Besides TB, the WHO has also identified 12 classes of priority pathogens -- including common infections like pneumonia or urinary tract infections -- that are increasingly resistant to existing antibiotics and urgently in need of new treatments.
The plan received co-operation from the Kolkata Police and Kolkata Municipal Corporation, which had given its permission to use the road for puja. The road was divided into stretches and each was closed for traffic when work was in progress.
Navratri, the festival dedicated to worship Goddess Durga, is here and people all across the country are getting ready to offer their prayers to the deity. While the ground work is going on, we have curated a list of top 10 songs that can be played during the festivities.
Animal lovers mat related to this. A study has come out with reasons why dogs are so amazingly in sync with their owners. These results help us understand how dogs have changed during the process of domestication.
Demonetisation or 'notebandi' has been chosen as the theme by organisers of at least two community Durga Pujas in West Bengal this year. The idea to take up demonetisation as a theme came from the sufferings that the common man had to face due to the note ban.
A woman's body goes through a lot of changes post her pregnancy period. Hence, that's the time when you take utmost care and indulge in proper nutritious food diet as newbie moms would need to have an optimum energy level for the baby as well.
Priyanka Chopra, who was at the Global Goals Awards at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, looked chic in the fitted white long-sleeved number. The low slit in her dress added just the zing to her elegant appearance
Yasmin Karachiwala, who has A-list celebs like Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, and Katrina Kaif working out under her expert guidance has an extensive fitness regime for herself. Pilates, jack rabbit, pike and shoulder flexion are part of her everyday routine.
Simple and easy to make, these recipes by chef Manish Mehrotra are perfect for the ones who are not too fond of spending time in the kitchen.
A film attempts to capture the experiences in the life of journalist and diplomat, Kuldip Nayar
The second edition of the Big Little Book Awards will focus on Bengali literature for children.
A retrospective in Mumbai examines the legacy of Jitendra Arya, a pioneer of Indian photography
From Deepika Padukone and Kareena Kapoor Khan to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, here are celeb-inspired ways to wear the 9 colours of Navratri.
Looks like Jhanvi Kapoor took inspiration from Selena Gomez and even though she wore the dress well, it's the singer who takes the cake.
Recently, we saw Shraddha Kapoor at four different events, giving us four unique looks but only one could actually inspire us.
Around 400 people in the city recently came together to create the longest alpana in around Samaj Sevi Puja Pandal in Lake View Road. It was unveiled by Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee on Mahalaya
Smoking and HIV are a particularly bad combination when it comes to lung cancer says researcher Krishna Reddy, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). According to a study people who smoke and are HIV positive are prone to have lung cancer more than AIDS.
To up the ante of your detox routine, you can have the sabudana khichdi with veggies, kuttu ke ate ki kadhi, dosa made of kuttu with some curd. Samo rice can also be eaten with pudhina chutney as it detoxifies the body very well.
A study proves that lack of sleep may lead to depression. The study also talks about why people with insomnia tend to experience depression more often. Here are few things that you would like to know to keep depression at bay.
The method needs patients to carry many accessories during physical activity, including lancets, alcohol swabs and a relatively large glucometer.
Navratri is a nine-day long festival that is celebrated by Hindus across India. This year, Navratri begins on September 21 and ends on September 29, and the 10th day will be celebrated as Dussehra. Here are some of the wishes that you can send to your friends and family on the occasion of Navratri.
Statement rings look perfect and accentuate the beauty of your hand. They are the symbol of love and devotion. A solitaire studded ring or a ring embedded with diamonds looks appealing and speaks about your personality.
Quitting smoking is one of the most important things that people with HIV can do to improve their health and live longer. Besides reducing the risk of lung cancer, quitting will also decrease their risk of other diseases such as heart attack, stroke and emphysema.
Positive thinking can beat away your blues even if you are not sleeping properly. According to a study, if you have a positive response to the experiences in your life, you are less likely to be depressed.
Subho Mahalaya! This day marks the end of Pitri Paksha and Shradhh and the beginning of the auspicious Devi Paksha. On this day, Bengalis wish each other as they excitedly await the beginning of Pujo on Sashthi, so why not join in the festivities by sending these WhatsApp messages, Facebook status greetings and wishes to your loved ones.


