Safety

Firecracker injuries: Home remedies to deal with burns during Diwali

Home remedies can be extremely helpful in reducing down the damage in mild cases of burns and prevent complications in extreme ones.
Expert advice on celebrating Diwali amidst COVID-19 and high pollution

Diwali 2020 is going to be different because of the pandemic and high pollution levels. Here is some advice from Dr Sandeep Nayar, Senior Director and Head, BLK Centre for Chest & Respiratory Diseases, BLK Super Speciality Hospital, on how you can celebrate this festival with safety.
‘Caution fatigue’ may lead to COVID-19 spike, experts warn as crowds increase ahead of Diwali

Although there is a decline in active cases and test positivity in India, a large proportion of the population is still susceptible to infection: Experts
Diwali safety tips: Home remedies to treat minor burns

If you suffer burn while bursting firecrackers or handling Diwali diyas, these home remedies will come to your rescue.
World Food Safety Day 2020: Best ways to store and wash your foods

On the World Food Safety Day 2020, we give you some tips on how to preserve your food and wash it to retain its nutritional value.
World Food Safety Day 2020: Are Organic Foods Really Healthier?

How your food is grown or raised can have a major impact on your health and the environment. On the occasion of World Food Safety Day, we give you some good reasons why you should go organic.
World Food Safety Day: Why and how you should learn to read food labels

On the second World Food Safety Day today, you must take a pledge to go through the nutritional labels that come with each and every ready-to-eat, heat-and-serve or pre-packaged meals.
6 easy tips to protect your coloured hair from damage during lockdown

Do you want to colour your hair but worried about the damage that may follow? Fret not! We bring to you some helpful tips to protect your coloured hair from damage.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work: Stay healthy while working from home

Today, on the occasion of World Day for Safety and Health at Work, let us see how you can maintain the delicate balance between working from home and your overall health.
World Food Safety Day: Mistakes that are making your food unsafe

We are celebrating World Food Safety Day for the first time ever. On this occasion, we tell you how small steps can help you keep your food safe and healthy.
World Food Safety Day 2019: Ensure clean eating through smart storage strategies

While celebrating World Food Safety Day for the first time today, we tell you how to preserve your food to keep them safe and retain their nutritional value.
World Food Safety Day 2019: Top 10 unhealthy foods that you should ban

Here we tell you about top 10 unhealthy foods you must avoid.
Hair dye causes woman’s head to swell up like a light bulb

A simple home hair colouring experience became a near-death experience for this 19-year-old women. Her head swelled-up "like a light bulb" after an allergic reaction to a substance present in maximum DIY hair-dying products.
Diwali 2018: All you need to know to avoid firework injuries and treat them

The festival of light is here and amid the joyous occasion, you must know the tricks to stay safe. Here we are with a list of tips to help you prevent firecracker related injuries and treat them well, if need be.
Diwali 2018: Safety tips for your family for this festive season

Ensuring a safe celebration is a must. Thus, following these safety tips is very important for a safe and happy Diwali celebration.
Diwali Special: List of dos and don'ts to follow while bursting crackers

Though most of us are familiar with the precautions, here are some of the dos & don ts listed by Dr Jimmy Prabhakaran, Consultant General Physician, Fortis Malar Hospital, Adyar for ready reference to refresh our memory.
Expert Speak: How safe is your food?

On the occasion of National Nutrition Week, Ms. Shruti Kumbla, nutritionist with Pristine Organics, talks about food safety, organic food certification and much more. Read on to know how you can eat safe and live healthy.
10 Delhi gurdwaras implement food safety standards for langar

Delhi gurdwaras have implemented the food safety and hygiene standards set by food regulator FSSAI to make healthy food accessible to everyone.
Massive fire breaks out at Beaumonde Towers, Prabhadevi; no casualties so far

The building is reported to be Beaumonde residential complex around Worli, Prabhadevi area, where Bollywood star Deepika Padukone also owns a house.
10 dos and don'ts of fire safety you must know about

Here's what to do if you are ever stuck in such a situation.