Coronavirus

Will there be a middle path for affordable COVID-19 vaccines?
Will there be a middle path for affordable COVID-19 vaccines?

It is expected for COVID-19 vaccines to be classified as 'global public goods', given their development is being substantially funded by people's taxes
September 09, 2020
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Coronavirus update: AstraZeneca halts global vaccine trials

Coronavirus update: AstraZeneca halts global vaccine trials
Oxford scientists: These are final steps we’re taking to get our coronavirus vaccine approved

Oxford scientists: These are final steps we’re taking to get our coronavirus vaccine approved
Food wrappers overtake cigarette butts as beach litter: Report

Food wrappers overtake cigarette butts as beach litter: Report
COVID-19: Trump’s promise fuels anti-vaxx movement

COVID-19: Trump’s promise fuels anti-vaxx movement

Anti-vaccine theories inspire fear in the general population, undermining a coordinated effort to defeat the virus
September 09, 2020
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COVID-19 can reverse decades of progress in eliminating child deaths: UN

COVID-19 can reverse decades of progress in eliminating child deaths: UN

Almost 68% of 77 countries surveyed reported at least some disruption in health checks and immunisation services, which may lead to increase in …
September 09, 2020
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Convalescent plasma therapy doesn't really help beat COVID-19: ICMR-backed study

Convalescent plasma therapy doesn't really help beat COVID-19: ICMR-backed study

No lowering of mortality in multi-centre trial; disease progression towards severity also not impacted; shortness of breath reduced
September 09, 2020
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Why 'vaccine nationalism' could doom plan for global access to a COVID-19 vaccine

Why 'vaccine nationalism' could doom plan for global access to a COVID-19 vaccine

A COVID-19 vaccine will likely be the only way to return to any semblance of normal life. The COVAX initiative currently offers the best way to …
September 08, 2020
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Coronavirus update: Testing dips after rise in cases

Coronavirus update: Testing dips after rise in cases

Increase in cases in Delhi is because of ‘lackadaisical attitude’ of people, says Mahesh Verma, head of Delhi government’s …
September 08, 2020
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India to be 'leading manufacturer' of Russia’s 'doubtful' trial vaccine

India to be 'leading manufacturer' of Russia’s 'doubtful' trial vaccine

Experts caution Indian government against hastened response; Russia researchers claim their vaccine is the best
September 08, 2020
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उत्तराखंड में रिवर्स माइग्रेशन: रोल मॉडल तैयार करे राज्य सरकार

उत्तराखंड में रिवर्स माइग्रेशन: रोल मॉडल तैयार करे राज्य सरकार

दुखद बात यह है कि अलग राज्य बनने के बाद उत्तराखंड में पहा…
September 08, 2020
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कोरोना महामारी और भारतीय कृषि का संक्रमणकाल

कोरोना महामारी और भारतीय कृषि का संक्रमणकाल

आज भारत का किसान अनुदानों की भीख नहीं बल्कि आत्मसम्मान …
September 08, 2020
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अमेरिका में औसतन आठ में से एक परिवार के बच्चों को पर्याप्त भोजन नहीं

अमेरिका में औसतन आठ में से एक परिवार के बच्चों को पर्याप्त भोजन नहीं

पूरे अमेरिका में कोरोनावायरस महामारी से लाखों बच्चे प्…
September 08, 2020
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उत्तराखंड में रिवर्स पलायन: अर्थ और विकास नीति में व्यापक बदलाव की जरूरत

उत्तराखंड में रिवर्स पलायन: अर्थ और विकास नीति में व्यापक बदलाव की जरूरत

पहाड़ और मैदान के बीच भेदभाव दूर करने के लिए अर्थ और विका…
September 08, 2020
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बड़ी पड़ताल: उत्तराखंड में रिवर्स माइग्रेशन, कितना टिकाऊ?

बड़ी पड़ताल: उत्तराखंड में रिवर्स माइग्रेशन, कितना टिकाऊ?

पांच साल के अंतराल में खींची गई इन दो तस्वीरों में एक माम…
September 08, 2020
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Has Dharavi Model made us lose sight of its real problems

Has Dharavi Model made us lose sight of its real problems

COVID-19 pandemic will pass one day. But what about hunger, unemployment, loss of education and stigma
September 07, 2020
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CSE calls for a ‘green’ recovery action plan on first International Day of Clean Air for blue skies

CSE calls for a ‘green’ recovery action plan on first International Day of Clean Air for blue skies

The COVID-19 pandemic had deeply impacted public transport in India that was already in distress
September 07, 2020
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Eyes on the world — drones change our point of view and our truths

Eyes on the world — drones change our point of view and our truths

It’s true that drones are vision machines: They loiter in the air with a persistent eye on the ground, beaming back imagery to their …
September 07, 2020
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डाक्टरों व स्वास्थ्य कर्मियों को संक्रमण से बचाएगा यह बैग, 100 रुपए है कीमत

डाक्टरों व स्वास्थ्य कर्मियों को संक्रमण से बचाएगा यह बैग, 100 रुपए है कीमत

भारत सरकार के विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी विभाग के तहत स्व…
September 07, 2020
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Simply put: India #2 on COVID-19 podium

Simply put: India #2 on COVID-19 podium
September 07, 2020
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कोविड-19: क्या विटामिन-डी की पूर्ति के लिए सूती कपड़े पहनना ज्यादा बेहतर विकल्प है?

कोविड-19: क्या विटामिन-डी की पूर्ति के लिए सूती कपड़े पहनना ज्यादा बेहतर विकल्प है?

विटामिन डी की कमी वाले लोगों को कोविड-19 जल्दी चपेट में ले…
September 07, 2020
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Coronavirus update: Delhi Metro resumes even as India keeps adding more than 90,000 cases a day

Coronavirus update: Delhi Metro resumes even as India keeps adding more than 90,000 cases a day

India added 90,802 new cases in the last 24 hours, overtakes Brazil in total case tally
September 07, 2020
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वैज्ञानिकों ने खोजे कोरोनावायरस संक्रमण को रोकने वाले नैनोबॉडी

वैज्ञानिकों ने खोजे कोरोनावायरस संक्रमण को रोकने वाले नैनोबॉडी

शोधकर्ताओं का मानना है कि इस नैनोबॉडी में कोविड-19 के खिल…
September 07, 2020
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COVID warriors: More action than words protect consumer rights in UP

COVID warriors: More action than words protect consumer rights in UP

Rajesh Choubey has stopped ration shops from pilfering, sensitised people and assisted them in finding livelihood during the pandemic 
September 07, 2020
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COVID-19 deals a blow to United States non-profits as funds dry up

COVID-19 deals a blow to United States non-profits as funds dry up

At least 25% non-profits laid off or furloughed employees; 69% reported a loss of critical programme volunteers in Arizona
September 07, 2020
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