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WHO Technical lead head COVID-19 Maria Van Kerkhove. File

COVID-19 | Omicron quickly overtaking Delta globally in terms of circulation: WHO

Since December, six studies have provided evidence of reduced vaccine effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines against the Omicron variant, COVID-19 Weekly Epidemiological Update released by the WHO said

China’s Chang’e 5 lunar probe finds first on-site evidence of water on moon’s surface

Vastly different: Most monoclonal antibodies that were effective to treat COVID-19 are no longer effective to treat Omicron disease.

Omicron epidemic: third wave or new pandemic?

T. Jacob John Dhanya Dharmapalan M.S. Seshadri Both Delta and Omicron might co-exist, needing more vaccines in 2022

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In India, one person with COVID-19 is currently infecting at least 2 others, say IIT-Madras researchers

R. Sujatha The researchers said higher COVID-19 vaccination coverage and stringent protocols could lower the severity of the infection

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In India, one person with COVID-19 is currently infecting at least 2 others, say IIT-Madras researchers

R. Sujatha The researchers said higher COVID-19 vaccination coverage and stringent protocols could lower the severity of the infection

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Visitors enjoying on the beach with their families in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

It’s time for some enforcement to check virus spread, say experts

Sumit Bhattacharjee They express shock over huge number of people gathering at RK Beach and other places

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Russia fines Google for not deleting banned content

Reuters Russia upped the ante late last year in its efforts to increase pressure on Big Tech, handing massive, revenue-based fines to Google and Meta Platforms.

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EXPLAINED Web3: A vision for the future

S. Varahasimhan What is the model based on? How is it different from the prevailing system of operation?

Driverless future: This undated image provided by Cruise shows a rendering of an unorthodox electric vehicle called "Origin," being developed by General Motors's Cruise subsidiary.

CACHE Sense and Sensitivity in self-driving cars

Sandeep Rao The eco-system in India for self-driving technology is flourishing, with innovation occurring at every level including sensor technology.

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The wombat’s day out.

Sunday Quiz: Easy like Sunday morning

Berty Ashley Only when love takes the lead will the earth, and life on earth, be safe again: Lewis Mumford

Xylophaga nandani

New species of wood-boring, deep-sea mollusc found in Arabian sea

Tiki Rajwi Discovery of species, named Xylophaga nandani, by team of researchers from Kerala and Brazil

There had been a 1,540 sq km increase in forest cover and 721 sq km increase in tree cover. File

India’s forest, tree cover rose by 2,261 sq km in last 2 years: ISFR report

The Hindu Bureau Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Karnataka, and Jharkhand are the top five States in terms of increase in forest cover

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Workers tying sugarcane in bundles in a field along River Cauvery near Erode on Saturday.

Sugarcane harvest for Pongal begins in Erode

Staff Reporter Increase in labour charge, transportation and production costs worry farmers

CSIR-CFTRI Director Sridevi Annapurna Singh inaugurating the webinar in Mysuru.

How to abate post-harvest losses

Special Correspondent CFTRI holds a webinar on innovation and advancements in food protection

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Workers busy at the biogas plant at Bowenpally market in Secunderabad.

Watch | From market waste to electricity

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Unlikely that people will move around with masks on forever: Anthony Fauci on 'new normal'

Russia fines Google for not deleting banned content

Alphabet to spin out its quantum division, reports say

In India, one person with COVID-19 is currently infecting at least 2 others, say IIT-Madras researchers

A clip-on sensor to turn face mask into smart monitoring device

NHTSA evaluating potential safety concerns related to heating issue of Tesla cars

The efficiency of “Zero-COVID” strategies

Why is China’s method to contain Omicron under strain? How is the public reacting to the continued isolation and lockdowns?

Web3: A vision for the future

What is the model based on? How is it different from the prevailing system of operation?

Sense and Sensitivity in self-driving cars

The eco-system in India for self-driving technology is flourishing, with innovation occurring at every level including sensor technology.

Avatar robot goes to school for ill German boy

Joshua cannot attend classes because he wears a tube in his neck due to a severe lung disease.

China’s Xi calls for measures against ‘unhealthy’ development of digital economy

Xi also called for regulation and standardisation to plug regulatory loopholes and prevent "monopolies and disorderly expansion of capital" in the world's second largest economy.

Apple complies with Dutch watchdog ruling on payment options in Netherlands

It noted that developers were not required to use the non-Apple tools, and warned that Apple would not be able to help with safety or refunds of payments that take place outside its systems.

Omicron a ‘deviant’ from COVID-19 pandemic progression script: Virologist T. Jacob John

Future variants may be more infectious and less pathogenic, he says

It’s time for some enforcement to check virus spread, say experts

They express shock over huge number of people gathering at RK Beach and other places

A service that shines through the pandemic

For Kalaivani, the pandemic came as an opportunity to help the sick

COVID cases declining in Delhi, says Jain

18,286 cases, 28 deaths reported; positivity stands at 27.87%

Ukraine says has ‘evidence’ Russia behind cyberattack

The ministry urged Ukrainians not to panic, saying their personal information was protected.

Hospitals try to bear Omicron load

From internal lockdowns to fatigue reporting system, stretched facilities are innovating to cope

70% Indian adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19, 93% receive at least one dose

India has been able to achieve the milestone of administering over 156 crore doses.

COVAX programme delivers 1 billion doses to poorer countries

WHO flags hoarding/stockpiling in rich countries, and a lack of sharing of licenses, technology and know-how by pharmaceutical companies

A moment to savour for India’s public health system

A year after the launch of the COVID vaccination drive, a look at the challenges that were overcome

Explained | Is vaccination limiting Omicron’s virulence?

