As JN.1 cases rise, experts say infection is mild

India on Wednesday reported 21 cases of the JN.1 Covid variant, a development that is neither surprising nor particularly worrying, scientists said while allaying fears but also advising adherence......

China braces for return of Covid, vax for elders advised

Chinese experts have sounded an alert about the relapse of COVID-19 infections during the current winter season and asked elderly and vulnerable populations to get vaccinated. IMAGE: People......

Biden all set for India visit after testing Covid negative twice

United States President Joe Biden is all set to visit India and is 'very excited' about the important initiatives he will be championing at the G20 Summit in New Delhi, according to senior White......

Biden tests Covid negative; to travel to India for G20 Summit: White House

US President Joe Biden has tested negative for COVID-19 and will travel to India on Thursday to attend the G20 Summit during which he will have a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra......

Indian drug firm recalls eye drop linked to vision loss in US

Global Pharma Healthcare is recalling entire lots of eye drop linked to vision loss in the US, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The......

British firm to invest up to Rs 1,925 cr in Mahindra's EV biz

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) and the British International Investment (BII) have inked a pact to invest Rs 1,925 crore each in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the home-grown auto major to focus on......

Will the entry of PEs into banks lead to better governance?

In recent years, the conduct of a few private banks’ corner-room occupants and the role of their boards have come into sharper relief. Raghu Mohan reports. Illustration: Uttam......

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

One should appreciate the sagacity and audacity of JRD and Nani Palkhivala in founding TCS on April 1, 1968.At that time there was no Microsoft or Intel, SAP or Accenture, much less Google.They......

Rafiq racism case: Yorkshire punished for 'extremely serious' misconduct

IMAGE: Yorkshire have been handed a hefty fine for their handling of racism allegations by Azeem Rafiq. Photograph: Lee Smith/Reuters Yorkshire have been fined 400,000 pounds ($514,000) and handed......

Racism: ECB calls for hefty fine for Yorkshire

IMAGE: ECB demanded that Yorkshire should be fined. Photograph: Henry Browne/Reuters Yorkshire should be fined 500,000 pounds ($636,600) and have points deducted over their handling of racism......

Six ex-Yorkshire players sanctioned for using racist language

IMAGE: File photo of Gary Ballance. Photograph: Reuters/Peter Cziborra Six former Yorkshire players have been sanctioned for the alleged use of racist and discriminatory language in verdicts......

Michael Vaughan cleared of racism charge

IMAGE: Former England skipper Michael Vaughan. Photograph: Alex Davidson/Getty Images Former England captain Michael Vaughan has been cleared of using racist language towards ex-Yorkshire......

Racism-related data deleted by Yorkshire Cricket Club

Yorkshire added that it was not certain why and how the deletion happened and who was responsible for the act. IMAGE: Pakistan-born cricketer Azeem Rafiq had deposed before the Digital, Culture,......