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COVID-19 Returns, But No Cause For Alarm

'We have to be wary because if an uncontrolled transmission happens, random mutations may lead to something which could be virulent and then that could land us in a problem.' IMAGE: A dummy......

COVID-19: 'It's Not A Panic Situation'

'People don't need to take any added medication other than plain fever medication.' IMAGE: A COVID-19 themed mural on a street in Mumbai. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Infectious......

2021 saw 15% more deaths than 2022 due to Covid: CRS data

Nearly 86.5 lakh deaths were reported in the country during 2022, a significant decline of more than 15 per cent from Covid-affected 2021 which had recorded over 1.02 crore deaths, according to a......

Nearly 3,000 Covid cases, 7 deaths reported in India

India's Covid-19 tally has reached 2,710 active cases, with 1,170 patients discharged, as per the Union Health Ministry. IMAGE: Some COVID-19 cases have been reported mainly from states like......

Covid cases in India cross 4,000-mark; Kerala, Maha, Delhi worst hit

India's active COVID-19 cases have crossed the 4,000 mark, with Kerala remaining the most affected state followed by Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Delhi, according to the Union Health Ministry data......

RBI Forex Intervention Hits Highest In 17 Years

In response to the panic triggered by Trump's trade policies, the RBI net sold approximately $43 billion in the second half of FY25 to curb volatility, as the rupee plunged to a low of 87.95 per......

Pakistan's Economy On Tenterhooks

With general government debt now approaching three-quarters of GDP, and only incremental reform efforts visible, Pakistan risks prolonging its economic stagnation unless fundamental governance,......

Evera Cabs bets on BluSmart EVs to drive Rs 100 crore revenue in FY26

Delhi-based electric vehicle (EV) ride-hailing firm Evera Cabs, which grabbed headlines after acquiring 500 cars from the now-defunct cab service BluSmart, is stepping up its presence in the EV cab......

Unsold affordable units drop 19% in top 7 cities in Q1CY25, bucking slump

After the post-pandemic slump in demand, unsold inventory in the affordable housing segment in the top seven cities dropped by 19 per cent in the first quarter of the 2025 calendar year (Q1CY25),......

Why Mumbai's Luxe Homes Are Losing Their Shine

Mumbai -- home to industry titans and Bollywood stars -- is witnessing a slow offtake of houses priced between Rs 10 crore and Rs 50 crore.Industry insiders and real estate watchers explain why.......

'It Really Breaks Your Heart'

'These characters have huge spirits and they are fighting something that is much bigger than them.''The attempt was to portray how they navigate their lives, to retain that spirit and not let it......

Neymar tests positive for COVID-19

IMAGE: Neymar began showing symptoms on Thursday and was immediately removed from team activities.Photograph: Thiago Bernardes/Reuters Brazil forward Neymar has been sidelined after testing......

Head's IPL comeback delayed due to Covid-19!

Sunrisers Hyderabad's opener Travis Head will miss the team's next match against Lucknow Super Giants, as he has been sidelined due to COVID-19. According to media reports, Head tested positive......

'We could've won 3-1': Shardul revisits 2021 draw

Shardul Thakur reflects on memorable 2021 series ahead of India's upcoming Tests in England IMAGE: Oval hero Shardul Thakur looks back at 2021 series. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images from......

Auto Driver's Son Plays For India: Siraj Hits Back

'I'm here because of years of grind. Yet a few careless words online can reduce that struggle to a stereotype.' IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj revealed that trolls often try to weaponise his humble......

Why Rohit's Gaalis Didn't Hurt Team-Mates

'Even if he is being hard on you, you know that it's not coming from his heart, it is coming from a team perspective.' IMAGE: Rohit Sharma speaks to Rishabh Pant during a Test match against New......