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Explained: Why Covid-19 in Antarctica is not an Indian worry yetSubscriber Only
December 24, 2020 03:45 IST
Antarctica is uninhabited except for those manning the nearly 60 permanent stations established by several countries, including India, for carrying out scientific research.
Wed, Dec 30, 2020
2020: How years of trials, research were compressed into months in developing a Covid-19 vaccineSubscriber Only
December 23, 2020 11:31 IST
Covid-19 Vaccine: Efforts by the scientific community across the world over the past few months have yielded at least two promising Covid-19 vaccines -- by Pfizer and Moderna
Wed, Dec 23, 2020
Covid-19 vaccine status check: Moderna starts dosing; Oxford to get UK approval soonSubscriber Only
December 20, 2020 18:22 IST
Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine status: Healthcare workers will be inoculated with Moderna's mRNA vaccine as soon as Monday -- exactly a week after Pfizer-BioNTech's vaccine was rolled out in the US.
Wed, Dec 23, 2020
West Bengal Assembly elections 2021: Mamata faces anti-incumbency, resurgent BJP looks to make big gainsSubscriber Only
December 17, 2020 20:45 IST
From a fervent push to roll out the Citizenship Amendment Act to relentless attacks on the ruling TMC government over its alleged "minority appeasement" and political violence -- the BJP seems to have put in place a meticulously planned election strategy months in advance.
Fri, Feb 26, 2021
Explained: How Australia’s ‘Go for zero’ policy helped it bring Covid-19 cases down to a trickleSubscriber Only
December 08, 2020 16:14 IST
Australia Covid-19 Cases: The lifting of curbs come on the back of Australia's two most populous states -- Victoria and New South Wales -- recording little to no new cases in recent weeks
Tue, Dec 15, 2020
Explained: What is ‘Havana syndrome’, what does the latest report say about the mysterious illness?Subscriber Only
December 07, 2020 17:44 IST
In late 2016, US diplomats and other employees stationed in Havana reported feeling ill after hearing strange sounds and experiencing odd physical sensations.
Thu, Dec 10, 2020
Explained: How was Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine developed in record time? How does it compare with others?Subscriber Only
December 02, 2020 19:04 IST
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine: Besides Pfizer, Moderna Inc, which was one of the first firms to start human trials of its mRNA vaccine on March 16, has already applied for emergency use license in the US.
Wed, Dec 09, 2020
Explained: Why New York’s move to restart classes despite Covid-19 surge contrasts with India’s approachSubscriber Only
December 01, 2020 20:03 IST
Schools Reopening: Despite a resurgence in Covid-19 cases, European countries such as France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland and Italy have kept schools open while putting restrictions on public life.
Sat, Dec 05, 2020
Covid-19: Night curfews, restrictions back in some north, central states; south sees dipSubscriber Only
November 22, 2020 20:35 IST
India Covid-19 Situation: Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan have brought back night curfews and restrictions in districts witnessing a spike in Covid-19 cases
Mon, Nov 23, 2020
Explained: How effective are the top vaccines for Covid-19, and when will they be available?Subscriber Only
November 20, 2020 14:26 IST
Covid-19 Vaccine: Ongoing late-stage trials of mRNA vaccine candidates developed by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Inc have pointed to efficacy rates as high as 95 per cent.
Thu, Nov 26, 2020
Explained: India has dismissed as ‘fake’ a report about China’s use of ‘microwave weapons’. What are these?Subscriber Only
November 18, 2020 21:51 IST
India and China have been locked in a tense standoff at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh for the last six months.
Thu, Nov 26, 2020
Covid-19: Cold chain logistics will be big challenge in vaccinating 135 crore IndiansSubscriber Only
November 16, 2020 14:19 IST
"Prioritising the Covid vaccine for frontline workers would run the risk of allowing the coronavirus to mutate against the vaccine," said Pawanexh Kohli, former CEO and chief advisor, National Centre for Cold Chain Development (NCCD).
