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Swine flu claims 221 lives in Maharashtra in 2017; With 58 deaths, Pune most affected

Swine flu has claimed as many as 221 lives in Maharashtra so far this year with Pune alone accounting for more than one-fourth of the fatalities, a government official said

Olei acid in olive oil may help prevent brain cancer, reveals study

A compound found in olive oil may help fight brain cancer by preventing tumour formation, a new study has found.

World's rarest marine species vaquita porpoise may be extinct in a year, reveals report

With an estimated 30 or fewer individuals remaining, vaquita porpoise — the world's most endangered marine mammal — may go extinct by 2018 if no action is taken to save them, a new study warns. Known as the 'panda of the sea' because of its distinctive markings, the vaquita is endemic to the Upper Gulf of California.

Heavy rainfall reshaped Mars' surface long ago: Study

The fourth planet from the sun, Mars has geological features like the Earth and moon, such as craters and valleys

Beat Mumbai’s heat, head over to the city’s first Underwater Festival this weekend

We know April has been hot, and May is going to be sweltering, so here’s your chance to plunge into the cooling waters, that too within city limits.

Eating less salt may not save you from having high blood pressure, finds study

For the study, the researchers followed 2,632 men and women ages 30 to 64 years old who were part of the Framingham Offspring Study.

Men at more risk of liver damage due to excess iron in body

According to the doctors, not just iron but also several other habits including high cholesterol, late sleeping and late rising, skipping breakfast and stopping urine for a long duration causes liver damage.

Liminal Lens and How Revealing! are giving a voice to survivors of abuse, one post at a time

Liminal Lens and How Revealing! are platforms where several people have spoken out about abuse for the first time.

Train Diaries: This photo project captures the spirit of women in Mumbai's local trains

Anushree Fadnavis talks about why she loves trains and how she photographs her subjects for her project 'Train Diaries'

The ten best covers of Ed Sheeran's 'Shape Of You' you should listen to

From a dentist singing about cavities to a rendition in the voice of Peter Griffin, here are the ten best covers of Ed Sheeran's Shape Of You.

Instagram account 'Chiliya Chai' looks at the intersection of the Muslim community and modernity

Shaikh Ayaz documents the lives and thoughts of Muslims in Mumbai in his account Chiliya Chai

Bollywood South Park: Here's a look at different versions of Salman, Shah Rukh Khan, and more

What about the South Park themed version of Gunday look like? Bollywood South Park creates avatars of your favourite stars.

This woman chose to forgive her rapist: Watch the TED talk in which she explains why

For rape survivor and TED speaker Thordis Elva, forgiving her rapist translated into self-healing

Women's Day Special: Passion for creativity drives these micro entrepreneurs to chart their own path

On Women's Day, here's looking at female micro entrepreneurs whose passion helps them carve a niche for themselves and serve a community at the same time.

Culling stray dogs: Civic bodies are inflicting needless suffering on man's best friend

What is ownership? Do we own everything in the world? Is every plant, every creature a belonging of some human. Does it have no right to live?

Child abuse cases: Why are working women guilt-tripped into staying at home instead of finding better daycare solutions?

I can’t imagine my mother sitting at home to look after me. But I can’t imagine being in a crèche either. While she never talked to me about having to face this kind of pressure, there are many women who feel like they have no choice.

Pinkathon: How India's largest women's run is raising awareness about breast cancer

Thousands of women run under the banner of Pinkathon, to spread information about early detection of breast cancer

Why consuming a kilo meat is unnatural, unpatriotic and harms the economy

All scientific research has established the direct correlation between excess protein intake and negative calcium absorption.

Henry Heimlich, creator of life-saving maneuver, dies at 96

The surgeon who created the life-saving Heimlich maneuver for choking victims died early Saturday in Cincinnati. Henry Heimlich was 96.

Kailash Satyarthi writes for Firstpost: From India a strong voice for children will rise

Be it the mines, fields, brick kilns, or carpet looms, the condition of children working in them is inhuman and a concerted global effort is needed to protect their childhood, writes Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi in Firstpost.

Delhi HC sets aside Centre's ban on 344 fixed dose combination medicines

Defending its stand, the Centre had argued that the FDC medicines are "new drugs" and thus, require licence from Drugs Controller General for sale and manufacture.

Adultery vis-a-vis cruelty: Is the Supreme Court lenient when it comes to husbands?

The Supreme Court ignored the fact that at the time of his wife’s death, the accused was in fact in the village of the person he was alleged to be in an extra-marital affair with.

Parmeshwar Godrej: A woman of many talents, an icon, an inspiration

Parmeshwar Godrej was one of the the first air hostesses of Air India

Radio campaign unites families this Durga Puja, hands out free trips back home

This Durga Puja will not only see Goddess Uma arrive on an annual sojourn to her paternal home and bring joy to millions, but also mark the homecoming of a select few to their dearest ones after years.

Israeli scientists develop new system to harvest drinking water from air

Israeli scientists at the Institute of Technology in Haifa have proposed an innovative system for harvesting safe drinking water from air.

Now, get India Post to send Gangajal to your doorstep

With the Ganga river polluted and murky in most parts where it flows in its later stages, demand for pure, unadulterated Gangajal was high.

Fresh off the farm: Why Priya Salvi gave up her urban life for sustainable agriculture

An expert on solid waste management, Priya Salvi gave up her life in Mumbai to take up sustainable agriculture in Done village in Maharashtra

Air pollution fourth-largest threat to human health globally

Without action, premature deaths attributable to outdoor air pollution will increase to 4.5 million in 2040 from around 3 million currently.