Current Covid wave may lead to new variants, warn Chinese health experts

Chinese health experts have warned that a new wave of coronavirus infections that have hit China may result in new variants, prompting authorities to set up a nationwide network of hospitals to......

Centre advises use of mask in crowded areas amid fresh Covid scare

In view of a sudden spurt in COVID cases in China and some other countries, the Union health minister on Wednesday reviewed the situation in the country and asked people to follow COVID-appropriate......

Governments should not become trigger-happy about lockdowns

Sure we understand that isolating affected communities is part of the pandemic protocol, but we don't wish our life and freedom to be tossed aside at the slightest excuse, states Shyam G Menon.......

HC wants govt control on crowdfunding for treatment of rare diseases

There has to be some government control over the money being collected via crowdfunding for treatment of rare diseases and every "Tom, Dick and Harry" cannot be permitted to raise funds like this,......

Healthcare sector likely to reach $372 bn in 2022: Niti

Healthcare has become one of the largest sectors of the Indian economy and is expected to reach $372 billion in 2022, according to a report by Niti Aayog released on Tuesday. Illustration: Uttam......

Dear Nirmalaji, please encourage tourism

IMAGE: On the crystal clear Umngot river in Dawki, Meghalaya. Photograph: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com On February 1, 2021, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget for the......

How the once mighty Singh brothers fell from grace

From Ranbaxy to Religare, Aashish Aryan takes you through a maze of legal cases involving Malvinder Mohan Singh and his younger brother Shivinder Mohan Singh. Both are in police custody following a......

Indian pharma's Trump fears

Industry fears tougher US stance on IP after President Donald Trump asserted that foreign countries must pay a fair share for drug development costs. Aneesh Phadnis reports. IMAGE: Donald Trump......

Host of initiatives for MFL 2007

A substantial increase in prize money and a host of promotional offers for players and spectators alike were announced by title sponsors Mahindra & Mahindra in Mumbai on Monday to launch the Elite......