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Topic: Pandemic

Neeraj Ghaywan added a love interest in ‘Homebound’—it was a way to introduce strong women

‘An all-male film wasn’t sitting well with me. But, the female characters aren’t shoehorned into the film for inclusivity. They're distinct characters with agency,' said Ghaywan.

WHO’s draft pandemic treaty biased against countries like India, activists tell govt

The draft agreement prepared by the United Nations health body talks about strengthening global collaboration to prepare for, prevent and respond to pandemics.

Employed more suicidal than the unemployed. 90% of Indian youth don’t seek help

According to a Lokiniti CSDS report, one-tenth of Indian youth frequently experience thoughts of self-harm or suicide. Another 12 per cent admitted having such thoughts but rarely.

A deadly fungi outbreak is round the corner. India is the perfect breeding ground

Fungal diseases, unlike those caused by viruses or bacteria, have flown under the radar in medical science. Mucormycosis left doctors, patients with battle scars.

‘If not now, then when’: WHO chief urges nations to make reforms, prepare for next pandemic

At the UN health agency's annual assembly, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that the next pandemic was bound to 'come knocking'.

‘Don’t bet against India’ — CEA Nageswaran vs ex-CEA Subramanian in economy debate

Responding to Subramanian's argument that India can't replace China, Nageswaran cites digital economy, small businesses and economic boom in 'Foreign Affairs' article.

Tribal students suffered ‘irreversible’ learning loss during pandemic, says parliamentary panel

Standing Committee on Social Justice & Empowerment noted delay in provision of smart classes and procurement of mobile tablets and educational kits at Eklavya Model Residential Schools.

Did Covid do what demonetisation couldn’t? Usher in ‘digital India’ & cashless economy

Data show withdrawals from ATMs have remained largely the same since lockdown was lifted, while UPI payments ballooned — signs of behavioural change, even as currency in circulation goes up

Off The Cuff with Dr. Neerja Birla

In the latest edition of ThePrint ‘Off the Cuff’, Dr. Neerja Birla, Founder & Chairperson, Mpower, an initiative of Aditya Birla Education Trust talks...

New ‘SARS-CoV-2-like virus’ found in Russian bats can infect humans, says US study

Published in 'PLOS Pathogens', the study found the virus, 'Khosta-2', was resistant to available Covid vaccines, but also that it lacks the genes needed to develop into a disease.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.