Covid-19

Health

Omicron: Variant of concern but unreasonable to panic as no fatalities reported yet

Although the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 or Coronavirus is extremely infectious, the symptoms are mild and controllable.

World News

Myanmar court hands down four-year imprisonment to Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi is facing 11 charges, each carrying a maximum penalty of 102 years in prison.

Travel

Omicron: RT-PCR test compulsory for international travellers in Srinagar

The State Executive Committee mandated stringent screening & administration of the COVID-19 RT-PCR test for foreign arrivals at Srinagar International Airport.

Health

Omicron: Why it is important to have both the doses of Covid vaccine?

It must be remembered that the severity of the symptoms in vaccinated persons as compared to an unvaccinated persons is very less.

Health

American Heart Association issues new set of guidelines

Eating brightly-coloured vegetables, whole grains and avoiding Palm oil can help to keep the heart healthy.

Lifestyle

Which is the most expensive city to live in? See the latest rankings

This city has pulled down last year’s most expensive cities – Paris, Zurich and Hong Kong – to be ranked on top of the list. Read on:

Health

Indian vaccine Covishield’s effectiveness proved again in a Lancet study

The study, which was published in the journal Lancet in April 2021, was done after the Delta version of COVID-19 wreaked havoc in the country.

India News

Missing Botswana woman finally traced to a military facility in Jabalpur

The woman, part of a Military Personal Exchange Program, has tested negative in RTPCR test.

India News

Woman travelling from South Africa goes missing in Jabalpur

A woman who arrived from South Africa via Delhi to Jabalpur has vanished and all efforts to trace the missing person have not succeeded.

Education

Schools open with 50% capacity but Malls in Delhi can open at 100% capacity

It looks as if the national capital’s Government is looking for new ways to keep the schools closed whereas most states have opened the schools.

World News

Two dozen nations including the US’ annual debt whopping 300% of their GDP

The world is engulfed in a debt trap, and banks are powerless to resist the temptation to maintain interest rates low.

India News

The suicide pandemic – Suicides due to poverty surges by 70% in 2020

The suicide pandemic - The economic stress associated with the COVID-19 lockdown has also been a big reason for the steep rise in suicides.

Opinion

Is panic buying a pointer towards China’s food security threat?

From the last week or so, consistent reports about panic buying of food items by people are coming in from China.

Health

World Pneumonia Day and its significance amid COVID-19 pandemic

November 12th is World Pneumonia day. Pneumonia can affect anyone but certain groups of people have a higher risk of getting the infection.

Health

COVID-19: France will no more use the Moderna vaccine for people under 30

The French National Authority for Health recommends against using Moderna vaccines for COVID-19 protection in the population of below 30 years of age.

Opinion

Artisans of J&K in dire need of assistance for a sustainable future

The government, both in the UT and the Centre, has failed to offer assistance to Jammu and Kashmir’s craftsmen in their efforts to create a sustainable future.

Politics

Assembly Polls 2022: Will the opposition unite to defeat BJP?

The BJP may not be as popular as it was in 2017 but a divided opposition cannot defeat the BJP in assembly polls.

World News

Jair Bolsonaro’s security accused of using force against Brazilian journalists at the G20 Summit

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's security detail used force against Brazilian reporters covering his visit to Rome for the G20 summit, as per local media.

India News

Devotees outraged over continuous closure of Jamia Masjid Srinagar for Friday prayers

For the 13th Friday in a row, no congregational prayers were performed at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid, which is Kashmir valley's grand mosque.

Business

Infotech parks in North Kerala buck slowdown; double software exports growth

The government run Cyberpark and the UL Cyberpark have created an IT revolution in Kerala’s Malabar region by posting commendable software exports growth.

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