China, the world's most populous country, has made a significant contribution to the world by reducing its population by 400 million following successful implementation of its family planning

Even while the incidence of stroke has declined the world over, there has been an alarming increase in the number of people suffering from the fatal consequences of the ailment. According to the most

The fight against the dreaded disease of TB is set to get a major boost with the British Department for International Development (DFID) proposing to provide a grant of 20 million pounds spread over

The Animals Rights International, a voluntary body working for the rights of the animals, observed the day by sending out four elephants in four directions of the city from Rajghat this morning. The

In a special message to commemorate World Forestry Day, the WWF for Nature -India has called for recognising the critical importance of managing the country's forests'

The World Bank has sanctioned Rs 50 crores to extend the tuberculosis control programme in the entire NCT of Delhi, taking patient-care to the doorstep, Delhi Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan

It is easy to predict the threats to the dwindling population of the magnificent stripped cat but not easy to solve the crisis the animal faces. The problems faced by tiger conservationists are,

Scientists, chewing on the vices and virtues of betel leaves (Paan), have reported mixed results: chewing pan in low intake is good for health, but as an incessant habit it can be harmful. "Excess

The National Remote Sensing Agency, which is now celebrating successful completion of 10 years, has made tremendous progress in every respect and is readying itself to capture 30-35 per cent of the

India and Australia will collaborate on a research project for better management of the white grub infestation of peanut (groundnut) cropping systems in Australia and