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TopicPandemic

Topic: Pandemic

Neeraj Ghaywan added a love interest in ‘Homebound’—it was a way to introduce strong women

‘An all-male film wasn’t sitting well with me. But, the female characters aren’t shoehorned into the film for inclusivity. They're distinct characters with agency,' said Ghaywan.

WHO’s draft pandemic treaty biased against countries like India, activists tell govt

The draft agreement prepared by the United Nations health body talks about strengthening global collaboration to prepare for, prevent and respond to pandemics.

Employed more suicidal than the unemployed. 90% of Indian youth don’t seek help

According to a Lokiniti CSDS report, one-tenth of Indian youth frequently experience thoughts of self-harm or suicide. Another 12 per cent admitted having such thoughts but rarely.

A deadly fungi outbreak is round the corner. India is the perfect breeding ground

Fungal diseases, unlike those caused by viruses or bacteria, have flown under the radar in medical science. Mucormycosis left doctors, patients with battle scars.

‘If not now, then when’: WHO chief urges nations to make reforms, prepare for next pandemic

At the UN health agency's annual assembly, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that the next pandemic was bound to 'come knocking'.

‘Don’t bet against India’ — CEA Nageswaran vs ex-CEA Subramanian in economy debate

Responding to Subramanian's argument that India can't replace China, Nageswaran cites digital economy, small businesses and economic boom in 'Foreign Affairs' article.

Tribal students suffered ‘irreversible’ learning loss during pandemic, says parliamentary panel

Standing Committee on Social Justice & Empowerment noted delay in provision of smart classes and procurement of mobile tablets and educational kits at Eklavya Model Residential Schools.

Did Covid do what demonetisation couldn’t? Usher in ‘digital India’ & cashless economy

Data show withdrawals from ATMs have remained largely the same since lockdown was lifted, while UPI payments ballooned — signs of behavioural change, even as currency in circulation goes up

Off The Cuff with Dr. Neerja Birla

In the latest edition of ThePrint ‘Off the Cuff’, Dr. Neerja Birla, Founder & Chairperson, Mpower, an initiative of Aditya Birla Education Trust talks...

New ‘SARS-CoV-2-like virus’ found in Russian bats can infect humans, says US study

Published in 'PLOS Pathogens', the study found the virus, 'Khosta-2', was resistant to available Covid vaccines, but also that it lacks the genes needed to develop into a disease.

On Camera

What the key political events of 2025 tell us about Narendra Modi and India’s future

From Operation Sindoor to India-US tensions to the EC controversies, a clear understanding has emerged about where the politics is headed now.

Steady growth rooted in ‘Dravidian model’. How Tamil Nadu more than doubled its GSDP in 10 yrs

RBI Handbook of Statistics shows state’s GSDP has more than doubled in past decade, finishing second behind Maharashtra. It has performed well across health & education parameters as well.

Israel has ‘realised who its real friend is’, eyes defence expansion in India amid arms curbs by others

It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.