Yes, the Chinese protests are about politics and freedom. But they are also about what COVID might do if it is let loose now

It would be foolish to guess what will happen next in China or even Iran

COVID-19 & children: Unmasking the reality

India administered more COVID-19 vaccine doses than the US

However, only 4% of the Indian population has got both doses so far

COVID-19 now 2nd biggest cause of death in India

Lack of preparedness makes for an asphyxiating crisis in just 8 weeks

Simply Put: Freedom to Express COVID-19

COVID-19 Update: Weekend curfew declared in Delhi

Curfew declared over the weekend in Delhi due to rising number of COVID-19 cases

Coronavirus update: Metros back on track Sept 7; many regular trains to go

Delhi average death toll up 50% in 3 weeks

Coronavirus update: Delhi CM self-isolates

India tally crosses 250,000; death toll over 7,000

Coronavirus update: Javadekar, Tomar, Gadkari brief on Cabinet decisions

Active cases nearing 100,000-mark

Create a million person days under MGNREGS: Patnaik to officers

He also asked them to ensure food security for migrant workers returning to the state

Odisha woman with COVID-19 symptoms dies under treatment of village quack

The woman had returned recently from Kolkata to Bhitarkanika National Park

Punjab procures wheat in the shadow of COVID-19

Here are the problems farmers face despite government efforts

Coronavirus update: Kejriwal says Modi to extend lockdown

Nearly 250 dead in India

COVID-19: Govt’s survey exposes lack of preparedness across India

Lack of PPEs, ventilators and overall hospital preparedness reported as major concerns

Stranded Odisha workers across India send SOS for food

Workers from Odisha are contacting anyone who can help them in a number of states

COVID-19: Food wastage on the rise

Lockdowns have led to hoarding and higher supply chain wastage

COVID-19: We will write to states to resume immunisation, says Centre

NCDC says 9 coronavirus disease hotspots in country, ministry says there are many

Massive numbers of new COVID–19 infections, not vaccines, are the main driver of new coronavirus variants

Variants have tended to have many of the same mutations that increase the amount of virus an infected person produces

How dangerous is Disease X?

A One Health approach which aims at bridging institutional gaps and emphasising mitigation strategies for emerging pathogens should be developed …

Is the COVID-19 vaccine story over?

India claims vaccines are no longer an issue in the battle against COVID-19, but a host of developing nations would disagree

World is not doing enough to end hunger by 2030: UN

Food inflation on unprecedented rise triggered by COVID-19 pandemic, Russia-Ukraine war  

Phonological problems: Why the name of a COVID-19 vaccine matters

The issue of nomenclature and confusion due to sound-alike and name-alike vaccines doesn’t find any mention in Covid-19 vaccination strategy;…

COVID-19: New data on South Africa hospitalisations reveals how omicron dodges vaccines 

Some 22.6% of those hospitalised currently in South Africa are fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Global Risks Report 2022: What does it mean for the environment

The 17th edition of the Global Risks Perception Survey has ranked ‘climate action failure’ as the number one risk, with potentially …

We are not at peace with nature

What can I wish for in the middle of a pandemic? It is not going to be a “new” year if we continue with our foolish ways of managing …