Illness

Urban poor face the brunt of climate change even if they don't contribute to it

For children, older residents and people coping with chronic diseases, air conditioning is the answer.

Hotter weather threatens productivity of Indian workers, says study; temperature rise also increases absenteeism

For every 1 degree Celsius increase in temperature above 27 degree Celsius on a hot day in India, productivity of workers declines by as much as 4 percent.

Irrfan Khan posts cryptic tweet about 'rare disease'; promises to update fans once he has conclusive diagnosis

In a Twitter post, Irrfan Khan, 51, said that he and his family were jolted by the knowledge of his illness, and requested his fans not to speculate about his health

Uttar Pradesh Assembly adjourned till 26 July after condoling death of Mathura Prasad Pal

The UP Assembly was on Monday adjourned till 26 July after paying condolence to sitting BJP MLA Mathura Prasad Pal, who died after prolonged illness.

Do not go gentle into that good night: On Alzheimer’s, women and empowerment

Till the grip is tightened, till there is no wiggle room left, Alzheimer’s graciously allows a moment of whimsical freedom that life doesn’t always afford

Around 100 people fall ill after consuming 'prasad' in Bihar

Around 100 people including at least ten children were taken ill after consuming 'prasad' at Sahugarh Janki village under Sadar police station of Bihar's Madhepura district on Monday.

President of Zambia Michael Sata dies at 77

Olympic champion Mo Farah withdraws from Commonwealth Games

Olympic and world middle distance champion Mo Farah withdrew from England's Commonwealth Games team on Thursday, saying he was not fully fit following a recent illness.

Paul McCartney is getting fit and ready to rock: Ringo Starr

Veteran percussionist Ringo Starr says his good friend and former Beatles bandmate Paul McCartney is "ready to rock" after coming down with an illness.

Homosexuality not mental illness, disease: Indian Psychiatric Society

The statement was issued by the country's psychiatrists after a furor was kicked up about the statements of the society's president, Dr Indira Sharma, on homosexuality last month.