Lightning Emerges as India's Top Natural Killer
A new study reveals lightning caused 46% of India's weather-related deaths from 2002-2022. Climate change and deforestation are driving a surge in strikes, turning it into a national crisis.
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Room Heater Safety: Habits That Create Winter Risks
Room heaters pose risks not from malfunction but from daily habits. Learn about placement errors, power shortcuts, and air quality issues to stay safe this winter.
Button Battery in Toy Nearly Kills 18-Month-Old in Lucknow
SGPGIMS doctors saved an 18-month-old who swallowed a button battery, causing internal bleeding. Experts warn parents to be vigilant with toys. Read the full case study.
10 Dangerous Lightning Myths You Must Stop Believing
Lightning safety is full of myths. We debunk 10 common misconceptions, from 'striking twice' to 'rubber protection', with science-backed facts from experts to keep you safe.
Electrical Short Circuits: 2nd Leading Cause of Telangana Fires
Electrical short circuits caused 2,226 fires in Telangana this year, exposing risks from aging wiring and lax safety norms. Experts warn of Hyderabad's unique urban mix as a key vulnerability. Read more.
Doctor's Warning: Camphor Looks Like Sugar, Can Harm Kids
A paediatrician shares two alarming cases of children eating camphor, thinking it's sugar. Learn why this common household item is dangerous for a child's brain and how to prevent it.
LMC Distributes Safety Equipment to Sanitation Workers
Lucknow Municipal Corporation, led by Mayor Sushma Kharakwal, distributed standard safety gloves to sanitation workers in Zone 1 to combat occupational hazards. Read about the city's commitment to worker safety.
Gurgaon man feared drowned in open drain, friend questioned
A 40-year-old man is missing after falling into an open drain in Gurgaon's Daulatabad village. Police question his friend as family raises doubts over the incident's sequence of events. Search operation continues.
RBI: Consumption Loans Dominate Household Borrowing
RBI data reveals a shift in Indian household debt, with over 55% now for retail consumption. Household debt-to-GDP hits 41.3%, but savings improve. Explore the full financial stability report.
Noida Bus Drivers Navigate Dense Fog for Daily Commute
Noida bus drivers brave hazardous fog with visibility as low as 50m to ferry 35,000 daily passengers. Learn about the risks and safety measures in place.
Khanna Fog Accident: 1 Dead, 2 Critical on NH
A young man died and two were critically injured after their motorcycle hit a stationary milk tanker in dense fog on a Punjab highway. The victims were returning from Fatehgarh Sahib. Read the full details.
Nagpur Students Risk Lives on Dangerous Road to School
Over 500 students in Nagpur face daily hazards on a treacherous road near schools due to NHAI flyover work. Parents demand urgent safety measures. Read more.
5 Fog Safety Tips for Motorcycle Riders in India
Winter fog reduces visibility, posing severe risks for bikers. Follow these five crucial safety tips for riding in foggy conditions to protect yourself and your machine.
Nagpur flyover work leaves roads damaged, commuters at risk
Prolonged construction of Nagpur's Y-shaped flyover has severely damaged roads on the Kadbi-Mominpura stretch, causing daily hazards and traffic snarls. Residents demand urgent action.
Family sues Delta, KLM over bed bug bites on flight
A Virginia family is suing Delta Air Lines and KLM for over $200,000 after suffering bed bug bites during a flight to Serbia. Their vacation was ruined by the infestation.
Nagpur Reduces Height of Dangerous Road Bumps After Backlash
Nagpur Municipal Corporation is flattening excessively high 'table top' bumps at key junctions in west Nagpur after severe criticism from commuters and traffic police over accident risks. Read about the flawed project and safety concerns.
India's 2026 Income Survey to Tackle Critical Data Blind Spot
India's upcoming Household Income Survey 2026 aims to close a decades-long data gap on what homes earn, moving beyond consumption for better policy. Read how this will reshape economic understanding.
India's Middle Class Debt Trap: Savings at 48-Year Low
India's net household savings plunge to a 48-year low as post-pandemic borrowing for consumption surges. The middle class is trapped in high-cost debt. Read the full analysis.
ISB-NBER Conference on Household Finance in Lifecycle
Top economists like Raghuram Rajan gathered at ISB Hyderabad for a major conference on household financial decisions. Explore key insights for India's economy.
Fog, Safety Lapses Turn Amritsar BRTS Deadly Again
A 22-year-old man was killed after his scooter collided with a BRTS pillar in Amritsar amid dense fog and alleged safety failures. Read about the recurring dangers on this corridor.
US States with Highest Median Household Income 2024
Discover the top 10 wealthiest US states by median household income in 2024, from Massachusetts at $104,828 to Connecticut. Explore the economic drivers behind their success.
Radium Tapes for Stray Cattle Urged After Cuttack Accidents
After 11 accidents in a month, experts in Cuttack push for radium safety tapes on stray cattle to combat fog-related road risks. A simple, low-cost solution to save lives.
Common Household Gadgets Pollute Indoor Air: Study
New research reveals everyday appliances like toasters and hair dryers release trillions of ultrafine particles laden with metals into your home's air. Learn the risks and simple fixes to protect your family's health.
Everyday Appliances Release Harmful Invisible Particles
New research reveals common appliances like toasters and hair dryers release ultrafine particles, polluting indoor air. Learn the risks and simple steps to protect your family's health.
Doctor's No-Shoes Rule Fights Toxins, Bacteria at Home
Dr. Adrian, MD, explains why banning shoes indoors is crucial for health. Shoes track in E. coli, lead, and pesticides, posing major risks to crawling kids. Learn the science and easy steps to adopt this protective habit.
Plastic Wrap Trick for Effortless Sweeping
Tired of dust and hair stuck in your broom? Discover the viral plastic wrap sweeping hack that makes cleaning floors easier, faster, and more hygienic. Try it today!
Madurai sees surge in wheezing cases due to dust, poor air quality
Madurai faces a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses this winter. Doctors blame dust from roads & construction, with AQI above 100. Learn causes, resident struggles, and expert advice.
SC: Husband's Excel Sheet Demand Not Cruelty, Quashes FIR
Supreme Court quashes FIR against husband, rules asking wife to maintain household expense Excel sheet & sending money to parents does not constitute cruelty under criminal law. Details inside.
Bihar Floods 2024 Cause Rs 126 Crore Loss to 2,290 Families
A household survey reveals devastating losses in North Bihar's 2024 floods, with families facing food shortages, displacement, and a severe lack of flood insurance awareness. Read the full report.
India's 35,000-Tonne Private Gold Stockpile Worth $5Tn
A Morgan Stanley report reveals Indian households hold a staggering 35,000 tonnes of gold, worth $5 trillion. This massive informal savings pool surpasses even the Titanic's capacity. Discover the scale and impact.
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