coronavirus epidemic

Helping migrants move from plate to plough

Helping migrants move from plate to plough

May 18, 2020

With millions of migrant workers heading back to their villages following the lockdown, the moment is ripe for India to go back to its roots and make villages truly self-reliant.

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Post-lockdown industrial revival remains a distant dream

Post-lockdown industrial revival remains a distant dream

April 29, 2020

Central government’s conditions for letting select industries restart are proving to be a non-starter.

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Indian healthcare sector neglecting other illnesses during corona pandemic

Indian healthcare sector neglecting other illnesses during corona pandemic

April 22, 2020

Rise in tuberculosis sparks fears among healthcare professionals in India that the government’s single-minded focus on Covid19 could backfire in tackling other diseases.

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‘Mumbai Police is at the forefront of the battle against Covid-19’

‘Mumbai Police is at the forefront of the battle against Covid-19’

April 4, 2020

Facing an unprecedented situation, the women and men of Mumbai Police are trying to maintain a humane approach while dealing with lockdown from the front, says additional commissioner of police (South zone) Nishith Mishra.

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Corona impact: Virus delivers double whammy to the voiceless

Corona impact: Virus delivers double whammy to the voiceless

March 26, 2020

Two days after the 21-day nationwide lockdown began the government has finally announced INR 1.7 trillion (USD 24 billion) relief package,amidst reports of thousands of migrant workers returning home on foot and fears of starvation. The enormity of the challenge before the govern...

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Coronavirus epidemic

Coronavirus epidemic

February 3, 2020

With three identified cases of coronavirus in the returnees from Wuhan, is India up to the mark in tackling this menace? Is India equipped with the necessary healthcare capabilities required to prevent, detect, and rapidly respond to a public health emergency? The second airlift ...

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