SafeTree has reported a nearly 50% rise in demand for surrogacy insurance in 2025, as India’s surrogacy sector becomes more regulated. The increase comes after the implementation of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, which has shifted the system from an unregulated market to a more controlled and compliance-based framework. SafeTree said it has insured over 1,800 Read More…
Harish Rana, the first person in India to be granted permission for passive euthanasia, passed away on Tuesday at All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi. He was 31. Rana had been in a coma since 2013. He was shifted from his home in Ghaziabad to the palliative care unit at the hospital Read More…
Pakistan has been ranked as the most polluted country in the world, according to the latest World Air Quality Report. The report, released by IQAir, places Bangladesh in second position and Tajikistan third. India is ranked sixth in the list. The 2025 report analysed air quality data from 9,446 cities across 143 countries, regions, and Read More…
A 27-year-old veterinarian died after being attacked by a hippopotamus at the Tyavarekoppa Zoo. The victim, Dr Sameeksha Reddy, was working on a contract basis with the forest department. She was also undergoing training at the zoo. The incident happened late Thursday night. Officials said she had gone to the zoo hospital around 10.30 pm Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Government of Kerala has launched special zero-profit counters to provide transplant medicines at reduced prices for patients who have undergone organ transplant surgeries in the state. The medicines will be distributed through ‘Karunya Sparsham’ zero-profit counters functioning in 14 selected Karunya Community Pharmacies across Kerala. These counters aim to ensure that life-saving post-transplant Read More…
Alappuzha: In an effort to promote healthier eating habits, Kudumbashree is preparing to introduce a range of high-tech food products that are sugar-free and rich in protein. The products will be launched under the ‘K-Ina’ component of the Kudumbashree Technology Advancement Programme (K‑TAP), which aims to integrate the agricultural livelihood sector with modern technology. As Read More…
Putting long-standing fears to rest, a major new study has confirmed that Covid-19 vaccines have no link to reduced fertility, miscarriages, or declining childbirth rates. The extensive research, which tracked nearly 60,000 women, found that vaccination did not affect a woman’s ability to conceive or successfully carry a pregnancy to term. The study comes at Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Move over superfoods — the humble lemon has officially earned the title of the world’s healthiest fruit, according to a groundbreaking study by William Paterson University, USA. Packed with vitamins, fiber, flavonoids, and potent antioxidants, lemon has topped the list for its unmatched nutritional density and wide-ranging health benefits. The study analyzed 41 foods Read More…