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INDIA

  • COVID-19 may be over in India around mid-Sept: Study
    India / 6th June 2020 /
    The analysis shows that when the number of infected becomes equal to those removed from circulation by recovery and death, the coefficient will reach the 100 per cent threshold and the epidemic will be "extinguished".   New Delhi, June 6 (PTI): The COVID-19 pandemic ma
  • Covid-19 may enter 4th stage in Odisha this month: Govt
    India / 6th June 2020 /
    Bhubaneswar, June 6 (IANS) Coronavirus infection might reach its fourth stage later this month, the Odisha government said, here on Saturday. "In Odisha, Covid-19 infection may reach its 4th stage this month. Maximum infection is apprehended in this month," said Subroto Bagchi, c
  • COVID-19 not 'exploded' in India but risk remains: WHO expert
    India / 6th June 2020 /
    New Delhi, June 6 (PTI):  The coronavirus disease has not "exploded" in India, but the risk of that happening remains as the country moves towards unlocking its nationwide lockdown that was imposed in March to contain the COVID-19, according to a top WHO expert.  
  • COVID-19 recovery rate in India stands at 48.20%
    India / 6th June 2020 /
    New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The Health Ministry on Saturday said that the recovery rate from Covid-19 in the country stood at 48.20 per cent, from a total of 2,36,657 confirmed cases.   Notably, India has now overtaken Italy, which has recorded 2,34,531 cases in total.  
  • Reports of removing 'BJP' from my Twitter bio baseless: Scindia
    India / 6th June 2020 /
    New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Rumours flew thick and fast about Jyotiraditya Scindia, who switched to the BJP from the Congress about three months ago. The social media had it that due to resentment with the party, Scindia has removed 'BJP' from his Twitter bio. However, during fact-che

BUSINESS

  • Intel hires Tim McDonough as VP, GM of client computing business
    Business / 6th June 2020 /
    San Francisco, June 6 (IANS): Business-to-business marketing veteran Tim McDonough has joined Intel as the Vice President and General Manager of marketing for consumer and business PCs.   Prior to joining Intel, McDonough worked in organisations like Unity Technologies, Innovid,
  • Wall Street rallies after jobs data
    Business / 6th June 2020 /
    New York, June 6 (IANS): Wall Street's major averages ended sharply higher, buoyed by better-than-anticipated US employment data.   The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Friday soared 829.16 points, or 3.15 per cent, to 27,110.98. The S&P 500 increased 81.58 points, or 2.6
  • NSDL ends tie-up with Alankit for PAN, e-TDS filings
    Business / 5th June 2020 /
    NEW DELHI, JUNE 5 (IANS): NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Ltd (NSDL e-Gov) on Friday said that it has terminated its agreement with Alankit Ltd as a Tax Information Network facilitator (TIN FC) or Permanent Account Number (PAN) Centre on account of non- remittance of PAN applications fees
  • Data storage firm Seagate lays off 500 employees
    Business / 5th June 2020 /
    SAN FRANCISCO, JUNE 5 (IANS): US data storage company Seagate Technology has laid off 500 employees or one per cent of its global workforce in 12 countries.   According to Silicon Valley Business Journal, it wasn't clear where exactly the job cuts were located.  
  • Ola commits Rs 500 crore over 1 year to make rides safer
    Business / 5th June 2020 /
    NEW DELHI, JUNE 5 (IANS): Ride-hailing major Ola on Friday pledged Rs 500 crore over the next year towards various initiatives globally to enhance safety in mobility amid Covid-19.   As part of the new "Ride Safe India" initiative, Ola said it will aim to bring a host

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HEALTH

  • Nicotine aids spread of lung cancer to brain: Study
    Health / 6th June 2020 /
    New York, June 6 (IANS) Researchers have found that that nicotine, a non-carcinogenic chemical found in tobacco, actually promotes the spread of lung cancer cells into the brain where they can form deadly metastatic tumours.   Smokers are far more likely to develop lung cancer t
  • High blood pressure patients more likely to die from Covid-19: Study
    Health / 5th June 2020 /
    Beijing, June 5 (IANS) Patients with raised blood pressure have a two-fold increased risk of dying from the coronavirus (Covid-19) compared to patients without high blood pressure, warn researchers.   In addition, the study, published in the European Heart Journal, found that pa
  • Air pollution can pose serious threat to brain health: Study
    Health / 5th June 2020 /
    New York, June 5 (IANS) Although the impact of inhaling polluted air on the lungs is well known, now the researchers have revealed that it can pose a serious threat to brain health as well.   The study, published in the journal Chemical & Engineering News, details how resear
  • Covid-19 lockdowns worsen childhood obesity globally: Study
    Health / 4th June 2020 /
    New York, June 4 (IANS) Lockdowns implemented across the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic have negatively impacted diet, sleep and physical activity among children with obesity, warn researchers.   "The tragic Covid-19 pandemic has collateral effects extending beyond dire
  • 'Covid-19 vac not possible soon'
    Health / 4th June 2020 /
    BY SUMIT SAXENA New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) It is not possible to develop a vaccine for Covid-19 soon, as the RNA virus changes very quickly and this makes it difficult to create a good vaccine, says Claudio Colosio Unimi Professor, Department of Health Sciences University of Milan, Italy.

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LIFE AND STYLE

  • Plants Are Power
    Life & Style / 6th June 2020 /
    New Delhi, June 6 (IANSlife) The Ahimsa Trust launched a digital not-for-profit campaign called 'Plants Are Power' (www.plantsarepower.in) on World Environment Day, to educate people on the multiple benefits of a plant based (vegetarian/vegan) diet and to switch to plant-based livi
  • Yet another improvement thanks to lockdown, your resting heart rate
    Life & Style / 6th June 2020 /
    New Delhi, June 6 (IANSlife) From January to April 2020, the resting heart rate of Indians has improved - showing a drop for the general population, and even more so for younger users. On an average resting heart rate dropped by 2.56 beats per minute in female users aged between 18-29 and
  • Sushmita Sen: 'Aarya' represents strength, vulnerability in world run by men
    Life & Style / 6th June 2020 /
    Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) Actress Sushmita Sen has promised an "incredible" comeback with her upcoming web series "Aarya", and says it narrates the story of a mother who is willing to go to any length to protect her children.   The trailer of the show was release
  • Yoga Day to go virtual this year amid COVID-19 pandemic
    Life & Style / 5th June 2020 /
    New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The Ministry of AYUSH along with Indian Council of Cultural Relations on Friday announced a unique international video blog competition, called 'My Life My Yoga' as the International Yoga Day this year will be organised virtually amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • 7 simple habits to make this planet a greener place
    Life & Style / 5th June 2020 /
    New Delhi, June 5 (IANSlife) The environment is undoubtedly at the core of our living and its degradation may affect the health of the entire eco-systems. Climate change is a proven fact. The impact of extreme weather patterns, rising sea levels, deforestation, etc. are among the most seri