How is inoculation working against the new variant of concern? What are the challenges ahead?

Explained | Will the pig-to-human heart operation lead to a new approach to organ transplantation?

What vital genetic modifications were done to make the pig heart transplantation possible?

S. Somanath | At the helm of India’s space research

The new chairman is taking over ISRO at a time when the Central government is pushing for sweeping reforms in the space sector

Wordle | Game of words

Having added millions of users in months, the puzzle is a new online sensation

The fascinating discovery of an optical pulsar

On January 15, 1969, theoretical astronomers John Cocke and Mike Disney made a stunning practical discovery by identifying an optical pulsar for the first time. The story of how they discovered it is an enthralling one, made even more incredible by the fact that their conversations during the key moments were actually tape recorded on the night of the discovery. A.S.Ganesh regales you with the story of how Cocke and Disney found an optical pulsar…

Covaxin booster increases neutralising antibodies, study finds

The control arm of the study had 93 participants and the intervention arm had 91 participants, but most of these people were under 55 years

When it itches, you scratch

The elderly are prone to chronic conditions that manifest as itches

Question Corner | How do locusts smell an odour?

Like Pavlov's dogs, locusts were trained to associate an odour with food

Muscles starve in the absence of vitamin D, study of mice finds

The study examined the molecular nature of muscle dysfunction in mice, in the absence of vitamin D

Sunday Quiz: Easy like Sunday morning

Only when love takes the lead will the earth, and life on earth, be safe again: Lewis Mumford

Why the Asiatic lion and the African cheetah could be pitted against each other in Kuno National Park

How the introduction of African cheetahs to Kuno National Park could endanger the Asiatic lion, which is earmarked for translocation to those forests

Apple looks to rope in South Korean parts makers for Apple cars

The Cupertino-based company is expected to complete the selection of an Apple Car supplier within this year, and start its full-scale development.

Lawsuit: Google, Facebook CEOs colluded in online ad sales

The original, redacted lawsuit, filed in December 2021, accused Google of “anti-competitive conduct” and of teaming up with the social networking giant

Microsoft invests $50 million in alcohol-to-jet fuel biorefinery

LanzaJet, based in Chicago, said it has nearly completedon-site engineering at its Freedom Pines Fuels Biorefinery, withplans to start producing 10 million gallons of sustainableaviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel per year fromsustainable ethanol.

North Korean hackers stole $400 million in cryptocurrency in 2021

The attackers used phishing lures, code exploits, malware,and advanced social engineering to siphon funds out of theseorganizations’ internet-connected 'hot' wallets into NorthKorea-controlled addresses.

Facebook faces $3.2 billion U.K. class action over market dominance

Lawsuit alleges Facebook made billions of pounds by imposing unfair terms and conditions

Watch | How climate change is making salt farming unsustainable

A video explainer on how climate change is affecting salt farming in Gujarat

The controversy over inclusion of the mmWave band in 5G auctions

Should India fragment the mmWave band? Can providing excess spectrum pose a downside risk of the bands going unsold or underutilised?

Microsoft opens harassment investigation sought by investors

Nearly 78% of shareholders at the company's annual meeting voted to demand more accountability in addressing workplace sexual harassment complaints

The Pongal Bird Count begins on January 14

The Pongal Bird Count this year encourages enthusiasts to record birds from terraces, balconies, and places not far from home

Forest, tree cover in India up by 2,261 sq km in two years

A.P. followed by Telangana, Odisha saw most increase: report

A pig heart transplant in Assam in 1997

It ended in the patient’s death and led to the arrest of two doctors

New species of wood-boring, deep-sea mollusc found in Arabian sea

Discovery of species, named Xylophaga nandani, by team of researchers from Kerala and Brazil

‘God of War PC’ game review: Kratos would be proud of this perfect port of a classic

Need another reason to hate graphic card scalpers and crypto miners? ‘God of War PC ‘ will give you one, with a PC port that looks incredible.

Science Quiz: On Space

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Tesla working through a lot of challenges with Indian government: Elon Musk

Last year, Tesla had sought a reduction in import duties on electric vehicles in India

How does the 2022 garden look? Think air-purifying plants, topiary practices and online nurseries

Residential gardening burst on the scene during the pandemic bringing in its wake a reality check. Top gardening trends of 2022 in Kerala

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Dev Raturi with his family in Xian, China. Photo: Special arrangement

36K | An Indian’s tale of Xian’s lockdown makes headlines in China

Pandit Birju Maharaj

15K | Birju Maharaj, legendary Kathak dancer, dies at 83

Photo used for representational purpose only. Covid 19 vaccination drive underway for students at a government school in Jahangirpuri.

11K | No justification now for keeping schools closed in view of COVID-19: World Bank Education Director

India has stated that the WTO dispute panel’s findings are completely “unacceptable” to it. File

8K | Explained | Why is India challenging WTO verdict on sugar?

7K | Friend in need: On India-Sri Lanka ties

Xenotransplantation might be the future of organ transplants. Photo: University of Maryland School of Medicine via Reuters

7K | Explained | Will the pig-to-human heart operation lead to a new approach to organ transplantation?

Yati Narsighnanad, alias Deepak Tyagi, the head priest at Dasna temple in Ghaziabad. Photo: Special Arrangement

6K | Haridwar hate speech | Yati Narsinghanand arrested in two separate cases

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6K | Covaxin booster increases neutralising antibodies, study finds

6K | S. Somanath | At the helm of India’s space research