Media Mentions

Wearing mask is one’s best bet, N-95 suitable for frontliners: Material scientist
The Indian Express, August 3, 2020

Science and Technology Efforts in India on COVID-19
India Science and Innovation, July 30, 2020

Union Minister Meghwal claims papad will boost antibodies against COVID-19
The Hindu, July 24, 2020

• Explained: Can Steam Inhalation Cure COVID-19?
  July 19, 2020
• COVID 19 Treatment: Will Coconut Oil Protect You Against COVID-19?
  July 13, 2020
• Explained: Should You Buy A Pulse Oximeter?
  July 9, 2020
• Explained: Can We Boost Immunity Against COVID-19?
  July 9, 2020
• How to Make Homemade Hand Sanitizer?
  July 2, 2020
• Can Rainwater Dilute COVID-19? | Coronavirus Pandemic
  June 15, 2020
• Are Hand Sanitisers Flammable?
  June 6, 2020
• Why Should We Wear A Mask?
  June 6, 2020
• Can Hand Sanitisers Cause Cancer?
  June 1, 2020
• Do Hot Temperatures & Humidity Affect The COVID-19 Spread In India?
  May 24, 2020
• Can Lemon Tea With Baking Soda Prevent COVID-19?
  May 18, 2020
• Can Mustard Oil Prevent COVID-19?
  May 18, 2020

Indian Scientists: Mythbusters!
TIMnovate, July 18, 2020

New studies say coronavirus outbreak will peak by mid-August and plateau
Deccan Herald, July 15, 2020

India’s coronavirus challenge: Explaining the pandemic in 22 languages and 19,500 dialects
The Straits Times, July 15, 2020

Short duration lockdown can’t curb Covid-19 spread, will only delay peak: Scientists
Deccan Herald, July 13, 2020

Tackling a tsunami of misinformation and myths
Nature Asia, July 3, 2020

COVID Spreads From Contaminated Surfaces. Here’s How to Avoid It
The Quint, June 7, 2020

After global models, national lockdowns, India finally has local Covid models
The Ken, July 1, 2020

Needle in a haystack
The Week, June 28, 2020

What do mathematical models tell us about the impact of lockdown on Covid-19 fatalities in India?
Scroll, June 27, 2020

How I became a fact checker
Health Analytics Asia, June 26, 2020

Tech that, COVID-19
IISC Connect, June 23, 2020

How do you translate a pandemic?
The New Humanitarian, June 23, 2020

Why it’s important to tend to the mental health of the elderly during Covid-19
Deccan Herald, June 23, 2020

No, washing hands with lemon will not protect you from Covid-19
Health Analytics Asia, June 18, 2020

Explained: Why an expert suggests wearing a three-ply surgical mask in the monsoon
The Indian Express, June 18, 2020

Is India prepared to tackle its coronavirus peak?
TRTWorld, June 17, 2020

Figures in dispute
FRONTLINE, June 17, 2020

COVID-19 and Infectious Misinformation
Economic&PoliticalWEEKLY, June 13, 2020

Maharashtra’s Covid-19 cases cross 100,000-mark; Mumbai’s toll goes past 2,000
Hindustan Times, June 13, 2020

Did The Lockdown Work? What Did It Do? What Would Have Happened Without It?
Outlook, June 13, 2020

Our Live-in Virus: What Does the Real Covid Map Look Like?
Outlook, June 12, 2020

India’s Coronavirus Data Is Infected With Flaws. Numerophobia?
Outlook, June 12, 2020

Homeopathy for covid-19: panacea or false hope?
Livemint, June 12, 2020

As Lockdown Ends, Infectivity Has Fallen But Cases Continue To Grow Exponentially
IndiaSpend, June 10, 2020

COVID-19: When Scientists Model Answers to Questions No One Needs Answered
The Wire, June 9, 2020

Are We At Risk of Contracting COVID-19 in Malls? An Expert Answers
The Quint, June 9, 2020

How Will Doing Science Change in India After COVID-19? An Interview.
Science, The Wire, June 8, 2020

Why We Don’t Know India’s Actual COVID-19 Mortality Ratio
IndiaSpend, June 7, 2020

COVID Spreads From Contaminated Surfaces. Here’s How to Avoid It
The Quint, June 7, 2020

Explained: How many Covid-19 deaths prevented by lockdown?
The Indian Express, June 4, 2020

• Can homeopathic and/or ayurvedic medicines protect from coronavirus?
  June 3, 2020
• Can houseflies spread coronavirus?
  June 2, 2020
• Can clapping hands together destroy the virus?
  June 1, 2020
• Can fasting reduce change of getting COVID-19?
  May 31, 2020
• Can air conditioners spread COVID-19?
  May 30, 2020
• Can COVID-19 spread through pets?
  May 29, 2020
• Can COVID-19 spread through mosquito bites?
  May 28, 2020
• Is the novel coronavirus variety in India less dangerous?
  May 27, 2020
• Will use of cow urine/dunk protect from novel coronavirus?
  May 26, 2020
• Does eating non vegetarian food increase risk of infection?
  May 25, 2020
• Was novel coronavirus prepared in a lab?
  May 24, 2020
• Do Indians have better immunity against novel coronavirus?
  May 23, 2020
• Will home remedy protect people?
  May 22, 2020
• Are North-eastern states save from coronavirus?
  May 21, 2020
• Can warm Indian weather prevent virus spread?
  May 20, 2020
• Do bats spread COVID-19?
  May 19, 2020

