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Tuesday, December 23, 2025
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Topic: COVID-19

1994 Surat plague has many lessons for India on how to beat coronavirus

ThePrint revisits events that led to the 1994 Surat plague and how the city emerged as one of India’s cleanest in the years to come.

This is what makes the humble soap our best bet against coronavirus

As shops run low on hand sanitisers, here's why washing hands with soap and water is the most effective way to prevent COVID-19 infection.

Coronavirus is not an evil Chinese bioweapon meant to inflict terror. Here’s why

Since the coronavirus pandemic took root, there have been rumours that it is actually a Chinese bioweapon that found its way out deliberately or accidentally.

How coronavirus spread in India — 39 of the first 50 patients came from Italy, Iran, China

India has so far been successful in keeping the COVID-19 infection from spreading within the country, according to details given by the govt.

Fever, cough, fear or myths — Indians are turning to e-doctors for all coronavirus ‘cures’

As COVID-19 hits pandemic status, the use of virtual visits — through calls and chatting — has climbed across several online healthcare platforms.

What is community transmission — how one can contract COVID-19 without travelling

The health ministry has denied cases of community transmission in India which means those sick have only been infected by a known source.

Cancelled sex parties, quarantine porn, kissing ban — how coronavirus is killing sex life

NBA season is off, IPL and Olympics are under a cloud, govts are urging against physical contact — thanks to coronavirus pandemic. But here’s what happens when COVID-19 enters the bedroom.

India doesn’t have too many options to deal with economic impact of coronavirus

India does not have the healthcare infrastructure to cope with the spread of coronavirus, but it can do one thing to minimise the economic shock.

Ebola, Nipah and now COVID-19 — why bats transmit so many deadly viruses

According to some studies, bats were the original hosts of the novel coronavirus strain that has claimed over 4,000 lives worldwide.

What patients of diabetes, asthma need to do to stay safe from COVID-19

Early clinical profile of COVID-19 suggests severe manifestation in people suffering from diabetes, cardiovascular conditions and lung diseases like asthma.  

On Camera

Goa’s new favourite bar isn’t chasing tourists. It’s fiercely local

A little over a year into operation, after opening in early 2024, Grumps has become one of Goa’s most coveted dining destinations.

To meet fund crunch, Karnataka to auction plots in Bengaluru, raise Rs 4,000 crore

Siddaramaiah govt’s five schemes strain finances as GST changes hit revenues; debt to jump nearly Rs 80,000 crore. State also plans to auction liquor licences & extend bar timings.

Turkiye delivers second MILGEM-class corvette Khaibar to Pakistan Navy, two others in making

Contract for construction of four MILGEM-class ships was signed in 2018. PNS Bedir is to be delivered by June 2026, while PNS Tariq is due for delivery in first quarter of 2027.

Dhurandhar shows hard cinema is soft power and Pakistan is unapologetically the target

If Pathaan gave both conservatives and liberals room to hide, Dhurandhar extends no such courtesy. Aditya Dhar ripped open that tent of hypocrisy and turned the knife.