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By Invitation From a ‘just in time’ to ‘just in case’ supply chain in a post-Covid world

From a ‘just in time’ to ‘just in case’ supply chain in a post-Covid world

Delivery models will be built on self-reliant and robust value chains

My Five: Fresh air, sunshine, bikes & nimbupani

Ambika Sharma,Founder and MD, Pulp Strategy1. I start my day early and work out for an hour, five times a week, to stay physically fit. This season ...

By Invitation Reinforcing India’s role as ‘pharmacy to the world’ post Covid

Reinforcing India’s role as ‘pharmacy to the world’ post Covid

The right policy push will help the country get back its competitive edge

Vocal about local, but for the right scientific reasons

Be it for Covid or other challenges, Indian pharma must generate local data and research

My Five HIIT, Zen and wholesome nutrition

HIIT, Zen and wholesome nutrition

Mihir Gadani, Co-founder & COO of OZiva1. HIIT it: It is very important for me to have a good combination of functional training and HIIT (High ...

World Hepatitis Day and Amitabh Bachchan

Why Bachchan’s fight against a disease that cost him three-fourths of his liver should not be forgotten

By Invitation Is immune boosting a myth or reality?

Is immune boosting a myth or reality?

With the outbreak of the corona pandemic, immune boosting has become a popular concept.Recently, a 35-year-old male approached the hospital, ...

Unlock 3: No silver bullet yet, brace for ripple effects from Covid

Economic crisis, food production challenges and mental health issues now come to the fore

Covid-19 sets back blood transfusion-dependent thalassemia patients

Fear of exposure has largely kept the donors away from donating voluntarily

My Five Boxing, Mixed martial arts & quantified nutrition

Jitendra Chouksey(Founder, FITTR)1. Punctuality is one of the key practices that every fitness enthusiast should follow. And I believe in the same ...

By Invitation Beat black marketers with end-to-end drug tracing

Smart use of a simple barcode can help prevent profiteering in vital drugs such as Remdesivir

Making medicines in times of Covid: ‘the 11th-hour back-up strategy’

A look at how the pharma stronghold in Gujarat keeps operations running

Will indomethacin be the rescue drug for Covid-19 in India?

It’s an old, inexpensive anti-inflammatory drug that can address cough, a key cause of infection spread

My Five Gym, swim and move every two hours!

Saahil Goel, CEO & Co-founder of Shiprocket1.For physical and mental fitness, I run, meditate, listen to music and engage in reading.2. I like to ...

It’s time to recognise our frontline workers

Year 2020 has been remarkable for our frontline workers in the medical fraternity. As the pandemic continues to rise, our doctors, nurses, carers and ...

by invitation Is Covid-19 leaving a long-term scar on the lungs?

Supportive care needs to be brought into focus

Towards ‘fair’ pricing of Covid treatment

Covid costs stack up against patients but healthcare institutions are hurting too

From the WHO Investing in protecting kids from violence

Half of the world’s children, or approximately one billion children each year, are affected by physical, sexual or psychological violence, suffering ...

Coming Up | Doctors Day!

If there ever was a time to recognise doctors, it should be this Doctors’ Day, on July 1. Doctors have, along with fellow healthcare workers, been at ...

My Five: Early mornings to plan, no skipping meals & Goa!

1. One of the reasons we moved headquarters to Goa from Delhi was to have a better work-life balance and a healthy lifestyle. I have a new-found love ...

Clearing the air on respiratory illnesses

The Covid-19 crisis has yet again established the fact that respiratory viral infections claims the lives of thousands of people. This includes ...

Fighting Covid on many fronts

Start-ups incubated at IISc are coming up with products for a variety of functions

Innovating to fight a pandemic

Start-ups incubated at Bengaluru’s IISc hope to deliver products to combat the COVID-19 challenge

‘At risk’ pharma alliances in the time of a pandemic

The race is on to develop a Covid-19 vaccine despite the ‘hit or miss’ threat

My Five | No to frequent caffeine, yes to archery & cycling

1. Over the last few years, I have relied on morning jogging and yoga to kick-start my day, which give me perspective even in the trickiest of ...

Coming Up | Saying thank you to blood donors

The need for safe blood is universal and June 14 is marked by the World Health Organization as World Blood Donor Day.Safe blood is critical both for ...

Carpe diem and set things right in healthcare

Covid presents the perfect time, if any, to reset and restart

Covid-19, a conundrum for PPE manufacturers

An insider view of the industry’s journey, its twists and turns, and challenges

Behind the jingoism, some hard truths for API-makers

Plug implementation gaps, says industry, hit repeatedly by any standoff with China, virus-related or otherwise

My Five Ab roller on travel & kids on my back, adding fun to routine: Sankalp Chopra

1. I try to hit the gym at least three to four times a week. I prefer early morning workouts. But as long as I can spare one to two hours anytime of ...