One of the reasons for the fast spread of the virus in Europe and America is the relatively weak public healthcare system. Read more »
While India is strong in traditional delivery of education, it needs to invest resources and attention on online modes, says S Krishnakumar. Read more »
Along with health and medical measures to tackle COVID-19, the government should also ensure regular flow of daily necessities like milk and groceries as well as money for survival of the most... Read more »
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed concerns over the alarming levels of spread and severity of the outbreak. Read more »
Increased temperatures in the wettest periods of the year result in dissolved organic carbon concentration increases of up to 45%. Read more »
The WHO did not call the new coronavirus disease a global pandemic, but officials indicated that it was close to making a declaration. Read more »
The real test of the world’s resilience to fight the virus will come in Africa where there could be huge casualties. Read more »
Revival of the country's 5,55,557 small water bodies can help achieve water security, climate resilience. Read more »
At least 250 million children under five years of age in low- and middle-income countries are at risk of not attaining their developmental potential. Read more »
Covid-19 outbreak: Director of a Wuhan hospital dies, number of infections at 72,500 Read more »