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BAD FRIDAY: Almost 5,00,000 Cases in a Day
I have been doing Data Analytics Studies on the Coronavirus Pandemic for 226 days and have written 228 research-based articles on
India Crosses 75 lakh (7.5 million) Covid Cases
India crosses 7.5 million cases but won’t catch up with the USA anytime soon
40 million (4 crore) Covid-19 Cases
Cases peak on Friday as we head for 50 million in less than a month
India crosses 40 lac (4 million) Corona cases; is now accounting for almost 30% of world’s new cases daily
I have been conducting Data Analytics Studies on the Coronavirus Pandemic for 176 days and have written 220 research-based blog posts
An interview with the bestselling author – ‘Amit Bagaria’
via An interview with the bestselling author – ‘Amit Bagaria’
Indians Rising in Foreign Governments
‘People of Indian Origin’ or PIOs are making it big in politics and/or government positions in several countries outside India.
India Breaches 20,000 Daily Case Mark; Pakistan Joins the 200,000 Case Club
I have been conducting Data Analytics Studies on the Coronavirus Pandemic for 109 days and have written 173 research-based blog posts
Maharashtra Now Has More Coronavirus Cases than the Dragon (China)
I have been doing Data Analytics Studies on the Coronavirus Pandemic for 87 days and have written 141 research-based blog posts
Hum Honge Kaamyaab Ek Din
Before I start, let me say that I have been doing Data Analytics Studies on the Coronavirus Pandemic for 46 days
New York, Singapore, London & Mumbai — A TALE OF FOUR CITIES
Before I begin, let me mention here that I have been doing Data Analytics Studies on the Coronavirus Pandemic for 45
3,000,000 Coronavirus Cases
Yes, the world has crossed three million COVID-19 cases. USA by itself will reach one million cases tonight. It took
Over 200,000 Dead due to COVID-19
Yes, the Coronavirus Pandemic has taken over 200,000 lives. The global death toll now is now 200,400. Europe accounts for
India’s Covid-19 Infection Rate Is Low Because Testing Is Still Very Low!!!
I have been doing Data Analytics Studies on the Coronavirus Pandemic for 40 days. The graph here has data of 25
Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna
Look at the graph of the growth rate and the 5-day moving average in the number of COVID-19 cases and
Bye Bye Miss Corona, Bye?
Look at the graph of the growth rate and the 5-day moving average in the number of COVID-19 cases and
India 17th Nation with over 20,000 Covid19 cases; 20th with 600+ deaths
According to covid19india.org, which uses state bulletins and official Twitter handles to update their numbers 4-6 times a day, India
Recoveries Vs. Deaths for 20 Countries with most number of Coronavirus cases
I have been doing Data Analytics Studies on the Coronavirus Pandemic for 37 days. The 20 countries in this particular Study
World Crosses 2.5 million Covid Cases — Growth 14–21 April Vs. 13–20 April
I have been doing Data Analytics Studies on the Coronavirus Pandemic for 37 days. The 28 countries in this Study have
New York Alone Crosses Quarter Million Coronavirus Cases
The State of New York is USA’s fourth largest state by population, with about 19.454 million people (5.9% of USA’s
Coronavirus Comparison Study — Growth 13–20 April Vs. Growth 12–19 April
I have been doing Data Analytics Studies on the Coronavirus Pandemic for 36 days. The 28 countries in this Study have
IN INDIA, SUNami RISES IN THE WEST, SETS IN THE EAST
I have been doing Data Analytics Studies on the Coronavirus Pandemic for 36 days. This post is about the “Infection Rate”
New Delhi’s New Central Vista Plan Gives Acidity to Modi Haters
There is controversy about Hindustan Times refusing to publish historian Ram Guha‘s weekly column, based on which Guha has chosen
Coronavirus Comparison Study — Growth 12–19 April Vs. Growth 11–18 April
I have been doing Data Analytics Studies on the Coronavirus Pandemic for 35 days. The 28 countries in this Study have
Which Countries Have The Most COVID-19 Cases Per 1000 Residents?
I have been doing Data Analytics Studies on the Coronavirus Pandemic for 35 days. The 28 countries in this Study have
Beginning of End of Coronavirus In India?
Look at the graph of the growth rate and the 5-day moving average in the number of COVID-19 cases and
Is COVID-19 Ready to Leave Planet Earth?
Look at the graph of the growth rate and the 5-day moving average in the number of COVID-19 cases and
Is Something Wrong With The Way India Is Conducting Tests Or Reporting Data?
