Coronavirus Update: India records highest single-day testing
Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah tests positive for novel coronavirus
Heavy monsoon may put Dharamshala evicted families at risk
The families — who have lived for decades in the city’s Charan Khad settlement — were evicted by the local municipal body four …
COVID-19 and the global energy structure’s geopolitical framework
The US — one of the largest consumers of global energy from the 1950s till 2018 — is now emerging as a major energy supplier to the …
Climate change, biodiversity loss and other global ills share root causes
The world is in the throes of a ‘sixth extinction crisis’ — an accelerating loss of species at a rate far more rapid than the …
COVID-19: Wastewater surveillance can help discover spread, says scientist
Surveillance through wastewater-based epidemiology can help the country in its fight against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, …
COVID-19 lockdown and the impact on camels in Rajasthan
Camel herders face problems in getting care for their animals because of the nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus …
COVID-19 pandemic takes toll on mental health of sexual minorities
People from the queer community take to social media to share experiences with depression, loneliness and stigmatisation
My plastic etiquette during COVID-19
There is something about the pandemic that makes you feel protected by using single-use plastic products. I am not alone in this battle
COVID-19: 60% farmers suffered yield loss on their harvest, shows survey
Survey aimed to evaluate the impact of the nationwide lockdown against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on agricultural production …
Re-imagining food systems crucial for climate, economic resilience: Nutrition report
Novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic pushes government to act on reforms of food systems with urgency
COVID-19 pandemic may drive 40-60 mln to extreme poverty: UNCTAD report
Families will be pushed deeper into poverty as the current employment decline is biggest since World War II, according to the report
COVID-19, summer season, a double blow for water issues in Odisha’s Jajpur
Villagers of the district’s Sukinda block forced to use water from contaminated sources
COVID-19: Aarogya Setu app privacy concerns deepen despite govt assurance
Ravi Shankar Prasad may call app robust but hacker Elliot Alderson has raised unputdownable flags
COVID-19, bad weather affect livelihoods in Bengal's Sundarbans
Inhabitants forced to enter forest areas that are home to man-eaters, other wild animals
COVID-19: How community platforms can help stem violence against women
Reduced availability of frontline healthcare workers is likely, since the entire health system is focused on the novel coronavirus disease (…
COVID-19: Green policies good for economy too, says study
Environment-friendly projects create more jobs, deliver higher short-term returns per dollar and lead to an increase in long-term cost savings
5 tips to help parents navigate the unique needs of children with autism learning from home
Research shows adapting teaching to incorporate students’ special interests can help students on the autism spectrum learn academic and …
COVID-19: More than 40,000 turmeric farmers in Odisha's Kandhamal bear lockdown brunt
Turmeric, or haldi, holds an important place in Indian kitchens because of its strong aroma, healing properties
World camel day: As tourists stay away from Odisha beaches, owners abandon camels
Several camels in Odisha — used by tour operators to earn money by carrying tourists in beach sites — abandoned by owners
COVID-19: J&K to go ahead with Amarnath Yatra despite concerns
Govt decision stands out as several pilgrimages across the country have been cancelled
COVID-19 deaths may be more than what’s reported: WHO
Is Delhi govt not counting deaths caused due to comorbidities as COVID-19 deaths?
COVID-19 lockdown, imports force MP farmers to sell maize at half price
Price crash forces maize farmers to deal with crisis situation
COVID-19: Fewer tests a bane for Bengal, warn health experts
Only 7,261 tests per million were conducted in West Bengal; only Bihar, Jharkhand, UP and Telangana lag behind
Malnourished, under-weight children in India can increase by more than 4 mln: Study
The COVID-19 pandemic can contribute to food shocks that make children more prone to malnourishment
COVID-19, Cyclone Amphan show how sex workers remain at receiving end
People tend to believe ‘other’ bodies, particularly of specific caste, class and religion, to be the source of risks. The story, …