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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Covid-19: Imagine the headlines if any other religion had been responsible for Kumbh-like gathering
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Egypt says it won’t release Ever Given with 25-member Indian crew until its owners pay compensation
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Sarah Joseph’s new novel imagines the life of the woman who was ostracised for ‘marrying’ Nehru
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IPL 2021, Rajasthan Royals squad, schedule and preview: Can RR bounce back under Sanju Samson?
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IPL 2021, RR vs PBKS as it happened: Sanju Samson’s brilliant ton ends in heartbreak as Punjab win
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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: Black man is fatally shot by police in Minnesota’s Brooklyn Center, situation tense
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Watch: MP minister performs rituals in front of statue at Indore airport to get rid of Covid-19
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Kumbh: Defying the rising threat of Covid-19, lakhs gather in Haridwar for ‘shahi snaan’
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Watch: Journalist Fareed Zakaria delivers loving tribute to mother who died of Covid-19 in India
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Watch: Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital turns lobby into Covid-19 ward as coronavirus cases shoot up
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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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‘Star Vs Food’: Kareena Kapoor, Malaika Arora, Karan Johar, Arjun Kapoor, Pratik Gandhi at the stove
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‘The Priest’ trailer: Mammooty and Manju Warrier in thriller revolving around mysterious suicides
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‘Mai Hero Boll Raha Hu’ trailer: Parth Samthaan plays a gangster in love
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‘Searching For Sheela’ trailer: Documentary follows former Rajneesh aide on her visit to India
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Why Netflix’s investment in global shows is a potential game-changer
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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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Hurricane Hooda strikes the IPL: Reactions to a spectacular 28-ball 64 by Punjab’s Deepak Hooda
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Certainly got across how I felt: England spinner Bess spoke to Root about his treatment in India
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IPL 2021, RR vs PBKS as it happened: Sanju Samson’s brilliant ton ends in heartbreak as Punjab win
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Two coaches test positive for Covid-19 at national women's boxing camp: Report
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Women’s T20 Challenge likely to remain a three-time event, to be played in Delhi in 2021: Report