According to the Lancet Journal, which looked at Southeast Asia, over 40% of women and 38% of men in urban India are overweight or obese. The presence of abdominal obesity was particularly high, with ...

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have developed a simpler and more efficient method to recover immune cells grown in the lab for T-cell–based cancer therapies. In ...

IIT Bombay's Centre for Technology Alternatives for Rural Areas has developed a silk production method that spares silkworms' lives, supported by Coal India under its CSR initiative. The three-year ...

BRITS will soon be stung by the nasty surprise of a mobile bill increase – but there are easy ways you can save. Most mobile providers increase their contract prices at the end of March or the start ...

Puzzles are a lovely way to pass the time when you're stuck inside during these cold months. You can do a puzzle alone or with a group, all at once or over the course of days or weeks, while enjoying ...

Swishing coconut oil in your mouth daily, a practice known as oil pulling, may help reduce bacteria and plaque, contributing to whiter teeth. Brushing with a mixture of baking soda and water a few ...

Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens. While she writes about most things edible and potable (and accessories dedicated to those topics,) her real areas of expertise ...

The World Bank’s mission is to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. To effectively monitor progress toward this goal, it is critical to measure poverty on a regular ...

Evan Coleman is an Updates Editor on the Credit Cards and Travel Rewards team at Forbes Advisor, showcasing his interest in personal finance and love of travel. He has written for a variety of local ...

Regular house cleaning helps reduce bacteria, viruses, dust, and pests that can make you sick or trigger allergies, especially if someone is ill or immunocompromised. Standard cleaning removes most ...