Researchers are using luminescence dating to date samples of the mineral jarosite from Kachchh, Gujarat. Due to its geological similarities, this mineral is considered a good Martian analogue.

Healthcare

7 Apr 2025

On this World Health Day, let's take a look at the backbone of India's healthcare - Its PHCs. Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in India were established in 1952 and are the first contact point between the village community and the medical officer. During Covid-19, PHCs played a crucial role in ensuring vaccine and medical coverage reached the remotest regions in the country. Check out the infographic to learn more about India's first line of defence in healthcare.

Canberra, Australia
1 Oct 2021

A study identifies that social networking plays a vital role in enhancing healthcare access for older widows in Kottayam, Kerala.

Ahmedabad
18 Nov 2020

Study has found that the lockdown widened the challenges of stroke care in the country.

Bengaluru
4 Oct 2019

In a recent study, researchers from the Bangalore Baptist Hospital, Bengaluru, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands and the University of Sheffield, UK, have attempted to find what ailments plagued the residents of Devarajeevanahalli.

Bengaluru
27 Apr 2018

The superbug series: Part 3. The final of a three part series talks about antibiotic resistance showed by disease causing bacteria, its reasons, the problems associated with antibiotic resistance and the severity of the issue in India.