2 common allergy drugs found effective against Covid: Study

Two over-the-counter drugs have been found to inhibit the replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in preliminary tests, according to a study. Image used only for representation.......

Meet the first Indian American in Michigan's state house

Michigan has elected its first Indian-American State House Representative -- Samir 'Sam' Singh. George Joseph reports. Singh, 41, won from the 69th district defeating Republican candidate Susan......

Indian American appointed to US N-trade committee

Srinagar-born Dr Vijay Sazawal, 64, of Bethesda, Maryland, who has over 35 years of professional experience in the nuclear industry covering the entire fuel cycle, has been appointed by United......

The Indian link in the Higgs Boson discovery

"I hate to call it the God particle," says Bihar-born Professor Vivek Sharma, one of the first people to know about the existence of the Higgs Boson, which scientists say is key to understanding......

Why insurance firms are unable to sell more policies

The country’s insurance penetration has fallen to 3.9 per cent in 2013-14 compared to 4.0 per cent in 2012-13. However, this is not a new phenomenon. With lower rates of renewal and lesser......

Jan Dhan Yojana: Clarity awaited on insurance

A P Hota, MD & CEO, NPCI, Usha Ananthasubramanian, CMD, BMB and Hari Bhatt, APAC Head- FIS, launches first-ever RuPay Chip Card to be issued by Bharatiya Mahila Bank. Photograph: Courtesy, NPCI......

'India is 15th in insurance premium volume'

Global re-insurer Swiss Re’s sigma study on world insurance in 2013 said India stood at 15th position in the world in terms of premium volume. In 2012, it was at 14th position. The study......

Why India's economic growth has slowed

India's economy is showing signs of slowdown, with hi-frequency indicators like industrial output posting subdued growth and automobile sales touching historical lows. Illustration: Uttam......