'This proved that whatever was growing in the mosquito's gut was a parasite -- it was almost certainly the malarial parasite.'A fascinating excerpt from Roopa Pai's From Leeches To Slug Glue: 25......
When Sir Ronald Ross, a British Raj army surgeon working in Hyderabad, proved in 1897 that mosquitoes could transmit malaria, it promised a new era in humanity's battle with the devastating......
I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims.We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing......
'The fruition of Nobel's hope lies in the response of a caring government that can rise above politics and propaganda, not in the frenetic raptures of a public that worships fame for fame's sake,'......
On January 20, the United States will hold its 59th inaugural ceremony to swear in President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. The event, held at the US Capitol in Washington,......
A proposed merger of Internet pioneers AOL Inc and Yahoo Inc could create a nimbler player in Web video, but strong growth, the measure of success in Silicon Valley, would remain elusive.......
The ninth edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will feature a record number of teams, with 20 different sides represented in a tournament co-hosted by the USA and West Indies between June 1-29.......
The Dutch will face hosts Portugal in Sunday's final in Porto, while England were left to contemplate a fourth successive competitive semi-final defeat. IMAGE: Quincy Promes, left, celebrates with......
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field Koeman disappointed by Rooney's actions after drink-driving charge IMAGE: Wayne Rooney. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty......
IMAGE: Chelsea's players celebrate a goal against Everton. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images Chelsea took a major step towards the Premier League title with an impressive 3-0 win over......
After four games, Everton are level on 10 points with second-placed Chelsea and two behind leaders Manchester City. IMAGE: Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring the first goal for Everton against......