Epidemic Threat
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A new swine flu virus has been reported in China. Should we be worried?
Even before Covid-19 has been controlled, we should plan for the next pandemic.
Andrew Preston, The Conversation
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In another century, another disease had brought New York to a standstill
In 1918, a virus had brought panic, fear and huge pressure on healthcare.
Gareth Williams, The Conversation
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A 2018 health programme could be India’s answer to tackling animal-to-human diseases
The WHO recommended the ‘One Health’ framework in 2008 and India implemented it in 2018.
Rishika Pardikar, IndiaSpend.com & Bhasker Tripathi, IndiaSpend.com
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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Ramachandra Guha: Why 2024 is India’s most important election since 1977
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Virus check: Swine flu cases doubled in India in 2019
The seasonal infection peaks twice every year – between January and March, and July and September.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Covid-19 outbreak: Supply shocks could lead the Chinese economy into stagflation
Rising inflation and weak economic growth has hit the country’s manufacturing sector.
Chusu He, The Conversation
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Covid-19 outbreak: How India is leading containment efforts in South East Asia
World leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, have praised India for offering its solidarity and assistance.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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To study how coronavirus spreads, US scientists set up ‘live-animal markets’ in their laboratory
The new approach may allow us to understand pathogen jumps from animals to humans.
Richard Bowen, The Conversation & Alan Rudolph, The Conversation
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Kerala declares coronavirus a ‘state calamity’ after third person tests positive
State Health Minister KK Shailaja said it would help the government ‘intensify the steps to contain the spread of the virus’.
Scroll Staff
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Scientists have grown the first Wuhan coronavirus outside China. Here’s why this is good news
The breakthrough might accelerate attempts at developing a vaccine.
Ian Christopher Davis, The Conversation
The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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Coronavirus outbreak: US created panic instead of helping, alleges China
Beijing said ‘countries like the US with strong epidemic prevention capabilities’ had taken the lead in imposing excessive restrictions contrary to WHO advice.
Scroll Staff
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Coronavirus: Rescue of Pakistanis stranded in China begins after Imran Khan government’s U-turn
Pakistan had halted flights to and from the virus-hit country on Friday, drawing criticism from its citizens on social media and those in the city of Wuhan.
Scroll Staff
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Coronavirus outbreak: Army sets up quarantine centre in Manesar for Indians evacuated from Wuhan
An Air India aircraft sent to Wuhan on Friday is expected to be back in India on Saturday morning.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler