2015 16:07 IST
A seven-year-old school girl rescued her three-year-old brother after dragging him out safely when a 40 foot tall tree came crashing down onto the inflatable slide they were playing on.
Gay sperm donor fathers 10th child in 13 monthsSubscriber Only
July 20, 2015 18:41 IST
A British gay sperm donor has fathered ten children in 13 months with the most recent tiny tot born to a lesbian couple, media reported.
Odisha: Muslims take part in Rath Yatra festival in Kendrapara
July 20, 2015 13:29 IST
"I along with family members celebrated Eid festival on Saturday. Later in the day, I went to the grand road to watch the car festival. Every year, we never miss the car festival," quipped Ali.
World’s biggest goiter removed from a 60-year-old woman in AIIMSSubscriber Only
July 17, 2015 14:18 IST
Doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) said on Thuesday that they have removed a 2.91 kg goiter, said to be the world's largest, from a 60-year-old woman.
Workshop for kids undergoing cancer treatmentSubscriber Only
July 17, 2015 14:07 IST
The Delhi Metro museum organised a workshop for children undergoing treatment for cancer.
Disaster debris can become building blocks for a new life
July 15, 2015 14:17 IST
In Amsterdam a mobile factory ingests rubble at one end, liquefies it into cement and spurts out Lego-shaped building blocks.
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