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Topic: COVID-19

Ashwagandha the new HCQ? Modi govt begins study to see if herb keeps coronavirus away

The study is being carried out by a group of scientists and researchers from the ministries of ayush & health, UGC and ICMR. 

States need more funds from Modi govt to ensure vulnerable are protected during Covid: Paper

The Accountability Initiative working paper says state finances were already under pressure before the Covid-19 pandemic struck due to lower tax devolution and GST compensation.

Can Dabur Chyawanprash or panchkosha meditation help with Covid? Unusual trials on in India

According to ICMR data, 63 Covid-related studies are in the clinical trial stage, with 15 testing the efficacy of Ayurvedic and homoeopathic treatments.

India intensifies engagement with Indo-Pacific partners as Covid-19 rages on

Members of the Indo-Pacific strategic setup have been holding discussions since 20 March to discuss collective safety, as well as real-time communication.

People living longer and healthier lives but Covid threatens to disrupt that: WHO report

The 2020 World Health Statistics Report says approximately 1 billion people would spend 10 per cent of their household budgets on health care in 2020.

Jobs, free grains without ration card — Modi govt seeks to ease lockdown hit for migrants

Second tranche of govt’s Rs 20 lakh crore economic package, announced by Nirmala Sitharaman Thursday, focuses on migrants, farmers, self-employed and small traders. 

Why old age and comorbidities make people more vulnerable to Covid-19

From a detailed illustration of the virus to a new nanotechnology that turns tap water into disinfectants, ThePrint brings you the latest research on Covid-19.

‘What Do We Need to Talk About’ — first original Covid play that’s staged on Zoom

Richard Nelson's new drama is an addition to his earlier plays on the 'Apple Family'. It shows all four siblings talk about lives during the global pandemic.

Modi govt’s Rs 20 lakh crore package is a missed opportunity for MSME credit reform

Govt’s 100% sovereign guarantee for uncollateralised MSME loans will encourage borrowers to never pay back, discourage banks from lending to them in future.

With Covid cases nearing a lakh, India to check prevalence of ‘asymptomatic’ carriers

The ICMR will conduct a 'serosurvey' across red, orange and green zones. The results of the study could see a re-designation of districts under the three zones.

On Camera

Support reducing for Kolkata doctors. Mamata is not the only one who has to course correct

West Bengal is ready to welcome its daughter home for Durga Puja, but the family is unable to keep the deep-rooted discord within from spilling out. At its head is Mamata Banerjee.

How Modi govt’s Atmanirbhar policy could have hobbled BSNL’s efforts to catch up in 4G race

Restrictions on use of equipment from global vendors have necessitated new indigenous technology being developed, tested & deployed—further delaying BSNL's 4G & 5G launch.

IAF chief AP Singh red-flags Tejas delay, says China ahead in technology & production capacity

Air force chief says HAL needs to churn out 24 aircraft per year. It is important for IAF to have indigenous weapons systems to deal with any security challenges, he says.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?