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85% parents in India are willing to send children back to school by June, finds survey

The survey by a Bengaluru-based pre-school and daycare centre was conducted across two phases — once in November 2020 and in February 2021— among 2,000 families. 

Covid impacted 247 mn children in India due to closure of 1.5 mn schools, UNICEF study shows

The UNICEF report also stated that online education is not an option for all as only one in four children has access to digital devices and internet connectivity in the country.

Covaxin shows 81% interim efficacy in preventing Covid, Bharat Biotech says

Bharat Biotech's phase-3 trial was conducted on 25,800 participants between 18-98 years of age, including 2,433 over the age of 60 and 4,500 with comorbidities.

Many trial participants still unsure about vaccine or placebo status, SII info only on request

As India rolls out its second phase of immunisation, Covid trial participants are seeking information about their status. But govt has allowed only individual requests.

BJP asks MPs, MLAs who are eligible for Covid vaccine to opt for paid facility

India has begun its second phase of Covid vaccination, which will cover over 10 crore people in two priority groups — people aged above 60 and those above 45 with comorbidities.

India contributed just 6.7% to global Covid research, behind US, China & Italy, study finds

The US remained the single largest contributor of scientific research amid the pandemic, with a 32.5% share in global research, says the study.

In Bengaluru, marshals will now monitor weddings to ensure Covid rules are followed

Karnataka Health and Medical Education Minister K. Sudhakar has made face masks compulsory at weddings, with attendance capped at 500.

NDTV 24×7 has questions on Ramdev’s Coronil & why India TV’s Rajat Sharma was happy

A quick take on what prime time TV news talked about.

India’s R rises to 0.93, infection rate in 3 states with high active cases above 1

Infection rate in Maharashtra, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh rises above 1. Four major cities — Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai and Pune — also have R value over 1 this week.

Active Covid cases rise to 1,37,342 in 24 hours as 19 states, UTs see increase in infections

ThePrint’s daily Covid tracker that brings you the numbers that matter — from total cases, tests done and recoveries to positivity rate and deaths.

On Camera

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

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?