I have been doing Data Analytics Studies on the Coronavirus Pandemic for 34 days. The 28 countries chosen for this Study
India 17th Nation with 15000+ Covid19 cases; 20th with 500+ deaths
According to covid19india.org, which uses state bulletins and official Twitter handles to update their numbers 4-6 times a day, India
Coronavirus Comparison Study – Growth 11—18 April Vs. Growth 10—17 April
I have been doing Data Analytics Studies on the Coronavirus Pandemic for 34 days. The 28 countries chosen for this Study
CORONAVIRUS DEATHS — Which Countries have the Highest Growth?
I have been doing Data Analytics Studies on the Coronavirus Pandemic for 33 days. The 20 countries in this Table are
Coronavirus Comparison Study – Growth 10—17 April Vs. Growth 9—16 April
I have been doing Data Analytics Studies on the Coronavirus Pandemic for 33 days. The 28 countries chosen for this Study
Coronavirus Comparison Study – Growth 9-16 April Vs. Growth 8-15 April
I have been doing Data Analytics Studies on the Coronavirus Pandemic for 32 days now. The 30 countries originally chosen (and
Rahul Proves his Intelligence Again
“Lockdown can’t end coronavirus, need to push testing aggressively: Rahul Gandhi” says the headline by India Today. Former Congress president
Coronavirus Comparison Study – Growth from 8-15 April Vs. growth from 7-14 April
I have been doing Data Analytics Studies on the Coronavirus Pandemic for 31 days now. The 30 countries chosen are not
Why is India Still Seeing Zig-Zag Curves for Coronavirus Cases and Deaths?
While the rest of the world has definitely seen a slowdown in the number of cases in the last 10
Are We Getting Ready To Say Goodbye To The Coronavirus Pandemic?
Look at the graph of the daily growth rate in the number of Coronavirus cases and deaths worldwide in the
2,000,000 Coronavirus Cases
Yes, the world has crossed two million COVID-19 cases. It took seven days to move from 0.5 million to 1.0
COVID-19 Recoveries Vs. Deaths
I have been doing Data Analytics Studies on the Coronavirus Pandemic for 30 days now. The 21 countries chosen for this
Coronavirus Data Analytics Study – Worldwide Growth in last 7 days
I have been doing Data Analytics Studies on the Coronavirus Pandemic for 30 days now. The 30 countries chosen are not
Global Coronavirus Data Analytics Study – Growth Showing Declining Trends
I have been doing Data Analytics Studies on the Coronavirus Pandemic for 29 days now. The 30 countries chosen are not
It’s NOT a Good Friday – Global Coronavirus Growth in 18 days
I have been doing Data Analytics Studies on the Coronavirus Pandemic for 26 days now. The 30 countries chosen for this
New York City crosses China in Number of Coronavirus Cases
New York City, USA’s largest city and the world’s 38th largest, has a population of over 8.622 million people. Now,
Why is the Mortality Rate of COVID-19 so Dissimilar in different countries?
I wrote a post on this exact issue just a week ago. I have been doing Data Analytics Studies on the
Coronavirus Data Analytics Study – Worldwide Growth in 17 days
The world has seen the Coronavirus case count cross 1.5 million in the last 24 hours. I have been doing
Will Kamala Devi Harris of Tamilian descent be Vice President nominee?
As it has become clear that former American Vice President Joe Biden will challenge sitting President Donald Trump‘s re-election on
It’s Biden vs. Trump
As Senator Bernie Sanders pulled out of the race to be nominated as the Democratic Party candidate to challenge President
Which Countries have the Highest Growing Coronavirus Deaths?
The 26 countries in this Table are those which have reported at least 170 deaths related to the COVID-19 Coronavirus
USA crosses 400,000 Coronavirus Cases
The United States of America (USA) – the world’s third largest country with a population of 329.065 million, or 4.266%
New York has more Coronavirus Cases than all Countries except Spain
The State of New York is USA’s fourth largest state by population, with about 19.454 million people (5.9% of USA’s
Who Is Testing Aggressively For Coronavirus and Who Is Not?
It is obvious from the Table that USA is carrying out the most number of COVID-19 tests per day. But
Is Coronavirus on its Way Out?
