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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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Topic: Masks

Delhi HC issues guidelines to DGCA, airlines to ensure proper wearing of masks on flights

The guidelines issued for strict compliance include periodical checks of the aircraft to ensure that passengers are complying with the protocol, especially regarding wearing masks.

Only 30% Indians say there is mask compliance, 56% say social distancing not followed: Survey

The survey notes that social events are back in Tier 2, 3 & 4 towns and rural areas after reduction in Covid cases, and many people have stopped wearing mask.

Why Swedish towns are banning masks, forcing people to remove them

These local mask bans are a logical product of nine months of consistent anti-mask statements by the Swedish state.

This mask could protect against Covid 25 times longer than cloth masks, researchers say

Touted as the 'more perfect mask’, PAPR devices have powered air-purifying respirators that filter out 98% of aerosols and could help people return to shared public spaces without fear of falling sick.

NDTV compares vaccines, Zee News on mask pollution in seas, Times Now examines CBSE exams

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

Yoga mats, BBQ grills, fish oil — what Delhi shopped most besides masks, booze to survive 2020

ThePrint takes a look at some of the most sold products in India in the year that saw a pandemic force a major shift in consumption patterns and habits. 

A house, or two, for Priyanka Gandhi to help lift UP Congress’ flagging fortunes

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

Supreme Court expresses concern over violations of Covid guidelines in public places

The top court asked the Centre to give suggestions on how to strictly implement the guidelines on face masks and social distancing.

BMC to give ‘free’ masks, impose Rs 200 fine on rule violators in Mumbai

In a statement Sunday, the BMC said it took action against 4.85 lakh citizens for not wearing masks in public places and collected over Rs. 10.7 crore as fine from them.

How can cloth stop a tiny virus? What’s the best fabric? All your mask questions answered

Some say wearing a cloth mask is like putting up a chain-link fence to stop mosquitoes. That analogy is wrong in many ways.

On Camera

Met Gala is the new aspirational red carpet for Indian celebrities. Move over, Cannes

This year, at the Met, Isha Ambani wore one of Rahul Mishra’s creations, which is a sari in name only. It marked his label’s debut at what is fashion’s biggest stage.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.