A recent study by Cardiovascular Sciences and Research Institution has found around 5 per cent of patients who recovered from COVID -19 had suffered and died of a heart attack, even seven to eight weeks post COVID recovery and returning home from hospitals. Jayadeva Institute
Bengali scientists and that too working in Kolkata labs, again shine bright in this year’s 2021 Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award list. City-based astrophysicist Kanak Saha was among the 11 recipients of the 2021 Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (SSB) prize, given by the Council of Scientific and
World Rivers Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of September every year to increase public awareness about rivers and to encourage their conservation. This year September 26 heralds the World Rivers Day. The annual event is marked by celebrations in more than 60 countries,
In the recent past West Bengal has often been rocked by deadly thunder and lightning, killing many working outside. Thunderstorm, accompanied by lightning has turned into the single largest fatal natural disaster in India, causing more than 2,000 deaths every year. On June 7, this
Rhinos — with their awe-inducing presence and unique appearance — are some of the most fascinating animals on the planet. They’re massive and look prehistoric, almost like looking at a dinosaur in real time. And sadly, their fate is bordering on that of the dino,
Subhashish Natua may not be a familiar name, but this young man has made our country proud with his ground-breaking research work in the development of Covishield vaccine. The Union Government has conferred the prestigious ‘International Scientist Awards on Engineering Science and Medicine’ to him
As the global cricketing fraternity is gearing up for the commencement of the remaining matches of 2021 Indian Premier League’s 14th edition to be held at UAE from September 19, the Panti family of Bongaon in North 24 Parganas is waiting with trepidation as their
The Poison Information Centre (PIC) of RG Kar Medical College has received the WHO recognition and has now been listed in the world health body’s Global Health Observatory under the directory of world poison centres. Only 9 other centres of India have bagged the place
Red Pandas are possibly the cutest animals in existence. We humans find them particularly irresistible and that’s because our brains are hard-wired to connect with these sweet creatures, which, with their big eyes, small features, and round faces remind us of human babies — characteristics
This year is very special for the people of Hatkhola village under Basanti Community Development (CD) Block in the Canning Subdivision of South 24 Parganas. A non-descript village tucked deep inside Basanti and inhabited by tribals, Scheduled caste and Scheduled tribes, those who have been