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Hallways, generally speaking, are not places you want to be in the movies. You can be just strolling down one when, all of a sudden, elevator doors open up and a river of blood comes flowing out. They are often corridors of violence - the site of the hammer rampage of "Oldboy" or the rotating fisticuffs of "Inception" - where narrow walls buffer and condense the action. Or they can focus a character´s direction. To set Lee Marvin´s appropriately named Walker on his obsessive path in the reveng ...Read More >
Hyderabad: CuraTeQ Biologics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma, on Monday said it has reported positive top-line Phase 3 results for BP11, its investigational biosimilar to Xolair, or omalizumab.CuraTeQ said the study met all primary endpoints in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria receiving the 300 mg dose, demonstrating high comparability with the reference product. The company said it plans to use the results to support regulatory submissions for chronic spontaneous urtic ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 6 (RAHNUMA): CuraTeQ Biologics, a subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma, has announced positive top-line results from its Phase 3 trial of BP11, an investigational biosimilar to Omalizumab (marketed as Xolair). The study met all primary endpoints, demonstrating strong comparability with the reference drug in treating chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) at a 300 mg dose. Conducted across 608 patients at nearly 80 sites in Europe and India, the trial showed precise equivalence in itch s ...Read More >
Imphal: A doctor from Manipur's Senapati district saved the life of a 21-year-old passenger during a mid-air medical emergency on an Air India flight from Tokyo to New Delhi. Dr Loni Lirina, a critical care specialist at the American Oncology Institute, Babina Specialty Hospital in Imphal, was on board the flight when a young woman began experiencing severe breathing difficulties. Following an announcement by the flight crew requesting medical assistance, Dr Lirina promptly attended to the pas ...Read More >
Imphal, April 3 (UNI) A medical emergency aboard an Air India from Tokyo to New Delhi was successfully averted after the Manipur-based critical care specialist stepped in to provide timely treatment. Dr Loni Liriina saved a 21-year-old woman midair, prompting Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand to congratulate her for her expertise. Dr Loni Liriina said the incident occurred on February 28, 2026 on board flight AI357, nearly eight hours into the journey, when cabin crew announced a medical ...Read More >
India's tuberculosis (TB) programme has achieved a 21% reduction in TB incidence over the past decade, but the country continues to carry the world's largest TB burden and has yet to meet TB elimination targets. Over this period, technology solutions have entered the public health domain in increasingly ambitious ways, integrating into the programmatic layer of how health systems organise and monitor care. Digital adherence technologies such as video-observed therapy, smart pillboxes, and missed ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor turned emotional while remembering her legendary grandfather Raj Kapoor during a special tribute episode of the singing reality show Indian Idol, which is set to celebrate 100 years of the iconic filmmaker's birth. Karisma had marked her presence on the show, where she brought both glamour and heartfelt emotions to the stage. A recently released promo by the channel captured the actress reflecting on her grandfather's deep passion for cinema. She express ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: Senior Congress leader and Parliamentary Board Chairperson Sonia Gandhi was discharged from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi on Tuesday morning. The 79-year-old veteran leader had been admitted to the facility on the night of March 24 after developing a high fever and experiencing health complications. According to a statement issued by the hospital, Gandhi has successfully recovered from a systemic infection following a seven-day stay. Doctors confirmed that she responded ...Read More >
Dehradun, Dec 17 (PTI) As Delhi virtually disappears behind its annual smog and toxic air chokes its residents, many heading for a sojourn in Dehradun seeking clean air may have to think twice. In the past two days, the Air Quality Index in Dehradun, nested in the mountain ranges of the Himalaya, slipped into the 'poor' category -- indicating that pollution is not limited to the plains. According to experts, the main reasons for the increasing pollution in Dehradun include the growing volume o ...Read More >
Dehradun, Dec 17 (PTI) As Delhi virtually disappears behind its annual smog and toxic air chokes its residents, many heading for a sojourn in Dehradun seeking clean air may have to think twice. In the past two days, the Air Quality Index in Dehradun, nested in the mountain ranges of the Himalaya, slipped into the 'poor' category -- indicating that pollution is not limited to the plains. According to experts, the main reasons for the increasing pollution in Dehradun include the growing volume o ...Read More >
