The new names would only be to aid public discussion using labels that were “non stigmatising” to the countries where they were first identified.
The variant first identified in India, technically known as B.1.617.2, can now be described as ‘Delta’ and the so called ‘UK variant’ as ‘Alpha’ according to a note from the organization late on Monday.
Well-known molecular biologist and scientist at the Department of Biotechnology’s lab, National Institute of Immunology Vinay K Nandicoori is the new Director of Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) here, it was formally announced on Tuesday.
Environmentalist Garvita Gulhati, a 21-year-old student of PES University, was nominated for ‘Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2021’.
After learning that millions of litres of water are wasted each year in India, left unsipped in glasses in restaurants, Garvita started her youth-led organisation.
United States surgeon general Dr Vivek Murthy has donated Covid related medical equipment to small hospitals in Mandya and Kodagu districts.
Murthy a native of Hallegere in Mandya district contributing through his Scope Foundation.