The new rapid spreader variant B 1.1.7 has undergone 23 mutations and may be too much to handle for the available vaccines. Read more »
Vaccines may or may work; one needs to observe physical distancing, cough/sneeze etiquettes, face mask, and lead a low social activity life. Read more »
The US, India, Brazil and Russia are examples of what can go wrong when assumptions drive policies -- not science or data. Read more »
The GST completed its third year on June 30, 2020 and has been largely successful in its policy objectives in education. Read more »
A natural infection may not be enough to protect one for the rest of his/her life -- one needs to take a vaccine to be sure. Read more »
The study says immune systems of one per cent of white participants and 10% of Asian participants are not expected to respond well. Read more »
Equitable access to Covid vaccines to protect healthcare workers and other at-risk people is a crucial requirement for mitigating pain caused by the pandemic. Read more »
At least 68 candidate vaccines are in various stages of human trials – 38 in phase I, 17 in phase II and 13 in phase III. Read more »
The graduation model assists subjects in securing earning potential, social protection and financial literacy in an overarching development approach. Read more »
While increasing the capacity of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas, the authorities also should focus non-economic issues that plague the institution. Read more »