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Watch the incredible journey of Thrissur's young-at-heart Josettan, who cycled 4500 kms from Kerala to Khardung La in Ladakh to celebrate his 80th birthday.

A new study conducted by the scientists at Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research–Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR–CFTRI) found that new protein-based antimicrobials from beneficial microbes could be a better replacement for conventional antibiotics look p in the food industry.

Cochin-based Sreehari Rajesh is a young filmmaker who has 6 short films to his credit and is now working on a full length feature film which he can enter into film festivals.

One repercussion of taking these OTC drugs is that the underlying condition that caused you discomfort and pain remains undiagnosed. While it may be treated immediately, it continues to linger in the long term.

An antibiotic-resistant bacteria will survive and multiply within the host body despite being exposed to antibiotics. This is a major hurdle in treating a particular disease.

While the government is doing its bit by providing these certifications, we, as aware citizens, should try and observe before buying or consuming any product.

Medical devices which do not fall under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act are currently sold without quality checks by the government. When the proposal to add the four devices to the list of "drugs" gets accepted, it will mean that they will need to get approval or a license from the Drug Controller General of India.

Interestingly, these 'robo doggos' will not only have a nose for explosives, they will also be able to X-ray scan the luggage of passengers with their eyes!

A total of 6,000 brands will be affected by the ban, which has been imposed with immediate effect, including popular brands like Saridon.

The 40 students who attend this school are kids you see loitering railway stations, some of whom have been accused in petty theft cases, are addicted to drugs or mostly work as ragpickers to make ends meet.