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Coronavirus | 70 migrant workers jump quarantine in Bihar

They complain of poor facilities and lack of food




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In Pictures | Day 46 of coronavirus lockdown gives people the heebie-jeebies

India has reported over 59,000 coronavirus (COVID-19) cases till date. On the 46th day of the nationwide lockdown, the active coronavirus cases stand




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Coronavirus lockdown | States should decide on exit plan, says Baghel

‘They should have been empowered to demarcate containment zones’




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Coronavirus | Kashmir Valley hospital, apple cold storage unit turn COVID-19 hotspots

Screening booths to be set up in government-run facilities; contact tracing measures strengthened




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Coronavirus | Maharashtra tops 20,000-mark; toll rises to 779

State registers 48 deaths, the highest in a day




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'Next batch of train passes after rush clears'




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A phenol phosphorescent microsensor of mesoporous molecularly imprinted polymers

RSC Adv., 2020, 10,17906-17913
DOI: 10.1039/D0RA02834G, Paper
Open Access
Xiaodong Lv, Peng Gao
Based on the optical quenching phenomenon, a smart mesoporous phosphorescent microsensor was built.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




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Coronavirus | Key ICMR panel on vaccines dissolved

5 groups set up in National Task Force




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Ban on sale, use of tobacco products in Udupi district

The district administration has banned sale and use of tobacco products in Udupi district to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In a press release issued




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Despite permission to reopen, industries raise logistical issues

The State government may have permitted industrial units to reopen, but an interaction with MSME bodies brought to light the acute logistical problem




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Buses for those from other southern States

The ones registered on Seva Sindhu portal can hire buses from the RTCs




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Shops offer discounts, virtual tours to win back customers

Some stores are giving up to 50% rebate




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ACP, two inspectors suspended

The Home Department on Saturday suspended Prabhushankar, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Fraud and Misappropriation Wing, Central Crime Branch




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STEM-ucation in the time of the coronavirus




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Is It Time to Forget Big Data and Focus on Real People?

September 21, 2015

Big data is all the rage. It’s discussed at heavily conventions all over the world and written about on blogs across industries. Big data is starting to look like an inevitable mechanism for doing business in the always-on, ever-connected, Internet-of-Things era that is upon us. Big data is here to guide our corporate decisions, save our business’ money, and direct our experience design initiatives in every way.

When it comes to UX, before we jump on the big data bandwagon, we need to challenge its predominance. UX professionals cannot create an experience for figures in a database or tracking systems, and designers must keep focusing on real people rather than on numbers. Online experiences must remain geared toward real users and their interests, goals, and desires.

What About the Numbers?

Many companies and their marketing departments have...read more
By Maya Nix

             




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Using “Dumb Data” To Make Smart Design Decisions

September 23, 2015

As an industry, we’ve worked to established many new practices and tools for nimble design teams, from A/B testing to measuring bounce rates and CTR performance. But a lot of these methods require engineers or some amount of technical know-how to execute, and they take place only after something has been launched.

The judicious application of “dumb data” can streamline your workflow and improve your designs

What many people don’t know is that there are some unexpected applications of data to consider earlier in the design process, which you, the designer, can do yourself. They’re not fancy, and you don’t need to know how to write SQL queries. The judicious application of just-enough “dumb data” can streamline your workflow and improve your designs in surprisingly useful ways.

Here are...read more
By Jocelyn Lin

             




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User Testing as a Design Driver:Looksery created a product for users, not designers

October 5, 2015

You may have recently seen an abundance of bug-eyed people puking rainbows on Snapchat. Thank Looksery for that. Launched last year as an entertainment app based on face recognition technology and special effects, Looksery was acquired by Snapchat last month.

Looksery technology propels Snapchat’s new special effects

Founded in 2013, Looksery launched in October 2014 after...read more
By Jordan Crone

             




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Coronavirus breaches White House as rest of America re-opens

Three aides working for US President Donald Trump, vice-president Mike Pence, and first daughter Ivanka Trump have tested positive for the novel coronavirus this week. This has brought the pandemic to within a degree of the center of power in the US.




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White House Virus Task Force members face quarantine

Three members of the White House coronavirus task force, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, placed themselves in quarantine after contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19, another stark reminder that not even one of the nation's most secure buildings is immune from the virus.




