Thiruvananthapuram, June 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The new academic year in Kerala began on Tuesday, but like in the previous year, this time too, students are in the study from home (SFH) mode — online classes, as…
New Delhi, June 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ancient El Nino-like weather patterns were the primary drivers of environmental change in sub-Saharan Africa when humans were evolving, according to research involving UCL, London’s university. Scientists have shown that…
By Arul Louis New York, June 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) A technology company has admitted to committing fraud to bring Indians on the coveted H1-B visas to the US, according to a federal prosecutor. Jomon Chakkalakkal, the…
Washington, May 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) There is less evidence now to show that the novel coronavirus developed naturally — jumping from an animal to humans, strengthening the argument for Covid-19 originating in a lab, according to…
London, May 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The UK is in the early stages of a third wave of Covid-19, a scientist advising the UK government said, media reports said on Monday. The B1617 variant, which was first…
By Sujit Chakraborty Guwahati/Agartala, May 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The eight states of the northeastern region dealt effectively with the first wave of Covid-19 last year, but now face a tougher battle, compared to other states, against…
Dubai, May 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) UAE flag carrier Emirates has announced the further extension of its passenger flights from India until June 30 in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic situation in the South Asian country….
By Sumi Khan Dhaka, May 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rifatul Islam Hridoy, who was arrested in Bengaluru on charges of gang rape and torture of a Bangladeshi girl, had formed an international human trafficking ring along with…
Singapore, May 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The B1617 Covid-19 variant is spreading worldwide at ‘frightening speed’ and could aggravate the pandemic — particularly in countries with low vaccination rates, according to the latest assessment of the virus…
By Anwesha Bhaumik Kolkata, May 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) A 12-year old girl had delivered a baby boy in Bhutan’s eastern Samdrup Jongkhar region last week, setting off a social storm in the tiny Himalayan kingdom. A…
Lucknow, May 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Waseem Rizvi, the former chairman of Shia Central Waqf Board in Uttar Pradesh, has kicked up a major controversy. He claims to have created a ‘new Quran’ by removing 26 verses…
Washington, May 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Long-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) 2.5 — a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air — doubles the risk of losing smell, a hallmark of Covid-19,…
By Venkatachari Jagannathan Chennai, May 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) It is sexual harassment complaint season here shredding the reputation of organisations and individuals. Communication strategists and experts are of the view that one sexual harassment complaint is…
Hanoi, May 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Vietnam has detected a new coronavirus hybrid variant that possesses characteristics of of the B.1.17 variant, first identified in the UK, and the B.1.6172 strain, the media reported. Genetic sequencing by…
New Delhi, May 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the country faced a severe shortage of medical oxygen amid the second wave of Covid-19, Centre has decided to offer 100 guarantee on loans up to Rs 2 crore…
BY NEERAJ DHANKHER Here is a guide to the week ahead for you. This is your forecast for May 31-June 6. ARIES You should tackle every situation with courage and fearlessness. You will gain appreciation…
By Sumi Khan Dhaka, May 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Six suspects have been arrested and produced before a court in Bangladesh on Saturday for the gang rape of a woman inside a moving minibus. The incident took…
New Delhi, May 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Friday expressed concern on the “casual” and “cursory” attitude adopted by trial courts while recording the statements of accused under Section 313 of the Code of…
New York, May 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Antibodies aren’t the only immune cells needed to fight off Covid-19, T cells are equally important and can step up to do the job when antibodies are depleted, suggests a…
London, May 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The University of Oxford on Friday announced the launch of a new centre for research collaboration — the Pandemic Sciences Centre — to create global, and equitable science-driven solutions to prepare…