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Medical college bears brunt of AI crash, 5 students among 7 killed

At least five MBBS students, one PG resident doctor and the wife of a superspecialist doctor of the BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad were killed and over 60 medical students injured when an Air......

UK medical body head quits over jobs row

The plight of doctors in Britain, including a large number of NRIs, came to the fore again with the Chairman of the British Medical Association James Johnson resigning for failing to convey the......

Women tying sarees tightly at waist may suffer 'petticoat cancer': Docs

In a study, doctors have documented treating two women of 'petticoat cancer' -- a condition possibly triggered by tying the waist cord of a saree's underskirt or petticoat tightly. Image used only......

IIT Madras director's cow urine remark sparks row; apology demanded

The director of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, V Kamakoti, has sparked controversy after making a remark about the "medicinal value" of cow urine, or gomutra. IMAGE: IIT-Madras......

Tahawwur Rana lands in Delhi, NIA records arrest

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, was brought to India after being "successfully extradited" from the US and was formally arrested, the National Investigation......

NRI doctor moots tax sops for the healthy in UK

Slim, healthy people and mothers who breastfeed should be given tax credits to encourage a healthier lifestyle, an Indian-born doctor based in the United Kingdom has said. And at the same time, fat......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

UK all set to kickstart FTA talks with Modi govt

The UK government said on Tuesday that it has kicked off preparations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with India, launching a 14-week consultation to seek the views of the public and business......

Indian docs, govt launch portal to share healthcare expertise

Indian-origin doctors across the globe have joined hands with the Indian government to launch a web portal for sharing expertise, skills, knowledge and resources with those in need of such services......

'Ayurveda under threat from western exploitation'

India could lose over $130 billion annually, if western countries were allowed to exploit and dilute ayurveda, one of the trusted age-old Indian medicine system, experts say. Expressing this......

Christmas Karma Review: Over The Top

Christmas Karma narrowly misses being a highway pile up, mainly because its heart is in the right place, believes Deepa Gahlot. The idea sounds good: The Charles Dickens classic 1843 novella A......

Phule Review: No Sensationalism Here

It this era of sensationalism, we should appreciate director Anant Mahadevan for treating Phule with calm and composure and not going overboard, notes Hemant Waje. Against the backdrop of a deeply......

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting. Here's looking at the Web series that you will be watching this year! Do Read: Watch Vijay......

'I never thought that it's a pandemic story'

'I never thought the European audience will love this film, but we had over 2,000 people at the screening.' IMAGE: Actress Divya Prabha and Director Mahesh Narayanan on the sets of Ariyippu.......

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

The 74th Cannes Film Festival ended with the jury -- headed by Spike Lee -- handing out awards to a number of international films from France, Iran, Finland, Israel, Norway, Japan and the US. But......

Will Paris Champ Be Stripped Of Gold Medal?

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who won gold in the women's 66kg boxing event at Paris 2024, is facing mounting calls to be stripped of her medal.A leaked medical report reveals that Khelif has......

British Board of Control suspends Fury's licence

The association overseeing professional boxing in Britain suspended heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury's licence on Thursday. British Boxing Board of Control (BBBC) general secretary Robert Smith said......

Semenya says NO to medication to lower testosterone

'God has decided my career and he will end my career, so no human can stop me from running,' declares Caster Semenya after winning first race since gender ruling defeat. IMAGE: South......

British GP could go ahead despite quarantine restrictions

IMAGE: General view of a Union Jack flag being carried out on to the track by service personnel. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters Formula One is working to put on a British Grand Prix in July even......

Israel, Denmark to vaccinate all athletes for Tokyo Olympics

'By the end of May 2021, all... will be completely vaccinated against the coronavirus.' IMAGE: Much of Japan is under a state of emergency due to a third wave of COVID-19 infections, but......