Covid-19: Can mathematical models help us navigate the pandemic?
livemint, May 29, 2020

India Could Have 10 Million Undetected COVID Infections, Says Expert in Disease Modeling
The Wire YouTube, May 30, 2020

Arundhati Roy on Indian Migrant-Worker Oppression and India’s Fateful COVID Crisis
counterpunch, May 29, 2020

Lockdown saved lives of 8K to 32K people: Report
Hindustan Times, May 28, 2020

Do Masks Help Prevent COVID-19? Here’s What Experts Have to Say
The Quint, May 25, 2020

Ashoka’s Comprehensive Response to COVID-19
Ashoka Bulletin, May 23, 2020

Cyclical curbs, relaxations likely to help
Hindustan Times, May 23, 2020

Covid warriors go the extra mile
the billion press, May 19, 2020

Scientist start this campaign to remove wrong information about corona
News Track, May 19, 2020

Gadkari’s Corona Conspiracy Theory is Way of Shifting Blame for Government Lapses
The Wire, May 16, 2020

India’s Response to COVID-19: A Soft Power Perspective
USC – Center on Public Diplomacy, May 15, 2020

Coronavirus lockdown | Mathematical model estimates staggered resumption may cut peak hospitalisations by 50%
The Hindu, May 13, 2020

Work from office for a week and from home for two weeks: Scientists suggest post lockdown plan
Hindustan Times, May 12, 2020

COVID-19 in India: A perspective from models
IISER Mohali YouTube, May 11, 2020

Model suggests cyclical work schedule for one-third of the workforce post lockdown
Deccan Herald, May 12, 2020

The Battle of Contesting ‘Sciences’ Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
The New Learn, May 11, 2020

600+ Scientists Create Online Platform to Debunk Rumours, Hoaxes About COVID-19
the better india, May 11, 2020

Being a scientist in the post-COVID world: In conversation with Jyotsna Dhawan
India Bioscience, May 8, 2020

Is It Safe to Use Air Conditioners at Home? Experts Weigh In
The Quint, May 7, 2020

Keeping safe : body and mind, The​Daily Life and CoViD-19
Hastakshep News, May 5, 2020

COVID-19 Good Samaritans: Meet The Hoax Busters And Their Unique Fight Against Fake Information
Outlook, May 4, 2020

India lockdown: Reports of ‘reappearing’ animals are not just misleading – they’re also harmful
Scroll, May 3, 2020

Scientists bust myths about ‘immunity-boosting’ substances in fighting Covid-19
Hindustan Times, May 1, 2020

Why do we keep falling for fake news about animals and what can go wrong?
Mongabay, April 30, 2020

1 coronavirus-positive person infected 3-4 people, reveals analysis by Tata Institute of Fundamental Research scientist
Hindustan Times, April 29, 2020

Nutrition Therapist Neelanjana Singh on food hygiene during coronavirus
The New Indian Express, April 29, 2020

SIR and SEIR Models of Infectious Diseases
Research Matters, April 28, 2020

Plasma Therapy For COVID-19: All You Need To Know
Boom, April 27, 2020

False:Japanese Nobel Laureate Tasuku Honjo Says SARS-CoV-2 Is Man-made
Boom, April 26, 2020

Cow Urine Kills Coronavirus? These Indian Scientists Are Combating Pretend Information within the Time of Pandemic
Hamsa News, April 25, 2020

Cow Urine Kills Coronavirus? These Indian Scientists Are Fighting Fake News in the Time of Pandemic
News Villa, April 25, 2020

Cow Urine Kills Coronavirus? These Indian Scientists Are Fighting Fake News in the Time of Pandemic
News 18, April 25, 2020

India under COVID-19 lockdown
The Lancet, April 25, 2020

Scientists, artists fight misinformation as COVID-19 myths spread
The Federal, April 25, 2020

Trump’s Bizarre Claims: ‘Disinfectant, Sunlight Can Kill COVID-19’
The Quint, April 25, 2020

Coronavirus Pandemic: It’s vital to counter the ‘infodemic’
Deccan Herald, April 24, 2020

Hoax busting, apps, strategies: 540 Indian scientists find solutions to COVID-19
The News Minute, April 23, 2020

Hydroxychloroquine For COVID-19: Miracle Drug or Premature Claims?
The Quint, April 23, 2020

Mathematical modelling of Covid: SPPU scientists lead team developing India-specific epidemiological model
Hindustan Times, April 22, 2020

