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Bajaj Auto Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj

India has flattened the wrong curve, not infection but GDP: Rajiv Bajaj

Speaking about the unlocking and impact of lockdown on the economy and the disease, industrialist Rajiv Bajaj referred to Japan and Sweden, who did not close their business but tried to propagate the cluster control method.

Jun 4, 2020

Major earthquake could hit Delhi as low intensity tremors continue to occur

As per National Centre for Seismology, an earthquake of magnitude 3.2 on the Richter scale struck 19 km southeast of Noida at 10.42 p.m. on Wednesday. This is the latest quake in the region, which has experienced several in the past few days.

Jun 4, 2020

Study panning anti-malaria drug Trump took against Covid-19 faces new questions

British medical journal the Lancet said it had concerns about data behind an influential article that found hydroxychloroquine increased the risk of death in COVID-19 patients, a conclusion that undercut scientific interest in the medicine championed by US President Donald Trump.

Jun 3, 2020

What you need to know about coronavirus right now

World Health Organization experts and a range of other scientists refuted the claims of Professor Alberto Zangrillo that the new coronavirus was losing its potency. Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now.

Jun 2, 2020

I'm going: Kerala girl dies of suicide after she fails to attend her online class

A Class X girl student set herself ablaze and died yesterday in Valanchery, a town in Kerala's Malappuram district.

Jun 2, 2020

Predatory dinosaurs were cannibalistic, new study suggests

A top researcher had recently suggested that the absence of sex had resulted in the extinction of dinosaurs

May 31, 2020

Who is Rajiv V. Joshi, winner of 'Inventor of the Year' award: His remarkable feats

For those of you who do not know, Rajiv V. Joshi was inducted into the New Jersey Inventor Hall of Fame in August 2014 along with the pioneer Nicola Tesla.

May 31, 2020

Warehousing protocols must change with COVID-19; vital suggestions

In a post Coronavirus era, the warehousing sector must consider a few precautionary measures to ensure safety and efficiency. In this piece, I weigh in on this vital topic with some inputs.

May 30, 2020

IIM Bodh Gaya faculty recruitment 2020: Applications invited till June 21 | Details here

IIM-BG has invited online applications for faculty positions for various disciplines till June 21. Check the details here.

May 30, 2020

Shreyas Talpade: I personally love the format of a teleplay

Shreyas Tlpade, who is part of a teleplay called Typecaste, credits his experience in theatre for his growth as an actor.

May 28, 2020

Mass extinction event awaits Earth as scientists warn of ozone layer erosion

Several top scientists believe that a mass extinction event is awaiting earth as the planet has already passed all the seven markers

May 28, 2020

Top researcher says coronavirus still in early stages, real chaos yet to unfold

Experts believe that coronavirus could now start spreading in rural areas, causing a rise in positive cases and deaths

May 27, 2020

Reshuffling in Delhi University's DCAC leaves people wondering why

Delhi University has removed the officiating principals of Delhi College of Arts and Commerce (DCAC) and Sri Aurobindo College (evening) with Dr Anuradha Gupta taking the charge of Principal.

May 25, 2020

Majority of trucks have no drivers amid Coronavirus lockdown; smart operating models explored

The coronavirus-led lockdown has had a severe impact on the trucking sector due to the shortage of truck drivers. This article talks about how two-third of the trucks in India are idling, which is a serious cause for concern.

May 23, 2020

Abhas Jha, Indian economist appointed to key World Bank post in South Asia

Abhas Jha is an Indian economist, who joined the World Bank in 2001. Since then, he has grown with the organisation to now lead urban development, climate change, disaster risk management practice groups across South Asia.