Chennai's roads are busy with motorcycles. But not all riders wear helmets. Why? A study looked into this. It wanted to see how much riders know about helmets. And what they think about using them. Helmets save lives. They cut down head injuries and deaths in crashes. But many riders still don't use them. The study found out why. It looked at what riders know. And w...
Air India made a sudden call to halt flights to Europe and parts of the U. S. after Middle Eastern airspace closed. This move came as a shock to many, leaving passengers stranded and plans disrupted. The airline stated that safety is their top concern, and they are working closely with security experts to navigate this tricky situation. Passengers on flights to Nort...
Cricket is more than just a game in India. It is a passion that brings people together. The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a big deal in the cricket world. It's not just about the players and the teams. It's also about the fans. These fans are the heart and soul of the game. They show up in huge numbers, both in the stadiums and online. They sing, they chant, and the...
In the bustling city of Chennai, a significant number of people with mental health conditions face a tough job market. This issue is often overlooked, but it's crucial to understand the employment challenges they encounter. A recent study shed light on this topic, revealing some startling facts. The study focused on people with mental illness who visited a major men...
People in India are getting more choices for HIV prevention. This includes long-lasting medicines, special antibodies, and vaccines. These new options might sound great, but they also come with tough decisions. People need to think about what they want and what works best for them. To figure this out, a study was done with groups of people who are at higher risk ...
The heat from city trash dumps is a big deal. In Tamil Nadu, India, cities like Chennai, Coimbatore, and Erode are feeling the burn. These places have huge piles of trash that are not managed well. This trash is not just an eyesore; it's also a fire hazard. The heat from the trash can get so high that it can start fires on its own. This is a big problem because it ca...
In India, health officials have found a small number of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases. This isn't a new virus, unlike COVID-19 that keeps changing. So far, seven cases have been reported across the country, with two new ones in Nagpur. Before that, cases were found in Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Salem. Most cases involve young children. The Indian governm...
Urbanization brings people together, but it also heats up cities. This is known as the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect, where the heart of the city is much warmer than the outskirts. While many studies focus on big cities as a whole, this one zeros in on the hottest spots within Chennai, India. Researchers looked at how changes in land use and cover (LULC) from 1988 t...
The Indian Premier League (IPL) isn't just about cricket; it's also about the powerful businesspeople behind the teams. Let's take a peek at who's calling the shots off the field. N. Srinivasan, the brain behind Chennai Super Kings (CSK), holds the reins of India Cements, one of the country's top cement makers. He's known for his strong influence in the cricket worl...
As the Indian cricket team gears up to face Bangladesh in the series finale at Green Park, Kanpur, all eyes are on the weather forecast. Heavy rain is predicted for Friday and Saturday, with a 90% chance on the first day and an 80% chance on the second. The rain should ease up by Sunday, dropping to a 60% chance. Temperatures will swing along with the rainfall, peaki...