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Bhavya Khullar
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Lab notes: Gaining weight during pregnancy may help short women have healthier babies
Short-statured women generally have a higher chance of delivering a low birth weight baby.
Bhavya Khullar
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Photos: Finally, an Indian agency has recorded the stunning biodiversity of the Sunderbans
The salinity profile, which is critical for the existence of mangroves, is increasing and adversely affecting the biodiversity in the region.
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Lab notes: Scientists identify bacterium that could be source of antibiotics
Preliminary studies show that the bacterium could be used to produce antibiotics for several diseases including malaria.
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Trending
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Why the criticism of UU Lalit’s appointment as India’s next chief justice is flawed
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‘Shameful,’ says Varun Gandhi on video of ration card holders being forced to buy national flags
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Is Rishi Sunak lagging behind in the UK leadership contest because of his race?
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Opinion: The reasons why Pakistan turned out different from India and Bangladesh
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Beyond Har Ghar Tiranga: Why Indians must plant Tagore’s vision of nationalism in every home
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Lab notes: Quick diagnosis of dengue possible in remote areas with this rapid test kit
The test is less sensitive but much faster than the standard tests used in laboratories and can be used for preliminary diagnosis.
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Lab notes: India can reduce its stillbirths by training its healthcare workers
Thirty percent of stillbirths are due to obstetric complications and excessive bleeding.
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Lab notes: Kidney disease may be linked to pesticide exposure
A new study analysed blood samples of patients with chronic kidney disease and found high levels of at least three pesticides.
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Video
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Watch: Big chunk of cliff collapses on the seashore in Sidmouth, UK
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‘You're a BJP-RSS agent’: RJD MLA to news anchor questioning alliance with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar
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‘Out of context’: Twitter flags BJP leader Amit Malviya’s edited video of Rahul Gandhi’s speech
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Watch: Truck swept away in flood while crossing Gattasilli Bridge in Chhattisgarh
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Watch: African-American man understands mother-in-law’s Malayalam, delighting social media
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Lab notes: Scientists develop implantable silk mat to speed up bone healing
The mat is made of natural silk from silkworms.
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Lab notes: A new method may simplify diagnostic testing for kidney function
Researchers have developed a new biosensor for kidney function tests.
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Lab notes: Bacteria in chicken intestines contain natural food preservatives
A new study has isolated a non-toxic natural food preservative from these bacteria.
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The Reel
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Watch: Teaser of Kiran Rao’s ‘Laapataa Ladies’ is out
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‘Mind the Malhotras’ season 2 trailer: Cyrus Sahukar and Mini Mathur are back as a bickering couple
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‘Delhi Crime’ season 2 trailer: Vartika Chaturvedi and her team are back on the crime trail
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‘Thiruchitrambalam’ trailer: Dhanush plays a food delivery worker in Mithran Jawahar’s film
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Start the week with a film: ‘Confidentially Yours’ is a delightful goodbye to cinema
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Lab notes: Can the artificial sweetener aspartame cause sterility?
A new study on has found reduced sperm quality in rats fed with aspartame.
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Lab notes: Antibiotic resistant bugs found in chicken and sprouts sold by Mumbai street vendors
Many of the bacteria were resistant to one or more commonly used antibiotics such as penicillin and streptomycin.
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Lab notes: We might soon have a simple blood test to detect liver fibrosis
The disease has so far been diagnosed only through invasive biopsy procedures.
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The Field
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Indian football: CoA files contempt of court proceedings filed against Praful Patel
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CWG 2022: From Mirabai Chanu to Avinash Sable, a recap of India’s 61 medals at Birmingham Games
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Fencing: Olympian Bhavani Devi defends Commonwealth Championship title
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Cricket: Australia captain Meg Lanning to take an indefinite break for personal reasons
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BWF World C’ships: PV Sindhu projected to meet An Se Young in QF; tough draw for Lakshya Sen & Co