COVID BABY BENGALURU
How strong are new Covid strains? Should you be worried?
India is experiencing a rise in COVID-19 cases, particularly in major cities, driven by the JN.1 sub-variants LF.7 and NB.1.5. While these variants are more transmissible and evade immunity, experts emphasize they don't cause more severe illness.
Bengaluru: Nine-month-old baby tests positive for Covid-19
In Bengaluru, a nine-month-old baby boy has tested positive for Covid-19, Karnataka health officials confirmed on Friday. The infant, from Hoskote in the Bengaluru Rural district, was diagnosed via a Rapid Antigen Test on May 22nd and is currently stable, receiving treatment at Vani Vilas Hospital.
Covid cases rise in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Gurgaon; hospitals on alert
Several major Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, are experiencing a gradual increase in COVID-19 cases after a period of relative calm. While officials emphasize that there is no need to panic, hospitals are on alert, and safety advisories have been reissued. Health departments are ramping up surveillance and readiness across multiple states.
Covid cases rising in Bengaluru; Nine-month-old baby tests positive, Karnataka Health Ministry issues advisory
Karnataka's Health Department has issued an advisory due to a gradual increase in Covid-19 cases in Bengaluru over the past 20 days, with 32 out of 35 cases in the state reported from the city. Health Minister Rao advises vulnerable groups to wear masks and practice hygiene.
Bengaluru woman's AI crib is where Sam Altman's baby sleeps. What is the price? Also available in India
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently endorsed Cradlewise, a smart crib developed by Bengaluru-born entrepreneur Radhika Patil, for his newborn son. Priced at ₹1.5 lakh, the crib uses technology to detect early signs of waking and gently bounces the baby to promote better sleep. Altman recommended the product on X, calling it one of the few useful baby items he purchased. Cradlewise, co-founded by Radhika and her husband Bharath Patil, operates in both the U.S. and India.
IPL 2025: 18 & still smashing! Stakes soar, billions in bucks boom, and King Kohli’s trophy hunt goes on
IPL 2025 begins today, marking its 18th edition with high expectations. Featuring significant investment in the auction, new captains, and evolving rules, the season promises intense competition. With classic rivalries, the potential for record-breaking scores, and innovations like ball change for dew, cricket fans worldwide will be glued to their screens.
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KKR set to buy cancer chain HCG
KKR is set to acquire a 51% stake in Healthcare Global Enterprises from CVC Capital Partners. The $3,128 crore deal includes an open offer for an additional 26%. HCG's founding family will retain 10.87%, while the company's growth trajectory and expanded capabilities are expected post-acquisition.
India's HMPV count reaches 8, latest case reported in Mumbai
HMPV cases in India: In a lastest update, India reports eight cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in children across several cities, including Mumbai and Bengaluru. Health authorities assure no risk of a COVID-19-like outbreak. Ongoing monitoring and standard precautions are emphasized, with infections usually resolving with supportive care.
HMPV reaches India: Is there a vaccine to combat the virus spreading across the world?
Union Health Ministry confirmed two cases of Human Metapneumovirus in India, with infants diagnosed in Bengaluru. Both are recovering. The ministry is monitoring the situation. There is no specific vaccine or antiviral treatment for HMPV. Preventive measures like mask-wearing and hand hygiene are recommended. Rising HMPV cases in China are also being closely watched.
East Bengal look to overcome blues as normalcy returns to ISL
Normalcy returns to the ISL after two closed-door seasons in Goa because of the COVID-19 pandemic as the league will be played once again in its usual home-away format with fans back in the stadiums.
New-age firms roll out unlimited childcare leaves
These companies are also offering their staff childcare reimbursement and extended maternity and paternity leaves, with the third Covid wave prolonging the work-from-home routine for the majority of India’s organised-sector talent.
Karnataka launches 'Brain Health Initiative' to help people beat Covid stress
Under this programme, the doctors will be trained in screening and treating mental health patients. The initiative is being rolled out in Bengaluru, Kolar and Chikkaballapur districts on pilot basis.
View: The nifty (& safe) art of precogging the precogs
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Karnataka rolls back its rule, only travellers from at-risk countries should test for Covid-19 on arrival
Chief minister Basavaraj Bommai had mandated that all passengers arriving by overseas flights be tested at state’s airports. “As per the revised protocol, travellers from certain specified countries (based on the evolving epidemiological situation) should follow the additional measures.”
Life comes full cycle: How cycling horned Wellness Forever founder's perspective on work
Fitness, mental health and a sense of adventure. With cycling ticking so many boxes, the trend is having a high moment.
Working women in India twice more likely to be worried about availability of jobs compared to men
The plight of India’s working women has worsened after the second wave.
Need to escape from screen use has led many to roll the dice & return to board games
With most of us working from home, adding fun and subtracting friction at home sounds like a good idea.
View: Covid 3rd wave to attack kids, here's how India should prepare for it
According to one of India’s best virologists, Dr Ravi from Nimhans Bengaluru, the third wave is likely to attack children, since most adults are already infected or immunised.
How taking care of children with Covid-19 poses extraordinary challenges
How does a family cope when their youngest member is admitted to a paediatric ICU and they can only see her via video calls? In the ongoing surge of Covid-19 infections ravaging India, more and more parents find themselves confronted with these and myriad other challenges as the number of children testing positive rises across the country.
Indians are fence sitters in massive global silver rally
Demand determines the price of any commodity. But that does not seem to be the case with silver, which has gained nearly 54% to about Rs 73,300 per kilogram over a one-year period.
Brands gain on rising appetite for healthy living
The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of healthy living among a wider set of consumers, brands have said.
Bengaluru taps its HAM community to tackle Covid-19 spread
Known informally as HAM radio operators, these hobbyists use wireless radio sets and antennas - both static as well as mobile -- to interact with fellow HAM users across the world, a technique developed over a century ago.
Amazon expands Pantry service to over 300 cities in India
The online grocery segment has witnessed strong growth amid the COVID-19 pandemic as people logged onto digital platforms to order household items while practicing social distancing.
Ecommerce sites test waters with sober discounts
Over the weekend, Flipkart-owned fashion portal Myntra held its Month End sale, while online beauty retailer Nykaa ran its Restock sale and baby products retailer Firstcry started its summer sale.
Covid-19 Impact: Kids wear shopping sees big spurt after lockdown relaxation
Companies including Arvind Fashions, Flipkart, Amazon, Madura Fashion & Lifestyle, Puma, Myntra, Bestseller India and Snapdeal have seen sales from the segment nearly treble, making them one of the top sellers since the last phase of relaxation in lockdown rules.
As govt eases lockdown norms, e-commerce ready to load cart with ‘non-essentials’
Amazon, baby products retailer Firstcry and beauty portal Nykaa were among those which began full-fledged operations on Monday, following the Centre’s directives aimed at unshackling the economy in the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown to stem the spread of Covid-19.
Work-from-home diaries: Ludo, laptop and diaper duties keeping MyGate co-founder busy
Abhishek Kumar recently posted a picture of his work-from-home setup on social media.
Vertical ecom majors like Pepperfry, Nykaa feel the squeeze post Covid-19 outbreak
Firms say it may take a full year, at the minimum, for things to go back to normal
E-tail to take $1 billion hit in lockdown
Even before the outbreak of the coronavirus, overall consumer spending was muted owing to broader economic challenges. But the virus spreading at this pace brought online commerce to a screeching halt.
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