On 14 April, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation, urging the citizens to continue fighting the global pandemic of COVID-19; extending the lockdown till 03 May. The speech made by the PM consisted of a 7-point appeal to the nation

Since India went under a complete lockdown, the doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals who are selflessly taking care of the COVID-19 patients are facing a lot of problems due to social stigma and discrimination. Healthcare professionals and their families are

World Haemophilia Day is observed on 17 April every year to create awareness about haemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Since 1989, on World Haemophilia Day, the whole community of bleeding disorders comes together to celebrate the continuous advances in haemophilia treatment

The World Health Organization (WHO) has advised people to wash their hands regularly with soap and water or rub them with alcohol-based sanitiser to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Maintaining good hand hygiene is the need of the time to limit

The rapid spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has forced the countries to take necessary steps, which include the use of technologies to tackle the spread of the virus. Technology is proving to be an important method in combating the novel coronavirus.

COVID-19 lockdown has affected the day-to-day activities of people worldwide. There's a change in the work-life system, daily routines, meal timings and the most important, sleep pattern. According to a survey carried out by Wakefit, a company based on innovative sleep

As days are passing by, the coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to rise in India and all around the world. But despite the total number of active cases and a climbing death toll, there is an increase in the number of COVID-19

The coronavirus cases around the globe are at 2,484,301, with 170,501 deaths reported and 652,761 recoveries. The virus outbreak that began in 2019 continues to cause casualties, while health experts around the globe are extensively working on developing a vaccine and

As coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spreads rapidly infecting millions of people, researchers and scientists are continuously studying the new virus and recommending protective measures to combat the spread of the disease further. Many recent studies have shown that coronavirus can live on

Many health organisations like the WHO and CDC are continuously advising people to wash hands and maintain hygiene in their surroundings. This is because coronavirus mainly transfers through fomites, which are objects in which the infected air droplets get settled and

One of the most common questions asked in the event of coronavirus being declared as airborne in places that use aerosols is, 'can the coronavirus spread through farting?.' As weird as it may sound, health experts assert that it is indeed,

The COVID-19 lockdown has caused several psychological impacts on people. The negative effect of quarantine and restrictions such as stress, depression, confusion, post-traumatic disorder, fear of infection, boredom, the fear of financial stability and stress about the health of loved ones

The holy month of Ramadan is beginning on 24 April (Friday). The happiness on the arrival of the festival is overshadowed by the spread of COVID-19. So far, the pandemic has halted many religious ceremonies. As the festival of Ramadan involves

Insufficient testing kits and limited resources have led India to go for pooled testing in districts where no coronavirus (COVID-19) cases have been reported. Pooled testing is an effective method to conduct COVID-19 tests that will provide data on whether the

In the second week of April, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had appealed the citizens to follow the guidelines laid down by the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy). The guidelines were encompassed of ways

Scientists are still studying the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)and with each passing day, multiple studies are surfacing about the virus that has infected 2,830,082 people and caused 197,246 deaths worldwide. Seeing the SARS-CoV-2's highly contagious nature, the World

The coronavirus cases around the globe are at 2,995,757, with 207,022 deaths reported and 881,845 recoveries. The virus outbreak that began in 2019 continues to cause casualties, while health experts around the globe are extensively working on developing a vaccine and

COVID-19 is currently the biggest, health and economic threat to the world. Researchers and scientists across the world are constantly making efforts to find its treatment and develop a vaccine to combat it. The biggest challenge in developing the vaccine

World Immunization Week is celebrated in the last week of April (24 to 30 April). Its main objective is to encourage the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against diseases. Globally, Immunisation is considered a cost-effective public health

As of today, there are 3,230,433 coronavirus cases with 228,394 deaths. On a hopeful note, 1,007,136 have recovered. As the coronavirus pandemic takes an ever-larger toll across the world, extensive researches and surveys have been exploring who is at greatest risk

Every year on 5 May, World Asthma Day is observed to increase awareness about asthma and how to keep it under control. World Asthma Day event is annually organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA). The theme for World Asthma

