Tuesday, Jun 02, 2020 | Last Update : 01:56 PM IST
70th Day Of Lockdown
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Must prepare for second wave, aiming for herd immunity too large a risk, CSIR head says
As India comes out of the lockdown, the scientist said only timely interventions could mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
To be a part of Oxford University's Covid19 vaccine project is a humanitarian cause: Indian-origin scientist
The 34-year-old's role as a Quality Assurance Manager means to ensure compliance are met before the vaccine could progress to trial stage
Singer Ariana Grande feels she is being treated unfairly by media
says she stopped engaging with the press for a while due to media's treatment of her.
Kolkata police books Babul Supriyo for sharing 'fake photo' on Twitter
Reacting to the case filed against him, Supriyo said that he shared what was already viral
World
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Violence won't bring back Floyd, says victim’s brother
The crowd chanted, “What's his name? George Floyd!” and “One down, three to go!” in reference to four officers involved in Floyd's arrest
Japan allows saliva-based tests to boost coronavirus detection
The saliva-based PCR tests can be given to those who have had symptoms for up to nine days, Japan’s health ministry said
WHO seeks good ties with US despite Trump's exit move
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he hoped his organisation could continue its longstanding collaboration with the United States
Business
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Moody's cuts India's rating to lowest investment grade with negative outlook
India’s economy grew 3.1% in January-March, its slowest quarterly pace in at least eight years
Government rejects Flipkart's plan to enter food retail sector
The company spokesperson said that Flipkart intends to re-apply for the permit
Maruti Suzuki India records 86% slump in May sales
Domestic sales declined by 88.93 percent to 13,888 units last month
Sports
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Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr, a hero of young India, passes away
He was supreme centre forward at a time when Indian hockey was in its halcyon days
India won't rush its players back to game
Stadiums and sports complexes are reopening to allow athletes to train but there will be no events staged that would draw spectators
The glorious cricketer and melodious flautist
The lockdown appears to be going rather melodiously for cricketer Shikhar Dhawan
Science
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Scientists hunt for pandemic hotspots to test vaccines
Transmission rates may be at such low levels at some places that there is not enough disease circulating to truly test potential vaccines
US sends 2 million doses of malaria drug to Brazil for COVID-19 treatment
No large, rigorous scientific studies have found the drug, hydroxychloroquine, safe or effective for preventing or treating COVID-19
Patients who undergo surgery after COVID infection at increased death risk: Study
Mortality rates were higher in men versus women, and in patients aged 70 years or over versus those aged under 70 years
Life
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More forest cover, less pandemic incidents: Madhya Pradesh study
The study has been conducted by the Madhya Pradesh forest department.
Calm your scalp
Experts weigh in on how the summer season is as damaging to the hair as it is to the skin and provide solutions
Masks are the new fashion statement
Masked identities have become the norm Beauty bloggers, fashion designers suggest going with the flow and making the best of the mandate
Relationship
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Will your relationship end this Christmas?
Christmas alert: Will your relationship end these holidays?
Amid lockdown, retired Faujis keep the morale high
Recounting real-life experiences by retired servicemen is keeping the josh high among residents
Daddy diaries
Fathers around the country cherish the family time they’re getting with their kids, courtesy the lockdown
Metros
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South Western Railways resumes operation as lockdown restrictions ease
Keeping in mind the surge in number of cases from Maharashtra the state has mandated seven day institutional quarantine travellers
TN extends lockdown till June 30, CM opens up public bus transport zone-wise
The AIADMK government has chosen to pursue a policy of caution and kept most of the general restrictions in operation until June 30
24 doctors rescued from South Mumbai hotel after fire mishap
The fire broke out at Fortune hotel near Metro Cinema late Wednesday night.
Editors' Picks
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Columns
The BJP had been finding it difficult to attack the Congress during the brief period Rahul Gandhi stepped back from political activities
Court has finally intervened on behalf of the well-being of migrant workers
In Uttar Pradesh, the Muslim clergy is rubbing its eyes in disbelief at the way chief minister Yogi Adityanath has started behaving
Will the simmering anger lead to aakrosh — a violence born from a virus of indifference?
