Omicron: Airports ready to implement new health norms

With concerns around the Omicron variant mounting, all major airports have increased the screening mechanism, reports Aneesh Phadnis. They are the first port of entry. And they are not taking any......

India's Sputnik V decision a win for Russia's soft power diplomacy

The Russian vaccine has been registered in more than 55 countries and is gaining recognition in the virtual world -- being the only to have its own Facebook page, YouTube channel and a Twitter......

Labs say capping RT-PCR rates is big blow to business

'We urge the government to have discussions with private labs on the actual cost of running a test.'Aneesh Phadnis reports. IMAGE: A health worker takes a nasal swab sample from a vegetable vendor......

As Covid cases rise again, states impose restrictions

Here’s what some states are doing to get a grip on the situation. Ruchika Chitravanshi & Aneesh Phadnis report IMAGE: A healthcare worker wearing personal protective equipment collects a......

Night curfew: New Year parties, travel plans fizzle out

Miffed hotels and restaurants stare at huge losses on account of advance planning for events that they now have to shelve, report Shally Seth Mohile and Aneesh Phadnis. IMAGE: Christmas......

'Ranchi incident is a learning experience'

'We should have calmed down the child. We will do an internal analysis on that.' Photograph: PTI Photo India's largest airline is going through a phase of transition. By October, there will be......

'If demand happens, fares will correct themselves'

'I don't think there will be a direct reaction to the fuel price hike on air ticket prices.' IMAGE: Vistara's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in New Delhi. Photograph: ANI Photo Being the CEO of an......

Air India may be unable to sustain operations

Air India is seeking government approval to raise a Rs 2,000 crore loan and refinance $819 million aircraft debt, which would help tide over the financial crisis.Aneesh Phadnis reports.   Air......

World Cup Final: Star Sports, travel firms in top gear

July 14 features three big-ticket sporting events -- the World Cup final, the Wimbledon men's final and the British Grand Prix.Urvi Malvania and Aneesh Phadnis report IMAGE: The Indians celebrate......