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From Pyaas to Aate Ki Chakki: Five ultra-hot web series available on Ullu streaming platform

Post the coronavirus outbreak, the popularity of adult-streaming platforms like Ullu has increased especially among youth in the nation

May 13, 2021

J&K Government cautions against abuse of Remdesvir

J&K: Trust doctors, not internet on how to treat COVID-19 [details]

Be it self-medication, falling for internet misinformation to forcing doctors to prescribe experimental drugs; UT of J&K, like many other states, is facing this unfortunate problem.

May 12, 2021

26 Professors of Aligarh Muslim University die of Covid-19 in just 20 days, VC seeks genome study

At least 44 people, including 26 professors have died at the Aligarh Muslim University from the Covid-19 infection

May 12, 2021

Scientists develop Covid-19 protocol to quickly spot mutants

A worldwide network of scientists has isolated functional units of the SARS-CoV-2 proteins in such a way that their structure, function and interactions can now be characterised by researchers the world over and develop protocols to quickly spot mutations and new variants.

May 10, 2021

Remdesivir not suitable for all COVID patients: Expert warns [Details]

Using steroids at initial stage will cause you more harm than benefit.

May 9, 2021

Covid updates: Supreme Court sets up National Task Force to streamline oxygen supply across India

The Supreme Court's decision to launch a National Task Force comes at a time when the country is witnessing a sudden surge in Covid-related deaths

May 8, 2021

Tricking cancer cells into consuming drugs that kill them; researchers make breakthrough discovery

A new study led by researchers from the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), has demonstrated a potential treatment strategy that involves fooling cancer cells into absorbing drugs that are toxic to them.

May 7, 2021

As national lockdown is ruled out, short-term lockdowns can help lower Covid surge: Expert

As India continues to suffer from the uncontrollable second Covid wave that has now engulfed small cities, towns and even villages, health experts on Monday once again vouched for short-duration complete lockdowns to mitigate the situation and lower the caseloads.

May 3, 2021

Kashmir's Virus Warrior interacting with Prime Minister during Mann Ki Baat programme

Minutes after PM Modi's appreciation, "Kashmir's Virus Warrior" goes back to patients [details]

Since the outbreak of pandemic, there is no break in Dr. Naveed's routine. Here's an example of that.

Apr 25, 2021

Singapore bars visitors from India, tightens other Covid control measures

All long-term pass holders and short-term visitors who have travelled to India within the last 14 days will not be allowed to enter or transit through Singapore, as the country goes on "heightened alert" against Covid-19.

Apr 24, 2021

Garden city turns Covid hotbed as Bengaluru becomes country's district with highest active caseload

According to the latest statistics, there are nearly 1.5 lakh active coronavirus cases in Bengaluru

Apr 24, 2021

Coronavirus scare peaks as expert says new mutant is undetectable by RTPCR test

On April 22, India witnessed more than 3,34,000 new coronavirus positive cases and 2,247 Covid-related deaths

Apr 23, 2021

Flushing public toilets propels Covid virus 5 feet up in air [details]

Respiratory droplets are the most prominent source of transmission for Covid-19. However, flushing a toilet can generate large quantities of microbe-containing aerosols depending on the design, water pressure or flushing power of the toilet at public restrooms, an Indian-origin researchers-led study has warned.

Apr 22, 2021

Decoded: How different immune cells respond to Covid infection

The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, found increased levels of B cells that produce antibodies that are found in mucus passages, such as the nose, in people with no symptoms.

Apr 21, 2021

Forget double mutation, triple mutant coronavirus strain detected in India

The triple mutant coronavirus strain has been found in Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Delhi