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Oxford varsity enrols volunteers for Covid vaccine trial

Scientists from the University of Oxford have opened up their COVID-19 vaccines for clinical trial recruitments as part of a 'rapid vaccine response' to the coronavirus pandemic. The trial, a......

'Younger population is an advantage against this virus'

IMAGE: People wearing protective masks wait to board a bus at a terminal amid coronavirus fears, in Kochi, Kerala, on March 11, 2020. Photograph: Sivaram V / Reuters. "I do think a younger......

A lockdown for ventilators and hospital beds

'Why not simply make some more ventilators and find some more beds? How much would it cost?' asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: People hold their ears while doing sit-ups as a punishment for......

Indira Gandhi features in TIME's '100 Women of the Year'

Former prime minister Indira Gandhi and freedom fighter Amrit Kaur have been named by the TIME magazine among world's 100 powerful women who defined the last century in a new project that......

'The People of India are batting for the Idea of India'

'The people of India have not only challenged the ruling dispensation with the Constitution, they have also opened the eyes of the leadership that sits in the Opposition.' IMAGE: A protest against......

Rishi Sunak's Budget to increase UK visa fee

Sunak announced that the Immigration Health Surcharge would be hiked from 400 pounds to 624 pounds. IMAGE: The UK-born son of a pharmacist mother and a National Health Service general practitioner......

Narayana Murthy's son-in-law named UK finance minister

The MP for Richmond in Yorkshire, married to Murthy's daughter Akshata, first entered the UK Parliament in 2015 and has fast risen up the Conservative Party ranks as a staunch Brexiteer who had......

Modi must worry about India's malnutrition crisis

'With the largest number of malnourished people on the planet, India is poised to be a nation that significantly under-performs as an economy.' Photograph: Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com Dr Madhura......

Govt releases 5 survey reports but holds back study it junked

The government’s decision to release the reports comes two days after over 200 scholars from across the globe issued a statement demanding release of all withheld reports produced by the NSO,......

271 mn Indians came out of poverty between 2006 and 2016

India lifted 271 million people out of poverty between 2006 and 2016, recording the fastest reductions in the multi-dimensional poverty index values during the period with strong improvements in......

Shyam Benegal: The Girish Karnad I Knew

'He had a continuing interest in life, people, and the society in which he lived,' remembers Shyam Benegal, who collaborated with the polyglot playwright and actor through the 1970s and remained......

'I will never have the joy of sitting with Girish again'

Economist and author Devaki Jain counted Girish Karnad among her good friends.Naturally, the 86-year-old Padma Shri awardee is coping with a deep sense of loss after Karnad passed into the ages on......

No state honours during funeral, says Girish Karnad's family

Noted playwright, actor and Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad, who left his indelible mark in the world of literature, theatre and cinema, passed away at his residence in Bengaluru on Monday morning......

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

In a career spanning over five decades, Girish Karnad lived several lives... not only on the stage, but also as a scholar, theatre personality, actor and director. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film......

When Bollywood dressed for college!

Amitabh Bachchan can lecture on about parampara, pratishtha and anushasan all he wants. But Bollywood colleges are nothing more than fancy venues for the hero and heroine to hang out, fall in love......

How F1 teams are helping Britain battle coronavirus

'By working flat out... we have accomplished something in five days that would normally take two years.' IMAGE: Engine maker Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains has worked with a team of......

FA Cup PIX: Saints hold Spurs with late leveller

A summary of Saturday's matches in the FA Cup. IMAGE: Sofiane Boufal scores the equaliser for Southampton during Saturday's FA Cup Fourth Round match against Tottenham Hotspur, at St Mary's......

Soccer PIX: Argentine duo help Spurs past Boro

IMAGE: Tottenham Hotspur's Giovani Lo Celso in action with Middlesbrough's Dael Fry during their FA Cup third round replay at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Tuesday. Photograph: Eddie......

Football focus: Rudiger's racism investigation closed

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Chelsea's German defender Antonio Rudiger had claimed he was racially abused by individuals during the Premier League match......

League Cup: Manchester City set up semis against United

IMAGE: Manchester City's Joao Cancelo celebrates. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters Manchester City remained on course to lift the League Cup for a third successive season after overcoming......

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Oxford College of Emory eyes India partnerships

The institute is among the oldest liberal arts colleges in the United States ...

https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/oxford-collegeemory-eyes-india-partnerships_13631241.html

How F1 teams are helping Britain battle coronavirus

'By working flat out... we have accomplished something in five days that would normally take two years.' IMAGE: Engine maker Mercedes-AMG High... ...

http://www.rediff.com/sports/report/how-f1-teams-are-helping-britain-battle-coronavirus/20200331.htm

Oxford university begins enrolling over 500 volunteers for coronavirus vaccine trial

Oxford university begins enrolling over 500 volunteers for coronavirus vaccine trial ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/oxford-university-begins-enrolling-over-500-volunteers-for-coronavirus-vaccine-trial/articleshow/74863882.cms

'Younger population is an advantage against this virus'

IMAGE: People wearing protective masks wait to board a bus at a terminal amid coronavirus fears, in Kochi, Kerala, on March 11, 2020. Photograph:... ...

http://www.rediff.com/news/interview/younger-population-advantage-against-coronavirus/20200326.htm

A lockdown for ventilators and hospital beds

'Why not simply make some more ventilators and find some more beds? How much would it cost?' asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: People hold... ...

http://www.rediff.com/news/column/a-lockdown-for-ventilators-and-hospital-beds/20200326.htm

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