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Exposure to hexavalent chromium causes rashes, kidney, liver damage and cancer. It even weakens the immune system and alters genetic material.

Chromium in water may be behind skin allergies

Hexavalent chromium concentrations in water were found to be exceeding the standards set by WHO and the Bureau of Indian...

28 Dec 2016 8:18 PM

Hyderabad may soon get a clean air authority to check rising pollution in the city, said municipal administration minister K.T. Rama Rao.

Vulnerability index: Most of the areas in Hyderabad are under threat

Areas under Trimulgherry and some parts of Marredpally mandal were vulnerable, as per the study.

27 Dec 2016 7:29 PM

The season for migratory birds starts November-end and increases from January to March.

Time for birds to flock near water bodies

The state has many water bodies that are visited by migratory birds.

18 Dec 2016 8:43 PM

Fast action to tackle air pollution is needed and soon (Photo: AFP)

Tirumala air pollution reaches danger levels

The level in Tirumala, on an average, is 1.60 Âµg/mÂ³ whereas in Hyderabad it is 0.76 Âµg/m3.

8 Dec 2016 7:38 PM

While most colleges and universities have banned ragging in their institutions, it may perhaps not be possible to ban school bullies because they are too young to even understand the ban.

Telangana: Ragging cases register massive jump

There were more cases of ragging in educational institutions in Telangana in 2016 despite laws meant to discourage the...

7 Dec 2016 1:43 AM

Sudarshan Kriya yoga gives people an active method to experience a deep meditative state (Photo: AFP)

Yoga viable option for diabetics, say doctors

The results of the study group were compared with those of the control group and a change was observed.

4 Dec 2016 8:27 PM

The e-waste collection continues to be haphazard in Hyderabad despite the passage of the e-waste (management) rules this year by the Centre.

E-waste piles up in Hyderabad

Civic body has created no infrastructure to dispose of e-waste.

3 Dec 2016 8:39 PM

Osmania University

Osmania University makes it to list of renowned institutions

Falling quality of research, poor reputation and poor PhD to student ratio are a cause of concern for OU.

2 Dec 2016 8:43 PM

It is found that there was significant damage in the DNA of the workers due to chromium.

Chromium ups cancer risk for tannery workers

The use of chromium for tanning leather is nudging workers towards contracting cancer.

28 Nov 2016 8:07 PM

Speedbreakers in the state have failed to fulfill their requirements, causing more accidents and health problems as against their purpose.

Study offers tips for road nirvana'

Perfect seating, driving styles revealed.

26 Nov 2016 7:48 PM

Having quality NICUs helps in reducing the neonatal mortality rate.

Telangana hospitals' NICUs are poorly staffed, equipped

Telangana has one of the highest rates of death of children under five years of age, at 32 per 1,000 live births.

20 Nov 2016 8:54 PM

There are definitely 250-300 children who can be seen begging under the pretext of selling objects like toys and roses across various parts of the city and their activities intensify on weekends and holidays. (Representational image)

No move by Telangana to end begging by children

A recent example of official apathy was seen at a roadside slum at Kukatpally, opposite Usha Mullapudi Hospital.

20 Nov 2016 7:23 PM