Climate change is a problem. But our attempts to fix it could be worse than useless

Panicked, ill-thought-through responses to the threat of climate change could hurt more people than they save

The UN Climate Panel came out with it...

Mum's health plays greater part in preemie babies

AN INTERNATIONAL study on premature babies has found medical conditions such as chronic hypertension and pre-eclampsia play a greater role in the untimely birth and not the...

Put the Physical in Education

When confronted with an overly active child, many exasperated teachers and parents respond the same way: “Sit still!” It might be more effective, though, to enc...

Yudh, A Trend Setter?

The Amitabh Bachchan helmed Yudh is winding down, as I write this piece. Like every other time that Mr. Amitabh Bachchan has ventured out of the box, like he did for Rakish...

Girl’s Action Figure With A Realistic Breast-To-Hip Ratio

Anyone who pays attention to toys must have noticed that, while there are zillions of action figures aimed at boys, there are very few for girls. And the female figurines t...

Mumbai Is Noisiest City In The World

Mumbai is hostage to air and water pollution at dangerous levels, and is probably the n the world, ahead of Delhi and Kolkata. Maharashtra’s economic survey, released...

50% Pregnant Women With Hypertension Who Snore Unknowingly Have Sleep Disorder

One in two hypertensive pregnant women who habitually snore may have unrecognized obstructive sleep apnea, a sleeping disorder that can reduce blood oxygen levels during th...