Look at the graph of the daily growth (increase) of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases worldwide in the last 10 days. All
India now has 5000+ Coronavirus cases
According to covid19india.org, which uses state bulletins and official Twitter handles to update their numbers 4-6 times a day, India
Coronavirus Data Analytics Study – Worldwide Growth in 15 days
This Data Analytics Study on the Coronavirus Pandemic is in its 23rd day today. The 30 countries chosen for the
COVID-19 Cases in the UK cross 50,000; Deaths cross 5,000
As per Data from the website of UK government organisation Public Health England, the number of Coronavirus cases in the
Coronavirus Data Analytics Study – Worldwide Growth in 2 Weeks
This Data Analytics Study on the Coronavirus Pandemic is in its 22nd day today. The 30 countries chosen for the
India has 4000+ Coronavirus Cases
According to covid19india.org, which uses state bulletins and official Twitter handles to update their numbers 4-6 times a day, India
Which countries have the highest incidence of Coronavirus cases?
You would say USA, right? Wrong. When it comes to making an sort of reasonable comparisons, you have to use
Coronavirus Data Analytics Study – Worldwide Growth in 13 Days
This Data Analytics Study on the Coronavirus Pandemic is in its 21st day today. The 30 countries chosen for the
Coronavirus Data Analytics Study – Worldwide Growth in 12 Days
This Data Analytics Study on the Coronavirus Pandemic is in its 20th day today. The 30 countries chosen for the
Huge Health Expenditure Did Not Prevent Spread of Coronavirus Pandemic
Look at the Statista graph based on OECD data. The public health expenditure (the total amount spent on healthcare by
Only 65 days ago…
Only 65 days ago… USA had 5 cases of COVID-19 / SARS-CoV-2 / Coronavirus – today, the number has crossed
Coronavirus Data Analytics Study – Worldwide Growth in 11 Days
This Data Analytics Study on the Coronavirus Pandemic is in its 19th day today and I have chosen 30 countries
One Million Coronavirus Cases
Like I predicted in my earlier post today, the total number of COVID-19 / SARS-CoV-2 / 2019-nCoV / Coronavirus cases
Why is the Coronavirus-related Mortality Rate so varied in different countries?
My Data Analytics Study on the Coronavirus Pandemic is in its 18th day today and I have chosen 30 countries
Which Countries have the Highest Growing Coronavirus Deaths?
The 21 countries in this Table are those which have reported at least 100 deaths related to the COVID-19 /
Why USA and other Western Nations need to join India’s fight against Terroristan?
Do you know what Terroristan is? I’m sure you do. Yes, I’m referring to our western neighbour, Pakistan. Why this
Coronavirus Data Analytics Study – Worldwide Growth in 10 Days
The world will have MORE THAN ONE MILLION CORONAVIRUS CASES and the death toll will cross 50,000 latest by 18:00
Which Country is doing the Most Number of COVID-19 Coronavirus Tests?
Here is some data for the number of Coronavirus (COVID-19 / SARS-CoV-2 / 2019-nCoV) tests being done in 17 countries
Coronavirus Data Analytics Study – Worldwide Growth in 9 Days
The world now has over 874,600 Coronavirus cases (at 11:40 pm UTC today) and the death toll has crossed 43,400.
Coronavirus DEATHS cross 40,000 worldwide, 35,000+ in just 7 countries
The Table has data on 32 countries which have reported at least 40 Coronavirus-related deaths each, as of a few
Will Nizamuddin Markaz be India’s Super-Spreader of Coronavirus?
Why is the Nizamuddin Markaz in Delhi in the news? The Nizamuddin Markaz Masjid, also known as Banglewali Masjid, a
Has the 21 day Lockdown in India Really Flattened the Coronavirus Curve?
The Economic Times article, quoting the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, says that “Govt Data Reveals Lockdown may Have
Coronavirus Data Analytics Study – Worldwide Growth in 8 days
The world now has over 802,800 Coronavirus cases (at 12:40 pm UTC today) and the death toll is nearing 40,000.
Coronavirus Cases Cross 150,000 in USA, 100,000 in Italy, 22,000 in UK…
Yes, you read the headline right. Things are moving fast – too fast for comfort. The world now has 768,363
30% of World Population in Lockdown
Almost 2.35 billion people (more than 30% of the global population) are currently under a Lockdown due to the COVID-19
Some reasons why COVID-19 is spreading like wildfire in America
Do you know why Coronavirus cases have grown 4.15 times (from 35,060 on March 23 to 145,443 today) in the
Why is Coronavirus Killing More People in Some Countries and Less in Others?
Do you know the answer to the question? Before I move further, I want to give you some background. My
Coronavirus Data Analytics Study – Worldwide Growth in One Week
Spain has now crossed China in the number of Coronavirus cases; Belgium and the Netherlands have overtaken South Korea, Turkey
Why is the Coronavirus Infection Rate so Different Around The World?
