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Intellectual property and Covid-19: how can we accelerate vaccination globally?

If left to spread unchecked in large parts of the world, the virus risks mutating to an extent where our vaccines and treatments no longer work – leaving us all exposed

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GPS tracking could help tigers and traffic coexist in Asia

India Wildlife Nepal

Shhhh, they're listening – inside the coming voice-profiling revolution

Marketing Google Amazon

These deaths were not inevitable: the COVID-19 crisis is the result of inadequate healthcare

COVID-19 Coronavirus 2021 Coronavirus in India

Narendra Modi said that the danger had passed. He has blood on his hands.

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As pressure builds on India's Narendra Modi, is his government trying to silence its critics?

COVID-19 Narendra Modi Twitter

Cash for votes in Andhra Pradesh: Jagan’s shameless self-promotion

Andhra Pradesh Jagan Mohan Reddy elections

India's staggering COVID crisis could have been avoided. But the government dropped its guard too soon

Coronavirus 2021 Narendra Modi

Jagan Mohan Reddy: the Chief Minister facing criminal charges

Andhra Pradesh Jagan Mohan Reddy

Chandrababu Naidu: AP’s political reformer and flawed visionary

Andhra Pradesh Telugu Desam Party

Russian COVID vaccine: why more and more countries are turning to Sputnik V

Russian Vaccine Sputnik V India

Hyderabad: the rise of a megacity

Andhra Pradesh Telangana Hyderabad

Jai Andhra, Jai Telangana: why a shared language wasn’t enough to unite Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Telangana

Inception from a death: how Potti Sreeramulu’s sacrifice created Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh

After early success, India's daily COVID infections have surpassed the US and Brazil. Why?

India Coronavirus 2021

Vizag Steel is the story of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Vizag Steel Industrialisation

As India's COVID crisis worsens, leaders play the blame game while the poor suffer once again

Poverty India COVID-19

MIUI 13, Xiaomis next Android-based system UI for its smartphones, is expected to arrive in June this year. There have been several rumours regarding the new and updated user interface. The most recen;

PM Modi undertakes comprehensive review of Covid-19 situation - Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a comprehensive review meeting on Thursday over the ongoing Covid-19 crisis in the country, and was briefed about districts with high burden of cases of the coro;

SpaceX successfully lands Starship SN15 for first time without explosion - Jagran Josh

SpaceX on May 5, 2021, successfully launched and landed its Starship SN15 without any explosion for the first time. The Starship SN15 became SpaceXs first Starship prototype that did not get destroyed;

Tamil Nadu Cabinet has a Gandhi, Nehru, and Stalin - Moneycontrol

Whats in a name? A lot, if you are a member of the new council of ministers in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadus new cabinet has a Gandhi, Nehru, and well, Stalin.Thiru MK Stalin, the chief ofDravida Munnetra K;

Google announces its own nutrition labels for apps, developers have till Q2 2022 to comply - The Indian Express

Google has announced that it will soon ask developers to disclose what data is collected and stored and where it is used as part of Google Plays upcoming safety section. The feature, similar to Apples;

Covid-triggered black fungus infection is back, warns Gangaram hospital - The Tribune India

Tribune News ServiceNew Delhi, May 6Gangaram hospital on Thursday said it was again seeing arise in COVID-19 triggered Mucormycosis cases a kind of dangerous fungal infection.Manish Munjal, senior EN;

Plane with Covid-19 patient onboard makes belly landing at Mumbai airport - Hindustan Times

A medical flight which was on its way to Mumbai from Bagdogra with a coronavirus disease (Covid-19) patient onboard made an emergency belly landing in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport;

Eden Hazard Releases Public Apology to Real Madrid Fans - Managing Madrid

Eden Hazard has broken his silence after a media storm of negative press following his cheerful moment with former Chelsea teammates. The Belgian winger was caught laughing and smiling on camera, joki;

US Lawmakers Applaud Biden For Temporary Patent Waiver On Covid Vaccines - NDTV

US lawmakers have applauded President Joe Biden for the temporary waiver of Covid vaccines (File)Washington: US lawmakers have applauded President Joe Biden for the temporary waiver of some Trade-Rela;

The good, The bed & The ugly - Bangalore Mirror

BBMP says up to 30% of beds are occupied by people who don't need them but stay in ICUs because they can pull stringsInstructions have been given to senior officials and medical health officers to kee;

"Felt Really Heavy:" Astronauts Describe Returning To Earth On SpaceX Capsule - NDTV

A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying the crew back to Earth splashed down off Florida early Sunday.Washington, United States: Four astronauts just returned from the International Space Station descri;

International Borders May Not Fully Reopen Until Second Half Of 2022: Australia - NDTV

