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Anti-Modi lobby quotes voodoo COVID-19 math of US economist, forgets to verify the numbers

A US-based economist claimed that at least 200 million Indians will be infected, but no one knows his assumptions, based on which he arrived at this figure.

Plague of 1896 redefined sedition. Coronavirus mustn’t bring in laws that outlive crisis

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was tried for his articles in Kesari during the bubonic plague. It would fundamentally change how India understood sedition.

Shaheen Bagh couldn’t get CAA revoked. But Gandhi’s satyagraha didn’t meet its goal either

Neither the Salt March nor Bardoli satyagraha achieved their stated goals, but Gandhi found them to be successful. He might have approved of Shaheen Bagh too.

There is a reason India turned to Armed Forces Medical Services when it came to coronavirus

Armed Forces Medical Services is the backbone of India’s defence. Other than AIIMS, no state-run medical facility can match what Indian military has managed in fight against coronavirus.

COVID-19 puts burden on gig economy workers. But can they deliver without social protection?

They are young and likely to show mild symptoms of COVID-19. Financial insecurity forces them to carry on working, imperilling others they come in contact with.

Dear Rajini, Bear Grylls’ Man vs Wild is not about conservation. It’s plain human arrogance 

Filmstar Rajinikanth is all set to appear on Bear Grylls’ show ‘Into the Wild’ Monday night. But it’s nothing wildlife lovers should be excited about.

India’s democracy deficit comes in the way of its battle against COVID-19

Critical questions about India’s handling of COVID-19 are being brushed under the carpet of propaganda and there is a brazen lack of accountability.

What happens after you recover from coronavirus? 5 questions answered

Even with the current inflated mortality rates, most people will recover from coronavirus. But some questions linger on the other side of the curve.

At current rate, India can see 30,000 COVID-19 deaths by May, no hospital bed by June: Data

The response of various Indian states to COVID-19 will differ as the poorest states have the weakest capacity to deliver health services.

For streaming apps like Netflix, coronavirus is the test they weren’t ready for

As much as these services brag about thousands of hours of movies and shows, truth is people may grow bored with them relatively quickly when forced to spend so much time with one.

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Skincare doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Here are 10 timeless hacks

If there’s one thing I tell every single patient, it’s this: sunscreen is non-negotiable.

Strategic petroleum reserves: Why India needs bigger oil buffers & how others compare | Cut The Clutter

This is the transcript of Ep 1830 of Cut the Clutter, where Shekhar Gupta explains why strategic petroleum reserves are a national necessity & how India compares with China, US & Japan.

DRDO unveils amphibious battle platforms with crewless turrets, anti-tank missile capability

Tracked and wheeled variants, built in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, carry 30mm turrets, cross water using hydro jets, and are 65% indigenous.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.