Every year, International No Diet Day (INDD) is observed on 6 May. The day celebrates body acceptance, raising awareness on the importance of body positivity and body shape diversity. INDD also focuses on promoting a healthy lifestyle with a

Every year, International No Diet Day (INDD) is observed on 6 May. The day celebrates body acceptance, raising awareness on the importance of body positivity and body shape diversity. INDD also aims to promote a healthy lifestyle with a focus on

COVID-19 lockdown has affected the livelihood of many people worldwide. A study published on 3 April in a journal named JAMA Psychiatry says that in addition to the COVID-19 deaths due to infection or illness, people are also dying of suicides

Eating disorders are serious conditions that are characterized by irregular eating habits and severe distress about one's body weight or shape. It not only affects one's physical health but their mental health [1]. Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions

Walking pneumonia (WP) is the infection of the lungs or say, a milder form of pneumonia that affects the upper and lower respiratory tract. It is also known as 'atypical pneumonia' as the bacteria behind the condition is an atypical bacteria

According to recent reports by WHO, there are 2,303,312 COVID-19 infected persons around the world, with 270,765 deaths. Researchers and health experts around the globe are ardently focused on studying the novel coronavirus, where new findings and understanding help in the

Almost everyone is familiar with the beautiful, large and colourful flowers of the hibiscus plant. The hibiscus flowers not only create a natural beauty in your garden, but they also have medicinal uses. You can make teas and liquid extracts from

As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India is 59662, with 17847 recovered cases and 1981 deaths. The concerns related to COVID-19 pandemic is increasing day by day. The WHO and CDC along with many healthcare institutions

Chinese fans of Nintendo's Animal Crossing: New Horizons are paying a premium on foreign consoles and finding ways to skirt limits imposed by local regulators on a game that has become both a breakout worldwide hit and political flashpoint.

Mykhailo Pinchuk takes a short walk around his empty zoo, greeting some animals with a stroke and a morsel of food.

China's National Health Commission reported 14 new confirmed coronavirus cases on May 9, the highest number since April 28, including the first for more than a month in the city of Wuhan where the outbreak was first detected late last year.

A major U.S. airline trade group on Saturday said it backed the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checking the temperatures of passengers and customer-facing employees during the coronavirus pandemic.

President Donald Trump on Saturday said the United States will next week begin purchasing $3 billion worth of dairy, meat and produce from farmers as unemployment soars and people are forced to food lines.

China's central bank said on Sunday it will make prudent monetary policy more flexible and step up counter-cyclical adjustments to support the real economy and fend off financial risks.

An international rights group condemned the amendments, saying the government has used the global pandemic to “expand, not reform, Egypt#39;s abusive Emergency Law.”

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti sustained a calf injury on his return to individual training, the Spanish La Liga club said in a statement on Saturday.

This year's Tour of Spain will not go through Portugal as planned because of the COVID-19 crisis, organisers said on Saturday.

Despite the growing possibility of a total wipeout of professional tennis this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, ATP Tour chief Andrea Gaudenzi is refusing to give up on 2020 just yet.

Six-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton says the prospect of a home British Grand Prix without spectators leaves him empty inside but he is still raring to get going after months of waiting.

The school has announced a four-day holiday pending investigation into the incident.

Kannada writer TK Dayanand and poet Arif Raja have boycotted the Bangalore Lit festival that is being held in the city on December 5 and 6.

In a statement released on his Facebook page, Sampath has taken the decision to step away from the upcoming edition of the festival altogether.

To make this Christmas season even more special, a 50 feet tall statue of Christ the Redeemer has been installed by Fun World in J C Nagar.

The actress came in support of the artists who were backlashed for their 'intolerance' comment.

A media report states than more than 40 per cent of the seage from homes are getting into the city's lakes.

The BBMP's IT department has developed the app themselves in a period of two months.

Sukhbir was reportedly employed as a computer network technician and married.

On Wednesday, there was news that another leopard spotted near VIBGYOR School where a leopard entered on February 7.