Australia's international borders might not fully reopen until the middle or second half of 2022.Australia's international borders might not fully reopen until the middle or second half of 2022, Trade;

SC strikes balance: Madras HC remarks were harsh; free speech, open court key to citizens right to know - The Indian Express

Days after it said it would strike a balance, the Supreme Court did so Thursday. Harsh, and inappropriate, was how it described the Madras High Courts remarks that the Election Commission of India (EC;

Jharkhand Chief Minister's "Mann Ki Baat" Swipe At PM After Covid Meeting - NDTV

PM Modi held a meeting over Covid situation in Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Telangana. (File)New Delhi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday described Prime Minister Narendra Mo;

CNBC-TV18's top stocks to watch out for on May 7 - CNBCTV18

The Indian market is likely to open higher on Friday as the trend on SGX Nifty indicates a positive start for the broader index in India. The Nifty futures were trading 47.50 points or 0.32 percent hi;

Coronavirus latest: Thailand to include 3m foreign residents in jab drive - Nikkei Asia

Nikkei Asia is tracking the spread of the coronavirus that was first detected in the central Chinese city of Wuhan.Cumulative global cases have reached 155,224,227, according to Johns Hopkins Universi;

China suspends economic dialogue mechanism with Australia - Hindustan Times

China on Thursday indefinitely suspended all activity under a China-Australia economic dialogue mechanism, the latest sign of increasingly strained diplomatic ties between Beijing and Canberra.The dia;

New Covid-19 Strains to Emerge in 6 Months, Booster Shots Will Be Needed: Moderna CEO - News18

Moderna CEO on Thursday said new coronavirus strains are likely to emerge and countries will be required to get booster shots of the two-dose covid-19 vaccine as the southern hemisphere heads toward w;

Intel Xe-HPG GPU Powered Gaming Graphics Cards Launching Soon, Company Rep States DG2 Is Right Around The Corner - Wccftech

Intel has revealed that its Xe-HPG DG2 GPU-powered gaming graphics cards are launching really soon. The company's Game Developer Relations Engineer, Pete Brubaker, stated this in a tweet & from th;

This Bengaluru ICU is Modular in More Than One Way: Covid-19 Patients, Their Family Can Meet via LED Screen - News18

At around 5 every evening, 30-year-old Suman comes to KC General Hospital in Malleswaram, Bengaluru. Her 70-year-old mother, who tested positive a few days ago, is admitted in the modular ICU of the h;

Cognizant had to let go of business because it couldn't hire talent - Moneycontrol.com

Cognizant's attrition woes are now beginning to hurt its revenue, as it was forced to let go of new business due to its inability to hire talent. It is now putting in place measures that include train;

PM Narendra Modi speaks to 4 Chief Ministers, 2 L-Gs on COVID-19 crisis: Govt source - Zee News

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (May 6) spoke to Chief Ministers of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Jharkhand about the coronavirus COVID-19 related situation in their state;

Box.co.uk to run new Xbox Series X console raffle this Friday - Metro.co.<div class='c'> </div>uk

If youve not got one yet this could be your chance (pic: Microsoft)The only UK store to run a lottery to buy next gen consoles, and beat scalpers, will have more Xbox Series X stock this week.The Play;

Delhi hospital reports rising number of COVID-induced 'black fungus' cases - India TV News

Image Source : PTI/REPRESENTATIONAL.Delhi hospital reports rising number of COVID-induced 'black fungus' cases.Doctors at a leading private facility here are seeing a rise in the number of COVID-trigg;

Ramachandra Guha, other Bengaluru citizens speak out against Tejasvi Suryas communal remarks - The Indian Express

Voicing strong objection to BJP leaders in Bengaluru trying to communalise anomalies found in the citys municipal body bed allotment system, prominent citizens of the Karnataka capital Thursday demand;

Third COVID wave in India inevitable, warns top govt scientist - Al Jazeera English

A top scientific adviser to the Indian government has warned the country would inevitably face further waves of the coronavirus pandemic, as almost 4,000 people die in the space of a day.Indias princi;

Remnants of Chinese rocket to plunge back through Earth's atmosphere this weekend - Remnants of a falling rocket - Economic Times

Updated: 06 May 2021, 01:46 PM ISTAccording to a report by Reuters, remnants of a large Chinese rocket launched last week are expected to plunge back through the atmosphere this weekend in an uncontro;

Oppo K9 5G announced with Snapdragon 768G SoC, 90Hz screen, and 65W charging - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com

Oppo had a big event today in China where it announced a smart TV, a pair of TWS earphones, and a fitness band. Additionally, Oppo also introduced a new 5G smartphone, dubbed Oppo K9 5G, which is powe;