Just look at the data in the Table. Unbelievable, isn’t it? But before I start, I want to give you
Which Countries have the Most COVID-19 Coronavirus Cases?
You think the answer is USA, right? WRONG!!! But it has to be – after all, it’s been in the
Coronavirus Data Analytics Study – Worldwide Growth in 6 Days
The Table with data from 30 countries comprises a total of 607,883 Coronavirus cases (up 9.1% from 557,154 yesterday), which
Coronavirus Data Analytics Study – Worldwide Growth in 5 Days
The Table with data from 30 countries comprises a total of 557,154 Coronavirus cases (up 11.67% from 498,938 yesterday), which
Coronavirus Data Analytics Study – Worldwide Growth in 4 Days
The Table with data from 30 countries comprises a total of 498,938 Coronavirus cases, which is 91% of the 548,807
Why Are Coronavirus-related Deaths So Different By Country?
The Table with data from 30 countries comprises a total of 446,916 Coronavirus cases, which is 90.8% of the 492,443
Why Are Coronavirus Test RESULTS so Different Around The World?
Just look at the data in the Table. Unbelievable, isn’t it? Before I go on, let me establish the fact
How many Coronavirus cases could India have in 75 days?
Do you know how many Coronavirus cases India could have in 75 days from now? For that matter, does anyone
Coronavirus Growth in 72 Hours
The Table with data from 30 countries (UAE has now been excluded to make it an even number of 30,
India Coronavirus already witnessing a Hockey Stick Growth
Do you know what “Hockey Stick Growth” means? Actually, it has very little to do with India’s national sport. It
Coronavirus Growth in 48 hours
The Table with data from 31 countries (Norway has now been excluded) comprises a total of 397,360 Coronavirus cases, which
Coronavirus Statistics – Day 9
Are my posts helping you learn more about the Coronavirus, hopefully the biggest pandemic we will see in our lifetimes?
Coronavirus Growth in 6 hours!!!
Look at the comparison of the reported Coronavirus cases at 9:45 pm IST (Indian Standard Time) vs. 3:45 pm IST,
Global Coronavirus Data
Look at this chart that I have compiled on the total number of reported Coronavirus cases in 36 countries, including
This Too Shall Pass
In thousands, first the Chinese were dying Very soon, many more Italians were dying In Spain and Iran too, thousands
Not enough Doctors or Nurses
As these Statista graphs (based on OECD data) show, India does not have enough Doctors or Nurses for our 1.366
Only 110 Coronavirus Cases?
Do you sense something wrong with the data in this chart? I certainly do!!! How is India’s rate of people
Coronavirus Impact on Growth
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, or OECD, has slashed the GDP growth forecasts for the world’s largest economies,
Top Tourist Destinations
Do you know which is the Top Trending Tourist Destination in the World right now? As per the most reputed
Record Number of Bombs
As per the STATISTA graph here sourcing data from the U.S. Air Forces Central Command, USA dropped a record number
The Global Policeman
USA still has almost 68,000 troops based in the Middle East, including 2,500 in Turkey, as per this Statista graphic,
Jai Hind
To our youth, I say: We are leaving behind a country that will face disaster due to climate change, We
Google is “ati sundar”
As most of you must be already knowing, Alphabet (the world’s 3rd most valuable company, after Apple and Microsoft) is
Smartphones Replacing Computers
This STATISTA graph, based on market research by global research giant Gartner, shows that the worldwide PC (computers, both desktop
Poisoned in the Capital
Have a look at the Statista graph. As per the U.S. Environmental Pollution Agency, any PM 2.5 level air quality value
Short History of Kashmir – 1
The ‘greater’ Kashmir region comprises India’s Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) state, and Pakistan’s autonomous regions of Gilgit Baltistan and Azad
Kashmir Part of India
Do you agree? Though he woke up almost 26 hours late with his first tweet on the subject, TV channels
Bangalore Traffic Worst?
People in Mumbai and Delhi say that Bangalore (Bengaluru) traffic is the worst. Yet, according to the highly trusted TomTom
Pizza Hut DELIVERY IN 9 MONTHS
Do you order from Pizza Hut? Have you faced any problems? We have been ordering from them for over 20
Allah or Ram?
Dear Readers, let me ask you a very important question. If Allah and Ram fight a direct election against each
Varanasi, Vikas, Vishwas
Has Member of Parliament Narendra Modi done development work in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi? This is some of the work
WWPP: When Will Pappu Pass?
Though India’s ruling party – BJP – is yet to release its election manifesto for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections,
Good or Bad for India?
