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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
‘Covid needs more surveillance than common cold, cough'
Former director of the Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology and ex-chair of the WHO technical advisory group for viral evolution, Dr Anurag Agarwal, says that India will be able to ride the current Covid-19 surge without increased hospitalisation or deaths. Currently the Dean of BioSciences and Health Research at the Trivedi School of Biosciences, Ashoka University, and head of the Koita Centre for Digital Health, he spoke with Kavita Bajeli-Datt about the evolution and surveillance of Covid. Excerpts: India is again experiencing a surge in Covid-19 cases. How do you view the latest surge, coming after a brief pause? Globally, there have been many such surges since the initial Omicron wave. These have all been with descendants of Omicron, and no new variant of concern has emerged. The risk to public health has been low due to the change in the virus and, more importantly, sufficient immunity to protect against severe disease. I expect this surge to follow the same pattern as the rise in infections, with little change in hospitalisations or deaths. So, we should ride this wave, too. Do we need to start wearing masks, especially those living in Kerala, Maharashtra and Delhi, which are the top contributors? It is always good to avoid infections, and wearing masks in crowded places with poor ventilation is always a good idea, especially for high-risk individuals, such as the elderly. Whichever place tests more seems to be the highest contributor.
Fashion Value Chain
20-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Built in 90 Days with 400 Tons of Steel, Wootz Delivers a Cultural Marvel in Steel
Wootz Buildsys, a leader in innovative infrastructure solutions in steel, proudly announces the successful completion of a culturally significant stadium arena for the 25th Silver Jubilee edition of the Hornbill Festival, held in December 2024 in Kisama, the heritage village of Kohima, Nagaland. Commissioned by the state as a project of critical importance, the arena was conceptualized, designed, fabricated, and fully erected within a remarkably short span of just three months. The project was not only vital for enhancing the festivals experience but also symbolized Nagaland's rich cultural heritage presented to the world on a grander scale than ever before. Wootz Buildsys builds world-class Hornbill Festival arena in 90 days, led by Ar. Anurag Agarwal 'Delivering this project within such a tight timeline and in challenging terrain required meticulous planning and relentless execution,' said Ar. Anurag Agarwal, Founder of Wootz Buildsys. 'We are proud to have contributed to such a prestigious event that celebrates India's tribal legacy.' Project Highlights: Total Steel Used: 400,000 kg of structural steel Transportation: 20 trailers travelled over 2,200 km each through hilly and landslide-prone regions Execution Timeline: 90 days Site Conditions: Continuous rainfall and difficult terrain Despite intense logistical and geographical hurdles, the Wootz project team executed every phase-from design to site delivery-with precision. Work continued round-the-clock through adverse weather, showcasing the teams dedication, problem-solving mindset, and technical mastery. This achievement reflects Wootz Buildsys' commitment to creating not just structures, but legacies-delivering projects that blend engineering excellence with cultural significance. About Wootz Buildsys Founded by Anurag Agarwal, Wootz Buildsys aims to revolutionize the construction industry in India by promoting green building practices, cutting-edge construction technologies, and ethical work culture. The company is driven by a vision to lead with innovation, sustainability, and stakeholder trust while fostering a dynamic and people-first work environment.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
‘AI plays vital role in advancing biomed research'
Lucknow: Artificial intelligence , when implemented appropriately, offers significant benefits in advancing biomedical research and scientific discoveries. This was stated by dean of biosciences and health research, head of Koita Centre for Digital Health, Anurag Agarwal from Ashoka University during his lecture on 'Is AI the new language of biology?' held at CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute during the Technology Day celebrations on the campus on the critical importance of AI in biomedical sciences and technology, Agarwal shared that giving the right prompt is essential while using AI. "Critical and intelligent prompt commands would be helpful in identifying research priorities and shaping the healthcare landscape. The prompt in AI means to give a cue to a computer to help it focus on a specific topic, task, or purpose. A prompt can be a passage of text, a word, or even an image. A writing prompt is a type of assessment or activity that directs a computer to write about a given topic in a certain way," said institute's annual report for 2024-2025 was also released, showcasing the strides made in the realm of drug research and development . The scientists of CDRI, research scholars, inventors of different technology and those who successfully filed their patents were also felicitated on this occasion.
