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Topic: Masks

How to reduce risk of indoor Covid transmission? MIT online app has some answers

According to study by MIT researchers, masks are more important in closed, poorly-ventilated rooms than social distancing to reduce transmission risk.

Decentralise Covid fight, don’t bury head in sand like ostrich. Be like a peacock

The time now is for a coherent and concerted response. ‘What went wrong’ and ‘why’ is an investigation that can be taken up later.

Rs 500 fine for not wearing mask on trains, railway premises, says Railways

The order also said that this would come into immediate effect for a period of six months till further instructions are issued in this regard.

Poll rallies to Kumbh Mela — Modi-Shah’s conscience must take a look at latest Covid surge

There is a reason Modi forgets his Mann ki Baat on Covid safety at rallies and Kumbh Mela — it’s poll over people.

Private vehicle even with one person is a ‘public place’ in context of Covid, Delhi HC says

The court said a private vehicle would be a public place owing to the immediate risk of exposure to other persons under varying circumstances.

Nandigram is a do or die battle. Is that why no one’s wearing masks?

The TMC forces were led by ‘Bengal Tiger’ Mamata Banerjee, mounted on her trusty wheelchair, the BJP by the king of polls, Amit Shah, aboard a saffron chariot.

Wear glasses, make up and don’t enjoy masks? This new product can change all that

New start up designs MaskAid+, a support frame that aims to rid one of discomforts such as slipping masks, fogging up of glasses and muffled speech.

Plea in Delhi HC asks govt, EC to debar candidates campaigning without masks

The plea states everyone has the fundamental right to life, which is impacted by politicians, campaigners and candidates not wearing masks while campaigning.

Masks, Mercedes and Mamata — Three mysteries TV news channels couldn’t solve this week

TV anchor after anchor questioned why Indians weren’t wearing masks, why there was a car in front of Antilia, and why Mamata’s ‘accident’ happened.

Cold, seasonal flu cases dip amid Covid. Doctors say it’s due to use of masks, hand-washing

Data indicates sales of medicines for cold and flu have seen a 14% drop — from Rs 3,154 crore to Rs 2,712 crore between February 2020 and February 2021.

On Camera

My grandmother saved her children in Bhopal gas tragedy—and sacrificed her own life

‘Mother kept pouring water in our eyes whenever the burning became unbearable. She pushed our bodies deep into the blanket, making sure not a single part was exposed,’ my father said.

India’s Russian oil imports are showing up in cryptic new places. The crude map stands redrawn

December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.