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As global pharma looks for alternatives to Chinese sources, India builds local capacity for specialised, novel active ingredients

It’s the 75th year of Independent India, and the second year under the shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic. Only, unlike last year, there are vaccines to ...

1. My day starts with three glasses of water, followed by 10-minute meditation with calming music. I have a wholesome breakfast, usually four eggs ...

Misinformation and the infodemic fuelled vaccine hesitancy in some countries

Arun ChittilappillyManaging Director, Wonderla Holidays1. I spend 15-30 mins in the morning on breathing and meditation. It’s a mix of techniques like ...

An international network that helps vaccine-makers stay a step ahead of the virus, assessing vaccines against virus variants

Transitioning to more humane and human-relevant technologies to better understand human diseases

1. My day starts with warm lime juice on an empty stomach early morning. A practice I’ve been following for ten years. This strengthens the immune ...

Cancer, tobacco and the pandemic, we need to take preventive measures now

Will Mansukh Mandaviya’s control over the health and chemicals and fertilizers ministries spell synergy or a conflict of interest?

An extraordinary virtual meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) will take place on June 29 to propose ...

Vikas ChaturvediCEO, Xanadu Realty1. I start my day between 6 and 7 am. My morning involves a cup of tea, solitude, my thoughts and a plan for the day ...

Covid-19 reminds us yet again why we cannot afford to ignore rural healthcare

The pandemic toll on the mental health of children, including instances of PTSD, has received too little attention

With malnutrition on one side and increasing burden of obesity on the other, Indian food system needs to do much more to deliver proper nutrition

Companies barely known outside pharmaceutical circles have shouldered the responsibility of supplying drugs and vaccines

Five steps to mental and physical wellbeing

International Yoga Day will also see the revised vaccination policy kick-in across the country

‘Government’s efforts to boost domestic production should be synchronised with reducing imports and upgrading technology’

If a medical practitioner or health care worker is experiencing symptoms of stress or trauma, it is important to reach out, writes Dr Zirak Marker

Test kits, antibody cocktails and vaccines are among the ammo being sourced and supplied in the war against the pandemic

Arnav MutnejaFounder, ZinQ Technologies 1. Despite my hectic schedule, I ensure fitness is a holistic addition to my day. I never miss my 15 minutes ...

World Environment Day is a good time to reinforce the idea of “one health” — the inter-dependence between environment, animal and human health — a ...

The touted ‘pharmacy to the world’ struggles to meet the needs of a country ravaged by a deadly second wave