Pulse
Health & Wellness
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Explainer: How ‘disease detectives’ are battling the coronavirus pandemic
Even epidemiologists are learning as the pandemic progresses.
Smitha Nair
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Slow and opaque decisions during Covid-19 crisis put the spotlight on India’s drug regulator
Critics say the organisation has consistently lacked transparency.
Arunabh Saikia
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Many states have reported fewer TB deaths during the lockdown. Here’s why this is bad news
It suggests the system for tracking tuberculosis patients has collapsed.
Arunabh Saikia
Trending
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How BJP leaders responded to the Arnab Goswami WhatsApp leaks plus nine more weekend reads
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‘Please don’t follow me now’: Actor Rhea Chakraborty asks paparazzi when spotted in Mumbai
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The Political Fix: What BJP’s rejected offer to suspend farm laws tells us about Modi’s tactics
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The mass radicalisation that India does not acknowledge
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There is not a Virender Sehwag in that current team; India are very, very patient: Graeme Swann
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Several states are going door-to-door to identify Covid-19 patients. Is it a good idea?
Experts say it is a good approach in principle, but results would depend upon the way it is implemented.
Arunabh Saikia
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Beyond doctors: Neglected frontline workers need coronavirus safety gear
In Maharashtra, the worst-affected state, nurses, sanitation workers and community health workers say they do not have adequate protection from virus exposure.
Vijayta Lalwani
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Explainer: How and why you should make your own face mask to protect against Coronavirus spread
After first saying masks should only be for the sick, authorities are now recommending that everyone use face-covers in public.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Angry haircut boy Anushrut is back throwing another adorable tantrum during a new haircut
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Watch: Mountaineers sing the national anthem of Nepal as they reach the summit of K2
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Watch: Cat, (fearing an accident?), stops child from grabbing balcony railing
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‘Daddy, tie my shoelace’: Former South African cricketer Graeme Smith’s son crashes live interview
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Watch: Farmers begin their journey towards Delhi to participate in ‘tractor march’ on Republic Day
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Test, test, test: Eight steps India must take to tackle the coronavirus epidemic
The full text of an advisory letter sent by the Jan Swasthya Abhiyan and All India People’s Science Network to India’s health ministry.
Jan Swasthya Abhiyan & All India People’s Science Network
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Which public authority should be in charge of India’s policy on diagnostic kits for Covid-19?
It is important for the Central government to clearly delineate responsibilities as per the constitutional framework.
Dinesh Thakur & Prashant Reddy T
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Death of Assam doctor raises questions about malaria drug recommended for Covid-19 health workers
Many Indian medical workers are consuming the drug, despite lack of solid evidence about its efficacy.
Arunabh Saikia
The Reel
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Watch: ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ set for March 26 release
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Book excerpt: When NT Rama Rao became the first Indian chief minister to act in a movie
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Zeb Bangash on the Bollywood cover of ‘Bibi Sanam’: ‘A disservice to the song’s meaning’
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Why Malayalam breakout film ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ is ‘the story of most Indian women’
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‘Metro Park 2’ trailer: The NRI Patels from New Jersey is back
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Did India overreact? Covid-19 outbreak isn’t following the trajectory of Europe and China – so far
There is reason to be cautiously optimistic.
N Devadasan
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Coronavirus: Kerala announces rapid blood tests – ICMR says it was not consulted
Experts say there is no harm in conducting antibody tests but it is unclear where would Kerala source the kits from.
Arunabh Saikia
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Health reporters have 10 questions for the government as India’s coronavirus crisis deepens
Basic information remains shrouded in secrecy.
Health Reporters
The Field
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Hockey: Indian women’s team go down to Argentina B in second straight loss on tour
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Cricket: Bouncers against players under 18 years of age should be banned, says concussion specialist
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NBA wrap: Leonard scores 34 as Clippers stretch win streak to seven games
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England in India: Root and Co will get three days to train before first Test in Chennai
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The way Root handled himself throughout his knock was a great learning experience: Sangakkara