FLASH ALERT 29TH APRIL 2021
FIRST EDITION
Haryana on the verge of becoming a COVID hub? By: Parv Anand
The beginning of year 2021 started on a positive note with India continuing the tradition of declining COVID cases. In this period India recorded less than 20,000 cases for a week ensuring a net decline of 904 in active cases. The COVID vaccine was a long waited unprecedented victory against the unmatched virus. As the world took a step closer toward restoring things back to normal, India is now back to square one. Second wave of COVID has struck India right at the heart of the nation. While major states are already finding it difficult to deal with the new mutation of virus, Haryana sets its focus to avoid the same plight as its neighbouring states.With 73,000 cases in last 3 weeks, Haryana has shown a prodiImage Source- Google Images gious increase in COVID cases. As per the news report of a national daily, in April Haryana recorded a huge spike of 6,842 fresh cases. Gurugram with 1,809 and Faridabad with 1,080 are the two areas who came out with unfavourable results. 33 people died in the beginning of the week. The overall positivity rate from March 31 to April 19 has increased by 0.64%, along with this positivity rate is not looking promising as it has dropped by 8.99%. Currently the recovery rate stands at 86.58%. (NDTV) As things are getting worse day by day in Gurgaon, Faridabad and Sonipat availability of hospital beds for COVID patients will tail off.According to the reports, Health Minister Anil Vij says, “The state has a capacity for 11,000 beds. The district administrations of Gurugram and Faridabad have been authorised to identify buildings and facilities, including hotels, for expansion. The situation is under control.” Also, a committee will be formed to identify patients who do not need hospitalization. Due to this, beds will be readily available for those in need. According to CM Manohar Lal Khattar, there will be no 'lockdown' in Haryana. He also asked labourers to not panic in this situation. Mr. Khattar has also ensured that Haryana has enough oxygen supply for the patients and COVID guidelines will be strictly followed in order to contain this virus. A night curfew has been imposed from 10 pm to 5 am in Haryana. The government has issued guidelines for those who are excluded from this curfew.Indeed, the policy makers have a huge challenge in front of them as the peak is yet to arrive. Page 1
Review Section Chilgam: A Must Watch Chilgam: A Must Watch Review by- Hoinato Zhimo Genre: Drama Rating: 3.5/5
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Chilgam is a Short movie of 27 minutes starring Ruchika Rai as ‘Uzma’and Rishabh Dhingra as Deepak, directed by Saurav Kumar. The storyline is about two lovers, facing difficulties to be accepted by their parents and brother as they belong to different religions. It also highlights the issue of honour killings in India where marrying in a different community considered as a sin by society. As a debut, Saurav Kumar has done a commendable job. He has carefully addressed the subject of dating and marriage in the 'free India' that still invokes the seeds of hatred between two communities. I personally enjoyed the film. The characters of Uzma and Deepak have been written brilliantly. Ruchika Rai and Rishabh Dhingra have done justice to their roles. Having a dramatic impact, these characters were able to depict the lives that exist in a communally-charged environment. The background score of the film is melodious and enjoyable.Overall "CHILGAM" is a great film with a mixture of both sweetness and bitterness. It is surely a must watch. ----------------------------------------------------------------------
“The Fault in our Stars” A review by Tushar Das Author’s Name- John Green Rating- 4.5/5 In the book, John Green builds a story out of darkness and despair. The plot revolves around a teen girl Hazel grace Lancaster who is stricken with cancer from a young age. However, she decides to live her life positively. Further, she meets a young man Augustus Waters, who is also a cancer survivor. He is drawn to hazel instantly but she tries to push him away. Augustus finds hazel to be exactly the type of girl he has been looking for and this marks the beginning of a beautiful love story. The book has a perfect blend of laughter, sorrow, romance and humour. It also throws light on the lives of people who are fighting cancer. Written so beautifully this story will melt your heart as you would start relating with the characters. The courage and humor, the energy and despair keeps you on a roller coaster of emotions. John Green takes us on a journey that is both beautiful and terrible. The story blasts away the veil of secrecy and hooks you from the beginning. The book is precious and a must read for each and every one. Image Source: Amazon
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Sports special
IPL: INCREDIBLE PREMIER LEAGUE By: Yogesh Sejwal
Indian Premier League has finally come back home after the last season in UAE. This season is very much different from its previous versions. This time there are no home games for any team. Due to the pandemic, it has been decided that six venues will host all the games and no team will play at their home ground. This decision was taken to maintain the bio-bubble and other guidelines. Many things have changed in IPL over the period but one thing that is constant from the inaugural season is providing opportunities to the new talent. The motto of the IPL is Yatra Pratibha Avsara Prapnotihi means "Where talent meets opportunity". Have a look at points table so far:
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Streak banned for corruption By Parv Anand
Former right arm bowler and Zimbabwe cricket coach Heath Streak has been found guilty of breaching ICC anti corruption code.Streak was being inspected for providing insights to a bookie Mr. X during his stint as a coach of during 2018 IPL and APL. Streak who is considered to be one of the finest Zimbabwe bowler has now been banned from all cricket activities for 8 years i.e. till 2029. It has been reported that he accepted two bitcoins as payment for providing information to the bookie named Mr. X. He has expressed his remorse for being involved with a bookie. Cricket community especially those of Zimbabwe are in shock after this reveal.
