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We need to talk about death

October 04, 2025 4:16 pm

By normalising conversations about death, we can build a society that responds to grief with compassion instead of fear

From ‘Paar’ to ‘Homebound’, films that tell difficult truths about migrant lives

October 01, 2025 7:03 pm

At a time of rising intolerance against migrant workers over the language they speak, the caste they belong to, and the damage to the native culture that they allegedly cause, it is important to remember that the working class never migrates by choice

Can a common nasal spray help protect against COVID-19?

September 16, 2025 4:44 pm

COVID-19 most often enters the body through the nose and throat, where the virus first settles and begins to multiply

RFK says no one knows how many Americans died from Covid in Senate hearing

September 04, 2025 10:49 pm

Kennedy said drugmakers did not provide the FDA with studies showing their vaccines significantly benefited healthy children and adults.

Pfizer defends COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness, says it saved 14 million lives

September 03, 2025 11:19 pm

According to Pfizer, to date, information on its COVID-19 shot has appeared in over 600 peer-reviewed journals.

US stagflation, discretionary spending: Why Indian exporters’ troubles run deeper than steep US tariffs

August 12, 2025 2:54 pm

Sensing a deeper challenge for semi-skilled workers, the textile, gems and jewellery sectors have sought COVID-19-era support for the industry to prevent job losses, as nearly 30 per cent of exports from these sectors alone go to the US market.

‘Samosewala’ convicted for murder and on the run since his release on parole during Covid remission 3 years back, held in Punjab

August 07, 2025 10:24 am

The accused, identified as Shankar Jagdish Mukhiya alias Samosewala, kept changing his appearance in order to evade detection, till he was eventually in from Punjab.

Both Covid-19 and lockdown aged your brains 5.5 times faster, whether you got infected or not, says study: What it means for you

July 28, 2025 3:03 pm

A neurologist breaks down the study and suggests what you should do for brain health.

Tablighi Jamaat Covid case: Living in markaz did not amount to violating government orders, says Delhi HC

July 18, 2025 2:21 pm

The Delhi High Court has quashed 16 FIRs and consequent chargesheets against 70 Indians associated with the Tablighi Jamaat, five years after it was accused of spreading Covid by organising an international congregation in Delhi. The order was made public on Friday

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India reports 640 new Covid-19 cases, country’s tally stands at 4.50 crore

December 22, 2023 10:38 pm

According to the health ministry, 220.67 crore doses of Covid vaccine have been administered in the country so far.

In pictures: Artists paint the post-pandemic life in vibrant hues

March 24, 2023 11:41 am

The ideology of the exhibition was to bring out artists from the dullness and darkness that pandemic lashed out at the world

Biggest news of the week, in pictures

January 21, 2023 2:36 pm

From Swedish climate Greta Thunberg being detained in Germany to Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra reaching Jammu, here are some of the biggest news of the week in pictures.

China: As zero-Covid ends, travellers rush to take advantage

January 08, 2023 2:14 pm

On a visit to the station Sunday morning, Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee said the sides would continue to expand the number of crossing points from the current seven to the full 14.

Top pictures of the week from around the world

December 31, 2022 1:55 pm

From the 'bomb cyclone' in US and Canada to Pope Francis' Christmas address from the Vatican, here are the top pictures of the week from around the world.

India carries out mock drills in hospitals to check Covid readiness

December 27, 2022 6:52 pm

As a norm, the mock drills assess bed availability, manpower, referral resources, testing capacity, medical logistics, telemedicine services and medical oxygen availability, among other things.

India masks up: States prepare to curb the spread of Covid amid global surge in cases

December 23, 2022 2:03 pm

As India rolls out advisory to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country amid a surge of infections in China and other countries, hospitals, educational institutions, and other public places can be seen beginning to follow the precautionary protocols since Thursday.

Chinese citizens remain cautious days after govt scraps zero-Covid policy

December 09, 2022 8:25 pm

While many embrace the new freedom, there are also growing concerns over the virus running wild soon.

In Pics | Global support pours in as Chinese nationals denounce Covid rules

December 01, 2022 3:51 pm

As protests in China continued to escalate, countries such as the United States, Canada, Japan, and Malaysia, among others, expressed their solidarity with Chinese protesters who have been demonstrating against the stringent zero-COVID measures, and demanding the resignation of President Xi Jinping.

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