India’s latest communication satellite GSAT-6A was on Thursday launched the on board Geosynchronous rocket GSLV-F08 from the spaceport in Sriharikota and successfully placed it in the designated orbit in yet another achievement for the ISRO. The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F08), fitted with indigenously developed cryogenic third stage, injected the satellite into orbit about 18 minutes after its lift off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. ISRO’s scientists at the […]

Chironji seeds are produced from a tree known as Buchanania lanzan which is cultivated across India, popularly in the northwest. The Buchanania lanzan plant is a deciduous tree that can grow up to a height of 15 meters and belongs to the same family as cashew nuts. A Chironji plant bears fruits and each Chironji fruit contains a single Chironji seed.The seeds can be eaten raw but are mostly roasted […]

India retains the dubious distinction of being the TB capital of the world since 2008. According to the latest data by the Global Tuberculosis Report 2017, 27 Lakh new cases of TB were reported 2016. At the same time, an estimated 4.3 Lakh people died of TB; this accounts for 26 percent of the Global Death Toll of TB. The battle against TB is one of the most expensive one. […]

A glass of chilled sugarcane juice not only quenches our thirst but also invigorates us. Given its popularity to beat the heat, it is no surprise that India is one of the leading producers of sugarcane. It is called by many different names depending on the local language, but the humble sugarcane brings peace to every parched soul. Loaded with abundant carbohydrates, proteins, minerals like calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, and […]

Keeping your teeth, gums and mouth clean and healthy is an important part of your daily hygiene routine. In order to create awareness about oral health and the importance of oral hygiene, World Oral Health Day is celebrated globally every year on 20th March. This year, World Oral Health Day is being celebrated “Say Ahh: Think Mouth, Think Health”, Floss regularly No matter how many times in a day you […]

If scientists are to be believed, there are small chances that an asteroid will smack into Earth in 2135, The Washington Post reported. Though chances are there that a lot of living things on the planet might be destroyed due to this but forward-thinking astrophysicists have a plan to deal with this. According to an IANS report, in order to deal with potential asteroid impact, NASA has drawn up plans […]

It is common knowledge that human beings need about 7 to 8 hours of sleep — and not just to feel good or to do away with those under-eye circles but also for overall health. Sound sleep benefits the heart, weight, mind, and body. It helps in repairing damaged cells and the immune system, handling daily wear and tear, and recharging our system. Unhealthy food habits, lack of exercise, and […]

Stephen Hawking, the brightest star in the firmament of science, whose insights shaped modern cosmology and inspired global audiences in the millions, has died aged 76. He died peacefully at his home in Cambridge in the early hours of Wednesday morning, his family said. Prof Hawking, one of the world’s finest scientific minds, was diagnosed with a rare form of motor neurone disease in 1964 at the age of 22 […]

A good sound sleep is very important for our body to function properly and to lead a healthy life. Studies have shown that lack and disturbed sleep has immediate negative effects on hormones. Nowadays, many people face problems in getting a proper sleep and often seek medical help. But, it’s best to avoid medication and opt for a natural cure as it will reduce the risk of unnecessary side effects. […]

With women’s health becoming a pressing matter around the world at large, a survey conducted by SRL diagnostics has revealed that chronic kidney disease in India is more common in women than in men. As per the survey, abnormalities in kidney function was an average of 11.36 percent higher in women than in men (9.48 percent). It also showed that kidney function disorders were very common among the elderly, especially […]