The 41st Patna Book Fair transforms Gandhi Maidan into a literary paradise, attracting over a lakh visitors. Discover book launches, interactive sessions, and the world's most expensive book priced at Rs 15 crore.
Megha Majumdar's new novel 'A Guardian and a Thief', set in a famine-stricken Kolkata, wins Oprah's praise but faces critique for its Americanised MFA sheen. Read our in-depth review.
Discover this week's essential reads, including a deep dive into India's 1971 war and a novel on Partition's legacy. Expand your literary horizons now!
Measles, a highly contagious disease, caused 95,000 deaths globally in 2024, mostly in unvaccinated children. Vaccination prevented 59 million deaths since 2000. Learn symptoms, risks, and prevention.
A major diplomatic rift erupts as Poland's leaders accuse Ukraine's Zelensky of ingratitude, using a sharp 'crown' jibe. Read details of the escalating tensions.
US President Donald Trump praised a CDC panel vote to end its recommendation for Hepatitis B vaccination for newborns. Read the details and implications of this major public health shift.
CDC's vaccine panel votes to end universal hepatitis B shot at birth for babies of negative mothers. Parents and doctors to decide case-by-case. Experts warn of risks.
Former US President Donald Trump signs a directive to review aligning child immunisation schedules with other countries. This follows a key vaccine advisory change on hepatitis B shots for newborns.
Maharashtra's health department will provide free HPV vaccinations to girls aged 9-14 starting January 2026, a major step to prevent cervical cancer. Learn about the rollout plan and its significance.
A US vaccine committee scraps the universal hepatitis B birth dose recommendation, a major policy shift. Experts warn this could reverse decades of public health progress. Learn about the virus and new guidelines.
Maharashtra's health department announces a statewide free HPV vaccination drive for girls aged 9-14 starting January 2024, aiming to combat cervical cancer. Learn about the rollout and key details.
A US advisory committee now says not all newborns need immediate Hepatitis B vaccination, a major shift from decades of policy. Explore the new guidelines and their global implications.
A groundbreaking study reveals the shingles vaccine may reduce dementia risk by 20% and slow its progression. Discover the promising link between vaccination and brain health.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy trains daily for a charity match vs Lionel Messi. In Parliament, Odisha MP seeks station upgrade. Ex-CJI Gavai to appear before One Nation One Election panel.
Opposition MPs challenge Law Commission Chairman Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi on the feasibility and necessity of simultaneous elections. Read the full debate on India's 'One Nation, One Election' proposal.
The 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela will be held from Jan 31 to Feb 15, 2026. Egypt is the partner nation; UP & Meghalaya are theme states. Explore crafts, culture & cuisine.
A key CDC advisory panel will vote on making the hepatitis B vaccine universal for all newborns in the US, a crucial step to eliminate mother-to-child transmission. Learn the details and implications.
Global cancer mortality rates have fallen significantly in 30 years. Discover how vaccines, AI risk prediction, and new preventive drugs are changing the fight against the disease.
West Virginia schools have reinstated a compulsory vaccine mandate, ending religious exemptions after a state Supreme Court stay. The move impacts hundreds of families and upholds one of the US's strictest school vaccination policies. Read the full story.
Kanpur DM launches a month-long 'Vaccination Festival' targeting children who missed routine immunisation. 502 centres open every Wednesday & Saturday. Ensure your child is protected.
West Virginia's Supreme Court halts a lower court ruling, forcing an immediate reinstatement of the state's strict school vaccination policy that bars religious exemptions. The legal battle continues.
Baramati MP Supriya Sule questions State Election Commission's ability to ensure 'One Nation, One Election' after mismanagement in Maharashtra local body polls. She vows to raise the issue in JPC.
Former CJI B.R. Gavai and IMF's Gita Gopinath will brief a Parliament panel on the 'One Nation One Election' bill. Senior lawyer Kapil Sibal and EC officials are also invited. Read key details.
Former CJI B.R. Gavai and IMF's Gita Gopinath will testify before a parliamentary committee examining the 'One Nation One Election' bill on Dec 10. Key stakeholders to present views.
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu inaugurates the week-long Assam Book Fair in Silchar. The event, concluding Dec 10, celebrates reading's role in human civilization. Discover the highlights and the minister's powerful message.
Kolkata hospitals report a major surge in demand for pneumonia and flu vaccines, especially among seniors. Experts urge timely vaccination to prevent serious infections. Learn more.
A coalition of 15 nations, led by the US, criticizes China's human rights record at the UN General Assembly. Read the full statement and China's response.
Explore new book releases: Vijai Trivedi's deep dive into the RSS at 100, the viral YouTube duo's trivia book, and a corporate turnaround story. Discover your next read!
Bombay High Court directs a CDSCO expert committee to review Datar Cancer Genetics' plea for human trials of its Per-C-Vax cancer immunotherapy. The panel must submit its report within three months. Read the full details.
Indian Medical Association launches affordable HPV vaccination program starting December. Cervical cancer kills 100 women daily in India. Learn how this initiative saves lives.