India recorded 56,211 new cases of coronavirus, a slight dip from the country`s record-breaking tallies over the last three days, data from the health ministry showed on Tuesday. 
 
The country`s tally dipped below the 60,000 mark after three days, a Reuters tally showed, with its richest state, Maharashtra, accounting for more than 31,000 of the 56,211 cases reported in the last 24 hours. 
 
Deaths in the last 24 hours stood at 271, and 162,114 have died so far in the pandemic, the health ministry said. 
 
Authorities in Maharashtra were considering whether to impose stricter curbs starting Thursday to contain the rapid spread of the virus, but opposition parties and industrialists have opposed a lockdown. 
 
"The people a lockdown hurts most are the poor, migrant workers &amp; small businesses. The original lockdowns were essentially to buy time to build up hospital/health infrastructure. Let’s focus on resurrecting that &amp; on avoiding mortality," industrialist Anand Mahindra, who heads Mahindra, India`s autos-to-technology conglomerate, said on Twitter on Monday.

India recorded 56,211 new cases of coronavirus, a slight dip from the country`s record-breaking tallies over the last three days, data from the health ministry showed on Tuesday.

India recorded 56,211 new cases of coronavirus, a slight dip from the country`s record-breaking tallies over the last three days, data from the health ministry showed on Tuesday. The country`s tally dipped below the 60,000 mark after three days, a Reuters tally showed, with its richest state, Maharashtra, accounting for more than 31,000 of the 56,211 cases reported in the last 24 hours. Deaths in the last 24 hours stood at 271, and 162,114 have died so far in the pandemic, the health ministry said. Authorities in Maharashtra were considering whether to impose stricter curbs starting Thursday to contain the rapid spread of the virus, but opposition parties and industrialists have opposed a lockdown. "The people a lockdown hurts most are the poor, migrant workers & small businesses. The original lockdowns were essentially to buy time to build up hospital/health infrastructure. Let’s focus on resurrecting that & on avoiding mortality," industrialist Anand Mahindra, who heads Mahindra, India`s autos-to-technology conglomerate, said on Twitter on Monday.

India records 56,211 new cases of coronavirus

Numerous cases of bird flu have been reported across India, Europe, Japan and South Korea. Over four lakh poultry have died in India alone. At least 200,000 ducks have been culled in France. Bird flu can jump from birds to humans. The mortality rate- is 60 per cent.

Less than a week into 2021. And we have another health scare. Another Zoonotic virus.

Bird flu.

Over 4 lakh birds have died in India. 20% per cent of Japan's prefectures have been hit. 200,000 ducks have been culled in France. 62,000 poultry are in line in Germany.

"You can't fight against a speed of virus like that by acting eight days late, it's not possible. So to go to war without a weapon, it causes damage, it causes carnage and we are now witnessing it," said Maryline Beyris, a French duck breeder.

Bird Flu spells disaster for breeders.

What is bird flu?

Here's what know about bird flu. It is a respiratory disease in birds. Bird flu is caused by influenza type viruses. It mostly affects poultry birds like chicken, Ducks and Turkey.

It has many strains, and it is highly contagious.

A quick history

Bird flu has been around in poultry for decades. It jumped to humans in 1997. It was contained, then it re-emerged. WHO says that all infections in humans have been associated with close contact with infected birds-living or dead.

Human to human transmission has not been established yet.

But here's the scary part, there is a 60 per cent chance that a person infected with bird flu may die.

How do you know if a person is infected with bird flu?

He or she may have a fever, cough, sore throat and muscle aches. Early symptoms include abdominal pain, chest pain and Diarrhoea.

The person may even have difficulty breathing or experience shortness of breath. He may also experience neurological changes like seizures

How can bird flu be prevented?

Carnage may be the only option. In India, at least 6 states have reported cases of Bird Flu. Crows have been infected in Rajasthan, At least 625 birds have died so far. There's been mass death of crows in Madhya Pradesh too.