A new survey reveals 82% of Delhi-NCR residents know someone suffering serious health issues attributed to long-term air pollution exposure. This comes as Delhi's AQI reached 498, in the 'severe' category, exacerbating a public health crisis and raising concerns about affording medical treatment. NEW DELHI: As toxic smog continues to engulf the national capital region, a new survey has found that 82 per cent of Delhi-NCR residents have at least one person in their close social circle suffering ...Read More >
With Delhi grappling with the season's worst air quality, there has been a surge in the number of patients with respiratory issues at city hospitals in the past two days, according to doctors. Resurgence of health issues has been noticed in patients whose conditions had stabilised, they added. Doctors pointed out that persistent dry cough, fatigue, and difficulty inbreathing were common issues facing people ofall ages. Thesewere particularly severein the elderly, children, and those ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Delhi's worsening air quality has triggered a sharp rise in respiratory and cardiac health problems, with doctors warning that the national capital is facing a "silent public health emergency" as the Air Quality Index (AQI) continues to remain in the 'severe' category. Medical experts have reported a nearly 90 per cent increase in respiratory illness cases among both children and adults visiting outpatient departments (OPDs), directly linked to prolonged ex ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Delhi's worsening air quality has triggered a sharp rise in respiratory and cardiac health problems, with doctors warning that the national capital is facing a "silent public health emergency" as the Air Quality Index (AQI) continues to remain in the 'severe' category. Medical experts have reported a nearly 90 per cent increase in respiratory illness cases among both children and adults visiting outpatient departments (OPDs), directly linked to prolonged ex ...Read More >
Delhi AQI: On Monday, Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 301 at 4 pm, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data shoed. Delhiites woke up to a hazy morning with cloudy skies on Tuesday, with the city's air quality remaining in the 'very poor' category at 305, data showed. On Monday, Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 301 at 4 pm, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data shoed. According to the Sameer app developed by the CPCB, 27 of the 38 monit ...Read More >
Noida: The city's air quality showed marginal improvement on Monday but remained in the 'very poor' category at 331, against 327 the day before. Despite the slight relief, a visible layer of smog has settled over Noida and neighbouring cities, indicating persistent pollution. According to station-wise data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) portal, three of the four air quality monitoring stations in Noida recorded 'very poor' air quality index (AQI) on Monday with Sector 125 being ...Read More >
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has invoked the 12-point GRAP Stage II plan to curb further deterioration, following a review of current meteorological conditions and air quality forecasts. New Delhi: Delhi and the National Capital Region continued to grapple with unhealthy air on Thursday, October 23, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) staying in the 'very poor' to 'severe' range despite measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage II. ...Read More >
Delhi AQI Today: Delhi's air quality has deteriorated to a 'very poor' category. Authorities have kept Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan in effect. Truck-mounted water sprinklers are being used to combat pollution. Cloud seeding is being considered as a potential solution. Health experts warn of serious health impacts from the rising pollution levels. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi worsened on Sunday morning, reaching the 'very poor' category, the Central Pollution Control Board ...Read More >
Doctors across the region have attributed this spike to the combined effects of air and noise pollution. New Delhi: The days following Diwali have once again brought a sharp decline in Delhi-NCR's air quality, with hospitals reporting a noticeable surge in respiratory and pregnancy-related complications. Doctors across the region have attributed this spike to the combined effects of air and noise pollution caused by the widespread bursting of firecrackers, particularly during late-night hours ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital deteriorated on Sunday morning, reaching the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). On Saturday morning, AQI was under the "poor" category, with Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) already in effect across Delhi-NCR. As per CPCB, AQI in Lodhi Road is recorded at 287 in the 'very poor' category, and at India Gate and the surrounding areas, it was recorded at 325 in the same cate ...Read More >
