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Pritha Chatterjee
Pritha Chatterjee is a journalist and research assistant in the department of social and behavioural sciences, at Harvard University.
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International Yoga Day: From BSF constable to Telangana beautician, thousands look to set world recordSubscriber Only
June 21, 2015 01:25 IST
Four people among the many that are trying to write India into the Guinness Book of World Records.
Sun, Jun 21, 2015
AIIMS report: ‘Lab tests often fail to find poison in viscera samples’Subscriber Only
June 19, 2015 03:33 IST
“Generally, the viscera reports were found positive only for ethyl alcohol, methyl alcohol, phosphides, zinc phosphide and aluminium phosphide,” the authors observed.
Fri, Jun 19, 2015
Strike by contract health workers hits immunisation programmeSubscriber Only
June 18, 2015 01:34 IST
Sources said at least 2,000 of them were still on strike, though some had resumed work.
Thu, Jun 18, 2015
India’s food safety panel chief wants sweeping reformsSubscriber Only
June 17, 2015 02:17 IST
Dr Prakash’s call for an overhaul comes after the FSSAI sought the recall of Nestle’s Maggi Noodles in the country following lab tests that showed unsafe levels of lead in some samples.
Wed, Jun 17, 2015
Voice from Within: Did not test food items, could not use equipment, says former central lab head Satya PrakashSubscriber Only
June 17, 2015 01:08 IST
In letters to Centre, former director of Kolkata CFL highlights lack of standards, facilities, expertise and experiments in laboratories.
Wed, Jun 17, 2015Delhi’s govt food safety lab: no staff, no tech, no accreditationSubscriber Only
June 12, 2015 05:02 IST
The Delhi tests did lead to a govt ban on the Nestle product, but it also exposed how the state of around 18 million people was woefully ill-equipped to manage a food safety crisis.
Fri, Jun 12, 2015
What does the Indian cricket team drink? Don’t tell regulatorSubscriber Only
June 11, 2015 05:25 IST
Mismatch between regulator and supplier: top brands not on govt radar.
Thu, Jun 11, 2015
Starbucks, Kellogg’s, Venky’s products on FSSAI blacklistSubscriber Only
June 10, 2015 02:58 IST
Food regulator gave state officials list of around 500 products that failed to get approvals, many of which were found to contain high levels heavy metals, caffeine and iron fillings, said sources.
Tue, Jun 16, 2015Delhi government allows finger test for examining sexual assault victimsSubscriber Only
June 08, 2015 02:03 IST
Committee says the test is not used to judge if ‘a woman is habituated to sexual intercourse’
Mon, Jun 08, 2015
FSSAI orders Nestle to take all 9 Maggi Noodle variants off the shelvesSubscriber Only
June 06, 2015 02:56 IST
Maggi Noodles has been banned in several states including Kerala, UP, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh
Sat, Jun 06, 2015
Delhi Food Commissioner: 12 of 13 Maggi samples had too much lead, MSGSubscriber Only
June 03, 2015 03:40 IST
In five samples, Delhi government officials said “misbranding” was identified in the samples.
Wed, Jun 03, 2015
Explained: The controversy surrounding Maggi NoodlesSubscriber Only
June 03, 2015 00:38 IST
Has Maggi broken food laws? Is it harmful for you? Indian Express explains the controversy over India’s favourite instant noodles.
Fri, Jun 05, 2015
Delhi: Plan to rope in private clinics for 24-hour primary careSubscriber Only
June 02, 2015 01:38 IST
The government has issued an advertisement inviting expression of interests from charitable health institutes.
Tue, Jun 02, 2015
Delhi: Guru Nanak Eye Hospital turns away HIV+ patientSubscriber Only
May 31, 2015 03:52 IST
Refers him to private hospital under EWS quota, agrees to perform surgery only after the High Court intervenes.
Sun, May 31, 2015
Sunday Story: Tracing Aruna Shanbaug’s ‘rapist’Subscriber Only
May 31, 2015 00:00 IST
Every time Aruna Shanbaug’s case made news, the world looked for her ‘rapist’.
Sun, May 31, 2015
Aruna Shanbaug’s assailant is alive; tired of memories, I want to die, he saysSubscriber Only
May 30, 2015 04:40 IST
A sweeper at the hospital, he brutally assaulted “didiji” Aruna Shanbaug, a nurse who remained in a vegetative state for 42 years, triggering a debate on euthanasia before her death.
Sun, May 31, 2015
Explained: Toxin overload, how heat kills?Subscriber Only
May 29, 2015 03:51 IST
Clinically, a heat stroke occurs only after body temperature crosses 104 degrees F, when excessive metabolism leads to a sharp fall in blood pressure and oxygen levels, a condition called hypoxia.
Fri, May 29, 2015
Beware! Toxic ozone gas at double the safe limit in some part of DelhiSubscriber Only
May 29, 2015 02:02 IST
Environmental scientists say ozone, which is a particularly critical pollutant, has emerged as a concern in Delhi in the last few years.
Mon, Jun 01, 2015
Tracking system in medical colleges for ‘ghost’ facultySubscriber Only
May 21, 2015 04:28 IST
There have been so many complaints from students about many private colleges not having any real faculty in critical subjects.
Thu, May 21, 2015Bio-waste plant’s contract expires today, govt scrambles for alternativeSubscriber Only
May 19, 2015 04:25 IST
The Delhi High Court first ordered the closure of the plant over possible health hazards and pollution concerns over two years ago.
Tue, May 19, 2015
Kidneys damaged, woman runs from pillar to postSubscriber Only
May 18, 2015 01:49 IST
Both her kidneys have long stopped working. But she is still struggling to get a dialysis session.
Mon, May 18, 2015
Death By Breath Challenges: Bharat-III vehicles likely to be phased out by next yearSubscriber Only
May 13, 2015 01:37 IST
Manufacturers should strengthen their research and development activities to produce vehicles that are cleaner and more fuel efficient.
Wed, May 13, 2015
Delhi pollution: Protective eyewear for Delhi traffic police soonSubscriber Only
May 12, 2015 03:09 IST
Delhi traffic police has sent a requirement of around 2,000 such glasses in their first batch, tenders for which will be floated soon, a top official said.
Tue, May 12, 2015
Delhi Master Plan: Clinics, labs in residential areas face closureSubscriber Only
May 10, 2015 00:35 IST
MCD, anti-pollution agency begin drive to shut medical facilities but no one knows how many there are, and where.
Sun, May 10, 2015
Pile-up fears for hospital waste as plant licence set to expireSubscriber Only
May 07, 2015 03:22 IST
Licence of capital’s oldest treatment plant, which caters to about 1,600 hospitals, expires on May 18.
Thu, May 07, 2015Journalism of Courage
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