Pulse
Health & Wellness
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Many say Covid-19 will transition ‘from epidemic to endemic’. But what does this mean?
In an endemic future, we will need to learn what levels of disease and death to expect.
Murad Banaji
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On World Mental Health Day, it’s time to recognise that TB affects more than just the patient’s body
The national programme needs to integrate mental health services in TB care at the primary healthcare level.
Ashna Ashesh & Keyuri Bhanushali
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Investigation: India delayed crucial syringe orders – now the world will pay a price
Letters show manufacturers repeatedly asked the government for clarity on India’s requirements for Covid-19 vaccinations. But the government did not respond.
Tabassum Barnagarwala
Trending
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500, as it happened: Sindhu defeats world No 1 Yamaguchi to reach SF
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2019 Hyderabad shooting: Police deliberately fired upon accused, says SC inquiry panel report
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Opinion: Why is Modi the only prime minister who is haunted by Nehru’s ghost?
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‘The bell-eared demon’: When Swami Vivekananda warned how worship could become fanaticism
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Watch: Actor Aamir Khan asks former cricket coach Ravi Shastri to recommend him for a cricket team
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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
Video
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Watch: Ukrainian president Volodymr Zelenskyy is the protagonist of a new comic book
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Caught on camera: Panic at metro station in Santiago, Chile, after explosion due to electrical fault
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Watch: Rajasthan Royals cricketers do the hook step to a song from the movie ‘Phir Hera Pheri’
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Watch: Dust storms engulf cities, cut down visibility in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
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Watch: Actor Aamir Khan asks former cricket coach Ravi Shastri to recommend him for a cricket team
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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
The Reel
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‘12th Man’ review: Oversharing between friends is overrated (it can lead to murder)
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‘Dhaakad review: All work and no play makes Agni a dull girl
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‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ review: A spiritual and spirited sequel
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‘Panchayat’ season 2 review: An entertaining game of trivial pursuit
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‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’ trailer: Meet Hulk’s lawyer cousin
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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 Field
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Watch: MS Dhoni – ‘Definitely I will be working hard to come back strong for next year’s IPL’
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Thailand Open Super 500: How Sindhu prevailed in a topsy-turvy battle against world No 1 Yamaguchi
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Archery World Cup: Jayanta Talukdar loses in shoot-off, Indians miss out on recurve medal round
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500, as it happened: Sindhu defeats world No 1 Yamaguchi to reach SF
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IPL 2022: Of Virat Kohli and his drive