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Namaste may keep you safe from Coronavirus 

While the world is gripped by Coronovirus fear, India is already reaching there with almost 30 new cases. As we all know that the virus is spread via droplets — coughing or sneezing — or by touching the affected surfaces, greeting each other in traditional handshake is a complete no-no. Should we say that the […]

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Coronavirus: More than 30 cases in India 

The novel coronavirus outbreak, or COVID-19, has spread rapidly across more than 80 countries. And India is one of the newest countries to get hit. At least 29 people have tested positive for the virus, thankfully three have already recovered. Delhi, Jaipur bad Hyderabad remaining the virus hub.  As a precautionary measure, few schools in […]

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Italy cancels Venice carnival due to Coronavirus 

Italy has seen the largest number of coronavirus cases outside Asia. In order to put a curb on the spread, the government has put a ban on public gatherings. This means the famous Venice carnival has been cancelled.  The Carnival would have run through the week. Buses, trains and other forms of public transport — […]

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Animal that doesn’t require oxygen! 

Scientists have just discovered that a jellyfish-like parasite doesn’t have a mitochondrial genome – the first multicellular organism known to have this absence. That means it doesn’t breathe; in fact, it lives its life completely free of oxygen dependency. The discovery though made by accident, isn’t just changing our understanding of how life can work […]

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Namaste Trump in India 

It was a rare bromance between leaders of two large nations, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump kept the world hooked to their friendship. The US President visited India for two days with First Lady Melania Trump, daughter Ivanka and son in law Jared Kushner.  The great welcome Trump arrived in […]

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Coronavirus may affect the whole world 

The coronavirus is spreading more quickly in Europe, West Asia, and other parts of the world than in China where the virus first emerged in the central city of Wuhan at the end of last year. The number of new coronavirus infections inside China was for the first time overtaken by fresh cases elsewhere on […]

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What is pandemic, and is Coronavirus one? 

A sharp rise in Coronavirus cases is making experts fear that it may soon become a worldwide pandemic. Why the fear? In recent months an outbreak of the deadly virus, known as covid-19, has plagued most regions in China and has also reached the UK and mainland Europe. New cases are being reported on a […]

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Delhi caught in riots over CAA protests 

More than 35 people were killed, including a policeman, and many injured when clashes broke out in Northeast Delhi.  The protesters have been going on for a while after the establishment of Citizenship Amendment Act in the Parliament. But the protests took a violent turn in Delhi last week.  The clashes first broke out on […]

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Liverpool stay unbeaten at home 

Runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool beat West Ham United by 3-2 in a thrilling game to maintain their 100% home record. Trailing 2-1 late in the second half, West Ham keeper Lukasz Fabianski was twice at fault as Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane ensured Liverpool prevailed to equal the record of 18 consecutive top-flight wins […]

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Facts: Know more about leap year

Some fun facts about leap year The month of February in 2020 has 29 days. While the reason behind the extra day, called a leap day, is purely astronomical, there are many interesting traditions, facts and beliefs associated with February 29. One solar year is 365 and a quarter days long (around 365.242 days). Every […]