Viral Outbreak
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Lumpy skin disease may be spreading unusually because of 47 virus variants found in India: Study
The disease has spread to seven states and killed 80,000 cattle.
Scroll Staff
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Monkeypox: How does it spread, what are the risks, and how is it treated?
An expert answers some of the most pressing questions.
Ed Feil, The Conversation
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Monkeypox: Everthing you need to know about the viral outbreak in Europe and UK
Patients typically develop a fever, a distinctive rash and blisters.
Michael Head, The Conversation
Trending
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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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Trial court judge apologises before Allahabad High Court for discriminating against Muslim lawyer
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Nipah virus: 11 contacts of Kerala victim found symptomatic, 30 healthcare workers quarantined
The parents and relatives of the 12-year-old boy, who died of the infection, are among those who have shown symptoms of the disease.
Scroll Staff
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A study maps the spread (and decline) of the 1918 Spanish flu in India
Economist Siddharth Chandra’s pioneering work holds important lessons for today.
Siddharth Chandra & Eva Kassens-Noor
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When will we have a vaccine for the Wuhan coronavirus?
All your questions about the research and development of the vaccine answered.
Aubree Gordon, The Conversation & Florian Krammer, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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Indian schoolteacher becomes first foreigner to contract SARS-like virus in China
Preeti Maheshwari, a teacher at an international school in Shenzhen, was admitted to a local hospital on January 10. She is now on a life-support system.
Scroll Staff
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With climate change, invasive ‘Congress grass’ could spread through 65% of India
Contact with parthenium can cause skin problems and allergies in people, while it is plant is toxic to livestock.
Aathira Perinchery
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Kerala: Seven-year-old boy dies of West Nile Virus in Kozhikode
The government has issued a high alert in the state’s north Malabar region.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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Watch: The trailer of Dibakar Banerjee’s ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ is out
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A measles outbreak in Bihar exposes the state’s failure to procure vitamin A for children
Since 2016, children in Bihar have not received any vitamin A supplements, an essential supplement to improve immunity.
Priyanka Vora
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Behind West Bengal’s dengue disaster is a lax state government and, possibly, a smarter virus
While doctors wonder why the state has not declared a dengue epidemic, they are seeing infections caused by a dengue strain not seen in the state before.
Aritra Bhattacharya
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Swine flu: Gujarat has not carried out vaccinations despite being at high risk
More than 350 people have died of H1N1 in Gujarat this year, 79 in the last week alone.
Priyanka Vora
The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals bowlers shine as they defeat Gujarat Titans in low-scorer
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Table tennis, ITTF World Cup: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula exit tournament in group stage
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Paris Olympics 2024: With 100 days left for the Games, here’s how Indian contingent is shaping up
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IPL 2024: Jos Buttler’s ton helps Rajasthan eclipse Sunil Narine’s efforts for Kolkata
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Chess, Candidates 2024: R Vaishali breaks losing streak; Praggnanandhaa, Vidit play out a draw