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"Born Digital" Indian workers seek 4-day week amid pandemic

More than three in four young Indian workers believe that employers should offer the opportunity to work a four-day week to promote employee well-being post-pandemic, a new report said on Wednesday.

May 27, 2021

Covid third wave scare peaks; Is India ready for another outbreak that could affect children?

The apprehension surrounding a potential third wave is grappling India as experts have predicted an inevitable outbreak in the near future

May 27, 2021

Maharashtra Covid deaths zoom above 91,000-mark, fresh cases hover around 24K

Maharashtra's daily Covid-19 deaths continued to increase while the state's fatalities zoomed above the 91,000 mark, health officials said on Wednesday.

May 27, 2021

Krishnapatnam medicine still halted, pending 2nd phase of study of herbal Covid cure in AP

The first phase of studies into the Covid cure devised by a Krishnapatnam-based herbal medicine practitioner was completed on Wednesday.

May 27, 2021

Covid situation remains grim in Karnataka with 26,811 new cases, 530 deaths in 24 hours

Karnataka reported 26,811 new Covid cases, while 530 succumbed to the virus on Wednesday. Bengaluru is still facing severe shortage of Covaxin

May 27, 2021

India reports 3,847 Covid deaths, 2,11,298 fresh cases as of Thursday morning

India on Thursday reported 2,11,298 fresh cases and 3,847 more deaths due to the Covid-19 pandemic in the last 24 hours

May 27, 2021

Arnab's Republic TV Bangla journalist sacked for alleged kidnapping and extortion

Avishek Sengupta, a Republic Bangla journalist, and four others have been accused of impersonating as CBI investigators and abducting businessman Ajit Roy

May 27, 2021

Black fungus: Not just steroids and diabetes, expert talks about multiple factors causing Mucormycosis

The medical expert revealed that indiscriminate use of zinc is also contributing to the rise in black fungus cases

May 27, 2021

COVID vaccine blood-clot mystery solved; scientists claim rare condition can now be fixed

As per the data, COVID vaccine-induced thrombosis affects roughly one in 100,000 people, and over a dozen countries restricted or suspended the use of AstraZeneca vaccine.

May 27, 2021

Leave no one behind; J&K LG commits long-term support to COVID-affected families

J&K government has taken several initiatives to help those who have been affected by COVID-19 and the Lt Governor is making no stone is left unturned.

May 27, 2021

Mehul Choksi found: Caught by Dominica Police, extradition to Antigua soon

A day after Mehul Choksi went missing, the Dominica Police caught the fugitive Indian jeweller and will be extradited back to Antigua soon.

May 26, 2021

Amid gruesome death possibility, Elon Musk embarks the deadliest human quest ever

Despite narrow chances of survival, Elon Musk is steadily formulating plans to achieve the ultimate goal of Mars colonization

May 26, 2021

Pfizer, Moderna vax not linked to deteriorative symptoms in patients, says new study

Research shows that Pfizer, Moderna vaccination does not reduce the quality of life nor does it cause any deteriorative symptoms among people.

May 26, 2021

How to save elderly, children from depression amid COVID pandemic [Expert advice]

Mental health of elderly people, children silently affected due to idleness amid lockdown. Here's how to improve mental health.

May 26, 2021

DMK minister's "North Indian" remark sparks row; BJP lashes out [reactions]

DMK MLA Sekar Babu waged a war of words after his remarks about North Indians sparked row. BJP leaders have condemned the minister's statements.

May 26, 2021