Tag: pandemic
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Scientists targeted with abuse, death threats during pandemic
"It is very harrowing if every day, you open up your e-mails, your Twitter, you get the death threats, you get abuse every single day, undermining your work," Andrew Hill, a pharmacologist at the University of Liverpool's Institute of Translational Medicine. Hill has deleted his Twitter account.
October 15, 2021 -
Indians spent 522 hrs on online education in pandemic year: Survey
In the pandemic year, most Indians spent over 522 hours on online education on average, and over 738 hours on infotainment, a new report showed.
October 11, 2021 -
Mental health & wellness prioritised by Indians during Covid: Survey
The survey showed that more than two-thirds (73 percent) of Indian consumers feel their mental health has been impacted by the pandemic -- either by isolation restrictions or concerns for well-being.
October 10, 2021 -
‘COVID Second wave infections increased bank’s asset quality risks’
It said that the second wave of covid infections in India has exacerbated stress among individuals and small businesses that were hit the hardest
August 26, 2021 -
Pandemic spells misery for Dhaniakhali weavers
“The wholesale market for the handloom saris have not picked up while the retail marketing is not enough to generate the required profit. 'Tantuja' is the major buyer of Dhaniakhali handloom saris but the sale from the Tantuja outlets is discouraging. A major stock of the handloom saris still lay with the different handloom cooperatives in Dhaniakhali. The revival chances of the handloom business even during the festive season is bleak”
August 25, 2021 -
Many lives revolved around Kolkata’s tea stalls, pandemic changed it
Calcutta’s uninviting, ramshackle and unassuming tea stalls don’t just serve tea, they also serve equal proportions of nostalgia, necessary stimulation, and kindness. Over the years, the frail earthen cups have held within them, a revolutionary beverage that has broken through class and caste hierarchies.
August 21, 2021 -
Pandemic to affect mobility in Italy: Report
ISTAT also predicted a change in transport habits, with the number of people commuting on public transport forecast to drop to 22.6 per cent.
August 12, 2021 -
UP CM Yogi mulls relaxation in weekend closure in UP
Yogi has also directed officials to ensure Covid protocols are followed everywhere and there should not be any unnecessary congregation of people anywhere.
August 11, 2021 -
Despite pandemic, India’s fintech matched 2020 growth in 6 months
At the global level, fintech investment reached $98 billion across 2,456 deals in H1'21 - far outpacing last year's annual total of $121.5 billion across 3,520 deals.
August 11, 2021 -
WHO calls China to comply for new probe amidst US’ claim Covid-19 modified at Wuhan lab
Initially, WHO was backing the Chinese and concluded that it was highly unlikely that covid-19 came from a laboratory in Wuhan, and it may have originated in bats and was subjected to severe criticism.
August 7, 2021 -
No country for old folks
In short, it is a whole host of factors from which there is no turning back. India has stepped on the modernisation/westernisation escalator and going back is not an option.
August 4, 2021 -
5 offbeat post pandemic international destinations to explore
Curiosity is the only thing that will drive you away from the hustle of the cities to broaden the horizon of inquisitiveness.
July 29, 2021 -
Feeling compassion fatigue due to pandemic?
During early 2020, sometime around February, I distinctly remember sitting at a cafe enjoying my coffee while reading a lot of incoming news from the international borders regarding Covid-19.
July 29, 2021 -
Pandemic made me stronger, says MMA star Ritu Phogat
"It was a big challenge because I'm in a different country, away from my family. If it was wrestling, I could have trained at home, and sought guidance from my sisters.
July 26, 2021 -
How pandemic changed crowdfunding
"Crises are bound to happen to everyone, they don't differentiate between the rich and poor and by crowdfunding people don't just help out financially but also help mobilise certain resources in the time of need."
July 26, 2021 -
1,773 children lost parents to COVID-19 in Odisha
While 163 kids lost both their parents, 1,610 children lost one of their parents since the outbreak of pandemic in Odisha on 1 April, 2000, the report said.
July 20, 2021 -
These restaurants offer discounts if diners are vaccinated
Check out these restaurants on the Dineout app for more such amazing offers.
July 19, 2021