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Explained: What will India’s team combination be in the absence of Kohli, Shami? How can India restrict Australia to a total that they can overcome with their tweaked batting line-up for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne? Written by Vishal Menon , Edited by Explained Desk | New Delhi | Updated: December 23, 2020 12:24:09 pm Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the series against Australia. (AP Photo/File) The absence of Virat Kohli, the b...

Explained: The row in UK around breastfeeding mothers getting Covid-19 vaccine The National Health Service (NHS), Britain’s national public health programme, has, while asserting that “the coronavirus vaccine is safe and effective” and “gives you the best protection against coronavirus”, issued an “advice if you’re of childbearing age, pregnant or breastfeeding”. Updated: December 23, 2020 12:37:27 pm “You should wait to have the COVID-19 vaccine if yo...

Explained: Was the ‘Summer of 36’ Indian cricket’s lowest point? In June 1974, India were bowled out for 42 in the second innings against England at Lords. That innings had one double-digit score; Eknath Solkar making 18 not out. On Saturday in Adelaide, Indias second innings didnt have a single double-digit score. Written by Shamik Chakrabarty , Edited by Explained Desk | New Delhi | Updated: December 23, 2020 12:13:29 pm India will be without ...

Explained: What are the new safety features in cheques above Rs 50,000? Banks will enable a new system for all account holders issuing cheques for amounts of Rs 50,000 and above. What is the Positive Pay System for cheque transactions? Written by George Mathew , Edited by Explained Desk Get email alerts for your favourite author. Sign up here Mumbai | Updated: December 23, 2020 12:18:38 pm The concept of Positive Pay involves a process of reconfirming ...

Was this anticipated? While Cruz’s stance on immigration is known, this particular bill had been sponsored by both Democrats and Republicans and had moved through consensus in the US House of Representatives, so his objections may have been unexpected. China and Hong Kong are a few issues that lawmakers from both political parties in Washington find themselves agreeing upon and observers have noticed increasing bipartisan unity on these specific issues. This bill was among the several moves t...

Explained: Why Trump has signed a stopgap funding bill into law Had Trump not signed the bill into law late on Friday night, it would have led to a government shutdown. Updated: December 20, 2020 2:14:23 pm US President Donald Trump. On Friday, US President Donald Trump signed into law a stopgap funding bill that gives lawmakers two additional days over the weekend to sort out a few issues in the ongoing negotiations about the $900 billion pandemic aid pac...

Explained: Here is how Apple’s reaction to labour challenges in India is different from China Apple has taken stringent action against one of its vendors, Wistron, in Karnataka. What happened at the Narasapura facility that led to this? Is the companys reaction different compared to China? Written by Aashish Aryan , Edited by Explained Desk | New Delhi | Updated: December 24, 2020 7:17:53 am Like the other contract manufacturers of Apple, Wistron i...

New research: To limit aerosol spread at dental clinics, slow down speed of drilling Researchers have measured and analysed aerosol generation during dental procedures and suggested changes to prevent contamination to improve safety for both patients and the dental practice workforce. December 18, 2020 1:26:18 pm The researchers tested aerosol generation on a dummy. (Source: Imperial College London) Dental procedures can pose a high risk of viral transmissio...

Explained: What US FDA nod for genetically modified pigs means This will be the first time that the regulator has approved an animal biotechnology product for both food and biomedical purposes. Updated: December 19, 2020 12:45:50 pm This undated photo provided by Revivicor, Inc., a unit of United Therapeutics, shows a genetically modified pig. (Revivicor, Inc. via AP) This week, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a first-of-its-kind intention...

Explained: What is the Great Conjunction of Saturn & Jupiter, also called the ‘Christmas Star’? Jupiter-Saturn great conjunction: On December 21, almost all the viewers across the world will be able to see the two gas giants very close to each other, while they will still be hundreds of millions of miles apart in space. Updated: December 23, 2020 7:54:19 am Saturn, top, and Jupiter, below, are seen after sunset from Shenandoah National Park, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, i...