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SHERLOCK of face masks diagnoses COVID-19 in just 90 minutes [how it works]

A team of engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University has developed a technology that can be integrated in face masks to detect COVID-19 in just 90 minutes.

Jul 5, 2021

Rajamouli at Delhi Airport: Upset RRR director says "not a great first impression of India"

Director SS Rajamouli complained about the lack of proper amenities at the Delhi airport and said that this does not give a good impression of India to foreigners.

Jul 3, 2021

Japanese Study Finds Malaria Drug Mefloquine Effectively Blocks COVID-19; Reduces Viral Load In Synergy With HIV Drug

According to a multi-institutional Japanese study, Mefloquine was found to exhibit a strong antiviral action against the SARS-CoV-2 by inhibiting its entry into cells, and showed high potency in combination with an HIV drug, Nelfinavir.

Jul 3, 2021

With 3,203 new Covid cases, Karnataka recoveries at 14,302 show flattening of curve

As evidence of the curve flattening, with 14,302 patients discharged, recoveries were four times the 3,203 new Covid cases in Karnataka in a day, said the state health bulletin on Thursday.

Jul 2, 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

India's COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage increases to 33.57 crore

In a significant achievement, India's cumulative vaccination coverage has exceeded 33.57 crore, according to the Union Health Ministry.

Jul 1, 2021

US team develops a new face mask that detects Covid-19 like any RT-PCR test

A team of US researchers has developed face masks with biosensors that can be customised to detect pathogens such as the SARS-CoV2, virus causing Covid-19, and toxins and alert the user.

Jun 30, 2021

India's COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage increases to 33.28 cr

In a significant achievement, India's cumulative vaccination coverage has exceeded 33 crore, according to the Union Health Ministry.

Jun 30, 2021

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Punjab announces Covid lockdown relaxations, bars and pubs to open from tomorrow [Details]

Covid lockdown restrictions extended till July 10 due to Delta plus variant but bars, pubs, Ahatas to open from July 1

Jun 29, 2021

India's vaccination crosses 32.36 crore; More than US, another milestone, says Ministry

The Union health ministry on Monday said India achieved yet another milestone in Covid-19 vaccination when it overtook the US in total number of Covid vaccine doses administered.

Jun 28, 2021

Pearl V Puri opens up on 'ghastly' rape allegations: "I was, overnight, made to feel like a criminal"

Pearl V Puri, who has been accused of raping a minor girl, finally broke his silence on the rape allegations and thanked his friends, fans and well-wishers for their constant support.

Jun 28, 2021

New spike mutations in Alpha, Beta variants of COVID-19 found; more infectious, evasive [Study]

According to the multi-institutional study, the spike protein of the Alpha (B.1.1.7 -UK) and Beta (B.1.351-South Africa) variants—both VOCs—have acquired structural changes that make them more lethal.

Jun 27, 2021

Still no taste, smell after recovering from COVID; it may take a year [details]

The loss of smell can severely impact a person's quality of life, making it extremely difficult to taste foods, detect airborne hazards in the environment and carry out other functions dependent on the senses.

Jun 27, 2021

Crucial Differences In Human and Mice Brain Cells Found; To Impact Neurological Disease Research [Study]

According to a new study led by researchers from UCLA (University of California-Los Angeles), the comparison of brain cells known as astrocytes in mice and humans revealed that they possessed important differences that can have an impact on human neurodegenerative disease research.

Jun 26, 2021

New 'CoVRapid' test detects COVID-19 antibodies in just 8 mins; it's reliable & affordable [details]

A new interdisciplinary study by researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has described a new automated microarray rapid test called 'CoVRapid' that is highly specific and highly sensitive; yet reliable and affordable.