A smelly mixer jar is not a cleaning problem, the real culprit is improper drying. We have got you a quick-trick to make your jars odourless.
In the complaint letter, the devotee mentioned that the laddoos were made by a negligent staff.
An Australia-based Indian woman was shocked to find a phone at the bottom of her takeaway hotpot. The video has gone viral, with many surprised by her calm response.
A privately run swimming facility in South Korea sparked outrage after posting a notice implying that low-income individuals are less hygienic.
The restaurant was first ordered to suspend its services after customers reported symptoms aligning with food poisoning and norovirus, including diarrhoea, stomach pain and vomiting.
From busting an illegal and unhygienic sauce factory to seizing almost 500 kg of potentially harmful paneer, take a look at the Food Safety Department's recent investigations.
A viral video of an Ayurvedic practitioner in Bihar allegedly performing a caesarean section under unsafe conditions has sparked outrage online.
Craving tasty, summer-special street food but worried about hygiene or quality? Here are some crowd-favourite street food recipes you can easily make at home.
Teaching kids to clean their tongue early sets the foundation for lifelong dental hygiene and prevents common oral problems.
A viral video has raised food safety and hygiene concerns at a Theobroma outlet in Mumbai.
Mishandling of food can lead to infection and worsen your health. This World Food Safety Day 2025, remember these important food safety practices to stay healthy.
After menopause, urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be more frequent, yet most Canadian women (82 per cent in a recent survey) dont realize the two are associated.
The food safety team seized cold drink bottles worth Rs 1.07 lakh in Uttar Pradesh, and stocks of ghee and butter valued at Rs 23.74 lakh in Gujarat.
A Germany-based employee's Reddit post on his Indian co-workers' dental hygiene has gone viral, sparking a conversation online.
While the video alleges the restaurant's kitchen is "filthy" and "disgusting", Miraki Chinese argues that the video was "filmed illegally" during routine cleaning hours.
Showering in the morning may be more beneficial for skin health, as it removes night-acquired skin microbes and reduces sweat and odor-causing bacteria.
Here are common causes and remedies for irritating bumps on your skin.
With packed itineraries and limited access to clean facilities, hygiene can often take a back seat. Here are 7 essential hygiene tips to help you stay healthy and safe while travelling.
Here are the common types of parasomnias in children.
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The study found a significant association between poor oral health and chronic pain, especially among women diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
The video shows an unhygienic way of colouring Easter eggs by placing them into a toilet bowl.
Making your kitchen summer-proof helps protect your food, health and peace of mind. Check out these kitchen hacks.
Dettol, one of India's most popular hygiene brands, has trashed claims made during a podcast suggesting that applying their antiseptic liquid (ASL) directly on wounds may be harmful.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a total lockdown in India from midnight for 21 days to fight the spread of coronavirus.
India must also straight away allow internationally-recognized testing kits to be used here - these are already in use in the USA and Europe (do not delay by waiting for Indian clearance).
Coronavirus outbreak: Take necessary precautions. Practise personal hygiene and social isolation. Utilise this time to do all the things you never found the time to do earlier. Here are some more tips to maintain your mental health by Psychiatrist Dr Sanjay Chugh
Hopefully, you are following social distancing and not mingling, especially with large groups or in crowded places. Can wearing a mask help? Here's what doctors say:
People across the world are worried about the rising cases of COVID-19, a highly contagious disease caused by the Novel Coronavirus that was first detected in China's Wuhan in December last year. What should you do if you're feeling any little ill, flu-ish and you are worried that you have symptoms of coronavirus?
Coronavirus India: Airlines have been asked to ensure distance at check-in counters and enough space as passengers wait for their flights
With some 400 positive cases within a population of 1.3 billion, the burning question in the minds of many is whether India is under-reporting. Until a couple of days ago, there were strict, conservative criteria for COVID 19 testing.
Soap and water is still the best way to clean your hands. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Wash hands with warm or cold water. Lather soap to get it on the backs of hands, between fingers and under finger nails before rinsing off. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the time spent should be 20 seconds (or the time taken to sing the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice).
If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60 per cent alcohol.
The hand sanitizer should be applied to one palm before rubbing the hands together. While rubbing, the gel should be spread all over the hands and fingers, covering all surfaces until completely dry.
Cleansers and wipes are effective in cleaning and disinfecting objects and surfaces that are frequently touched.
Alcohol is effective at killing different types of microbes, including both viruses and bacteria. Coronavirus is the type of virus with an outer wrapping, called an envelope, which alcohol can kills.
Despite many DIY sites and programmes suggesting it, vodka doesn’t have enough alcohol content to effectively kill microbes.
India Coming Together Against COVID-19 campaign, an RB and NDTV initiative, aims to provide a platform to highlight the works of the unsung heroes, NGOs and community leaders at the frontline of the hygiene battle against COVID-19.
It is a small effort to keep Indians well informed with medical facts and the news that matters the most in their daily lives during the current lock-down. A campaign of hope despite of all of us being isolated.
The campaign will recognise and acknowledge the unsung heroes who are at the forefront of this battle against the coronavirus – doctors, the police, community kitchens, the suppliers of essential commodities. Pan-India stories on the effort being made to combat the virus – narrated by the administrators, the police and government bodies. We will also showcase how hygiene and handwashing are critical in this fight against Novel Coronavirus.