Delhi sees spike in H3N2 virus cases; follow Covid norms, say doctors

Delhi hospitals are witnessing a spike in cases of H3N2 virus that triggers symptoms like fever, cold and body aches, and in certain cases, leaves behind persistent cough making patients extremely......

As India reports two H3N2 deaths, experts say no need to panic

As India confirmed its first two deaths due to the H3N2 influenza virus on Friday, experts called for increased monitoring and precaution measures but also reassured that there is no need to panic......

Avoid public gatherings, international travel: IMA

The Indian Medical Association on Thursday advised citizens to avoid public gatherings such as marriages, political or social meetings as well as international travel amid a rise in Covid cases in......

Sharp Spike In Fever Cases

'This year there is a sharp spike in fever cases, and it seems to be more than the pre-COVID-19 levels.' *IMAGE: The rise in fever cases are being reported at a time when Covid cases are also......

Home healthcare could be one of India's best bets

One of the biggest impediments to growth for this sector is the fact that home healthcare in India is not covered by insurance. In Delhi’s Greater Kailash, Alka Sahni began to panic as her......

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

'One out of three phones sold in India is a Xiaomi phone,' Mi India MD Manu Jain tells Peerzada Abrar. IMAGE: Manu Jain, vice-president, Xiaomi and managing director, Mi India. All photographs:......

Dear Nirmalaji, are you listening?

IMAGE: A medic conducts a dry run of the COVID-19 vaccine in Bengaluru. Photograph: Shailendra Bhojak/PTI Photo On Monday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget for the......

Covid-19 impact: Textile, paint makers roll out antiviral layer to ads

Almost each of these companies has a different technology to show for the effectiveness against microbes. In the last week of October, Asian Paints put out a half-page advertisement in some......

My Dada Sunil Gavaskar

To watch Dada standing on the steps of the airplane ladder with a glittering trophy in hand was exhilarating, recalls Hemant Kenkre. IMAGE: Sunil Gavaskar bats during the second Test against......

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

IMAGE: The more detailed autopsy confirmed the results of one carried out immediately after his death that said Diego Maradona died from "acute pulmonary edema secondary to exacerbated chronic......

Will IPL consider broadcasters' demand?

Photograph: Kind courtesy BCCI The eight Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises are eagerly waiting for the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) from the Board of Control for Cricket in......

Javelin thrower Kang confident of clean chit in doping case

'I had severe sore throat and before Indian GP 5 last year, I consulted a private physician in Patiala after taking permission from team management. The doctor gave me two medicines -- Moxitas 500......

Risk of athletes losing motivation in lockdown

IOA seeks feedback from athletes, coaches on resumption of training IMAGE: Sjoerd Marijne, chief coach of the Indian women's hockey team, during a training session. Photograph: Hockey......