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Story of Simdega, where sons and daughters playing hockey with bamboo roots and vine balls reach the Olympics and bury the flag of victory.

Hockey runs in their veins despite poor infrastructure and rising militancy in this Jharkhand district

There are still several villages in Simdega district of Jharkhand that have no electricity but the passion of hockey runs high in the heart of the people residing there. Not very long ago, the sound of gunshots were heard often. But with the advent of the new year, a new and positive change also came along.

Jan 4, 2022

Are teens in India getting expired Covaxin jabs; here's the whole truth [read now]

India's drug regulator had approved extension of Covaxin's shelf life from 9 months to 12 months, which should be sufficient to allay any fears but here's an explainer on why Covaxin past the initial exipiration date is still safe for teens.

Jan 4, 2022

Delhi's air turns 'severe', people asked to take precautions [details]

The PM2.5 level was under the "very poor" category. Stop outdoor activity in the early morning and after sunset, read the advisory.

Jan 2, 2022

Rehana Popal, once a child refugee, is now UK's first female barrister of Afghan descent [Her story]

Rehana's mother came to the UK as a single woman with four children when their home was hit with missiles at the time Taliban first took over the country

Dec 30, 2021

Jharkhand CM announces big relief: Petrol price slashesd by Rs. 25 for two wheelers

It is to be noted that Ration cardholders of the state will be given a discount of Rs 25 to fill petrol in the motorcycle from January 26.

Dec 29, 2021

Living without power connection, this BPL family gets electricity bill worth Rs 1 lakh [details]

Taking serious note of harassment of poor family, SDM Mendhar orders inquiry; asks an officer to submit a report within a week

Dec 29, 2021

India approves new Covid vaccines COVOVAX, CORBEVAX and anti-viral drug Molnupiravir [Details]

Amid the surge in Omicron cases in the country, an expert panel of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation has approved two new vaccines and one anti-viral drug for restricted use in emergency situation.

Dec 28, 2021

Supreme Court Orders probe in Pegasus snooping scandal

Supreme Court's 2022 docket spills over with landmark cases [details]

The list includes significant cases like the Lakhimpur Kheri incident, the income limit for EWS quota, pegasus snooping scandal, and more.

Dec 27, 2021

Anti-conversion Bill: Complaint lodged against CM, HM, Speaker in Raichur

A complaint has been lodged against the Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, state Home Minister Araga Jnanendra, Speaker Vishveshwara Hegde Kageri and all BJP legislators in connection with presenting of the controversial Anti-conversion Bill.

Dec 27, 2021

Covaxin finally approved for children aged 12 to 15; Vaccination for those aged 15 to 18 from Jan 3

This makes Covaxin the second vaccine cleared for use for children in India, after Zydus Cadila's three-dose DNA vaccine was allowed for adults and children over the age of 12.

Dec 25, 2021

Tainted remdesivir made patients worse during COVID second wave; no one stopped it, too [details]

After several hospitals in five states reported adverse effects immediately after Cadila's remdesivir being injected, respective state drug regulators should have immediately tested the batch for sterility and endotoxins.

Dec 24, 2021

AstraZeneca says its antibody drug "Evusheld" effective against Omicron

British-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca has announced that its antibody drug 'Evusheld' is effective against the new vaccine evading Omicron variant of Covid-19.

Dec 24, 2021

Ketamine therapy swiftly reduces anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts: Study

Evidence from 83 published research papers shows that Ketamine therapy can be effective in treating depression and suicidal thoughts. It also has potential benefit for people suffering from anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

Dec 23, 2021

K'taka anti-conversion law: State Congress chief vows to repeal once voted to power

Karnataka State Congress president D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said that the proposed anti-conversion law will be repealed in 2023, after the party comes to power in the state.