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After COVID-19 Symptoms Worsened, UK PM Boris Johnson Shifted to ICU - Treatment he Receives at Hospital

A statement issued by Downing Street and St Thomas’ Hospital said that Johnson was receiving "standard oxygen treatment and is breathing without any other assistance."...
Padmaja Venkataraman-April 8, 2020, 20:16 IST World
Entrepreneurs Fund 'Fast Grants' Worth $500,000 for COVID-19 Research, Decision on Grant Within 48 Hours

The fund is sponsored by Paul Graham, co-founder of Y-Combinator, siblings John and Patrick Collison and venture capitalist Reid Hoffman among others....
Padmaja Venkataraman-April 8, 2020, 16:32 IST World
As Conspiracy Theories Float, Scientists Race Against Time to Solve Mystery of Coronavirus Origin

Some theories suggest that it was a “bioweapon” created by the Chinese, while others claim the US Army transported the virus to Wuhan....
Padmaja Venkataraman-April 7, 2020, 20:28 IST World
Asian Countries Flattened Covid-19 Curve, But Travelers From Europe are 'Reimporting' Coronavirus

The main difficulty lies in the fact that viruses traverse aggressively beyond geographical boundaries....
Padmaja Venkataraman-April 7, 2020, 14:42 IST World
Second Possible Coronavirus Vaccine Backed by Bill Gates Begins Trial in United States

Inovio Pharmaceuticals's candidate, called INO-4800, is the second potential coronavirus vaccine to begin human trials in the US. Moderna, the Massachusetts biotech firm, began dosing in March for its safety trial....
Padmaja Venkataraman-April 9, 2020, 12:27 IST World
US Biologist Reveals How ‘CoronaCorps’ Army Can Re-energise Fight Against Covid-19

The CoronaCorps, Partensky writes, is a civilian army that may be able to fill the gaps in public services, shield the vulnerable from the infection, help chart the proliferation of the virus and give the US medical system some much-needed breathing room....
Padmaja Venkataraman-April 6, 2020, 19:50 IST World
New York Reporter Shares How She First Covered, Then Contracted COVID-19

When the first positive case was reported from New York on March 1, reporter Aria Bendix swiftly bought two weeks’ worth of supplies and a 30-day stock of medicines....
Padmaja Venkataraman-April 6, 2020, 17:04 IST World
Saving the Saviours: Why India Should Prioritise Health of Its Doctors, Nurses Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Apart from the fear of infecting oneself, health workers are also worried about transmitting the disease to family members, especially ageing parents, and young kids....
Simantini Dey-March 30, 2020, 13:18 IST India
‘Liberating Yet Exhausting’: #Metoo Movement Has Taken a Toll on the Survivors' Mental Health

'Many women remain anonymous because they fear being slut-shamed or even run the risk of being physically threatened. '...
Padmaja Venkataraman-October 18, 2018, 11:36 IST Buzz
A Reporter Called Roger Federer ‘Handsome’ While Interviewing Him at Wimbledon. How is it Alright?

On the surface of it, this seems like a fun, light-hearted exchange between a player and a journalist but a closer look at the incident shows the sport’s deep-seated fixation with physical appearance....
Padmaja Venkataraman-July 3, 2018, 19:46 IST Buzz
Serving Pride on a Platter: Why Do We Need Cafés For LGBTQ Rights?

With India witnessing a steady rise in LGBTQ cafés and queer friendly restaurants, the vibrant café-culture is helping the movement to flourish....
Padmaja Venkataraman-June 29, 2018, 15:51 IST Buzz
Top AI Features That Smartphone Companies Are Gunning For

Smartphones with AI integrated cameras can ensure faster detection of subjects and can also adjust the settings based on the lighting and other conditions. AI features in a smartphone’s camera allow images to be captured with sharper detail, enhancing the quality of the portraits....
Padmaja Venkataraman-June 8, 2018, 19:13 IST Tech

05 Mar, 2021 \| Australia in New Zealand
AUS	vs	NZ
156/6 20.0 overs		106/10 18.5 overs

06 Mar, 2021 \| Sri Lanka in West Indies
SL	vs	WI
160/6 20.0 overs		117/10 18.4 overs

03 Mar, 2021 \| Australia in New Zealand
AUS	vs	NZ
208/4 20.0 overs		144/10 17.1 overs

04 Mar, 2021 \| Sri Lanka in West Indies
SL	vs	WI
131/9 20.0 overs		134/6 13.1 overs

02 - 03 Mar, 2021 \| Afghanistan and Zimbabwe in UAE
AFG	vs	ZIM
131/10 47.0 overs		250/10 72.0 overs

Padmaja Venkataraman

After COVID-19 Symptoms Worsened, UK PM Boris Johnson Shifted to ICU - Treatment he Receives at Hospital

Entrepreneurs Fund 'Fast Grants' Worth $500,000 for COVID-19 Research, Decision on Grant Within 48 Hours

As Conspiracy Theories Float, Scientists Race Against Time to Solve Mystery of Coronavirus Origin

Asian Countries Flattened Covid-19 Curve, But Travelers From Europe are 'Reimporting' Coronavirus

Second Possible Coronavirus Vaccine Backed by Bill Gates Begins Trial in United States

US Biologist Reveals How ‘CoronaCorps’ Army Can Re-energise Fight Against Covid-19

New York Reporter Shares How She First Covered, Then Contracted COVID-19

Saving the Saviours: Why India Should Prioritise Health of Its Doctors, Nurses Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

‘Liberating Yet Exhausting’: #Metoo Movement Has Taken a Toll on the Survivors' Mental Health

A Reporter Called Roger Federer ‘Handsome’ While Interviewing Him at Wimbledon. How is it Alright?

Serving Pride on a Platter: Why Do We Need Cafés For LGBTQ Rights?

Top AI Features That Smartphone Companies Are Gunning For

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