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India’s Jigsaw Puzzle of Covid & Health Service Availability Data: Coordination, Transparency Needed
To fight the epidemic smartly and effectively we need well analyzed information on the epidemic that can indicate the strategy and actions.
Garmin Hack, Glitch in Flight Navigation and an NSA Warning: The Massive Threat of WastedLocker
At the centre of the threat is the extent of sophistication that Evil Corp, the alleged perpetrator of the attack, can exhibit – one that puts some of the world's biggest corporations and entities at massive cyber risk.
Assam's Deputy Speaker Aminul Haque Laskar Tests Positive for Covid-19
Laskar said that all his family members have been found to be negative for COVID-19.
University of Hong Kong sacks veteran democracy activist
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) on Tuesday sacked veteran prodemocracy activist Benny Tai from his tenured position as an associate professor of law, in a move he called "the end of academic freedom" in the Chineseruled city.
A trading tool that's transforming the $10 trillion-plus corporate bond market
Expectations of a borrowing deluge from corporates globally are turning bond market attention to a littleknown tool that's already helping smooth trading of illiquid debt the way exchangetraded funds (ETFs) did years ago.
Turkey plans to reopen all schools as long as virus keeps receding
Turkey plans to reopen schools nationwide on Aug. 31, to get students back into classrooms and free up working parents, assuming a recent stabilisation in coronavirus cases holds.
EPFO Withdrawals Hit Rs 30,000 Crore as 80 Lakh People Dig Into Their Retirement Fund
The amount withdrawn by EPFO subscribers exceeded the usual outgo recorded during the period, which could be due to layoffs, pay cuts and medical expenses, according to a report.
Lineage Behind Novel Coronavirus May Have Been 'Circulating Unnoticed' in Bats for Decades: Study
The findings, published in the journal Nature Microbiology, suggest that the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, is likely to have evolved from its most closely related bat viruses decades ago.
Wall Street set to slip on tough stimulus talks, mixed earnings
Wall Street's main indexes were set to open lower on Tuesday as lawmakers geared up for grueling talks over a coronavirus relief deal, with investors also weighing a mixed batch of earnings reports from bluechip companies.
43% Indians Suffering from Depression as Covid-19, Lockdown & Job Loss Takes a Toll on Mental Health: Study
Conducted by GOQii, a smart-tech enabled preventive healthcare platform, the study surveyed over 10,000 Indians to understand how they have been coping with the new normal.
Indian Boy Among Confirmed Coronavirus Cases in Singapore: Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health (MoH) said Singapore on Tuesday reported 359 new cases of coronavirus, with the majority from the foreigners holding work permits and staying in dormitories.
Chapter on Tipu Sultan and His Father Dropped from Class 7 Textbooks as Karnataka Govt Reduces Syllabus
The Department of Public Instructions decided to reduce the syllabus for the year 2020-21 in view of the pandemic and disruption in the academic calendar for the year, that has been brought down to 120 working days.
India's Covid-19 Fatality Rate Declines to 2.25%; Recovery Rate Rises over 64%: Health Ministry
With 35,176 patients discharged in a 24-hour span, the total recoveries surged to 9,52,743 and exceed the active coronavirus cases by 4,55,755, the ministry said.
Covid-19 Face Masks are Thwarting Even the Best Facial Recognition Tech, Study Finds
A preliminary study published by a US agency on Monday found that even the best commercial facial recognition systems have error rates as high as 50% when trying to identify masked faces.
Ankita Lokhande Distributes Chocolates Among Needy as She Steps Out in Mumbai, See Pics
Ankita Lokhande stepped out in Mumbai and was snapped at a medical store purchasing utilities. She also distributed chocolates to the needy.
After Early Hype, Japan's Homegrown Covid-19 Drug Hope Avigan Faces Rocky Future
Shares of Fujifilm hit record highs in early April, fueled by optimism for the drug, but have since lost a quarter of their value, highlighting the risks of b.