Former Maldives President Injured In Blast, Hospitalised: Report - NDTV

There were no details of the injuries suffered by Mohamed Nasheed. (File)Male: A bomb blast injured former Maldives president and current parliament speaker Mohamed Nasheed on Thursday, officials and ;

New twist to bed-for-bribe scam: BJP MLA Satish Reddy's aide caught in war room, shunted out by officials - Times Now

<ul><li>A scam involving BBMP officials selling beds in black has been unearthed</li></ul><ul><li>BJP MLA Satish Reddy's aide was caught telling war room staff to reserve beds for asymptomatics</li></;

EC panel counsel in Supreme Court resigns - The Tribune India

Tribune News ServiceNew Delhi, May 6Advocate Mohit D Ram, who has been panel counsel for the Election Commission in the Supreme Court since 2013 -- on Thursday resigned due to incompatibility of his p;

Delhi hospital reports rising no. of COVID-induced 'black fungus' cases - Yahoo India News

New Delhi, May 6 (PTI) Doctors at a leading private facility here are seeing a rise in the number of COVID-triggered mucormycisis cases, according to a statement from the hospital.Mucormycisis is a fu;

Veteran Singer G Anand Succumbed To Covid-19.. - Greatandhra.com

Veteran playback singer of 70s G Anand who was famous with his songs of those days passed away this evening.He was infected with Covid just a few days ago and his oxygen saturation levels came down to;

Covid-19: Telangana CM rules out lockdown, says it cripples public life, economy - Hindustan Times

Telangana has no plans to impose a lockdown in the state as it will cripple public life as well as the economy, Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao said on Thursday.He further said the past experience;

Woman Trinamool Congress activist forces female BJP supporter to do sit-ups holding ear in West Bengal`s Bu... - Zee News

New Delhi: Post-poll violence and vandalism continue unabated in West Bengal ever since Trinamool Congress emerged as the winner in the assembly election 2021. Violence has been reported in several pa;

Intel's new gaming graphics card is 'right around the corner' - Techradar

Intel may be releasing their new discrete graphics card for gaming enthusiasts sooner rather than later, at least according to a tweeted job posting by an Intel employee.Pete Brubaker, a game developm;

Asus Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip's specs and renders leak - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com

Asus will introduce the Zenfone 8 series on May 12, and less than a week ahead of the unveiling, specifications and renders of the Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip have leaked, painting a clearer picture ;

What the Oldest Human Burial in Africa Tells Us About Our Ancestors - The Wire Science

A virtual ideal reconstruction of Mtotos position in the burial pit. Image: Jorge Gonzlez/Elena SantosHow did human uniqueness first evolve among our ancestors, setting us apart from other animals? Th;

New 'very infectious' Covid-19 strain spreading fast among younger age group - Hindustan Times

The very infectious strains of coronavirus, B.1.617 and B.1, are currently found in the COVID-19 positives in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana and spreading fast in younger age groups, apart fr;

China silent on falling debris of its space rocket amid rising concerns - The Tribune

Beijing, May 6China on Thursday declined to comment on reports that the debris of its Long March 5B rocket, which last week launched the core module of the country's space station, is set to re-enter ;

Kerala lockdown: Heres what will be shut and remain open - The News Minute

The Kerala government announced a statewide lockdown from May 8 to 16 amid surge in COVID-19 cases.Kerala announced a lockdown from May 8 to 16 amid a surge in cases. The state has the second highest ;

People gave their mandate to us twice, concerned about their suffering: Modi govt to SC - The Indian Express

The Narendra Modi government on Thursday told the Supreme Court that people of the country has given their mandate to it twice and it understands people suffering due to COVID-19 and making every poss;

India welcomes US support for waiving patent protections for Covid-19 vaccines - Hindustan Times

India on Thursday welcomed the US administrations support for waiving patent protections for Covid-19 vaccines and expressed the hope that a waiver can be quickly approved at the World Trade Organizat;

Coronavirus: When is it the right time to end home isolation? What guidelines should a COVID+ patient follow? - Times of India

Most patients testing positive for coronavirus tend to recover under home quarantine. Not all cases of COVID-19 require hospitalization.Home quarantine means the time when a patient, who tests positiv;

High-Tech Hunt for Scarce Vaccines in India Raises Concern for Fairness - The Wire

New Delhi: Indian tech experts have written software code and designed websites to help people book scarce COVID19 vaccinations online, raising concern about an unfair advantage for the tech savvy and;

Nifty Bank maintains upside; Nifty PSU Bank slips 1%; AU Small top gainer; Bandhan Bank, PNB laggard - Indiainfoline

Bank Nifty maintained upside amid bullish markets tone on Thursday, however, the upside move was in a slower place as state-owned banks limit the gains. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced key m;

Over 89 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses still available with states, UTs: Centre - Moneycontrol

