A successful plan to counter Covid-19 is just adopting the level of caution of the initial months. Read more »
The unprecedented damage to human lives and the economy is justification enough for compulsory licensing of coronavirus vaccines. Read more »
The government’s plans for Covid-19 immunisation should not come at the expense of other life-saving vaccinations. Read more »
A third wave of Covid-19 in the US and the discovery of a new virulent strain of coronavirus in the UK could threaten the economic recovery. Read more »
The new rapid spreader variant B 1.1.7 has undergone 23 mutations and may be too much to handle for the available vaccines. Read more »
Vaccines may or may work; one needs to observe physical distancing, cough/sneeze etiquettes, face mask, and lead a low social activity life. Read more »
Relaxing penal provisions under the Companies Act may encourage scams and misuse of the loopholes that are not so apparent now. Read more »
Here are the positive movements that will drive growth after a dismal year that saw Covid-19 denting economic prospects. Read more »
The US, India, Brazil and Russia are examples of what can go wrong when assumptions drive policies -- not science or data. Read more »
Given the fragmented nature of climate finance architecture, more guidance will be needed by poor countries to navigate this landscape. Read more »