Epidemic Threat
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A new swine flu virus has been reported in China. Should we be worried?
Even before Covid-19 has been controlled, we should plan for the next pandemic.
Andrew Preston, The Conversation
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In another century, another disease had brought New York to a standstill
In 1918, a virus had brought panic, fear and huge pressure on healthcare.
Gareth Williams, The Conversation
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A 2018 health programme could be India’s answer to tackling animal-to-human diseases
The WHO recommended the ‘One Health’ framework in 2008 and India implemented it in 2018.
Rishika Pardikar, IndiaSpend.com & Bhasker Tripathi, IndiaSpend.com
Trending
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation
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Virus check: Swine flu cases doubled in India in 2019
The seasonal infection peaks twice every year – between January and March, and July and September.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Covid-19 outbreak: Supply shocks could lead the Chinese economy into stagflation
Rising inflation and weak economic growth has hit the country’s manufacturing sector.
Chusu He, The Conversation
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Covid-19 outbreak: How India is leading containment efforts in South East Asia
World leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, have praised India for offering its solidarity and assistance.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
Video
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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To study how coronavirus spreads, US scientists set up ‘live-animal markets’ in their laboratory
The new approach may allow us to understand pathogen jumps from animals to humans.
Richard Bowen, The Conversation & Alan Rudolph, The Conversation
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Kerala declares coronavirus a ‘state calamity’ after third person tests positive
State Health Minister KK Shailaja said it would help the government ‘intensify the steps to contain the spread of the virus’.
Scroll Staff
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Scientists have grown the first Wuhan coronavirus outside China. Here’s why this is good news
The breakthrough might accelerate attempts at developing a vaccine.
Ian Christopher Davis, The Conversation
The Reel
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Watch: In animated prequel, Baahubali and Bhallaladeva unite to defeat the warlord Raktadeva
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Coronavirus outbreak: US created panic instead of helping, alleges China
Beijing said ‘countries like the US with strong epidemic prevention capabilities’ had taken the lead in imposing excessive restrictions contrary to WHO advice.
Scroll Staff
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Coronavirus: Rescue of Pakistanis stranded in China begins after Imran Khan government’s U-turn
Pakistan had halted flights to and from the virus-hit country on Friday, drawing criticism from its citizens on social media and those in the city of Wuhan.
Scroll Staff
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Coronavirus outbreak: Army sets up quarantine centre in Manesar for Indians evacuated from Wuhan
An Air India aircraft sent to Wuhan on Friday is expected to be back in India on Saturday morning.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2024: Hyderabad deliver death-bowling masterclass to defeat Rajasthan in last-ball thriller
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar on team selection, KL Rahul’s omission and more
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India tour of Bangladesh: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana guide India to victory in third T20I
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Salima Tete to lead Indian women’s team for European leg
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian women lose to Japan, men to China in quarter-finals