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The Supreme Court reminded the union and state governments of its duties and responsibilities

COVID-19: When the Supreme Court had to intervene

June 18, 2021 Utkarsha Srivastava

At the peak of the crisis, The Supreme Court, and some High Courts, took suo moto notice and passed orders, directing governments to own responsibility and take action.

Why the scorching summer in India makes COVID management more difficult

June 4, 2021 Rishabh Shrivastava

Extreme temperatures during the summer in India make people with cardiovascular and respiratory diseases more vulnerable, as does COVID. How can heat impact be mitigated?

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As Delhi works on Master Plan 2041, time to rethink city plans from the bottom up

May 27, 2021 Benjamin Mathews John and Abhik Banerji

Delhi’s 4th master plan, the MPD 2041, is currently in the works. These FAQs explain what master plans are and why strong local area plans are as important.

COVID vaccination: Expert agrees with ‘First dose fast’ policy

May 22, 2021 Satarupa Sen Bhattacharya

Why was the second dose of Covishield pushed back to 12 weeks? And why are so many fully vaccinated people still getting infected? We ask health researcher Dr Anant Bhan.

Debunking COVID-19 myths: No, camphor or ‘kadha’ won’t help!

May 18, 2021 Dr. Haryax Pathak

Over the past year numerous messages have gone viral on social media, preaching unfounded, imaginative home-remedies for protection against the coronavirus. It’s important to call these out.

Expert inputs on COVID management in residential communities

May 15, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

With India recording such a surge in the number of COVID cases, stronger infrastructural facilities and triaging at the community level has become very important.

Corona Kavach, Corona Rakshak: What these and other insurance policies cover

May 6, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

What should a policyholder do soon after testing positive? How to go about health insurance claims? Can you claim home care? All your questions answered here.

Understanding India’s oxygen crisis

May 5, 2021 Nitin Seshadri

Why is oxygen unavailable for patients? Is it a demand-supply issue? Or a logistical one? And will present measures be enough to solve the crisis? A basic explainer

‘How do I get my shot?’ and other FAQs on COVID vaccination Phase 3

May 4, 2021 Utkarsha Srivastava

With the opening up of vaccines for all above 18, there is considerable confusion on several fronts. We try to answer some of the most common questions being raised.

Why the COVID surge calls for immediate attention to public toilets in our cities

April 26, 2021 Kolla Krishna Madhavi

Several studies have highlighted why public toilets could be a hotbed of COVID spread. How should these toilets be maintained, to keep our cities not only ‘swachh’, but also healthy?

Alcohol consumption: When is ‘drinking’ legal and what if you break those laws?

April 8, 2021 Rishabh Shrivastava

Recently, the Delhi government reduced the legal age for alcohol consumption from 25 to 21. Here’s a round-up of laws and regulation related to drinking across India.

COVID scenario: Latest trends across cities and coping strategies

March 31, 2021 Rishabh Shrivastava

A year on, COVID-19 cases are showing an alarming spike across cities. What do the numbers say? How are cities coping? Will vaccines check the spread, or is another lockdown inevitable?

Understanding Long COVID: The much-needed long term care you must be aware of

March 19, 2021 Gunjan Sharma

Symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, sleep disorders, mild diarrhoea, anxiety, and depression can persist for months and range from mild to incapacitating. What can you do?

Struggling to book or reschedule a slot for the COVID vaccine? Read this

March 10, 2021 Rishabh Shrivastava

The second phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive is for senior citizens and those over 45 years with comorbidities. Here is a detailed explainer of the entire process.

Installing a rooftop solar system in Hyderabad: All you need to know

February 19, 2021 Kolla Krishna Madhavi

Households and gated communities in Hyderabad-Secunderabad are increasingly opting for such systems and reaping its benefits.