Virus Watch
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Covid-19 infections are rising. Wear a mask if you’re vulnerable and don’t get anxious, say doctors
Vaccines and booster doses are unlikely to offer long-term protection, experts say.
Tabassum Barnagarwala
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Why is swine flu seeing a resurgence in India this year?
By the end of July, the country had recorded 1,455 cases and 30 deaths, more than double the figures recorded for 2021.
Tabassum Barnagarwala
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Severe Covid-19 can lead to the loss of 10 IQ points, says new study
The cognitive impairment caused by a severe case of Covid-19 is similar to that sustained between 50 and 70 years of age.
Adam Hampshire, The Conversation & David Menon, The Conversation
Trending
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Instant ‘gate-cane’ weddings in parched Marathwada supply desperate labour to sugar industry
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Could China’s coronavirus send the global economy into a downward spiral?
The world had seen a similar situation in 2002-’03 with the SARS outbreak. Is anything different this time?
Zheng Wang, The Conversation
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Nipah: Sample of seventh patient tests negative for virus, Kerala to remain alert till July 15
Six patients who were admitted in a quarantine facility had tested negative for the infection on Thursday.
Scroll Staff
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Kerala: Six patients under observation test negative for Nipah virus
Health Minister KK Shailaja said the samples of a seventh person who is under observation will be sent for tests on Thursday.
Scroll Staff
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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Nipah: College student who contracted the virus is in a stable condition, says Kerala government
On Tuesday, the state put four districts put on high alert after the man diagnosed positive.
Scroll Staff
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Video: Could billions of viruses be falling from the sky every day? Scientists have some answers
A new study suggests many types of viruses and bacteria, including deadly varieties, are travelling through the atmosphere in small particles.
Scroll Staff
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Rajasthan had the most swine flu cases in 2018, finds central government report
The state accounted for 871 of the 1,022 cases in the country.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Here’s why we don’t have a vaccine for Zika (and other mosquito-borne viruses)
As Zika fear rises, people are inevitably asking why we don't have a vaccine to protect against the mosquito-borne virus.
Suresh Mahalingam and Michael Rolph, The Conversation
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Love in the time of Zika
Love, sex and babies are the foundation of human existence. Without them the human race ceases to exist. Zika has suddenly disrupted this normal course of events.
Beverley Paterson, The Conversation
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Behind Brazil's anti-sex advisory: The Zika virus that led to 2,400 newborns with shrunken skulls
And why India might be at risk of infection.
Mridula Chari
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing