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In this tough period of coronavirus pandemic, there are a lot of questions in our minds. We also receive a lot of information on social media. Some of the received information though may sound logical, but might actually be incorrect. The problem is that any incorrect understanding of COVID-19 increases our risk of infections. So along with access to information, it is important to have a reliable source of information.

Here are some of the questions we have heard and responses from experts from the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Health TOP STORIES

Covid-19 – What puts you at higher risk?

Roshani Makhija

COVID-19 is still very new, with limited information regarding risk factors, but some data is becoming very apparent based on the experiences in China, Italy and other countries. Based on currently available information older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

Data from China shows that the fatality rate of healthy individuals having no underlying condition is 0.9%. Read about the conditions which significantly increase the fatality rates.

General TOP STORIES

Celebs Who Cheated on Their Partners

Vibhuti Kumar

The starry world of movies shows our favourite stars falling in love with the “One” girl in the movies and getting married and living happily ever after. Reality check, life isn’t a ‘happy ending’ movie. There are umpteen stories to believe that our celebs are no better in handling their instincts when they meet someone exciting – someone other than their spouse. With so many pretty faces around, Fidelity is difficult to maintain.

Here is the list of celebrities’ infidelity and some names are so loved by the fans that it might even shock you that they indulged in adultery.

Entertainment TOP STORIES

Reality Show Participants Who Are Ruling Millions of Hearts

Sheena Mathur

Reality shows have been a great platform for many participants to showcase their talent. Many participants got name, fame and a lot of success through these platforms and now they are ruling millions of hearts in their own way. The beauty of these reality shows is that you don’t have to be a winner to rule the hearts of your fans. Once the limelight is on you, it is up to your talent and hard work to make a mark for yourself in the industry.

Here are a few celebrities, who made it big after participating in a reality show.

Entertainment TOP STORIES

Neha Dhupia trolled for her comment in a show MTV Roadies

Vibhuti Kumar

Neha Dhupia has been getting a lot of spotlight after her, rather bold, comment on the reality show Roadies Revolution. Neha attempted to defend a contestant’s girlfriend who, as per the contestant, cheated on her by saying it was her choice.

In response to the male contestant revealing that he slapped his girlfriend because she cheated on him with 5 other boys, her exact words were “Yeh jo tu bol raha hai na ki ek nahi paanch ladko ke saath gayi thi… sun meri baat – it’s her choice. Netizens didn’t appreciate that and cried Hypocrisy.

Technology TOP STORIES

Luddites, AI and the fear of job losses

Dhruv Shingeri

Luddites feared that the time spent learning the skills of their craft would go to waste, as machines would replace their role in the industry.

The number of jobs which Artificial Intelligence and machines will displace in the future has been the subject of debate over the past decade. There have been varying views on the degree of impact of AI on human jobs, however, there is consensus on the fact that the jobs most susceptible to automation will be repetitive ones with no required skill.

Bollywood reactions to Covid-19

Dhruv Shingeri

Like every other industry, Bollywood has also got impacted by Covid-19 threat and while the movies are getting postponed one after another, Bollywood celebrities are adapting fast to the new routine of staying at home 🙂

However, it isn’t just about staying safe for these stars, as a celebrity, they have the responsibility to spread the positive word; asking people to remain calm and stay home just like them and to take appropriate precautions like masks, gloves and social distancing if they have to move out due to some unavoidable circumstances.