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Arthritis medicines found to reduce death risk in Covid patients; WHO recommends them now

According to a study, the arthritis medications tocilizumab and sarilumab can minimise the risk of death and the need for mechanical ventilation in Covid-19 patients. This has been recommended by the World Health Organization.

Jul 8, 2021

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres

UN chief expresses his sympathies to Dilip Kumar's family

The death of Bollywood icon Dilip Kumar, who had a global following, has been mourned by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Kumar, who was born in pre-independence Peshawar, Pakistan, featured in over 60 films and also produced films over his 54-year career.

Jul 8, 2021

TN's Village Cooking Channel hits 1 cr subscribers; How farmer-influencers are next big disrupters in digital content

The channel started out of boredom of spare time spanning six months in a year and grew by the day because it stood apart from any other cooking show.

Jul 7, 2021

"Kasautii Zindagii Kay" actor Pracheen Chauhan gets bail in molestation case

Actor Pracheen Chauhan has been booked under 354, 342, 323, 502 and was presented in Borivali court. He allegedly molested a 22-year-old actress in an "inebriated state."

Jul 3, 2021

The making of world's youngest chess GM Abhimanyu Mishra

Abhimanyu Mishra: The making of world's youngest chess GM with roots in India

Even as the chess world is raising a toast for the 12-year-old Abhimanyu Mishra, an Indian origin American for becoming the youngest GM in the world, there are two Tamil Nadu connections and a Maharashtra connection for that achievement.

Jul 2, 2021

Climate change impact: Earth's cryosphere shrinking by 33,000 square miles per year

Researchers who carried out this study revealed that climate change is the reason behind the shrinking of the earth's cryosphere

Jul 2, 2021

Chef Falls Into Large Vat of Boiling Chicken Soup At Wedding Hall; Sustains Third-degree Burns, Succumbs

A 25-year-old chef in Zakho District in northern Iraq succumbed to severe burn injuries he sustained after falling into a vat of chicken soup that he was cooking.

Jul 1, 2021

Eight China-made drones seized, three smugglers held days after Jammu blasts [details]

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) seized eight China-made drones that were being smuggled near the Indo-Nepal border in the East Champaran district of Bihar. Three accused have been held.

Jul 1, 2021

CBDT to prepare list of non-filers once at beginning of assessment year, not frequently

In a big relief to the taxpayers, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has decided not to frequently assess the tax filing status of individuals and companies, and complete the process of preparing the list of non-filers only once at the beginning of an assessment year.

Jun 30, 2021

Indians in Afghanistan beware; India alerts nationals of serious threat of kidnapping [details]

Amid growing violence in several provinces carried out by terror groups, Indian nationals in Afghanistan are advised to exercise caution at all times and avoid all non-essential travels.

Jun 30, 2021

20,000 years ago, ancient form of Coronavirus swept East Asia, show traces

More than 20,000 years ago, a coronavirus outbreak erupted in East Asia, similar to the current Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic left traces in the genetic makeup of people from East Asia, according to the study.

Jun 28, 2021

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Covid Impact: Karnataka growers dump mangoes on roads as demand slumps, prices crash

Hundreds of distressed mango growers in Karnataka's Kolar district have been dumping mangoes on roads near Srinivasapura over a week due to steep fall in demand and crash in their prices, traders said on Sunday.

Jun 28, 2021

Indian Railways launches new Vistadome coaches with panoramic view for nature lovers

The Mumbai-Pune Deccan Express Special train started its first run with LHB rake and Vistadome coach on Saturday, which is a sellout as it provides a wider view of the nature while on move

Jun 26, 2021

Covid-19 virus found "well adapted" to infect human cells [Study]

Scientists from Flinders University and La Trobe University discovered that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that caused the Covid-19 epidemic, is most suited to infect human cells, according to the study.

Jun 25, 2021

Rekha Kadiresh was murdered while distributing relief material and food to the needy

Former BBMP Corporator Rekha Kadiresh murder case: Culprits to be arrested soon, say police

Two-time BBMP Corporator Rekha Kadiresh was brutally murdered early Thursday morning while participating in relief work for the needy. Karnataka Chief Minister and Home Minister assure early and thorough investigation in the pre-planned murder hinting at old rivalry.