The Covid virus has changed and immunity from previous Covid-19 vaccination has waned, putting the health of even the double-vaccinated people at great risk.
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The Big Question: Are vaccines safe or is there a negative side to them?
With several people, especially young, seen suffering from heart diseases and other ailments in the country after nearly three years of the pandemic, the burning question that lies before us is: Are vaccines safe or is there a negative side to them, as there are now studies linking myocarditis (heart inflammation) with a second Covid dose?
USCIS highlights reduction of immigration backlogs in progress report for FY 2022
There is hope yet for the US immigration hopefuls. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States, in its progress report for fiscal year 2022, has held out hope for wannabe immigrants who are still waiting for their applications to be processed.
Melinda Gates meets Union Health Minister Mandaviya, congratulates India for G20 Presidency
Melinda Gates met Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday and congratulated India for its successful Covid-19 vaccination drive. In light of India’s current G20 Presidency, she also spoke on chances to use Indian vaccine production and digital products for improving global public health.
World Bank: India to receive $100 billion in remittances in 2022
Migrant workers from India are set to send home a record $100 billion in 2022, despite global headwinds like rising prices. In its latest Migration and Development Brief, World Bank said remittance flows to India will rise 12%, putting its inflows ahead of China, Mexico and the Philippines.
Covid in the US: New Omicron subvariants account for over half of new cases
New Omicron subvariants, BQ.1 and BQ.1.1, have accounted for over half of the new Covid-19 cases in the US, according to the latest estimates of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
2022 Thanksgiving Thoughts: The Light of Democracy Still Shines
Frank Islam- This Thanksgiving we are thankful that the light of our American democracy still shines. Much of the media in the period from Labor Day in September until the midterm elections on November 8 was consumed with politically-related coverage. That coverage featured stories about: an American people who were polls and poles apart; crazies […]
Brazilian researchers discover gene that naturally protects people against Covid-19
A team of Brazilian researchers has discovered a gene that can protect people, even those aged 90 and above, from Covid-19, disease that has both affected and killed millions around the world from 2020 onwards.
Domestic air traffic in India grew 27% in October; annual growth at 59%
Domestic air traffic in the country continues to record growth as passengers carried by domestic airlines during January-October 2022 were 9.88 crore as against 6.20 crore during the corresponding period of previous year, thereby registering annual growth of 59.16 per cent and monthly growth of 26.95 per cent.
Indian-origin pediatrician Angraj Khillan named Australian of the Year
Indian-origin pediatrician Angraj Khillan from Victoria state has been honored with 2023 Australian of the Year award for delivering key healthcare and health education to several Australian communities.