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Shreya Khaitan, IndiaSpend.com
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Explained: Why the coronavirus ‘R’ number needs to watched closely
If the number is greater than 1, the disease could spin out of control again.
Shreya Khaitan, IndiaSpend.com
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Why Kerala’s rising Covid-19 cases may not be the start of India’s third wave of infections
Experts attribute the recent spike to the relaxation of lockdown restrictions and the rise of the more transmissible Delta variant in the state.
Shreya Khaitan, IndiaSpend.com
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How Covid-19 pandemic has put India’s children at risk of abuse, exploitation and marriage
The country needs a nationwide campaign to protect its children from the economic and social consequences of lockdowns and loss of caregivers, say experts.
Shreya Khaitan, IndiaSpend.com
Trending
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Election results: What does BJP’s hegemony in the Hindi belt mean for Indian politics?
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Why KCR lost Telangana – and what it means for state parties
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Badminton: Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly talk through the steps on the long road ahead
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A trio of wolves, a lunging crocodile and other winners at the Sanctuary Wildlife Photography Awards
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From ‘self-rule’ call to setting the narrative, how ITLF has become new Kuki-Zo voice in Manipur
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What the social media pleas to adopt Covid-19 orphans fail to mention
The appeals are illegal.
Shreya Khaitan, IndiaSpend.com
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Indian companies must revise their HR policies for the employees suffering from ‘Long Covid’
The virus can leave debilitating and lingering after-effects that can impair productivity at work.
Shreya Khaitan, IndiaSpend.com
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More Indian children are getting infected with coronavirus in the second wave
Most of them have mild symptoms and even the rare severe cases are treatable, say doctors.
Shreya Khaitan, IndiaSpend.com
Video
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Management spoof: Manager gets a shock on learning what EOD really means
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Watch: Heavy snow blankets runways, train tracks and roads, disrupting daily life in Munich, Germany
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Watch: Scenes of chaos and panic as powerful earthquake, aftershocks rock parts of the Philippines
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Watch: Smoke billows from luxury speedboat after it catches fire near Alibaug, Maharashtra
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Watch #ResultsWithIndependentMedia: Poll verdict live
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Should governments provide cash incentives to women for their unpaid domestic work?
Experts say that such a policy, despite being well-intentioned, might further entrench existing gender norms that confine women to the house.
Shreya Khaitan, IndiaSpend.com
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Policies meant to reduce gender discrimination can have the opposite effect in India
If cultural norms are not taken into consideration, the backlash from a patriarchal society can result in unintended consequences for women.
Shreya Khaitan, IndiaSpend.com
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Eight years on, India’s law to prevent workplace sexual harassment is marred by poor data collection
While many women in formal employment can take advantage of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act, many who work in informal jobs have no such access.
Anoo Bhuyan, IndiaSpend.com & Shreya Khaitan, IndiaSpend.com
The Reel
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Start the week with a film: Russian literature and Kangra painting meet in ‘Kasba’
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Vir Das: ‘Humanity without laughter wouldn’t survive very long’
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Watch: ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 teaser trailer is out
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‘The Boys’ season 4 trailer: Homelander grows in influence as Butcher tries to rally his team
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‘Salaar Part 1 – Ceasefire’ trailer: ‘K.G.F’ director’s new film stars Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran
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Explainer: Why Budget 2021 is crucial for public school education in India
The country spent only 3.1% of its GDP on education in 2019-’20 against the 6% recommended by every national policy since 1968.
Shreya Khaitan, IndiaSpend.com
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Why some Indian states are struggling to deal simultaneously with TB and Covid-19
Preliminary studies show a 0.37% to 4% prevalence of TB among coronavirus disease patients in India.
Shreya Khaitan, IndiaSpend.com
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Hurt by financial instability, many Indians will choose public schools over private schools in 2021
Experts make predictions for the education sector in the new year.
Shreya Khaitan, IndiaSpend.com
The Field
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Badminton, Syed Modi International: Ponnappa-Crasto lose to Japan’s Iwanga-Nakanishi in final
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England tour of India: Issy Wong, Hollie Armitage lead visitors to series win against India A
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Pro Kabaddi League: Gujarat Giants beat Telugu Titans in season opener; U Mumba pip UP Yoddhas
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mohun Bagan Super Giant score late goals to edge past Hyderabad FC
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: India bow out in pool stage with heartbreaking loss to Belgium