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30-40% Of Patients Occupying ICU Beds In Mumbai Are Not From The City
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30-40% Of Patients Occupying ICU Beds In Mumbai Are Not From The City

Dr Gautam Bhansali sheds light on the reason for the sudden shortage of ICU beds for COVID-19 patients in Mumbai.

20 Sep 2020 10:07 AM GMT
Tata Projects To Build New Parliament Building: 5 Things To Know
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Tata Projects To Build New Parliament Building: 5 Things To Know

Tata Projects Ltd won the bid to construct the new parliament house after it quoted a figure of Rs 861.9 crore

18 Sep 2020 2:59 AM GMT
Explained: COVID-19 Pandemics Impact On Indias GDP Forecast
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Explained: COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact On India's GDP Forecast

The COVID-19-induced lockdown disrupted the agricultural supply lines even though the rural economy was performing well, ...

12 Sep 2020 8:23 AM GMT
Is The Pause In The AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Trial A Setback?
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Is The Pause In The AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Trial A Setback?

What does the halt of the AstraZeneca vaccine trial indicate for vaccine trials and their efficacy? An expert explains

11 Sep 2020 2:26 PM GMT
Diabetes Control A Good Indicator For COVID Outcomes: Dr Deborah Wake
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Diabetes Control A Good Indicator For COVID Outcomes: Dr Deborah Wake

With people with diabetes at a higher risk of COVID-19, a database in Scotland tracks more than 300,000 diabetes...

4 Sep 2020 1:23 PM GMT
India Unlikely To Regain The GDP Lost Due To COVID-19: DK Joshi
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India Unlikely To Regain The GDP Lost Due To COVID-19: DK Joshi

Speaking to BOOM, DK Joshi said that there are several reasons for India's economy to be among the worst-hit.

4 Sep 2020 11:40 AM GMT
Why Containing Super Spreaders Might Be Key To End COVD-19 Pandemic
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Why Containing Super Spreaders Might Be Key To End COVD-19 Pandemic

Professor Yaron Oz of Tel Aviv University explains superspreaders and how herd immunity can be achieved at less than 10%

3 Sep 2020 12:11 PM GMT
Explained: Indias Border Dispute With China And The Way Forward
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Explained: India's Border Dispute With China And The Way Forward

Speaking to BOOM, retired colonel Ajai Shukla addressed the Galwan Valley clash as well as elaborated on India's options ...

1 Sep 2020 9:16 AM GMT
Explained: Why India Is Saving More And Borrowing Less
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Explained: Why India Is Saving More And Borrowing Less

In an interview with BOOM, Madan Sabnavis said that even though people are saving more, the low consumption rate is a...

28 Aug 2020 10:37 AM GMT
India Is Now The Second Biggest Market After US: Zoom India Chief
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'India Is Now The Second Biggest Market After US': Zoom India Chief

Sameer Raje, Head of Zoom Video Communication in India talks about new security features and growth during the lockdown.

27 Aug 2020 1:58 PM GMT
Wisconsin Polices Shooting Of Jacob Blake: What We Know So Far
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Wisconsin Police's Shooting Of Jacob Blake: What We Know So Far

29-year-old Jacob Blake was shot in the back by police officers in the city of Kenosha, Wisconsin on August 24.

25 Aug 2020 2:22 PM GMT
Can Adopt Shenzhen Model To Become Export-oriented: Arvind Panagariya
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Can Adopt Shenzhen Model To Become Export-oriented: Arvind Panagariya

Substantive policy changes and a change in signalling is required if India truly wants to be an export-oriented and...

24 Aug 2020 1:57 PM GMT