Scientists unveil the genome of India’s national bird

The analysis reveals 99 genes that are unique to peacocks and could be responsible for peacock’s feathers and its long life span  

Back, again!

Over 80 per cent of India's population suffers from at least one episode of back pain in their lifetime. New research links back pain to the …

Umbilical discord

Lack of enforcing protocols is pushing up cesarean deliveries in India

Traffic-driven diabetes

Air pollution may raise risk

Anti-greening measures

Easy method to detect bacterial infection in citrus varieties

Gut factor

Why people in the West are more prone to allergies?

Warm and convenient

Researchers are developing low-cost warmers for infants even as doctors remain divided over the efficacy of the product

A simple yet rare solution

Iron deficiency in newborns can be checked if doctors wait for two minutes before cutting the umbilical cord

Growing tendency

Compared to Europeans, South Asians need longer workouts

Wrap it right

Pine oleoresin coating can cut nutrient pollution by urea

Search for a good hearth

While cook stoves in India are becoming fuel-efficient, they are not improving air quality, finds study

Superbug threat is for real

But Indian government does not think it is significant

Road map to save environment

A global map highlights regions where road construction will have high environmental costs