Centre studies if coronavirus present in Ganga water

The Centre is conducting a study to assess the presence of SARS-CoV-2, or novel coronavirus, in the Ganga as corpses were found dumped in the river during the second Covid wave, and were fished out......

At least 7 major variants of concern found in Varanasi: Study

There are at least seven major variants of coronavirus, including B.1.617 and B.1.351 (Beta), in Varanasi and its adjoining areas, according to a study conducted by the Banaras Hindu University and......

Delta variant counted for 60% of Delhi cases in April: Study

The rapid surge in cases during Delhi's fourth COVID-19 wave was mainly driven by the Delta variant, which likely has immune-evasion properties and counted for 60 per cent of the cases in April,......

Reliance proposes using tapeworm drug to treat Covid patients

Reliance Industries Ltd's R&D arm has proposed the use of Niclosamide -- the drug used to treat tapeworm infestation -- for treating Covid-19 patients. IMAGE: A health worker attends to a Covid-19......

Covid-19 impact: Textile, paint makers roll out antiviral layer to ads

Almost each of these companies has a different technology to show for the effectiveness against microbes. In the last week of October, Asian Paints put out a half-page advertisement in some......

Costlier green crackers may just dampen Delhi's Diwali spirits

Delhi, which has gained infamy as one of the world’s most polluted cities, has for some years now witnessed a sustained campaign from various quarters seeking a ban on firecrackers. While the......

Sivakasi rolls out green crackers ahead of Diwali

The changeover to green crackers after extensive experiments marks a revival of the industry which has over 1,000 manufacturing units around Sivakasi and used to clock an annual turnover of......

Green firecracker norms may rob Sivakasi's sparkle

Some experts opine that green crackers are yet not practical and question government's move to promote them. The fireworks industry in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, is expected to take a hit of about Rs......