In Himachal Pradesh, migratory birds have been found dead, mostly bar-headed geese.

In Kerala- at least 1,700 ducks have died. Bird flu deaths have been reported in Haryana and Uttarakhand too.

India is not the only country reporting such cases. Japan is recording its worst Bird Flu outbreak. Reports say that the infection has reached 20 per cent of its prefectures. Bird flu has also hit 10 European countries namely the Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium, The UK, Denmark, Sweden, Poland, Croatia and Ukraine.

In Germany, at least 62,000 Turkeys and Ducks are in line for being culled in Cloppenburg. The region is one of Germany's leading poultry production areas. Authorities in neighbouring France say that the situation is worrying. At least 200,000 ducks have been slaughtered. 400,000 more are in line. The economic implication could go up to millions. China has already suspended imports of poultry for France.

The question creating the most drama is this-

Is it safe to eat poultry products? The WHO says yes.

"It is safe to eat properly prepared and cooked poultry and game birds" it says.

But who can force someone to eat eggs and Chicken amidst an outbreak?

The virus has already reached over 13 countries. Winter migration puts more countries at risk. This is an explosive situation for breeders already reeling under the Wuhan virus pandemic.

For others- the bird flu evokes just one question

Is this the start of another pandemic?

Numerous cases of bird flu have been reported across India, Europe, Japan and South Korea. Over four lakh poultry have died in India alone. At least 200,000 ducks have been culled in France.

Numerous cases of bird flu have been reported across India, Europe, Japan and South Korea. Over four lakh poultry have died in India alone. At least 200,000 ducks have been culled in France. Bird flu can jump from birds to humans. The mortality rate- is 60 per cent. Less than a week into 2021. And we have another health scare. Another Zoonotic virus. Bird flu. Over 4 lakh birds have died in India. 20% per cent of Japan's prefectures have been hit. 200,000 ducks have been culled in France. 62,000 poultry are in line in Germany. "You can't fight against a speed of virus like that by acting eight days late, it's not possible. So to go to war without a weapon, it causes damage, it causes carnage and we are now witnessing it," said Maryline Beyris, a French duck breeder. Bird Flu spells disaster for breeders. What is bird flu? Here's what know about bird flu. It is a respiratory disease in birds. Bird flu is caused by influenza type viruses. It mostly affects poultry birds like chicken, Ducks and Turkey. It has many strains, and it is highly contagious. A quick history Bird flu has been around in poultry for decades. It jumped to humans in 1997. It was contained, then it re-emerged. WHO says that all infections in humans have been associated with close contact with infected birds-living or dead. Human to human transmission has not been established yet. But here's the scary part, there is a 60 per cent chance that a person infected with bird flu may die. How do you know if a person is infected with bird flu? He or she may have a fever, cough, sore throat and muscle aches. Early symptoms include abdominal pain, chest pain and Diarrhoea. The person may even have difficulty breathing or experience shortness of breath. He may also experience neurological changes like seizures How can bird flu be prevented? Carnage may be the only option. In India, at least 6 states have reported cases of Bird Flu. Crows have been infected in Rajasthan, At least 625 birds have died so far. There's been mass death of crows in Madhya Pradesh too. In Himachal Pradesh, migratory birds have been found dead, mostly bar-headed geese. In Kerala- at least 1,700 ducks have died. Bird flu deaths have been reported in Haryana and Uttarakhand too. India is not the only country reporting such cases. Japan is recording its worst Bird Flu outbreak. Reports say that the infection has reached 20 per cent of its prefectures. Bird flu has also hit 10 European countries namely the Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium, The UK, Denmark, Sweden, Poland, Croatia and Ukraine. In Germany, at least 62,000 Turkeys and Ducks are in line for being culled in Cloppenburg. The region is one of Germany's leading poultry production areas. Authorities in neighbouring France say that the situation is worrying. At least 200,000 ducks have been slaughtered. 400,000 more are in line. The economic implication could go up to millions. China has already suspended imports of poultry for France. The question creating the most drama is this- Is it safe to eat poultry products? The WHO says yes. "It is safe to eat properly prepared and cooked poultry and game birds" it says. But who can force someone to eat eggs and Chicken amidst an outbreak? The virus has already reached over 13 countries. Winter migration puts more countries at risk. This is an explosive situation for breeders already reeling under the Wuhan virus pandemic. For others- the bird flu evokes just one question Is this the start of another pandemic?

Bird Flu triggers worries of another pandemic

Television show Ramayan may be three decades old, but the series in its re-telecast witnessed record viewership. At present India is observing 21 days of lockdown amid coronavirus outbreak and the government decided to bring back hit show 'Ramayan' on the country national channel Doordarshan the last weekend. 
 
According to a BARC report, the show garnered 170 million viewers in four shows over the last weekend. The show's massive viewership made it the highest watched serial ever in the Hindi general entertainment space, according to the Broadcast Audience Research Council report. 
 
The show was launched last Saturday amid the lockdown. Various government machinery publicised the re telecast of the show in a big way- thereby catching the attention of many. 
 
BARC's chief executive Sunil Lulla called Prasar Bharti's move as 'brilliant' and admitted the numbers garnered by the show was surprising.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/remembering-9-iconic-doordarshan-shows-as-channel-celebrates-60th-anniversary-250043">Also see: Remembering 9 iconic Doordarshan shows as channel celebrates 60th anniversary</a> 
 
He hoped that the numbers would attract advertisers in a big way as well till the show runs on TV. 
 
The inaugural show of the series on Saturday morning recorded 34 million viewership, while a telecast the same evening had 45 million viewers and a rating of 5.2 percent. On Sunday, the viewership increased to 40 million in the morning and a whopping 51 million in the evening telecast.

Prasar Bharti has not just re-telecast 'Ramayan', but is also showing 'Mahabharat', '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/after-ramayan-dd-to-bring-back-shah-rukh-khans-circus-byomkesh-bakshi-to-tv-289140">Byomkesh Bakshi' and 'Circus'.</a> 
'Ramayan' was produced by Ramanand Sagar and featured actor Arun Govil as Ram, Sunil Lehri as Lakshman and Deepika as Sita.

Television show Ramayan may be three decades old, but the series in its re-telecast witnessed record viewership. At present India is observing 21 days of lockdown amid coronavirus outbreak and the government decided to bring back hit show 'Ramayan' on the country national channel Doordarshan the last weekend.

Television show Ramayan may be three decades old, but the series in its re-telecast witnessed record viewership. At present India is observing 21 days of lockdown amid coronavirus outbreak and the government decided to bring back hit show 'Ramayan' on the country national channel Doordarshan the last weekend. According to a BARC report, the show garnered 170 million viewers in four shows over the last weekend. The show's massive viewership made it the highest watched serial ever in the Hindi general entertainment space, according to the Broadcast Audience Research Council report. The show was launched last Saturday amid the lockdown. Various government machinery publicised the re telecast of the show in a big way- thereby catching the attention of many. BARC's chief executive Sunil Lulla called Prasar Bharti's move as 'brilliant' and admitted the numbers garnered by the show was surprising. Also see: Remembering 9 iconic Doordarshan shows as channel celebrates 60th anniversary He hoped that the numbers would attract advertisers in a big way as well till the show runs on TV. The inaugural show of the series on Saturday morning recorded 34 million viewership, while a telecast the same evening had 45 million viewers and a rating of 5.2 percent. On Sunday, the viewership increased to 40 million in the morning and a whopping 51 million in the evening telecast. Prasar Bharti has not just re-telecast 'Ramayan', but is also showing 'Mahabharat', 'Byomkesh Bakshi' and 'Circus'. 'Ramayan' was produced by Ramanand Sagar and featured actor Arun Govil as Ram, Sunil Lehri as Lakshman and Deepika as Sita.

'Ramayan' creates history as it garners the highest viewership ever on TV

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