Science & Health

Chinese COVID vax appears safe, induces immune response | Details inside

A Chinese vaccine candidate -- CoronaVac -- appears safe and induces an antibody response in healthy volunteers aged 18 to 59 years in an early-phase randomised clinical trial, say researchers.

Nov 18, 2020

Moderna's vaccine is most effective in preventing COVID-19, yet; beats Pfizer, Sputnik

Together with Pfizer Inc's vaccine, also shown to be more than 90% effective, and pending more safety data and regulatory review, the United States could have two vaccines authorized for emergency use in December

Nov 16, 2020

If asteroid that killed dinosaurs was 30 secs late; here's what would happen

If the doomsday asteroid that hit the earth was 30 seconds late, we wouldn't have Jurassic Park movies. Here's what else would happen. Scroll down to know more.

Nov 15, 2020

What is Herd Immunity? Can it be effective against Coronavirus?

Majority Indians could develop immunity before COVID vaccine arrives, but there's catch

If the virus doesn't mutate or does not cause changes then people may not think to again vaccinate themselves and then, there will be less utilization of vaccine down the line.

Nov 14, 2020

Russia's COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V arrived in India; Dr Reddy's will begin trials soon

A viral video on social media showed small containers with Dr Reddy's logo and Sputnik V printed on them being unloaded from a vehicle.

Nov 12, 2020

After Pfizer announcement, Russia says its Sputnik COVID vaccine is 92% effective

Russia's Sputnik V vaccine is 92% effective at protecting people from COVID-19 according to interim trial results, the country's sovereign wealth fund said on Wednesday, as Moscow rushes to keep pace with Western drugmakers in the race for a shot.

Nov 11, 2020

Pfizer raises bid for AstraZeneca to $117 billion

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine over 90% effective; end of pandemic in sight

Pfizer is seeking approval for emergency use of COVID-19 vaccine in the US and plans to produce up to 50 million doses globally this year.

Nov 9, 2020

CV Raman birth anniversary: Rare footage, interesting facts about Nobel Laureate

Dr CV Raman was the first Asian to receive a Nobel Prize in Science. On his 132nd birth anniversary, here are some facts about the renowned Physicist.

Nov 7, 2020

ISRO launches EOS01 and 9 customer satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre,Sriharikota.

ISRO's new satellite to be useful in agriculture, forestry, disaster management support [details]

The images captured by the satellite will also be used for surveillance purposes while ISRO is silent on this aspect.

Nov 7, 2020

New Covid cases exceed recoveries in Karnataka; state tally reaches 8,41,889

"With 2,960 fresh cases, the state's Covid tally rose to 8,41,889, including 33,319 active cases, while 7,97,204 recovered so far, with 2,701 discharges in the last 24 hours," said the bulletin.

Nov 7, 2020

Most common diabetic drug has high levels of cancer-causing agent; recalled in US, sold in India

Sun Pharma has become the latest manufacturer to recall the generic diabetes drug metformin after finding high levels of a potential cancer-causing contaminant.

Nov 7, 2020

Dr Samkari aka Zaid Al- Samkari - a general surgeon spreading medical awareness, an author who owns an honorary shield for his charities

Dr Samkari has embarked his name in the field of medical sciences, helping people in needs

Nov 4, 2020

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Science & Health

Chinese COVID vax appears safe, induces immune response | Details inside

Moderna's vaccine is most effective in preventing COVID-19, yet; beats Pfizer, Sputnik

If asteroid that killed dinosaurs was 30 secs late; here's what would happen

Majority Indians could develop immunity before COVID vaccine arrives, but there's catch

Russia's COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V arrived in India; Dr Reddy's will begin trials soon

After Pfizer announcement, Russia says its Sputnik COVID vaccine is 92% effective

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine over 90% effective; end of pandemic in sight

CV Raman birth anniversary: Rare footage, interesting facts about Nobel Laureate

ISRO's new satellite to be useful in agriculture, forestry, disaster management support [details]

New Covid cases exceed recoveries in Karnataka; state tally reaches 8,41,889

Most common diabetic drug has high levels of cancer-causing agent; recalled in US, sold in India

Dr Samkari aka Zaid Al- Samkari - a general surgeon spreading medical awareness, an author who owns an honorary shield for his charities

UAE PM now receives shot of unproven COVID-19 vaccine by Chinese pharma

US no where close to flattening COVID curve; records 80,000 daily average cases

COVID's new symptom could cause disaster if misdiagnosed [details inside]

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]