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Time to take a look at Bubonic Plague of 1896
Columns

Time to take a look at Bubonic Plague of 1896

March 27, 2020

By Gouri Satya, Senior Journalist The outbreak of Coronavirus across the countries has led to radical measures like curfew, lockdown, and isolation to fight against the dreaded COVID-19. But such deadly outbreaks were not uncommon and they took a heavy toll of human lives, let alone the loss of cattle. How these outbreaks were fought…

What this Virus has taught me
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What this Virus has taught me

March 26, 2020

By N.K.A. Ballal, Retd. Sr. Vice-President, ITDC A Gaur Gopal Das sermon,  which I wanted to share with SOM readers: Any of you getting frustrated at what is happening now ? Or any of you are disappointed that your plans are not going through ? Things are only  going wrong in your life? You must…

In the time of Frank Moraes, too
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In the time of Frank Moraes, too

March 24, 2020

By T.J.S. George Love in the time of Cholera ended up with love winning; author Gabriel Marquez wouldn’t have it any other way.  Struggle in the time of Corona is not that easily resolved because petty interests are involved. Donald Trump called it “Chinese Virus” although, in 2018, he took the irresponsible decision to fire…

Demonstrating Public  Health Leadership
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Demonstrating Public Health Leadership

March 23, 2020

 By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam The COVID-19 pandemic is now a household word. Whether it is the television or the newspapers, the drawing room conversations or WhatsApp chats, the topic revolves around this and how it is affecting our lives.  We are constantly bombarded with information from all sides and updates on the crisis and how…

A testing time for all…
Columns, In Black & White

A testing time for all…

March 21, 2020

Finally, our Prime Minister spoke. And it was a damp squib. It left us wanting, wanting something more.  Ever since the 8 pm address of November 8, 2016, the night of demonetisation, any address by the PM at 8 pm makes people anxious. As the March 19, 2020, address was announced, some people went out…

Corona: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly !
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Corona: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly !

March 19, 2020

By N.K.A. Ballal, Retd. Sr. Vice-President, ITDC Every experience in life has three sides — that is the good, the bad and the ugly and the Coronavirus is no exception. Well, one can ask what is the good side of a virus like Corona? Let us take China where thousands have been self-quarantined by the…

Pet Talk
Columns, Pet Talk

Pet Talk

March 18, 2020

In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka talks about the effect of relocation on the emotions of Dogs By Maneka Gandhi Do dogs like being kissed? When you kiss a dog, you may notice signs that indicate they know the kiss is a gesture of affection. Dogs learn by association. As they get older, and with…

Virus , Virus, Go Away, L’le Johnny…
Columns, Point of View

Virus , Virus, Go Away, L’le Johnny…

March 17, 2020

By T.J.S. George The Coronavirus is anti-national because it has undermined our international diplomacy.  As everyone knows, Prime Minister Modi developed the full-body embrace as the dominant feature of India’s foreign policy.  Donald Trump, France’s Macron, Japan’s Abe, Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince, Australia’s Prime Minister have all savoured the impact of the bear hug.  Barack…

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