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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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Karnataka forms SIT to probe ‘obscene videos’ case allegedly involving JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna
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Uttarakhand restricts sale of land for agriculture as locals protest tourism infrastructure boom
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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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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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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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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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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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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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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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Laxita, Ekta clinch silver as India finish second in tournament
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team win gold; Deepika Kumari clinches silver
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: Indian women’s team beat Singapore to inch closer to quarter-finals
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India tour of Bangladesh: Focus on T20 World Cup preparation after moving on from last year’s drama
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IPL 2024: Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel earn Rajasthan Royals easy win over Lucknow Super Giants