Book Digest: Tracking COVID-19 damage to international politics, Indian economy reforms and more
From stories of climate crisis to illegal wildlife trade in China, DTE tracks new, contemporary books on environment and development from leading&…
Coronavirus update: India GDP contracted nearly 24% in April-June
India added 80,092 fresh COVID-19 cases August 30, becoming the first country to cross the 80,000-mark in one single day
How Mumbai’s poorest neighbourhood is battling to keep COVID-19 at bay
Communities and non-profits swung into action in this tuberculosis hotspot before the government did
Early human trial of COVID-19 vaccine gives positive results
Developed by Beijing-based firm, the vaccine shows development of both forms of immunity
Days of COVID-19 confinement: How school-goers are dealing with lockdown
Nearly 90% of the world’s children are reportedly confined at their homes due to the novel coronavirus disease pandemic. Gobar Times asked some …
COVID-19: ‘Only a third of migrant workers getting relief measures’
At least 50 mln short-term circular migrants left out of any government identification process, according to IHD estimates
Novel coronavirus genomes in wastewater correlated with COVID-19 fatalities in Paris: Study
SARS-CoV-2 genome levels in raw wastewater increased exponentially as the number of fatalities increased, finds study
COVID-19: Over 200 organisations sign statement on protection of indigenous Amazonians
They demanded a ban on all industrial activity and proselytisation in indigenous territory in addition to proper health services and law enforcement
Simply Put: Patanjali’s magic COVID-19 pills
COVID-19: Global remittances to decline 20%, says World Bank
India, the largest receiver of foreign remittances, will also be affected
India in midst of a nasty H3N2 outbreak — worst of seasonal flu viruses
Three deaths reported so far this season; the virus wreaked havoc in United States in 2018 as well
Delhi air less toxic amid COVID-19 lockdown
Average PM 2.5 level during 4 weeks of lockdown lowest on record outside monsoon since 2016
Countries can learn from Africa in handling future pandemics: UN report
In 2019, the continent reported 500 outbreaks of zoonotic diseases
COVID-19: 15 new cases in a day poses biggest challenge for Odisha
State government admits shortage of personal protective equipment
Africa must make sure it’s part of the search for a coronavirus vaccine
To refuse inclusion would prevent Africa’s researchers from being significant players in the universal fight against the virus
COVID-19: Italy had 5.8 million cases by March 28, says study
Lockdowns reduced transmissibility in European nations but not template for all countries
COVID-19 was declared a pandemic 4 years ago: Take a look at the virus’ journey and global response to it
A timeline of the key events related to COVID-19
Coronavirus update: 157 new cases in the country; Drills at hospitals to check preparedness
India now has 3,421 active cases; Cumulative vaccinations cross 2,200 million
Why did methane emissions spike in 2020? Study offers answers
More than half of methane growth can be attributed to lower hydroxyl sink
COVID-19 will now be an endemic pandemic
Eventually, an endemic COVID-19 will add to the world’s burden of diseases
COVID-19: Bengal positivity rate dips but so did RT-PCR tests’ ratio
Fast rise in Rapid Antigen Tests percentage among total COVID tests
Global unemployment projected to stand at 207 million in 2022: ILO
The COVID-19 pandemic prevented a full and balanced recovery of labour markets in 2021
COVID-19 Update: 79,000 more deaths in India by March 1 2022, estimates IHME
If mask is used by all according to guidelines, there would be 5,100 fewer deaths
WHO team’s quest to trace COVID-19’s origins in China draws a blank
It, however, concluded that SARS-CoV-2 could not have leaked from a research lab
Can a winter festival revive Ladakh's tourism amid Indo-China standoff?
The tourism sector accounts for 50% of Ladakh's GDP