In this episode of Worldview, our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Suhasini Haidar takes a look at the global search for the origins of the coronavirus, and why the controversial lab-leak theory just won’t go away. It has been 18 months since the first few cases of the SARS-CoV-2 was reported in the Chinese city of Wuhan. After 168 million cases worldwide, three-and-a-half million deaths, the focus is returning to where the virus emerged from. What is India’s position on the lab-leak theory and COVID-19's origins? Read more here: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/worldview-with-suhasini-haidar-origins-of-coronavirus/article34670327.ece Science writer Nicolas Wade's article: https://thebulletin.org/2021/05/the-origin-of-covid-did-people-or-nature-open-pandoras-box-at-wuhan/ The Hindu's article on the NCBS study: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/study-on-bats-and-bat-hunters-of-nagaland-come-under-the-scanner/article30722099.ece WHO report on the Origins of the Virus: https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus/origins-of-the-virus Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6​​​​​​​​​​ Visit https://www.thehindu.com/​​​​​​​​​​ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz​​​​​​​​​​ Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_hindu​​​​​​​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hindu/​​