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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.
Bhavya Khullar
Trending
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‘Animal’ review: Hard to stomach – but equally hard to ignore
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An Indian artist who helped decolonise Christian art has been relegated to the margins in death
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How Uttar Pradesh’s halal ban has plunged the processed food industry into chaos
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Mizoram Assembly polls: EC defers counting of votes to December 4
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From a writer’s journals: How the legendary writer Vladimir Nabokov inspired Amitava Kumar’s fiction
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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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Watch: Scenes of waterlogging in different parts of Tamil Nadu as heavy rains continue
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Watch: This low-budget version of Jung Kook’s ‘Seven’ music video recreated by Thai fans is a hit
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Watch: Man gets married in hospital after falling sick with dengue just before wedding
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Watch: Stray dog gets stuck in drain below road, firefighters drill through the surface to rescue it
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Watch: Shah Rukh Khan fans from India and abroad participate in the ‘Lutt Putt Gaya’ dance challenge
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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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‘Salaar Part 1 – Ceasefire’ trailer: ‘K.G.F’ director’s new film stars Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran
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‘Animal’ review: Hard to stomach – but equally hard to ignore
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Watch: Trailer of ‘Mad Max’ spinoff ‘Furiosa’ is out
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‘Dhootha’ review: An entertaining yarn about media ethics
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Interview: ‘The Archies’ movie is ‘nostalgic, magical, a storybook come to life’
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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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England tour of India: Issy Wong shines with the bat to help visitors level series 1-1
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Boxing, Junior World Championships: Six boxers reach semi-finals to assure India of more medals
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Badminton, Syed Modi International: Rajawat, Crasto/Ponnappa cruise into semi-finals
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Boxing, Men’s National C’ships: Shiva Thapa, Amit Panghal, Sagar reach finals after dominating wins
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Watch, Cricket: Uganda men’s team celebrates after qualifying for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup