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Govt drops plasma therapy from COVID-19 treatment guidelines

The government on Monday revised the clinical guidance for COVID-19 treatment, dropping the off-label use of convalescent plasma as it was found not beneficial in reducing the progression to severe......

Jameel announced resignation in meeting of INSACOG, left colleagues surprised

Scientists associated with Indian SARS-CoV-2 Consortium on Genomics (INSACOG), the government panel that conducts research on different variants of the coronavirus, said they were surprised at......

CoWIN portal in Hindi, other languages from next week: Govt

The CoWIN portal will be made available in Hindi and 14 regional languages by next week, while 17 more laboratories will be added to the INSACOG network to monitor the variants of COVID-19, the......

Explained: The Secrets of Mamata's Victory

The notion that the BJP gained its increased tally by wiping out the Left parties and the Congress is completely misleading.Equally misleading is the belief that the TMC held its ground in all its......

Few bleeding, clotting events post vaccination: Govt

India has reported 26 potential cases of bleeding and clotting after administration of Covishield vaccine, a government panel investigating adverse events following COVID-19 immunisation has found.......

Covid: HCL Tech to HUL, corporate India extends a helping hand

These companies support with isolation centres, medical & financial help, and friendly leave policies. From helping their employees infected with the Covid-19 virus to vaccinating them or......

WEF cancels 2021 annual meeting, next summit in 1st half of 2022

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unravel in various parts of the country, the World Economic Forum on Monday announced the cancellation of its high-profile annual meeting for 2021 after......

Rs 1-trillion m-cap club now has 42 members with 13 new entrants

Despite the Sensex coming off close to 6 per cent -- due to the Covid-19 second wave-induced selling -- from its all-time high of 52,154 on February 15, no company has exited the list this year.......

How can economy tackle the second wave?

'Aggressively stepping up vaccinations will constitute the most enduring stimulus of all in the coming quarters,' observes Sajjid Z Chinoy, Chief India Economist at J P Morgan. IMAGE: COVID-19......

Jewellers expect 10% of pre-Covid sales on Akshaya Tritiya

For the second straight year, the gems and jewellery industry is set for almost a washout of business on Akshaya Tritiya as only about 10 per cent of pre-Covid sales of 2019 are expected on Friday......

'This is the FIGHT that we must fight'

IMAGE: The COVID-19 Care Centre at the Gurdwara Rakabganj Sahib in New Delhi, May, 3, 2021. Photograph: Atul Yadav/PTI Photo Amitabh Bachchan has shared the 'arduous' process of procuring oxygen......

Eid: Stars pray for 'mental peace, strength'

'May this Eid truly bring an end to the difficult times our society has seen.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Huma Qureshi/Instagram Huma Qureshi sends her greetings on the festival of Eid: 'Chand......

Bollywood celebrates Eid through its movies!

Eid-ul-Fitr has been celebrated in a big way in Hindi films. The films listed below, in fact, are those where the festival plays a pivotal plot point, observes Subhash K Jha. Chaudvin Ka......

'I don't plan my films for posterity'

'If am in a plane with a superstar and a screenwriter, I would rather sit next to the writer.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Fahadh Faasil/Instagram Fahadh Faasil gives yet another brilliant......

Aussie IPL stars return home; CA 'grateful' to BCCI

Photograph: Kind courtesy Steve Smith/Instagram Australia's IPL players, including Pat Cummins and Steve Smith, arrived in Sydney on Monday after a stop-over at Maldives due to travel ban......

Labuschagne misses out as Australia name squad for West Indies tour

IMAGE: Australia batsman Marnus Labuschagne. Photograph: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images Steve Smith, David Warner and Pat Cummins were brought back into Australia's 23-man extended squad for......

Battled anxiety for 10-12 years of my career: Tendulkar

'In my mind the match started long before I entered the ground. The anxiety levels were very high.' IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar said a player is bound to go through ups and downs but it is important......

Aus great Sthalekar angered by BCCI's treatment of Veda

'As a contracted player she has not received any communication from BCCI, just to even check how she is coping' IMAGE: India's middle-order batter Veda Krishnamurthy. Photograph: BCCI Former......

Football: Real Madrid's Kroos isolating after COVID-19 contact

IMAGE: Toni Kroos will miss Real Madrid's away match at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Photograph: Wolfgang Rattay/Reuters Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has gone into self-isolation following......

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17 new labs soon for genome sequencing

Amid rising concerns about new SARS-CoV2 variants and a surge in Covid-19 cases, the government plans to add 17 laboratories to the INSACOG (Indian... ...

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/17-new-labs-soon-for-genome-sequencing/articleshow/82725042.cms

UN campaign

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday evening launched a week-long “Street for Life” campaign across countries to pursue policy makers... ...

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/speed-kills-limit-vehicle-speed-to-30-kmph-where-people-live-walk-play-un-campaign/articleshow/82721148.cms

Central team calls for genome study to probe high death rate in Jammu

Observing that the high mortality among Covid-19 patients in Jammu may be because of the double mutant Indian strain, a team of doctors deputed by... ...

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/covid-central-team-calls-for-genome-study-to-probe-high-death-rate-in-jammu/articleshow/82720674.cms

Govt drops plasma therapy from COVID-19 treatment guidelines

The government on Monday revised the clinical guidance for COVID-19 treatment, dropping the off-label use of convalescent plasma as it was found... ...

http://www.rediff.com/news/report/govt-drops-plasma-therapy-as-covid-19-treatment/20210517.htm

HCL Tech to HUL, corporate India extends a helping hand

These companies support with isolation centres, medical & financial help, and friendly leave policies. From helping their employees infected with... ...

http://www.rediff.com/money/report/covid-hcl-tech-to-hul-india-inc-extends-helping-hand/20210517.htm

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Govt drops plasma therapy from COVID-19 treatment guidelines

Jameel announced resignation in meeting of INSACOG, left colleagues surprised

CoWIN portal in Hindi, other languages from next week: Govt

Explained: The Secrets of Mamata's Victory

Few bleeding, clotting events post vaccination: Govt

Covid: HCL Tech to HUL, corporate India extends a helping hand

WEF cancels 2021 annual meeting, next summit in 1st half of 2022

Rs 1-trillion m-cap club now has 42 members with 13 new entrants

How can economy tackle the second wave?

Jewellers expect 10% of pre-Covid sales on Akshaya Tritiya

'This is the FIGHT that we must fight'

Eid: Stars pray for 'mental peace, strength'

Bollywood celebrates Eid through its movies!

'I don't plan my films for posterity'

Aussie IPL stars return home; CA 'grateful' to BCCI

Labuschagne misses out as Australia name squad for West Indies tour

Battled anxiety for 10-12 years of my career: Tendulkar

Aus great Sthalekar angered by BCCI's treatment of Veda

Football: Real Madrid's Kroos isolating after COVID-19 contact

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