Community initiatives for island cleanup and waste disposal like in the case of Seaside Finolhu resort in Maldives educate the local community as well. Watching marine life is not only relaxing, but has been scientifically proven to reduce stress. And today you can do so at a variety of avenues that promise immersive and innovative … Read more
The vaccine was well-tolerated in the subjects in both phases, with the most notable adverse effects being pain at the injection site, fever, headache, weakness and muscular and joint pain. (Representative image) Russia’s Covid-19 vaccine candidate, nicknamed Sputnik V, has proved to be immunogenic — generating an immune system response — against SARS CoV-2 and … Read more
Earlier, on August 21, the government had said all offices and shops, except those dealing with essential services, will remain closed on weekends. (Representative image) To contain the spread of COVID-19, the Haryana government on Friday ordered that malls and shops in the market places of urban areas will remain closed on Mondays and Tuesdays … Read more
Globally, there are 4 candidates that are close to approval by the end of 2020 or early 2021. As COVID-19 vaccine trials move ahead at a break-neck speed, an approved vaccine is likely to hit the Indian market by the first quarter of 2021, Bernstein said in a report. Globally, there are 4 candidates that … Read more
A small unit of women employees are making bedrolls from PPE. scraps! COVID-19 impact: Making bedrolls out of PPE scrap! A small unit of women employees in Kochi are making bedrolls and mattresses for COVID-19 patients from scrap! In fact, Kochi-based Lakshmi Menon, known for pioneering the famous Chekutty dolls, has been quoted by ANI … Read more
For Keralites who live outside their state, Onam is a festival that instantly brings an element of nostalgia. Kerala Onam festival 2020: All set to enjoy Kerala’s Onam sadya? While muted Onam celebrations are being reported across the state, nothing stops a young Keralite settled in South Africa from cooking up a unique and innovative … Read more
On Sunday, Delhi had recorded the highest single-day spike in cases in August at 1,450. Delhi has seen a fluctuation in the number of coronavirus cases since August 1. Patients from outside Delhi seeking treatment here, reopening of the economy and low sensitivity of rapid antigen tests might be the reasons behind the rise in … Read more
Earlier in June, PNB had revised its loan growth target to 6 per cent for the current fiscal due to the COVID-19 crisis. Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Monday said its overall credit growth is likely to be at around 4-6 per cent in the current fiscal year as it expects the economy to return … Read more
As of Thursday, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases all over the Chinese mainland had reached 84,917, including 491 patients who were still being treated, with 20 in severe condition. People in China’s capital Beijing are no longer required to wear masks outdoors, health authorities said on Friday, a second such announcement since May … Read more
On July 1, the doubling rate of coronavirus cases in Delhi was the same as with the rest of India at 20 days. The doubling rate of coronavirus infection in the national capital has gone up to over 100 days, the Delhi government said on Thursday as it revealed that 29.1 per cent people who took … Read more