COVID-19 mortality spikes in states with high burden of chronic diseases
There is incontrovertible evidence that underlying conditions deter the capacity to combat the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Blocking the deadly cytokine storm is a vital weapon for treating COVID-19
The cytokine storm is a centerpiece of the COVID-19 pathology with devastating consequences for the host
Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19: A new review of several studies shows flaws in research and no benefit
There are no controlled studies that assess the use of hydroxychloroquine to prevent the coronavirus
What is a clinical trial? A health policy expert explains
A controlled trial means study participants are split in two groups: One group is given the treatment and the other (the control group) is not
How social isolation can enrich our spiritual lives — like Robinson Crusoe
Crusoe’s journey of being trapped in a tropical island offers lessons on uncertainty and isolation during COVID-19 times
A COVID-19 vaccine needs the public’s trust — and it’s risky to cut corners on clinical trials, as Russia is
In other places, notably the United States, China and the European Union, even as researchers rush to develop vaccines, they continue to publish …
Biden’s long foreign-policy record signals how he’ll reverse Trump, rebuild old alliances and lead the pandemic response
As vice president, Biden’s relationships with world leaders were based on personal chemistry and empathy, enriched by his often rambling …
Simply Put: The COVID-19 prism
Shanghai COVID-19 update: No relief from lockdown in sight amid record case surge
Economic activities have come to a halt; military deployed to help tackle situation
Footfalls low, confusion over odd-even system at markets as Delhi unlocks amid fourth COVID-19 wave
Simply Put: Freedom from lockdown
Simply Put: Riding COVID-19 lockdown
How to lift the lockdown: Kerala panel has some ideas
State govt-appointed 17-member panel advocates 3-phase lifting of lockdown
Simply put: Lockdown extended
India: How COVID enabled new forms of economic abuse of women
Economic abuse tends to involve controlling and coercive behaviour by a woman’s partner, in-laws or other family members
Bihar's striking contractual teachers left to fend for themselves amid lockdown
More than 400,000 teachers suffer from financial crunch, 60 die so far
COVID-19: New assessment pegs 25% GDP slide for April-June
Expects industrial output to halve; inflation may shoot up
SC allows registration of BS-IV vehicles sold before March 25
The court had banned the registration of any such vehicle till it decided on the issue
Coronavirus update: Spread in new districts since lockdown relaxation
Many districts in eastern states under focus
COVID-19: Bundelkhand suffers from reverse-migration
Families of migrants from the region covered 400-500 kilometres on foot
Simply put: Home ... work amid COVID-19
COVID-19: As lockdown heats up, my AC cools down
Here is the story of my struggle with ACs during this lockdown
COVID-19 lockdown: Wild animals freely roam Bihar’s forests and fields
Leopards, nilgai and tigers, all have appeared in human-dominated areas
Simply Put: From COVID frying pan to...
One dead in Ankleshwar factory blast
Second industrial accident in Gujarat in as many weeks