Manpriya Khurana

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Drink cow urine, prevent coronavirus; BJP MLA's claim backed by 'science', says scientists couldn't do anything

He also says that since modern science has clearly failed in tackling Covid, it's time to listen to our ancestors and follow their wisdom.

May 9, 2021

Florida school spanking: Principal who berated, humiliated and paddled 6-yr-old girl freed

The State Attorney's office found that the principal did not cause great bodily harm in spanking the child and also questioned mother's credibility

May 8, 2021

Chhota Rajan is alive; AIIMS, Delhi Police refute rumours about gangster's death from COVID

Underworld don and gangster Chhota Rajan has been lodged at Tihar Jail ever since his extradition from Indonesia in 2015 and is currently undergoing treatment at AIIMS.

May 7, 2021

Thousands of unused ventilators gather dust across India as COVID bodies pile up [shocking details]

As per data shared by GoI last September, at the time only 23,000 ventilators were installed of the total 60,000 ventilators ordered. Six months later, the statistics of unused ventilators remain similar even as deaths take a horrific spike due to lack of health infrastructure.

May 7, 2021

Bill and Melinda Gates are now separated

As Bill & Melinda Gates go for divorce, the world recalls the centibillionaire' s famous list of marriage, pros & cons

Their relationship started off as a casual one and after a year of dating, it could only go ahead in two directions -- either a break-up or marriage

May 4, 2021

Pfizer donating India medicines worth $70 million despite its vaccine pending for nod

The company emphasized that the immediate need is for steroids, anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics and anti-coagulants for those getting treatment in hospitals

May 4, 2021

Why Adar Poonawalla bolted to UK; SII CEO's tell-all interview exposes India's VIP culture [details]

Adar Poonawalla says the menacing calls start off cordially but suddenly turn threatening in tone once the powerful people are told they can't jump the queue for vaccine.

May 2, 2021

Former RJD MP Shahabuddin dies of Covid; Leaves behind a legacy of crime and terror

Among more than three dozen cases against him, he was convicted in the case of gruesome murder of two brothers who were first drenched in acid before being killed

May 1, 2021

Remdesivir mega bust in Delhi; 3,000 fake vials seized, 2,000 already sold [details]

The Delhi Police Commissioner also said that in many of the cases it's the hospital staff, like doctors, nurses, ward boys, behind medicines and oxygen cylinders making it to unorganised channels.

May 1, 2021

ALH Mk-III helicopter successful in deck trial on Coast Guard ship [details]

The ICG also says that the successful sea-air coordinated operation will greatly facilitate coastal surveillance and search and rescue operations

Apr 29, 2021

Farmer questions reduction in free rice quota; K'taka food supplies min says "go die" [reactions]

Minister Katti later held a press conference to clarify his stance and said he was 'provoked,' but did not express regret or apology at the statement

Apr 28, 2021

Covaxin can neutralise deadly 617 COVID variant; top pandemic expert urges Indians to get vaccinated

Also known as "double mutant", the deadly and highly infectious B.1.617 variant is largely behind India's second wave of Covid cases.

Apr 28, 2021

COVID patient dies in Delhi hospital; kin assaults doctors, vandalises property [shocking aftermath]

The hospital said in a statement that even though the family was informed about the unavailability of ICU beds, the patient was still given oxygen and emergency care.

Apr 27, 2021

COVID patient's fear of "foreign fan" leaves netizens in splits; video goes viral [watch]

The patient adds, that the wildly rotating fan doesn't let him sleep all night as he feels it will take him down even before Coronavirus can. The viral commentary has left netizens in splits amid the usual gloom.

Apr 27, 2021

"Shoot me, don't take away my oxygen cylinder "; Agra man's cry for help fails before adamant tehsildar

In the video, the man can be seen pleading for oxygen cylinder for his critically ill father, while the tehsildar stands with one foot atop the cylinder refusing to release it.

Apr 26, 2021

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov

As India grapples with Covid surge, Singapore, UK, US, EU rush medical relief supplies

Singapore becomes one of the first to come to India's rescue, while the Biden Administration finally pledges support through vaccines and other raw materials

Apr 26, 2021

Jyotiraditya Scindia in the middle of social media storm after 30-year-old dies at hospital gates [details]

Several angry posts address the PR exercise even in times of death and destruction. The social media is full of instances of lip service that were never followed through and even photo ops for oxygen transport

Apr 24, 2021

Recovered from Covid? Beware of Survivors Guilt; Experts share insights to manage it

When the entire nation is divided into two statistics, that of Covid recovered and Covid casualties, Survivors Guilt is bound to grip many survivors

Apr 23, 2021

Sputnik V the Russian vaccine for Covid-19 has reached India

Sputnik V vaccine FAQs: With 91% efficacy, how the Russian vaccine differs in safety [details]

Although the vaccine uses the same engineering as the one developed by Oxford/AstraZeneca but Sputnik V uses two different versions of the virus in two doses

Apr 22, 2021

COVID bed for ₹3,000 in Vijayapura hospital; Cong MLA turns saviour for poor, destitute

MB Patil's noble gesture comes at a time when it is much needed. On Wednesday again, Karnataka reported its biggest single day spike of 23,558 Covid cases.