Today we see the Centre possibly going back to procuring vaccines again and the weird case of North India registering far too few cases.
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June 1 – Bird ‘Quits’ Humans, Warning Signs on Covid
Climate studies generally paint a grim picture and the latest follows this trend saying that millions of people have died due to heat over the last 20 years, the Supreme Court finally says that there is a need to look into the sedition laws and India’s GDP is in the doldrums. There is also the story of a rare bird that may have decided “I had enough of humans, I am going to the mountains”.
May 31- Monsoon Delay, A Mysterious Plane
and suffering from a neurodegenerative disorder, one’d expect bail would be obvious given the “bail is rule, jail is exception” maxim. But not if one is charged under UAPA. Absurd or rule of law? In other news, June could be a better month for vaccinations as 120 mn doses are expected; the monsoon will be delayed. In our Monday Explainer, we look into why your cooking oil is more expensive.
May 30- Beauty in Small Package (not the virus)
Today’s blog posts will be filled with visuals, including the protests in London against a lockdown, Brazil’s demand that its president quit, a stunning image from NASA and possibly, the smallest flower you have ever seen!
May 29 Bengal, Centre flashpoint; Google Photos to cut back on storage
The tension between Bengal and Centre is spilling over and arresting this would be in everyone’s best interest. Germany and Argentina are sorry for the crimes committed by its military rulers. And if you get a mail on Dubai Coin, run the other way! Those who love storing photos on Google, there is some sad news.
May 27 – Good News on Covid Immunity, Bad News on Climate Change
Two studies suggest that immunity to Covid could last a year, even a lifetime, with vaccination. It is not just the Indian govt but even the EU is tightening rules around social media. We have some “yay!” news and some “oh no” news under the environment section. Check it out!
May 21 – Black fungus plague India; Adani is rich. Very rich.
Israel, Hamas agree for a ceasefire but for how long? 55 mn people were living in displacement by the end of last year and climate change had a lot to do with it
May 16– Of Broken Trusts
Today’s stories see how the Israeli Army may have violated that and how a BBC journalist quits before a probe into his alleged violation is made public. In other news, do dreams have a survival purpose? Scientists seem to think so.
May 12 — Confusion over Covid treament
In today’s news, projections for the Indian economy are not good, and a Hindu temple in the US has been upto some shady business promptin FBI to intervene.
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