Rajasthan: Six more deaths reported due to heat stroke as mercury soars to 49 degrees Celsius

Rajasthan: Six more deaths reported due to heat stroke as mercury soars to 49 degrees Celsius

Women cover their faces to protect from heat as they arrive at a polling station to cast their votes during the first phase of the general election, in Bikaner district, Rajasthan, on April 19, 2024. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Six more deaths due to suspected heat stroke were reported in Rajasthan, where the mercury soared … Read more

Mercury soars to 43.5° Celsius in Andhra Pradesh; 29 mandals experience severe heatwave conditions

Mercury soars to 43.5° Celsius in Andhra Pradesh; 29 mandals experience severe heatwave conditions

The BRTS Road at Chinamushidiwada in Visakhapatnam wears a deserted look due to severe heat on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: V. RAJU Several mandals in Andhra Pradesh experienced severe heatwave and heatwave conditions on Tuesday as the mercury soared up to 43.5° Celsius on Tuesday. As many as 29 mandals, the highest so far, experienced … Read more

FDA Warns of Dangers From Skin Lightening Creams

FDA Warns of Dangers From Skin Lightening Creams

THURSDAY, Sept. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Skin lightening products can be dangerous for consumers when they contain harmful ingredients that are illegal for over-the-counter sales, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday. The potentially harmful ingredients are hydroquinone or mercury, the agency said in a news release. People who have … Read more

Planetary line-up to grace the sky in rare conjunction; Here’s the best time to sky gaze

Planetary line-up to grace the sky in rare conjunction; Here’s the best time to sky gaze

It’s time for stargazers to rejoice! According to Sky & Telescope, if a person has a telescope or binoculars, he/she will be able to catch a rare treat this month as five planets will appear in the night sky aligned in rare conjunction. The planets Jupiter, Mars, Venus, Mercury, and Saturn will appear in the … Read more