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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With new OCI notification, India has ended its experiment with dual citizenship
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Real-life ‘Terminal’: How people manage to live at airports for months and years
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At long last, Australian television has begun reflecting some of the country’s ethnic diversity
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First Brexit made me feel an outsider in Britain. Now Covid-19 has made me feel unwanted in India
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Julio Ribeiro: By arresting Disha Ravi for sedition, the government is tilting at windmills
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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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‘They’ll announce winner of Sales Premier League’: Danish Sait spoofs annual sales conferences
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Watch: Unconnected ‘wind phone’ provides comfort to those grieving from Fukushima disaster losses
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Watch: Nick Jonas releases 1980s – and Priyanka Chopra Jonas – inspired pop track, ‘This Is Heaven’
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Watch: Police constable regulates traffic with a baby in her arms
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Watch: Banksy’s creative video confirms he’s behind powerful artwork on the wall of a British jail
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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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Five animated films that ‘Bombay Rose’ director Gitanjali Rao wants you to watch
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‘7 Kadam’ trailer: Ronit Roy and Amit Sadh play father and son in football-themed show
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‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ review: Treachery and remorse in drama about the Black Panther Party
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In ‘Notturno’ documentary, vignettes of war and the eerie calm between the storms
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Charles Sobhraj mini-series ‘The Serpent’ heading to Netflix
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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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India v South Africa: World Cup quest begins for Mithali Raj and Co in long-awaited return to action
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Swiss Open Super 300: Sindhu reaches final with comprehensive win, Srikanth loses against Axelsen
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Live
ISL semi-final 1st leg, NorthEast United vs ATK Mohun Bagan live updates: Mariners take the lead
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Fourth Test: Our bench strength is strong, standards won’t be drop during transition, says Kohli
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IPL 2021 likely to begin on April 9, to be hosted across five cities: Report