The report also advised expanding the genome sequencing machinery in the country & conducting studies on COVID-19 origins
AI helps scientists keep up in COVID-19 mutation race
Clean energy: India should deepen its global partnerships on critical minerals
FAO: Closing gender gap in agri-food systems can boost global economy by $1 trillion
Infographic: Do we need a booster dose?
Omicron, the most common COVID-19 strain in the world today, has dramatically reduced the efficacy and duration of vaccine protection
Can COVID-19 pandemic help India foster rural livelihoods and build resilient villages?
The shift of balance created by COVID-19 has revealed that urban centres, while important, need not be the sole creator of jobs or economic …
Topping the wrong chart: India has highest number of stillbirths
India recorded 0.34 million stillbirths in 2019; COVID-19 has disrupted health systems and added to the existing burden
COVID-19 rekindles concerns on Kashmir’s infrastructure, social behaviour
Earthquakes, floods, conflict and COVID-19 pandemic have underlined the suitability of existing housing infrastructure in urban areas of Kashmir
Why Cuban doctors deserve the Nobel Peace Prize
Cuban medical workers are risking their health to break the chain of COVID-19 infection. They have also developed drugs to help fight the disease
Periods in a pandemic: Women, girls in low-income settlements need more support
Measures taken to slow the spread of COVID-19 may have made things worse by affecting their ability to buy sanitary products
Locust attack: Farmers may delay monsoon crops as the crisis lingers
India will have a second attack of locusts from Africa hitting by next month as COVID-19 lockdown delays export of pesticides to Kenya
COVID-19 and SDG 6 goals: All that we need to learn and do
We need political will and commitment during COVID-19 times. Our world is packed with knowledge and we can achieve SDG6 goals if we remain engaged&…
COVID-19: Why we need to redefine thermal comfort
Humidification, high levels of fresh air intake are some recommendations of a document on air-conditioning and ventilation in COVID-19 times
Over 5.3 mln can face hunger in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger by August: FAO
Farmers and pastoralists affected by internal conflicts, poor access to markets. COVID-19 could aggravate food insecurity
Earth Day 2020: Wildlife runs wild amid COVID-19
With humans across the world cooped up in their homes due to COVID-19, wild animals have made appearances in human-dominated areas
COVID-19: Shut pet markets, animal protection organisation urges PM
The animal rights organisation said that both SARS and COVID-19 were caused by viruses linked to wildlife markets in China
No pension for 5,000 Bhopal gas tragedy widows for 18 months
Endless wait for Rs 1,000 a month; victims unable to protest due to COVID-19 pandemic
Gains lost: ILO flags rise in child labour — the first time this millennium
Globally, 9 million more children are at risk of child labour by the end of 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Meghalaya coal mine mishap: A week on, no sign of trapped miners
Heavy rains, technical snags and unavailability of labour due to COVID-19 lockdown continues to hamper operations
WATCH : Second COVID-19 wave had profound impact on rural India
Tier-3 and tier-4 districts witnessed a higher increase in deaths during the second wave of COVID-19 compared to the first one
COVID-19 second wave: Putting India first
The Union government proclaimed victory against COVID-19 in September 2020. The result was an unrelenting, unforgiving second wave
COVID-19: Rural Gujarat screaming for help, but who’s listening
Lack of COVID-19 testing and medical personnel has led to chaos and turmoil in Gujarat’s rural areas
Why experts are not happy with India’s COVID-19 vaccine procurement, pricing policy
India only COVID-19 vaccine producer that has shifted burden onto citizens to pay for vaccines by opening private markets for them, experts say
A national emergency: SC slams Centre on COVID-19 mismanagement
The Supreme Court takes suo motu cognizance of the COVID-19 situation and might take over all related cases from high courts
Kumbh amid COVID-19: 1.3 million bathe at Haridwar as COVID-19 cases spike
Officials at Kumbh Mela report decrease in number of pilgrims at second royal bath even as COVID-19 cases surge