An analysis of CPCB data showed that post-Diwali, PM 2.5 levels have touched 488 micrograms per cubic metre, the highest in five years and over three times the pre-festival level of 156.6 micrograms per cubic metre. Three out of four households in Delhi-NCR are already experiencing the ill-effects of toxic air, with common complaints ranging from sore throat and cough to burning eyes, headaches and disturbed sleep, according to an online survey by citizen engagement platform LocalCircles. An a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25 (PTI) Three out of four households in Delhi-NCR are already experiencing the ill-effects of toxic air, with common complaints ranging from sore throat and cough to burning eyes, headaches and disturbed sleep, according to an online survey by citizen engagement platform LocalCircles. An analysis of CPCB data showed that post-Diwali, PM 2.5 levels have touched 488 micrograms per cubic metre, the highest in five years and over three times the pre-festival level of 156.6 microgram ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Residents across the newly-formed Tambaram Municipal Corporation are facing an unprecedented surge in mosquito infestations, leading to sleepless nights and a rising fear of vector-borne diseases like dengue. The problem, described as the worst in recent memory, is rampant throughout the corporation, with Zone 4 (Wards 55 to 61) and areas like Chrompet, Pallavaram, Sembaikuppam, Pammal, Anagaputhur, Thiruneermalai, Perungulathur, and Peerkankaranai being particularly affected. The pri ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): As air quality levels in Delhi dipped into the 'poor' and 'very poor' categories on Friday morning, former AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria cautioned residents about the serious health implications of rising pollution and urged preventive measures to minimise exposure. Speaking to ANI, Dr Guleria said, "The current high levels of air pollution, indicated by poor AQI, are leading to acute health effects, particularly among individuals with underlying heart o ...Read More >
Despite unseasonal rainfall, pollution levels refuse to drop with BKC, Malad, Deonar, all in the 'very poor' AQI category The festive fervour in Mumbai on Tuesday was marred by excessive pollution and smoggy air. As the Diwali festivities continued, the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) plunged deeper into the 'very poor' zone, with thick smog settling over key neighbourhoods stretching from Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to Byculla and Malad. Despite the unseasonal showers across the city in the eve ...Read More >
Lucknow: This Diwali, residents of the city were exposed to decibel levels equivalent to noise made by a food blender switched on for hours. On Diwali night, noise levels exceeded standards at all sites, with highest value of 89.3 decibels (dB(A)) at Vikasnagar and the lowest of 75.8 dB (A) at Chowk on Diwali night, stated Indian Institute of Toxicology Research's air and noise quality assessment report for Lucknow during Diwali 2025, released on Thursday.Compared to the day before Diwali, noise ...Read More >
Panchkula: Panchkula's air quality remained "poor" even three days after Diwali, though there was a slight improvement in AQI.According to the Central Pollution Control Board's data, the average of the past 24 hours of the AQI on Thursday at 4pm was 251. It was 268 on Wednesday, falling in the same "poor" category. An AQI in the range of 201-300 comes under the poor category.Its possible health impact is "breathing discomfort to most people on prolonged exposure." With no forecast of rain for th ...Read More >
Gurgaon: City hospitals reported 16 burn injury cases on Diwali night, with most patients sustaining minor burns. Four were referred to Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi for specialised treatment. The Sector 10 Civil Hospital treated 12 burn patients, including eight adults and four children.The pollution spike also led to a surge in respiratory and eye-related cases, with around 170 treated for breathing difficulties and 150 for eye irritation, coughing.Doctors said the toxic air worsened overnight, ...Read More >
Every October, as the festive season lights up homes across India, the skies above Delhi-NCR turn grey with smog. This year, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has already crossed the 'very poor' mark in several areas, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). PM2.5 levels in the city are currently hovering around 250-300 ug/m3, nearly five times the safe limit prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO). While stubble burning, vehicular emissions, and low wind speed are key contri ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) Kerala chapter has clarified the guidelines on the use of cough syrups in children, following an advisory issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Government of India. The DGHS had recently cautioned against the use of cough syrups in children below two years of age, stating that most acute cough illnesses in this group are self-limiting and do not require medicines. In its statement, IAP Kerala said that combination co ...Read More >
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