Articles by Deutsche Welle
Covid-19: Do multiple boosters 'exhaust' our immune response?
- It’s too soon to understand the effectiveness of a fourth vaccine dose, according to the top EU drug regulator. But some countries have already authorized the shot.
Published on Jan 18, 2022 06:36 PM IST
Coronavirus digest: Fourth booster 'not enough' to fight Omicron, study shows
- Israeli researchers found that a fourth COVID-19 booster provided "only partial defence" against Omicron. Meanwhile, US drug maker Moderna plans to have a vaccine ready for the variant this spring. Follow DW for more.
Published on Jan 18, 2022 09:04 AM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Oxfam: 10 richest men in the world doubled wealth amid Covid pandemic
The world's 10 richest men doubled their fortunes during the Covid-19 pandemic as poverty and inequality soared, an Oxfam study revealed.
Published on Jan 17, 2022 01:45 PM IST
Celebrating Moliere's enduring legacy, 400 years on
- His plays, such as "Tartuffe" or "Don Juan," were scandalous and banned. As the world celebrates Moliere's 400th anniversary, here's a look at the French playwright's works.
Published on Jan 16, 2022 09:33 AM IST
India's surge in Covid-19 infections affecting young children
- Doctors in several cities report an increasing number of Covid infections among children, with many of those infected by the virus showing symptoms such as fever, cough, chills, diarrhea and respiratory problems.
Published on Jan 15, 2022 08:27 AM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Nirvana's Nevermind baby refiles lawsuit
- Spencer Elden, the naked baby on the cover of Nirvana's iconic Nevermind album, has filed a new lawsuit accusing the band of sexual exploitation, after his previous case was dismissed.
Published on Jan 14, 2022 03:14 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Dementia: A sharp rise in cases expected — how to avoid being one of them
- As scientists predict dementia cases will triple over the next three decades, we asked an expert how to identify the early symptoms and what we can do to avoid it.
Published on Jan 14, 2022 11:21 AM IST
Multiple sclerosis caused by Epstein-Barr-Virus: Study
- Researchers say Epstein-Barr-Virus is a main cause of MS, which affects 2.8 million people worldwide. New treatments and prevention may now be possible.
Published on Jan 14, 2022 09:25 AM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Covid: Have we reached the peak of Omicron infections?
- Omicron may infect 60% of the world's population by mid-March. That may mean global infections of 5 million per day.
Published on Jan 13, 2022 07:41 AM IST
India: Covid outbreaks among medics threaten to derail health system
- Hospitals throughout major Indian cities are bracing for the worst as a third wave looms, and scores of doctors and nurses are now infected with the coronavirus.
Published on Jan 12, 2022 07:37 AM IST
Deltacron: New Covid variant or lab mistake?
- A researcher in Cyprus claims to have found a new coronavirus variant that combines characteristics of delta and omicron. Other researchers have their doubts. But the Cypriot scientist has doubled down on his discovery.
Published on Jan 11, 2022 09:46 AM IST
Coronavirus digest: Italy extends restrictions for unvaccinated
- New regulations in Italy mean most public travel and team sports are off-limits to those without a Covid-19 jab. Meanwhile, Uganda has ended the worlds-longest break for in-person learning.
Published on Jan 10, 2022 01:37 PM IST
Turkmenistan wants to close 'Gates of Hell' gas crater
- Turkmenistan's president has said he wants to close a popular tourist attraction known as the "Gates of Hell." The site is a spectacular natural gas crater that has burned for decades.
Published on Jan 09, 2022 09:01 AM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Covid: Omicron's impact on cultural events
- From the Grammys to the Golden Globes, from Carnival to Oktoberfest: Many organizers are rethinking, postponing or even canceling large events due to the highly contagious covid variant. Here's a list.
Published on Jan 08, 2022 07:44 AM IST
What will our workplaces look like?
