COVID-19: How The RAT Can Help

'Serial testing is much more valuable than a single test which reflects just a point in time.' IMAGE: A healthcare worker collects a swab sample for a rapid antigen test in Kolkata, January 7,......

Focus on hospitals as India braces for Covid third wave

The health system is trying to ensure that it isn't caught by surprise -- the way it was last time. So, hectic preparations are on, reports Sohini Das.  IMAGE: The paediatric intensive......

Govt relaxes procurement norms for health, pharma ministries, DRDO

With the world's worst outbreak of COVID-19 severely straining the health system in the country, the government has made sweeping changes in the way departments procure medical supplies, including......

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session. Honourable Members, This joint sitting of......

Why India is key to Philips' transformation

India serves as the company's R&D hub as it morphs into a health tech major. Sudipto Dey and Sangeeta Tanwar report. Actress Alia Bhatt is a Philips brand ambassador.Photograph: Courtesy Philips.......

Why India is key to Philips' transformation

India serves as the company's R&D hub as it morphs into a health tech major. Sudipto Dey and Sangeeta Tanwar report. Actress Alia Bhatt is a Philips brand ambassador.Photograph: Courtesy Philips.......

The loneliness of being a CEO

Whether they live away from their families or with them, all CEOs struggle with work-life balance, says Shyamal Majumdar. IMAGE: PepsiCo's Indra Nooyi at the Women In The World Summit in New......

'We are starting the largest lab in India'

Sanjeev Vashishta, chief executive officer at SRL Diagnostics, talks to Deepak Patel about expansion plans and regulations for the sector. Excerpts: Last year, you said you'd be expanding into......