Did you know that the Mumbai – Delhi air route is now the third busiest in the world, with 45,188
Aatankistan, Kangaalistan, Pakistan
Pakistan-trained and Pakistan-sponsored terrorists attacked the Indian security forces, once again! So what is new? Pakistan is what it is
Why can’t India export more?
Do you know how India’s exports compare to other countries? Only 13.2% of China 19.3% of the USA 20.6% of
Kolkata Calls
I was born and brought up in Kolkata (then Calcutta, the city of joy). On December 9, I have been
It’s all coming true!
The English edition of my first book: “1914 NaMo or MoNa” came out in bookstores in early April 2018; I
TV Channel Bias
Look at the graph – the Leftist (Communist) parties have been steadily losing ground in India. The downfall had started
Tongue-in-Cheek
Call it tongue-in-cheek or cheeky, the title of this book itself is intriguing enough for browsers at a bookshop to
Is Tata OK?
The difference between an “Entrepreneur” and an “Investor” became more distinct to me after I read this book. While most
Challenging Perspectives
OK Tata is another example of what Amit does best – challenging perspectives. The book doesn’t force its ideas on
A Riveting History of Tata Group
Amit writes a riveting history of the Tata group and captures the sense of nostalgia associated with JRD Tata and
Hyperinflation
Can you imagine prices of potatoes or onions, or even TV sets going up by 42.1 times in just one
Shame India
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has just released its annual study on the competitiveness of the global economy. One of the most important
RAga FAther’s LEgacy
Do you know why the title of this article has some capital letters and others in sentence case (not in
Indira won 1971
In 1948, Pakistan’s Quaid-i-Azam and first Governor-General, Muhammad Ali Jinnah declared that “Urdu, and only Urdu” would be the official federal language
Why is Tata in the ICU?
Growing up as a boy or girl turning into a young adult in India, you would have definitely heard about
Hari Bol
By the time you read this, the 12th Deputy Chairman of India’s Rajya Sabha would have perhaps already been elected.
How did Feroze become a Gandhi?
Feroze (Gandhi) was the husband of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and the father of two sons – former Prime
Reds turning Green
As reported in the ET Sunday magazine, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently stayed the felling of reportedly 16,000 trees
License to Kill
Many mysterious deaths have taken place in the “extended” family of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty, as well as within the Congress
New PM of Pakistan
66-year-old Imran Ahmad Khan Niazi is a Pakistani politician and former cricketer who is the current chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, who is
Googly for Google
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, delivered pretty decent 2018 second quarter results this week. Just days after being hit by a $5.1
Shuffle the States
By 1952, the demand for creation of a Telugu-majority state in had become powerful, and Andhra State was formed in October,
Where are Delhi and Mumbai?
Did you know that the Delhi Metro (started December 2002) already has 208 operational stations, which makes it No.8 in
Are you spending 41% of your income on Rent?
Did you know that, even though the rental cost for a 2-bedroom apartment in Mumbai is one fifth or lesser
Not Paying Enough Rent?
Did you know that the apartment rents in Hong Kong and San Francisco are more than 10 times than the
Arun better or Piyush?
Will newly minted Finance Minister Piyush Goyal (who completes two months in the position this week) make a better FM
Who has more refugees?
Which European country has the most number of Muslim refugees? In terms of sheer number, it is Turkey. However, as
Sonali has Cancer
Did you know that, after the very talented after Irrfan Khan, it is the Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre who has been diagnosed
In Labour
We, the world’s second largest public polling / surveying platform across all social media https://twitter.com/MyVoteToday – ran a Poll on
Move to Ukraine
A Chicken Maharaja Mac at McDonald’s (equivalent to the Big Mac beef burger sold worldwide) at McDonald’s costs ₹177 ($2.60) in
End of TV?
The average TV viewership per person worldwide has come down 8% from 188 minutes per day to 173 minutes per
Safe Vaults
₹155 trillion (₹155 lakh crores) of private wealth is parked in Switzerland alone, making it the largest offshore banking haven
12 Flags
We, the world’s second largest public polling / surveying platform across all social media https://twitter.com/MyVoteToday – ran a Poll on
Kar Natak
We, the world’s second largest public polling / surveying platform across all social media https://twitter.com/MyVoteToday – ran a Poll on
iPhone myPhone
Did you know how many smartphones sold worldwide in the first quarter (Jan – March) of 2018? A whopping 360
O La Tesla
Look at the way this Elon Musk company – TESLA – is growing. Nearly averaging 30,000 deliveries per quarter, or