Health

'Over 100 cops at hospital': Wife alleges Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk illegally detained under guise of medical care

The wife of an Indian hunger strike activist taken to hospital against his will accused the government on Sunday of “illegal detention” disguised as medical care. Police cited a court order and “deteriorating health condition” on Saturday…

‘They only eat to sustain life’: how does isolation shape Hong Kong’s elderly diets?

In the second of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on ageing in Hong Kong, Lo Hoi-ying examines rising social isolation among the elderly, its serious health risks and how activities and community support are helping seniors stay…

'Govt was within its right': Why Delhi HC backed Sonam Wangchuk's hospital shift

The Delhi high court rejected a plea to move Sonam Wangchuk to a private hospital. The court noted no force was used in his transfer to Safdarjung Hospital. Family members have been granted round-the-clock access to the fasting activist…

Tiny plastics in drinking water may help harmful bacteria thrive

New research reveals nanoplastics can strengthen harmful bacterial biofilms in water systems. These tiny plastic particles help microbes survive disinfection treatments more effectively. This makes maintaining clean drinking water…

PCG rescues ill crew member from passenger vessel off Batangas

LUCENA CITY, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Batangas evacuated a crew member from a passenger vessel after he reportedly suffered symptoms of a mild stroke while the ship was sailing off Batangas on Sunday, July 19. In a…

‘I came to support Sonam Sir’: Outside Safdarjung hospital, ‘Mohammad Deepak’ says ‘dark time for the country’

Dombivli hospital row: Shiv Sena corporator Mhatre surrenders after HC cancels bail

Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre surrendered to police after his bail was cancelled by the High Court. He will now be produced before a Kalyan court and likely sent to judicial custody. Police also arrested Sadhana Karande, the fifth…

No relief for Wangchuk: HC backs govt's move to shift Sonam to hospital, says no force used

The Delhi HC upheld the Centre's decision to move Sonam Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital. The court found the government's action was not arbitrary given his health condition. His wife's petition for transfer to a private hospital was…

Best tips to tackle post-lunch headaches: ‘Pulpy fruits are your friends’

Troops: How We foiled abduction of students in Borno School

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have foiled an attempted mass abduction by suspected ISWAP terrorists at the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Monguno, in the early hours of Sunday, rescuing 46 students. The acting spokesman of…

Sonam Wangchuk’s wife seeks his discharge from hospital, alleges ‘pretext of treatment’

‘Jawani ka raaz’: Seema Sajdeh reveals anti-ageing treatment she swears by for glowing skin