Antidote against Nipah reaches Kerala; expert panel to decide further action

In the wake of the Nipah outbreak in Kozhikode district of Kerala, Indian Council of Medical Research has delivered the antibody requested by the state to combat the deadly virus. A mobile......

Nipah situation not as scary as in 2018, says K K Shailaja

Former Health Minister and senior ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist MLA K K Shailaja says Kerala has nothing to worry about the Nipah outbreak in Kozhikode as the situation is not as scary as......

Consumer forum rejects ex-CJI's kin plea for Rs 10 cr damages for death

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has dismissed a complaint filed by the family of former Chief Justice Of India J S Verma alleging he died because of medical negligence......

Random Covid testing for arriving foreign flyers from Dec 24

The government on Thursday said that two per cent of passengers arriving in each international flight will be subject to random coronavirus test from December 24. IMAGE: A woman seen wearing a......

Sales of Biocon's itolizumab surge as phase-4 clinical trials begin

In India, itolizumab, known by the brand name Alzumab, has been priced at Rs 8,000 per vial. Most patients require four vials for Covid-19 treatment, taking the cost of the therapy to Rs 32,000.......

Glenmark's favipiravir under fire for 'misguided' claims of Covid-19 drug

The Drug Controller General of India has sent a letter to the Glenmark seeking clarifications on pricing as well as claims of therapeutic efficacy. While Glenmark has claimed this drug is effective......

With Covid-19 claims of Rs 300cr, insurance cos get a rate card

Insurance experts said since it may be difficult to set a tariff or fixed rates for Covid-19 treatment, an indicative rate chart has been proposed. IMAGE: Medical workers wearing personal......

China's retreat from this other 'battle' is a boon for India

While the Chinese dispute was with the EU, its decision to not pursue this will help the United States and India. Besides, this could help Indian exporters replace Chinese goods in the EU and the......

'Why can't Rhea be given space?'

Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar Several Bollywood personalities including actors Taapsee Pannu and Swara Bhasker and film-maker Anubhav Sinha criticised the media's mobbing of Rhea Chakraborty,......

Review: Nautanki Saala stretches too long

Nautanki Saala's plot seems better-suited for a sitcom episode, writes Sukanya Verma. When it comes to recounting an event or anecdote, I have encountered two kinds of people.There’s one who......

Spanish soccer's 'Me Too' moment was a decade in the making

IMAGE: FC Barcelona and Club America players hold a banner in support of Spain's Jennifer Hermoso and a shirt that reads ‘Jenni for you and for all of us’. Photograph: Brendan......

Qatar probing death of migrant worker at WC

The Philippines' foreign ministry confirmed in a statement that one of its nationals had died while working at a resort south of the capital Doha. It said its embassy was 'working with legal......

Controversial US Open promises of improvement

IMAGE: Serena Williams of the United States yells at chair umpire Carlos Ramos during the US Open women’s singles final against Japan’s Naomi Osaka. Photograph: Danielle......