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Based on inputs by Shahid Kazi The faculty member of the University of Hyderabad (UoH) has claimed to have designed a vaccine against Corona virus, called T-cell epitopes. The university claims these potential vaccines are designed to not destroy human cells or proteins, while acting as an immune response against the virus. However, these results have to be investigated experimentally

Based on inputs by Shahid Kazi Indian Railway’s catering arm IRCTC has taken up a noble initiative to support the poor and homeless, who might face basic survival issues. The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is likely to provide “distress meals” to the thousands of homeless and destitute amidst the Coronavirus lockdown. All of the zonal railway headquarters

In the coming years, as many as 110 railway stations across the country will be turned into swanky airport-like hubs. In a recent interview with IE, Sanjeev Kumar Lohia, CEO and MD of the Indian Railway Station Development Corporation (IRSDC) talked about the plans to redevelop 110 stations. According to Lohia, the redevelopment of railway stations does not mean just

Earlier this month, the government had declared sanitizers and masks “essential commodities” to prevent hoarding and price manipulation of such goods

She said: “Proud to be known as Nirbhaya’s mother. She fought so hard. And I have waited long to see this day. The flaw in our justice system were exposed. But finally all four were hanged in one go. A first of its kind of justice, which will definitely be a lesson to others.”.

At a time when many pharmacies are charging exorbitant prices for the face masks and hand sanitisers in the backdrop of high demand due to the coronavirus pandemic, an owner of surgical shop in Kochi is selling masks just for Rs 2. The supplies of masks and sanitisers have been limited and are being sold at higher prices than normal