The world’s fastest supercomputer has been chosen, and it’s hunting for coronavirus cures

New Delhi (Tisha Bhatia) : Fugaku, the world’s fastest supercomputer is using its exceptional technology to identify potential treatments for coronavirus. Japan has made it to the top position on the TOP500 site with its supercomputer, which tracks the evolution of computer processing power. The position was dominated by the US and China, since 2011. Fugaku can perform […]

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Dexamethasone cuts covid-19 deaths

New Delhi (Tisha Bhatia): A “groundbreaking” drug which reduces a person’s risk of death from the coronavirus has been given to patients on the NHS following successful British trials. What is Dexamethasone? Dexamethasone was developed in 1957 and was first approved for medical use by the Food and Drug Administration in the US in 1958. […]

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A film set requires anywhere between 100-500 people: Can social distancing be a reality on a Bollywood film set?

With social distancing practices becoming the new normal in everyone’s life, the film industry federations and unions are also planning for new working conditions on a film set. The guidelines issued by the Maharashtra Government to the film industry strictly state the requirement of social distancing by minimising physical contact, maintaining a distance of minimum […]

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