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A professor at IIT-Roorkee has developed a software, which he claimed, can detect COVID-19 within five seconds. Kamal Jain IIT Roorkee’s Civil Engineering Department claimed that he took 40 days to develop the software, which will not only reduce time, but also testing costs drastically. At present, it takes about 24 to 48 hours to get COVID19 test results, and costs around Rs 4,500. The IIT professor also claimed that the new software will also reduce the risk of exposure to healthcare professionals. However, there has been no verification of his claim by any medical institution, including the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). But, Kamal Jain is confident about his software, and has already filed a patent for the technique, and has also approached the ICMR for a endorsement. He claimed to have developed an AI-based database, which can analyze more than 60,000 X-ray scans, including those of COVID19, pneumonia and TB patients in about five seconds. In the pro...

Meditation is a simple and quick way to reduce stress and anxiety. Here's how to add meditation to your daily routine to protect your mental health during the COVID-19 lockdown.     How to meditate every day Anyone can practice meditation to boost mental and emotional health. What’s more, it’s simple and can be done anywhere, without special equipment. And here are a few tips to help you ensure that you do it on a daily basis: Begin with just 2 minutes a day:  You can start with just 2 minutes a day - perhaps, you’ll find it much easier to stick to your practice. This can be beneficial especially in forming a longer-lasting habit. If you feel good about doing it, you can increase your meditation time gradually. Sit or lie comfortably:  Simply sit on a pillow on the floor, or sit on a chair or couch - if you’re not comfortable sitting on the floor. Close your eyes:  Using cooling eye masks or restorative eye pillows is recommended if you’re l...