Antibody injections could fight COVID-19 infections: An infectious disease expert explains the prospects

Antibodies are perhaps the safest type of therapy and have many important functions

Bihar procures most paddy in 6 yrs, But will that help

Nitish Kumar government already has hands full; mills may not want to lift more

COVID-19 makes summer 2020 harsh for Rajasthan’s pastoralists

Pastoralists suspend migration to other states, fodder crisis in several villages

COVID-19: US FDA grants emergency authorisation for remdesivir

EUA doesn't equal final nod; China trial painted different picture

What dreams may come: Why you’re having more vivid dreams during the pandemic

Studies indicate people may be sleeping more and moving less during the pandemic

COVID-19 lockdown reduces Patna waste by more than half

An unfortunate side-affect is hundreds of stray dogs left to starve

Over 300 million Indians still defecate in the open: WHO-UNICEF report

Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan do much better in improving access to sanitation

Countries can learn from Africa in handling future pandemics: UN report

In 2019, the continent reported 500 outbreaks of zoonotic diseases

COVID-19 changes platelets, says study. Why this is harmful

Altering blood platelets can raise risk of building up life-threatening clots

COVID-19: 11 big questions as India exits lockdown

How did the country use the time off to prepare for the road that lies ahead

Cyclone Amphan, returning migrants spark COVID-19 spread in rural Bengal

Close to 800,000 in flood shelters, with some already occupied by returning migrants

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

Coronavirus: Where do new viruses come from?

The first thing to know is that it is rare for viruses to jump between species

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

Locusts entering Bengal? Experts, govt officials say little chance

Last reported locust swarm in Bengal in 1965, says an expert

Trump starts withdrawing US from WHO

Withdrawal process to take at least a year, will be effective from July 6, 2021

COVID-19: Around 45 mln pushed into global food insecurity, says FAO report

Around 33 million reside in South and South east Asia, remainder in sub-Saharan Africa

Odisha sal seed pickers face Amphan, COVID-19 double whammy

Sal seed procurement was delayed because of Cyclone Amphan

COVID-19 impact pushes India’s $5 trillion dream 3 yrs farther

Policymakers must focus equally on all 3 sectors: Agriculture, industry, services

COVID-19: Developing countries in unprecedented debt situation

Demand for a ‘global debt deal’ picks up

Should you fly yet? An epidemiologist and an exposure scientist walk you through the decision process

Arming yourself with specific knowledge about your airport and airline, and maximising your use of protective measures that you have control over,…

Am I immune to COVID-19 if I have antibodies?

Read on to find out whether the answer is yes or no

Coronavirus versus democracy: 5 countries where emergency powers risk abuse

The global pandemic claimed its first democracy on March 30