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Dr Rajendra Bharud, District Collector of Nandurbar in Maharashtra, has managed to keep his district afloat even amid the second wave of coronavirus, with adequate oxygen supply, beds, a well-planned vaccination drive and systematic preparation beforehand. He tells us how he achieved this feat.

Just when Bengaluru-based Zahra Ali thought things were on their way to improve, the second wave of coronavirus arrived, proving to be far deadlier than the first. She talks about the highs and lows of being a COVID-19 volunteer, and what gives her hope and keeps her going.

By studying the anatomy of the mosquito namely proboscis--the elongated sucking mouthpart--scientists have now identified how mosquitoes jab their mouth onto their victims with considerably no pain.

The All India Syringes and Needles Manufacturers Association, in a circular, has requested all its members to print the maximum retail price (MRP) - on the basis of a maximum of 75% margin - from December 24.