- Coworking spaces aren't only for cutting-edge start-ups. More and more companies are mulling over the future of work. Since the pandemic, mobile offices and hybrid models have become a greater part of the equation.
Updated on Jan 07, 2022 04:56 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Bonn's Beethoven monument to be restored
- Sunlight has damaged the composer's historical statue. The Bonn landmark, unveiled in 1845, should return to its location in the summer.
Published on Jan 07, 2022 09:27 AM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
How the work of radical photographer Tina Modotti stood the test of time
- Modotti's modern shots remain style-defining, with Madonna being a collector. Yet, she traded in her camera in 1931 to serve the Communist Party of Moscow.
Published on Jan 06, 2022 11:25 AM IST
Used clothes choke both markets and environment in Ghana
- Each week, Ghana receives 15 million items of used clothing sent from the West. But 40% of the products get discarded due to poor quality. They end up at landfills and in bodies of water, polluting entire ecosystems.
Published on Jan 06, 2022 11:18 AM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Covid-19: India braces for third wave due to Omicron variant
- Although Omicron is more infectious than the delta variant, officials say that the rate of hospitalisation is likely to be lower. Also, hospitals are better prepared now than they were last year.
Published on Jan 05, 2022 07:43 AM IST
Who can travel to Germany now that COVID restrictions are being tightened again?
- Coronavirus infections are surging in Germany. What does this mean for tourists? Here are the answers to some of the most pressing questions.
Published on Jan 04, 2022 07:26 PM IST
How J. R. R. Tolkien became the father of fantasy
- J. R. R. Tolkien, born 130 years ago, gained global fame with "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings." Life events inspired his stories from the fictional Middle-earth.
Published on Jan 03, 2022 07:27 PM IST
Endemic, epidemic, pandemic: What's the difference?
- A lot of people hope that the coronavirus will disappear as quickly as it came. But many virologists assume the virus will become endemic, especially with Omicron. This means we'll have to live with it.
Published on Jan 03, 2022 03:06 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
New Year's Day lessons from The Beatles
- What do the Fab Four have in common with J.K.Rowling, Oprah Winfrey, and Steven Spielberg? Here's a hint: it's neither fame nor fortune.
Published on Jan 01, 2022 06:41 PM IST
Here's how to deal with a New Year's bout of holiday blues
- If you have been feeling anxious sad during the holidays, you are not alone. The blues is common this time of year — here's how to handle it.
Updated on Jan 01, 2022 11:40 AM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Covid: Omicron 'not a common cold' yet, virologist warns
- Wolfgang Preiser, the virologist who first discovered Omicron, has spoken about the rapid rise in cases of covid-19. He predicts that most people will catch the new variant.
Published on Dec 31, 2021 07:52 AM IST
One year on, what's next for Brexit?
- A year after Britain's new trade pact with the EU was sealed, UK exports to the bloc have plunged. With unfinished business around fisheries, Northern Ireland and financial services, what's next for Brexit?
Published on Dec 30, 2021 04:14 PM IST
Coronavirus digest: Global cases surge due to omicron
- Much of Europe, the US and even Australia are logging record covid caseloads as the omicron variant spreads. The WHO has warned that the variant still posed a "very high" risk.
Published on Dec 30, 2021 07:46 AM IST
Should isolation time for asymptomatic Covid cases be cut?
- As the United States cuts isolation time for asymptomatic COVID cases in half, scientists are worried that business is being put above health.
Published on Dec 29, 2021 12:44 PM IST
Why stand-up comedy is gaining popularity in India
- As covid restrictions are eased, small clubs are bringing people back for stand-up comedy shows. Some producers are using this opportunity to fix the skewed gender ratio in lineups as well as audiences.
Updated on Dec 29, 2021 07:45 AM IST
Smoking and drinking rise during pandemic
- The coronavirus pandemic has seen an increase in alcohol consumption and smoking in some European countries, and younger people are worst affected.
Updated on Dec 28, 2021 07:45 AM IST