Author: Disha Bhattacharyya

After a meeting on Wednesday, the National Medical Commission (NMC) asked the medical colleges offering post-graduate courses to look after their students’ mental health. They asserted that students should be given adequate rest, counselling, weekly offs, sanctioned leaves, and a conducive working environment. The commission has also asked these colleges to submit reports on the course of action with special mention of cases of suicide, incidences of violation of women’s decency, and gender bias. Dr Vijay Oza, president of the Post-Graduate Medical Education Board, NMC, wrote a letter to the directors, deans, and principals of these medical colleges stating that…

Bengaluru witnessed a one-of-a-kind fashion show when 11 patients recovering from mental health issues like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder walked the ramp. Eleven patients who are recovering from severe mental health issues like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia set the stage on fire in the auditorium of the Medico Pastoral Association (MPA) on Tuesday. The auditorium hosted a fantastic fashion show that was greeted with thunderous applause from the friends and well-wishers of the patients. MPA, a non-profit organization from Pottery Road in Fraser Town, celebrated its golden jubilee on Tuesday. The fashion show was the highlight of the day, and…

According to sources, K-pop sensation BTS will release a new song for the 2022 FIFA World Cup as a part of Hyundai’s ‘Goal Of The Century Campaign’.  The 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Sunday, November 20, at the Al Bayt stadium. BTS, the famous K-pop band, has teamed up with Hyundai to release the World Cup’s official anthem.  It was announced on July 28, 2022, that Bangtan Boys would be a part of ‘Team Century’ in the World Cup, and they will release the song at the beginning of November.  The BTS boys have a long association with…

Mental health issues are prevalent and common in teenagers. Here’s what you can do to boost your teen’s mental well-being.  Adolescence is one of the most crucial phases in life. Tumultuous transitions accompany adolescence as children undergo massive physical, emotional, hormonal, and sexual changes.  The problems and pressures a teenager encounters can often feel too overwhelming for them. These problems can lead to various mental health disorders, all of which are matters of concern and some life-threatening.  Thanks to the internet, most teenagers now know about mental health but are not told about practising mental well-being in their daily lives.…

Even as the world is reeling under the spread of Monkeypox and COVID-19, a rare viral disease called the Tomato Flu affects children in India.  Tomato flu, or tomato fever, has been reported in India since early May. Eventually, more than 80 cases of Tomato flu have been identified in states like Orissa and Kerala, prompting the border states to enhance vigil.  The flu has been eventually affecting children in the age group of 1–9. According to the Lancet Respiratory Journal, the first case of the flu was reported in Kollam village in Kerala on May 6. “Just as we…

AI has taken over our world and will likely dominate every sector in the coming years. The digital revolution is transforming the way business is done worldwide, and this is the best time for tech-based startups to make their mark.  Digital entrepreneurs are brainstorming harder than ever to develop strategies and creative ideas to work in a world with fewer face-to-face connections. They are dreaming big and bring them into reality.  The startups on our list focus on some of the most exciting and innovative startups who have managed to turn things around and build successful businesses in the last…

WHO chief Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday that we would likely see a spike in COVID cases with the arrival of the cold season. As winter approaches, people will spend more time indoors, and the probability of infection and hospitalization will increase, he added. In the past week, deaths because of COVID have increased by 35%. 15,000 have lost their lives to COVID in a span of seven days. Delhi is experiencing a steady surge in COVID cases In India, Delhi has reported more than 2,000 cases per day for ten consecutive days. The COVID positivity rate has…

Bilkit Bano rapist Eleven convicts sentenced to life imprisonment on charges of gang rape and murder of Bilkit Bano’s family walked free from Godhra jail on 15th August as India celebrated her 75th Independence Day.  The Gujrat government approved the early release of eleven men convicted of life imprisonment for gang-raping a then five-month pregnant Bilkis Bano and murdering 15 members of her family, including three children, during the 2002 Gujrat riots.  “A committee formed a few months back took a unanimous decision in favour of remission of all the 11 convicts in the case. The recommendation was sent to…

Monkeypox is a viral infection that has taken the world by storm and is spreading rapidly across many countries. World Health Organization has declared monkeypox a public health emergency asking people to remain cautious. Monkeypox can spread via direct contact with an infected person or by touching objects or fabrics used by someone infected with the virus. It can also spread via respiratory droplets. Common symptoms of monkeypox include fever, body ache, and rashes and lesions on the skin, palms, and genitals. These symptoms have sparked concerns among people developing any rashes on their skin. This article gives you some…

According to a report by NDTV, the Serum Institute of India (SII), the largest vaccine manufacturer in the world, is all set to launch an omicron-specific vaccine by the end of this year.  India’s omicron-specific vaccine Chief Executive officer of SII, Adar Poonawallah, told NDTV that SII is working on a vaccine that explicitly targets the omicron variant of Covid-19. SII is collaborating with Novavax to develop the vaccine, which will be launched within six months.  The omicron-specific vaccine will target the BA5 sub-variant of omicron that wreaked havoc during the second Covid-19 wave in April 2021.  “Think this vaccine…