Sat, Dec 05, 2020
Explained: Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine 90% effective, what is the status of other shots?Subscriber Only
November 09, 2020 22:01 IST
Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine: Shortly after Pfizer's announcement, Russia's Health Ministry said its Sputnik V vaccine was more than 90% effective against the novel coronavirus
Thu, Nov 12, 2020
Explained: Why Joe Biden has his work cut out in fighting the new Covid-19 spike in USSubscriber Only
November 09, 2020 19:34 IST
US Coronavirus cases: Joe Biden has promised more aggressive steps to contain Covid-19 and his plans include doubling testing sites, investing in rapid at-home tests, and mobilising 100,000 Americans for contact tracing
Tue, Nov 10, 2020
When will local trains be thrown open to general public in Kolkata, Mumbai, ChennaiSubscriber Only
November 02, 2020 17:25 IST
Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai Local Trains Update: West Bengal, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, which have so far allowed only certain categories of people to avail local trains, are likely to see normal services resume in November following the Centre's nod
Mon, Nov 02, 2020
Covid-19: A status check of the 10 worst-hit countriesSubscriber Only
October 29, 2020 18:48 IST
Coronavirus (Covid-19) status: The European region accounted for the greatest proportion of the reported new cases, even as France and Germany re-imposed lockdowns in a bid to curb infections.
Fri, Oct 30, 2020
Covid-19 vaccine status check: Moderna, Pfizer aim to deliver shots by DecemberSubscriber Only
October 28, 2020 20:11 IST
Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine status update: Serum Institute said the Covishield vaccine may be ready as early as December, with the first batch of 100 million doses available in India by the second or third quarter of 2021
Fri, Nov 06, 2020
Explained: Why storage and distribution of Covid-19 vaccines will be next big challengeSubscriber Only
October 21, 2020 00:30 IST
Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine: Since different Covid-19 vaccines like that of Moderna, Oxford, Pfizer require different temperatures, cold chain facilities are a critical aspect before they are eventually administered to the people
Sun, Oct 25, 2020
Explained: Which destinations can you fly to; which countries have restrictions?Subscriber Only
October 18, 2020 20:15 IST
India international flights: Currently, India has air bubble arrangements with 18 countries. These are the US, the UK, Germany, France, the UAE, Maldives, Canada, Japan, Bahrain, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Qatar, Iraq, Oman, Bhutan, Kenya, Bangladesh and Ukraine.
Sat, Oct 31, 2020
Explained: Why the United States is worried about another Covid-19 surgeSubscriber Only
October 15, 2020 20:42 IST
One third of the US, especially Midwest states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska and Wisconsin, is now reporting some of its highest case counts since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Thu, Oct 22, 2020
Explained: The three global Covid-19 vaccine trials that have hit a bumpSubscriber Only
October 14, 2020 21:04 IST
Johnson & Johnson became the second company after AstraZeneca to halt Covid-19 vaccine trials. Last month, Oxford vaccine trials were halted after one of the participants in the UK developed an "unexplained illness".
Thu, Oct 22, 2020
Explained: Baby walker to capsicum, how EC decides on party symbolsSubscriber Only
October 13, 2020 16:49 IST
Bihar Assembly Election 2020: Voters can expect to see a myriad of symbols like chapatti roller, dolli, bangles, capsicum on the ballots as they go out to vote on October 28, November 3 and November 7.
Mon, Oct 19, 2020
Explained: Latest research on drugs, vaccines being repurposed for coronavirusSubscriber Only
October 12, 2020 19:37 IST
Coronavirus (Covid-19) drugs, vaccines: The BCG vaccine joins a handful of drugs like remdesivir, favipiravir, dexamethasone that have been repurposed to treat Covid-19
Mon, Oct 19, 2020
Explained: Why October is crucial in the race to find a Covid-19 vaccineSubscriber Only
October 09, 2020 11:16 IST
Covid-19 Vaccine: There are 182 vaccine candidates in pre-clinical or clinical trials across the world. Of these, 36 are in clinical trials and nine in final states of human trials.
Wed, Oct 28, 2020
Explained: Why the UK, US, Paris and Madrid have reimposed Covid-19 restrictionsSubscriber Only
October 05, 2020 19:46 IST
Coronavirus Lockdown and restrictions: Besides the European Union, Israel has announced a three-week-long lockdown, while New York City is planning to close schools and reinstate restrictions on non-essential businesses.
Sat, Oct 10, 2020
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