The Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) on Monday started implementation of a Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to control air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region.


Emergency action plan to curb Delhi pollution comes into effect


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A team of researchers in the US is set to use Apple iPhone and Watch to track binge eating disorder among people.


Apple iPhone to soon decode binge eating disorder


Two fifth of China's coal power stations are loss-making and owners could save nearly $390 billion by closing plants in line with the Paris Climate Agreement, financial think tank Carbon Tracker said on Thursday.


Two fifth of China's coal power stations loss-making: Report


Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, known for his chiselled physique even at 52, is all set to launch his own gym equipment range, contributing in his way to the Fit India movement.


Salman Khan to launch own gym equipment range


Making girls study up to high school can help prevent at least 50 million child marriages across the world by 2030, the Save the Children organisation has said.


'High schooling can prevent 50 million child marriages by 2030'


Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have found that the novel synthetic DNA vaccine is safe against Ebola virus and offers a long-term alternative to traditional vaccines.


Novel DNA vaccine against Ebola virus safe, effective


Cataract is caused due to the opacification of the natural lens in the eye, leading to cloudy vision. It is a common occurrence in the elderly -- and a commonly performed surgery across the world. The management of cataract has evolved recently from a stage of visual restoration to a stage of refractive surgery. Several new technologies have come up over the recent past to achieve this outcome.


Cataract management has evolved to refractive surgery (October 11 is World Sight Day)


India is standing on the threshold of a mental health epidemic with a greater number of people affected by mental health issues in the country than the entire population of Japan.


Every sixth person in India needs mental-health help  (Oct 10 is World Mental Health Day)


Mustard oil has a unique pungent flavour and aroma -- it tingles your throat and gives you a buzz in the nose. This is the essential characteristic of mustard oil and yes, it certainly is something of an acquired taste and makes it pharmacologically a healthy oil.


Pungency is the key in mustard oil (Tasting Notes)


Amidst the hectic schedule of day-to-day life, we often neglect common digestive problems such as acidity. Considering these digestive problems to be minor, we either ignore or tend to treat them by ourselves.


Avoid fried food, smoking, alcohol to prevent acidity (Health Tips)


The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched a mobile health app to provide health information to the users, including first-aid and other health and nutritional topics, Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday.


IAF launches health app


The Meghalaya government on Tuesday said it would float a fresh tender for the fourth phase of Megha Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS-4), as the premium demanded by the lowest bidder was too high.


Meghalaya to float fresh tender for health insurance scheme


For maximum participation of government officials in the ongoing anti-stubble burning campaign, the Punjab government has issued instructions to its staff making them accountable for paddy-straw burning on land owned or cultivated by them.


Punjab to hold officials accountable for stubble-burning


Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Nestle are among the companies that contribute most to ocean pollution with single-use plastics, according to a study presented on Tuesday by the "Break Free from Plastic" initiative.


Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Nestle biggest ocean polluters: Report


Even as India has managed to increase its forest cover to over 20 per cent of its total geographical area, forest fires are a leading cause of degradation of the green cover in the country, a report said on Tuesday.


Fires leading cause of forest degradation in India: Report


The External Affairs Ministry on Tuesday launched the "India for Humanity" initiative under which the Jaipur Foot artificial limb will be distributed free of cost to the needy across the world.


India launches global Jaipur Foot distribution initiative


Todays world is full of an unprecedented number of distractions and anxieties. The cities we work in are denser than ever. Our workplaces move at a faster pace than before. The devices we own and use for work and leisure are always awake and always hungry for more of our attention and time.


Mindfulness: An ancient remedy for the modern world's stresses (October 10 is World Mental Health Day)


A day ahead of the European Union Environment Ministers' meeting expected to adopt the EU's position for the UN Climate Summit (COP24) in December, the world's leading body of climate scientists gave strong scientific evidence for the need to keep temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.


Europe needs to step up climate action: Environmental group


Even with an increase of little over one degree Celsius in global warming, India is being battered by the worst climate extremes. It is clear that the situation is going to worsen with an 1.5 degrees increase, and hence India must quickly get its act together -- now, environmentalists cautioned on Monday.


'India must limit global warming increase to 1.5 degrees'


Actress January Jones shared a topless photograph of herself on social media in a bid to spread breast cancer awareness.


January Jones goes topless for breast cancer awareness


Australian scientists have developed a novel test which can reveal the amount of DNA people shed, an advance that would help forensic examiners catch criminals.

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