500 Indian Scientists’ Debunk Misinformation Around COVID-19
Boom, April 22, 2020

Explaining models of epidemic spreading
Research Matters, April 21, 2020

Testing, quarantine more effective than lockdown to check Covid-19, suggests epidemiological model
Hindustan Times, April 21, 2020

Indian scientists build model to estimate impact of interventions on COVID-19
The Hindu, April 20, 2020

Models predict how India would fare post-lockdown
Nature Asia, April 20, 2020

We Are Fighting an Infodemic in the Time of ‘Coronoia’
The Wire, April 18, 2020

How 300 Indian scientists are fighting fake news about COVID-19 \[Dash] World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum, April 14, 2020

Indian scientists create platform to deal with Covid-19
Patient Innovation, April 14, 2020

How 300 Indian scientists are fighting fake news about COVID-19
World Economic Forum, April 14, 2020

Coronavirus conspiracy theories targeting Muslims spread in India
The Guardian, April 13, 2020

Meet the myth-busters of COVID-19
Deccan Herald, April 11, 2020

These scientists are not medical experts but are still trying to help fight coronavirus
The Print, April 10, 2020

A group of 300 Indian scientists is fighting the Covid-19 fake news machinery
Quartz India, April 9, 2020

The male, female and pollen behind J&K order to chop ‘Covid-19’ trees
The Print, April 9, 2020

Scientists join to fight Corona rumours
Mid-Day, April 8 2020

Team of ‘hoaxbusters’ at work to debunk coronavirus myths in 15 languages
The Print, April 6, 2020

Indian scientists mobilise to counter coronavirus myths and hoaxes
Sakal Times, April 5, 2020

Indian scientists mobilise to counter myths surrounding coronavirus
The Indian Express, Info News, April 4, 2020

Brief brush with candle ‘science’
Telegraph India, April 4, 2020

COVID-19: Busting some Myths
India Bioscience, April 1, 2020

Scientists form group to bust virus hoaxes
Times Of India, March 31, 2020

Indian Scientists Join The Battle Against COVID-19
Dream IAS, March 29, 2020

Scientists discuss ways to bust misinformation and fake news about Covid-19
Hindustan Times, March 27, 2020

Scientists to bust myths about coronavirus
Mumbai Mirror, March 27 2020

Indian scientists join the battle against COVID-19
The Hindu, March 27, 2020

Positive India: कोरोना से इस अनोखी मुहिम के तहत मिलकर लड़ रहे हैं देश के 500 वैज्ञानिक
Jagran, May 18, 2020

कोविड 19 और रोग प्रतिरोधक क्षमता बढ़ाने के दावे : सरकार और मीडिया की गलतबयानी
Hastakshep News, May 5, 2020

कोरोना के नाम पर फैलाए जा रहे अंधविश्वासों के खिलाफ 400 वैज्ञानिकों ने लिया मोर्चा
Janjwar, April 5, 2020

Lockdown: करोनाच्या चाचण्यांचे प्रमाण वाढवल्यास लॉकडाउन होऊ शकतो कमी
Loksatta, April 23, 2020

करोनाच्या चाचण्यांचे प्रमाण वाढवल्यास लॉकडाउन होऊ शकतो कमी
Maharashtra Bulletin, April 23, 2020

करोनाच्या प्रसाराचे ‘इंडिया-सिम’ प्रतिमान
Maharashtra Times, April 22, 2020

Corona virus : कोरोनाला रोखण्यासाठी चाचण्या वाढविणे आणि रूग्णांचे विलगीकरण गरजेचे
Lokmat, April 21, 2020

शास्त्रज्ञ प्रबोधनासाठी सरसावले
Maharashtra Times, March 28, 2020

ಕರ್ನಾಟಕಕ್ಕೆ ಕೊರೋನಾದ ಗಣಿತದ ಮಾದರಿ ಬೇಕು! Modeling COVID-19 for Karnataka.
Pragati, April 24, 2020

அச்சம் வேண்டாம்; அலட்சியமும் வேண்டாம்
Theekkathir, July 20, 2020

கரோனா சந்தேகங்களுக்கு அறிவியல் என்ன சொல்கிறது?
Hindu, July 18, 2020

நாடு தழுவிய பொது முடக்கத்தால் தவிர்க்கப்பட்ட மரணங்கள் எத்தனை?
The Indian Express, June 4, 2020

கொரோனாவை எதிர்கொள்ள மின்நூல் : விஞ்ஞானிகள் குழு ஏற்பாடு
Dinamalar, May 29, 2020

লকডাউনে সত্যিই কত কোভিড মৃত্যু আটকানো গেল?
The Indian Express, June 4, 2020

മഴക്കാലത്ത് ഉപയോഗിക്കേണ്ടത് ത്രീ-പ്ലൈ സര്‍ജിക്കല്‍ മാസ്‌ക്? കാരണമെന്ത്?…
Manorama Online, June 22, 2020

Corona-jihad’: Muslim minority accused of spreading coronavirus in India
Pozpopuli, May 3, 2020