Wholesalers call for indefinite strike in Maharashtra

More than five lakh wholesalers in Maharashtra have called for an indefinite strike starting from Monday. The strike comes in proetst against the Local Body Tax. The retailers claim that Maharashtra is the only state that has a tax in addition to VAT. ...
02:47 PM, May 06, 2013

Cambodia: Mystery virus kills 60 children

A mysterious illness has killed 60 out of the 62 children that were infected with it. WHO says it is trying to get the diagnosis as soon as possible so that it is easier to asses how dangerous it would be, if at all, for neighbouring countries. ...
08:36 AM, Jul 09, 2012

India off polio endemic list: Ghulam Nabi Azad

Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad made the announcement after most of the environmental samples for polio virus tested negative for the first time in 2010. ...
01:29 PM, Feb 25, 2012

'Jeff who lives at home' hits theatres this March

Starring Jason Segel, Ed Helms and Susan Sarandon,'Jeff who lives at home' tells the story about two brothers. ...
08:38 PM, Feb 01, 2012

Can India replicate the polio example in other health issues?

India has completed one year without a single case of polio and the WHO has said that other countries need to emulate. ...
11:27 PM, Jan 13, 2012

Polio success: WHO says India no longer a threat

WHO India Representative Dr Nata Manabde has congratulated India on its no-new-polio cases milestone, saying that India was ahead of prediction. "It's a major milestone. India's ahead of prediction. It has made a huge difference. Two years India had the largest number of cases more than other countries put together. Size and scale were the challenge. India is no longer a threat to other countries," he said. ...
12:45 PM, Jan 13, 2012

Monkey who paints wows Canada

It's not quite the Planet of the Apes. A painting monkey in Ontario is taking the Canadian art world by storm. ...
05:16 PM, Dec 07, 2011

3.7 mn Indians affected by Alzheimer's: report

Every 70 seconds, somewhere in the world, a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). ...
08:50 AM, Sep 21, 2011

Comedian Wayne Brady kept his date with Delhi

'Whose Line Is It Anyway' star Wayne Brady performed his improv comedy act in the capital on June 3. ...
12:20 PM, Jul 07, 2011

How to avoid cancerous cell phone radiation

CNN-IBN's Amrita Tripathi gives you a few tips on how to avoid risk of radiation exposure from cell phones. ...
09:24 PM, Jun 01, 2011

Cell phones may cause cancer: WHO

The WHO overturns its previous findings, says mobile phones can cause cancer. ...
10:50 AM, Jun 01, 2011

SRK invited to exclusive whosay.com

Also on Bolly Buzz, Shahid Kapoor allegedly wants Priyanka back and at the same time he's being linked to Kingfisher girl - Angela Jonsson. ...
12:03 PM, May 24, 2011

Elderly worst hit in earthquake-stricken Japan

The Japan tragedy has left the elderly most affected. They are more prone to diseases and rebuilding their houses is difficult as well. ...
11:42 AM, Mar 23, 2011

WHO endorses new test to diagnose TB

The test promises to diagnose tuberculosis in 90 minutes as opposed to traditional tests that can take up to 90 days. ...
11:43 AM, Dec 20, 2010

50 pc HIV, AIDS cases dropped in India: report

The report also shows that world over, more than 52 countries have managed to drop HIV infections and deaths by upto 20 per cent. ...
10:43 AM, Nov 25, 2010

H1N1 'pandemic' over, but swine flu stays

Countries like India, China, New Zealand and Australia are still fighting the spread of swine flu. ...
06:46 PM, Aug 12, 2010

Tech Toyz: Projectors joining 3D bandwagon

Tech Toyz chills with comedians of 'Whose Line Is It Any Way?' on technology and TV programmes. ...
11:05 PM, Jul 31, 2010

Soaring vegetable prices hit people below the belt

Food inflation has forced families to readjust their grocery budgets. ...
11:55 PM, Jul 15, 2010

CJ: Support, love people with autism

With good societal support people with autism can hope to be part of mainstream society. ...
12:26 PM, Apr 02, 2010

Self review by WHO over H1N1 allegations

WHO has been accused of helping pharma cos profit over H1N1. ...
12:57 PM, Jan 15, 2010