More than 89 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with the states and UTs and over 28 lakh vaccine doses will be received by them within the next three days, the Union Health Ministry said ;

Asus ZenFone 8 series leak reveals Flip Camera and punch-hole camera - BGR India

The Asus ZenFone 8 series is launching on May 12 as a saner iteration of the ROG Phone 5. While numerous leaks and rumours have predicted a lot of things, todays leak reveals the official design rende;

Scientists construct model to explain unique magnetic field of Saturn - Zee News

Washington: New Johns Hopkins University simulations offer an intriguing look into Saturn`s interior, suggesting that a thick layer of helium rain influences the planet`s magnetic field.The models, pu;

Uncontrollable Chinese Rocket to Crash Into Earth due to Chinas Space Misadventure - Sentinelassam - The Sentinel Assam

According to CNN reports, the US Department of Defence is closely monitoring an out of control Chinese space rocket whose debris is expected to enter the Earth's atmosphere by the weekend. The Chinese;

700 Tonnes "Dena Hi Padega": Supreme Court To Centre On Oxygen For Delhi - NDTV

Coronavirus: COVID-19 cases have been rising in DelhiNew Delhi: The national capital must get at least 700 tonnes of oxygen everyday, as requested by the Delhi government to meet the needs of the city;

'If ministers can be attacked then people are not safe in Bengal': Javadekar - Hindustan Times

Union minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday said that no one in West Bengal is safe if anti-social elements can find the courage to attack a Union ministers convoy and criticised the Mamata Banerjee;

Singapore reports over 2,700 cases of suspected adverse effects following COVID-19 vaccinations - The New Indian Express

SINGAPORE: More than 2,700 reports of suspected adverse effects to COVID-19 vaccinations administered in Singapore were reported over a three-month period, the country's health authority said on Thurs;

Battlegrounds Mobile India launch confirmed officially, here is what Indian gamers can expect from PUBG remake - India Today

The much-awaited moment for mobile gamers in India is finally here. After months of speculation and a full years ban from the country, the renowned battle royale action game PUBG Mobile is officially ;

Covid-19 | Russia authorises use of single dose vaccine Sputnik Light - The Hindu

Russia has authorised the use of Sputnik Light a single dose vaccine against COVID-19.Sovereign wealth fund Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) on Thursday said the move will pave way for the immuni;

Oppo expands its ecosystem with new TWS earphones, smartbands, Smart TVs - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com

Oppo held a big event today, introducing a new smartphone, simply called Oppo K9 5G. The company also unveiled new TWS earphones called Oppo Enco Air, a band called Oppo Band Vitality, and new series ;

Hero MotoCorp Q4 result beats estimates: Profit jumps 39% to Rs 865 crore on strong revenue, operating... - Moneycontrol.com

Two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp on May 6 reported healthy growth in March 2021 quarter earnings as standalone profit shot up 39.4 percent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 865 crore, driven by strong revenue a;

Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed injured in bomb blast - The Indian Express

Mohamed Nasheed, former President of Maldives and the current Speaker of Parliament, sustained injuries in a bomb blast near his home on Thursday night.Ahmed Mahloof, Minister of Youth and Community E;

On Covid Vaccines, Germany Says Patent Protection "Must Remain" - NDTV

German government stressed the importance of keeping patent protections intact. (File)Berlin: The German government on Thursday stressed the importance of keeping patent protections intact, after the ;

COVID-19 vaccination associated with fewer asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections: Study - ANI News

ANI | Updated: May 06, 2021 23:43 ISTWashington [US], May 6 (ANI): Vaccination dramatically reduced COVID-19 symptomatic and asymptomatic infections in St. Jude Children's Research Hospital employees ;

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Institutions that are failing us

India will not flourish unless the institutions that form the main pillars of our democracy function as they should

The rise and rise of BJP

India's political system has transformed from a state with one dominant actor (the Congress Party) few decades ago to a BJP-led dominant party system. From humble beginnings the Janata dal party has grown to the current Bharatiya Janata Party

Political Actors - no more than script performers

The movie industry not only provided entertainment to the country, but also, and mostly, selfish and corrupt political leaders

Largest democracy or oversold flawed system?

India is an extremely irrational, superstitious, and tribal country. The concept of reason is mainly conspicuous by its absence in much of India. Most of what India's success stories are based on what India has inherited from Britain. However India has failed to inherit visionary leaders and settled for authoritarian politics. A perfect recipe for a disaster to happen soon

Freedom of speech: coveted fundamental right at risk

Individual freedom to express an opinion had been curbed in India during colonial times which was well defined. However the current independent India has proved itself no different, if not worse. From the murder of Guari Lankesh (Karnataka), to the character assasination of Dr. Sudhakar (Andhra Pradesh) we try to compile India's current risks in speech freedom