Smokers were never really protected from COVID, despite what early studies claimed

COVID-19 should teach us to hold extraordinary claims — about smoking, vitamin D, zinc, bleach, gargling iodine, or nebulising …

COVID-19: How steroids worsened the second wave

A 3-part series that examines the role played by steroids during the devastating second wave of the novel coronavirus disease pandemic

African swine fever: Ripple effect across the world

Small farms in Asia are the worst hit by the outbreak, while global pork and feed markets fluctuate with fall and rise in China’s pig numbers

New batch of coronavirus found in bats: Research

Researchers compiled 24 novel coronavirus genomes from different bat species; one of them was genetically similar to the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2

Earth Day 2021: Why we need to pledge to save our forests

The last few years have seen us sabotage our own future by degrading our forests. It’s time we learn from our lessons and treat Mother …

What did the billionaires lose during COVID-19 pandemic?

The bloom of the billionaires continued uninterrupted without an exception even during the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 and lessons from Ebola: How Senegal is confronting the challenge

Apart from imposing curfew, the West African country has adopted a comprehensive communication strategy to raise awareness  

COVID-19: What about the transgender community?

Only the Kerala government announced temporary housing and food facilities for transgenders in the state so far    

Coronavirus disease: Have experts found a cure yet?

In most cases, doctors administered common drugs like Paracetamol to keep fever under control

Fighting locust attacks: How about putting them on the plate

Locust outbreaks create opportunities to develop protein-rich feed for fish and livestock, including poultry, pigs and pets

India declares itself free of bird flu

No episode of the disease has been reported after an outbreak in Karnataka was contained 

‘Fighting Ebola needs concentrated efforts in poorer areas’

According to researchers, overcrowding and lack of awareness about transmission and prevention are responsible for the prevalence of Ebola in …

COVID-19: As lockdown heats up, my AC cools down

Here is the story of my struggle with ACs during this lockdown  

COVID-19: North Africa most affected in entire continent with 68% of all deaths

Algeria reports 173 deaths, the most in all of Africa

COVID-19: More than 500 migrant workers in Nepal escape quarantine

They protested congestion, lack of basic facilities at quarantine centre

COVID-19: Great apes may be vulnerable, say experts

Apes are susceptible to our diseases, said Ian Redmond, a tropical field biologist

Phase 1 human trials of Oxford University encouraging: Lancet

The sample size will have to be expanded across demography to check safety and efficacy  

Is there any upside to COVID-19

The lockdown has affected our economy, business, daily earnings of many workers and farmers. There are, however, a few positive aspects.

COVID-19: Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda writes to chief ministers over livelihood of tribals

It is imperative to initiate proactive measures for the well-being of tribes, the minister writes

COVID-19 lockdown crisis for migrant workers: What states are doing

Some states exhibit higher standards of human values while helping migrant workers

COVID-19: Nepal families wait for bodies of workers who died abroad

Families not getting a chance to hold funerals for their loved ones

How the COVID-19 pandemic is impelling big corporates for an ethical reset in India

Care and sensitivity towards stakeholders and society at large are going to be crucial for businesses to survive, earn trust and thrive in the …

COVID-19 update: Over 1,000 daily cases in India for first time in 2023

Over 665,000 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the last seven days worldwide, along with 4,178 deaths

Simply Put: Shrinking GDP

Simply Put: The vaccine