Beware! New COVID-19 variant with high spike mutations detected in South Africa

A new variant of COVID-19, feared to have a high amount of spike mutations unseen before, has been detected in South Africa, with authorities there confirming 22 positive cases associated with it......

5 Indians make it on TIME's most influential list

The TIME magazine has released a list of 100 pioneers, leaders, titans, artists, and icons who marked their impact on people this year (external link).   This year, India's Prime Minister......

Omicron's mildness a 'mistake', Covid not getting milder: UK expert

The reduced severity of the Omicron variant is good news for now, but it is the result of an 'evolutionary mistake' and does not indicate that the virus which causes COVID-19 is becoming less......

'Omicron may make you more sick'

'This virus may have more immune evasion capability and therefore, it may make you more sick.' IMAGE: A healthcare worker takes a nasal swab sample for the COVID-19 test in Bengaluru, November 28,......

How IITs are gearing up to fight COVID-19 menace

While some researchers are developing prototypes for ventilators to overcome their shortage, others have teamed up to develop testing kits. IITs across the country have joined the fight against......

6 qualities that make you a crorepati

"The person who goes farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure-thing boat never gets far from the shore." That's Dale Carnegie (1888-1955), failed farmer, teacher,......