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Mangaluru: 'Smart' push to coastal health care

Work on the 37-bedded ICU at the new super specialty block of district Wenlock Hospital is in final stages of completion. Part of area-based development of Mangaluru Smart City mission, new ICU that is being set up will initially be used to handle need for this critical life support system that the global pandemic could bring forth




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Industries set to ferry 20k workers to Bengaluru

Responding to a demand from industries - many of which are struggling without labour even after relaxation - the government has instructed officials in the districts to facilitate movement of workers from various parts of Karnataka to Bengaluru and other industrial districts to kickstart the recovery process.




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HC sets aside order on IT employee’s suspension

Labour Court had directed firm to pay all allowances as he ‘was not given opportunity to defend himself’




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Volunteer teams created just to help seniors

They will help the elderly residents buy medicines, vegetables, groceries and obtain travel passes if necessary




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Dharavi adds 25 coronavirus cases

Twenty five more COVID-19 cases were recorded in Dharavi on Saturday, pushing the tally in the slum pocket to 833. The area also recorded one more dea




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Minister visits site for relocation of Uddandapur reservoir oustees

‘Proper opportunities would be created for their livelihood’




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Eatala kicks off Ayush kit distribution programme

About 20,000 kits to be distributed to policemen, healthcare workers in red zone areas, in first phase




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Don’t stop being virus wary: Eatala

He reviewed measures taken to curb transmission of coronavirus




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‘Virus warriors’ of Sikh body to get ₹2 lakh cover

The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) on Saturday announced an insurance cover of ₹2 lakh for its employees who are involved in frontli




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Mother's Day Quotes: 15 meaningful quotes by famous authors to melt your mother's heart

Mother's Day Quotes: 15 meaningful quotes by famous authors to melt your mother's heart




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Shriya Saran urges fans to help small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis

Shriya Saran urges fans to help small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis




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Academies to govt: Allow us to train elite shuttlers

Academies to govt: Allow us to train elite shuttlers




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US PGA's Memorial to track fans to maintain COVID-19 social distancing

US PGA's Memorial to track fans to maintain COVID-19 social distancing




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Hockey India employees asked to check status on Aarogya setu App before leaving for work

Hockey India employees asked to check status on Aarogya setu App before leaving for work




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Benin tests teachers for virus ahead of school restart

Benin tests teachers for virus ahead of school restart




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Coronavirus breaches White House as rest of America re-opens

Coronavirus breaches White House as rest of America re-opens




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Gas leak fallout: CPCB asks industrial units across India to go for safety and hazard audit before resuming operations

Gas leak fallout: CPCB asks industrial units across India to go for safety and hazard audit before resuming operations




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Moms anxious for kids stranded abroad

Moms anxious for kids stranded abroad




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RT-PCR test not must to discharge mild cases

RT-PCR test not must to discharge mild cases




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Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu: Death toll rises to 44, state reports 526 more positive cases

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu: Death toll rises to 44, state reports 526 more positive cases




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Four women die, TN virus count hits 6,535

Four women die, TN virus count hits 6,535




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Tamil Nadu allows tea shops to open, but customers can’t drink on premises

Tamil Nadu allows tea shops to open, but customers can’t drink on premises




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Tamil Nadu government rushes to SC against Madras HC ruling on Tasmac closure

Tamil Nadu government rushes to SC against Madras HC ruling on Tasmac closure




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#LockdownHeroes: This Mother’s Day, let us salute these braveheart working moms

#LockdownHeroes: This Mother’s Day, let us salute these braveheart working moms




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Next batch of train passes to be issued after rush clears, say cops

Next batch of train passes to be issued after rush clears, say cops




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Awareness through music

Awareness through music




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'Next batch of train passes after rush clears'

'Next batch of train passes after rush clears'




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Now, those registered on Seva Sindhu portal can hire Karnataka STU buses to southern states

Now, those registered on Seva Sindhu portal can hire Karnataka STU buses to southern states




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Top bureaucrat sustains minor injuries in accident

Top bureaucrat sustains minor injuries in accident




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With government nod, industries set to ferry 20,000 workers to Bengaluru

With government nod, industries set to ferry 20,000 workers to Bengaluru




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Tattoo artist held with husband for snatching

Tattoo artist held with husband for snatching