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ESL derailed on its tracks By Parv Anand
On 19th April 2021, twelve European giant football clubs announced themselves as the founding members of a new league European Super League. The idea of ESL was brought in to "save football" as well as the clubs. The league aimed to recover the loss of finance during the pandemic. These founding clubs were guaranteed participation every year and were set to receive a split sum of 3.5 billion Euros for signing. As soon as the announcement was made the whole football community infuriated all over the world.Fans, reporters, pundits, media channels came out to protest openly. According to them, a league that is made solely for money and discriminates participation of teams should not be allowed to exist.
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Interview Section “Right now, the people should not panic: says Dr. Anjali Sharma. By- Nikita Rana
With the COVID cases still at peak, people have been forced to stay in their houses and are struggling hard to continue their lives smoothly. At this point, everyone's eyes are glued to what doctors have to say and how the situation can be overcome. Dr. Anjali Sharma (MBBS, MD OBST) , working at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Hissar, in a conversation with us, reflects upon the ongoing pandemic situation. Read on to know how to stay safe and be prevented from COVID infection: Nikita: Looking at the 2nd wave of covid-19 scenario, what is your advice to people? Dr. Anjali: Right now, people should not panic. Mental health is equally important. People should stay calm and follow the precautionary measures and adhere to the guidelines. Try to maintain social distancing and wear a mask every time.
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Nikita: Which antibiotics are effective during COVID infection? Dr. Anjali: Chloroquine and Azithromycine are considered a safe option. However, depending on your medical condition, the combination of drugs have to be decided. No medicine should be consumed without doctor's advice. Nikita: What precautions an individual should take if he has been in contact with a COVID patient? Dr. Anjali: In such case, the individual get the COVID test done. The situation should not be ignored because in the cases of new corona strain, a person feels weak initially and the oxygen level drops suddenly. You don't get to know whether it is a viral infection or corona infection. Therefore, consult a doctor immediately if you feel discomfort. Nikita: How does immunity help a person in fighting the disease? Dr. Anjali: Yes, immunity plays a major role in fighting against coronavirus. You are likely to be less affected if you have a strong immune system and will power. Nikita: What are the extra precautions a diabetic person must take if infected from corona virus? Dr. Anjali: If someone is suffering from diabetes, he or she needs to be extra careful and cautious with their health. The blood sugar levels should be checked frequently in the present scenario as any symptom can affect your blood sugar levels. The body of patients with chronic illness does not have the ability to beat the infection naturally. Therefore, to avoid complications, the treatment should be done timely.
Nikita: What kind of food should be consumed to prevent coronavirus infection? Dr. Anjali: You should consume home cooked meal and avoid eating from outside as much as possible. Intake of proper nutrients and antioxidants required by body is must to build your immunity. ---------------------------------------------------------------------Editor: Ankita Bharti (Faculty) Chief Reporters: Hoinato, Nikita, Parv Anand, Tushar Das, Yogesh Sejwal (MA-JMC, 2nd semester) Designer: Tushar Das (MA-JMC, 2nd semester)
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