Coronavirus film on Sony BBC Earth

This docu-drama on coronavirus isolation gives a positive boost: A must-watch

The need of the hour docu-film 'Coronavirus: How to Isolate Yourself' which is airing on Sony BBC Earth will give you deeper insights about medical and physical health during the ongoing pandemic. Experts also talk in the film about why self-isolation will help curb the virus. A ray of hope for many of us. Apr 15, 2020
Muthappa Rai

Muthappa Rai dead? Fake rumours, don't believe

International Business Times, India, can confirm that the viral messages about Muthappa Rai's death are fake and that the Jaya Karnataka chief who is battling cancer is in good health. Apr 13, 2020
Hydroxychloroquine

Anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine can leave Covid-19 patients seriously damaged

With President Trump's announcement in the White House that hydroxychloroquine "will not kill anybody," the potential drug saw an upsurge in global demand and the export ban was soon lifted on India. However, little attention was drawn on why the FDA does not recommend prolonged use of hydroxychloroquine for treating malaria. With no real evidence and clinical trials underway, let's understand the side effects of antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine first. Apr 8, 2020