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Warmer temperatures not enough to prevent Covid spread: Study [Details]

Temperature and population density are the most critical elements determining how quickly the virus spreads, according to the study led by Imperial College London experts. Warmer weather isn't enough to stop it from spreading.

Jun 10, 2021

Nanotech-based reusable mask found to block 99.9% bacteria, viruses effectively

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore has invented a reusable "nanotech mask" that can block 99.9% of bacteria, viruses, and particulates. The masks can also be washed and reused up to ten times.

Jun 10, 2021

3 in 4 Indian workers keen on flexible remote work norms, says Microsoft survey

As India's digital intensity grows, 3 out of 4 workers (74%) want flexible remote work choices, and 57% of employees feel overworked, according to a new Microsoft research hybrid work will characterise the post-pandemic workplace.

Jun 10, 2021

Covaxin's Phase 3 trials results likely next month; Bharat Biotech confident

The results of the third phase trials of India's first indigenously produced Covid-19 vaccine, Covaxin, are expected to be released next month. In India, Covaxin is now available in private hospitals in 28 locations.

Jun 10, 2021

Bihar's revised Covid data of 9,429 deaths sparks major row, Centre upset

The latest data presented by the Bihar government on Covid deaths in the state has triggered a major controversy and has put the Centre into an uneasy situation.

Jun 10, 2021

People afraid of catching Covid are more judgemental, reveals new study

According to experts, people who were more anxious about catching Covid-19 were more critical of others' wrongdoings. The study, from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, was published in the journal Evolutionary Psychology.

Jun 10, 2021

China-based hackers luring Indians into fake Tata Motors scam on free gifts

A harmful free gift campaign posing as an offer from Tata Motors has been found by the research arm of the New Delhi-based CyberPeace Foundation, which is gathering customers' data and tracing it back to Chinese hackers.

Jun 10, 2021

1 in 2 Indian-Americans discriminated in past year: US Study

A new study has revealed that one in two Indian-Americans have reported being discriminated against in the past one year.

Jun 10, 2021

India slips to 55th rank in Global House Price Index on home prices

As property price in the country declined amid the pandemic, India moved down 12 spots in the global home price index to 55th rank in Q1 2021, according to Knight Frank's Global House Price Index - Q1 2021.

Jun 10, 2021

Dominica declares Mehul Choksi as "prohibited immigrant"; Abduction claim weakens

In a massive setback for the Indian fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, wanted in India in Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, the Dominican government declared him as a "prohibited immigrant" in their country.

Jun 10, 2021

National Award-winning filmmaker Buddhadeb Dasgupta passes away at 77

Buddhadeb Dasgupta, a multiple National Award-winning Bengali filmmaker and renowned poet, died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 77. PM Modi and Chief Minister Mamta express their condolences on social media.

Jun 10, 2021

Selena Gomez: It's so hard to tour without "self-love"

When it comes to her appearance and her journey, singer Selena Gomez expresses her dissatisfaction with touring, especially as a female, because it leaves her lacking in self-love.

Jun 10, 2021

Scientists successfully give InSight Mars lander Power Boost to continue mission in Aphelion

NASA's InSight Mars Lander managed to remove some dust from its solar panels, allowing it to increase its energy levels

Jun 10, 2021

125-year-old man takes jab in Varanasi, looks forward to second dose

Setting aside all vaccine hesitancy talks, a 125-year-old man had got himself inoculated against Covid-19 in Varanasi.

Jun 10, 2021

Doctor, five others held for stealing Covid, black fungus injections in UP

A qualified doctor and five others were arrested in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly stealing black fungus and Remdesivir injections from various hospitals and selling them to the kin of patients at higher rates.

Jun 10, 2021