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Mumbai: We’re still not sure our water is safe to use, say Bandra residents

Mumbai: We’re still not sure our water is safe to use, say Bandra residents

Digging beyond D’Monte Park led to delay in sending samples to lab

05 September,2024 06:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Mumbai: How advanced camera spotted contamination spot in Bandra; watch video

Mumbai: How advanced camera spotted contamination spot in Bandra; watch video

Wire-like instrument was inserted into pipeline, allowing officials to examine inner lining

31 August,2024 06:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Watch video | Mumbai: ‘Worms, muck, faecal matter in our water!’

Watch video | Mumbai: ‘Worms, muck, faecal matter in our water!’

Fifteen Bandra buildings facing severe illnesses, as lab test reveals presence of coliform bacteria, linked to human, animal waste matter

30 August,2024 06:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Highly adapted microbes found in microwave ovens: Study

Highly adapted microbes found in microwave ovens: Study

This finding is significant for hygiene and potential biotechnological applications, as the hardy bacteria inside microwave ovens could be utilised in industrial processes

08 August,2024 01:03 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Lesser-known benefits of mulberry silk for skin and hair

Mid-Day Premium Lesser-known benefits of mulberry silk for skin and hair

If you’re sleeping on traditional cotton covers, chances are you are losing skincare products and hair tonics to fabric absorption. Experts suggest it's time to switch to mulberry silk cotton pillows which reduce friction and offer a smooth texture for your hair and skin

06 August,2024 04:46 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
AI-powered antibiotic breakthrough offers hope for drug development

AI-powered antibiotic breakthrough offers hope for drug development

The research, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, marks a significant step forward in creating safer and more effective treatments

31 July,2024 04:52 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Seine swimming sessions called off due to faecal contamination and pollution

Seine swimming sessions called off due to faecal contamination and pollution

French authorities have invested 1.4 billion euros ($1.5 billion) over the last decade to clean up the Seine

29 July,2024 10:50 AM IST | Mumbai | AFP
Monsoon illnesses: Vaccines and diet tips for women to combat lupus, arthritis

Mid-Day Premium Monsoon illnesses: Vaccines and diet tips for women to combat lupus, arthritis

Autoimmune diseases develop when one’s immune system attacks the body tissues. Studies show that this condition affects approximately 8 percent of people worldwide, of which 78 percent are women. But why specifically women and what can they do to protect themselves against this condition?

16 July,2024 03:31 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
Blame a gut bacteria for your compulsive eating, obesity

Blame a gut bacteria for your compulsive eating, obesity

In the research, presented on Thursday at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum 2024, the international team identified bacteria that play a beneficial role in preventing food addiction

28 June,2024 11:38 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
10 tips to manage conjunctivitis during monsoon season

10 tips to manage conjunctivitis during monsoon season

With the season ripe for the spread of conjunctivitis, safeguarding against it is crucial. Health experts provide guidance on shielding yourself from the monsoon infection

14 June,2024 03:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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