Sign In With Twitter
Journalist, columnist and author based in New Delhi.
Why we need to be ethical in the race for Covid vaccine
The deadline to begin the trial so that the vaccine could be launched on August 15 may be unrealistic and even illegal.
The pitfalls of seeking a quick coronavirus cure
Scientific groups are rushing to announce results of their trials in journals, sometimes with questionable data.
Why it is important for government to be transparent during a pandemic
Transparency should go beyond sharing basic data on infections and mortality and should cover all aspects, such as testing, diagnostics, prevention, treatment and research.
How to revive the health system in India on a war footing
India needs to channelise the new-found interest in health to reform and revive its public health system.
The race to the moon: Once taking baby steps in the space arena, India has now become a force to be reckoned with
With Chandrayaan-2 being launched, and Gangayaan in the works, India has established itself as a space superpower.
Why India's Science Congress 2019 must mean business
The Science Congress brings on one platform policymakers, top science bureaucrats and leading scientists.
Why India must invest more in developing Artificial Intelligence
China, in particular, is pumping massive investments to achieve global leadership in AI, and hopes to invest up to 150 billion dollars by 2030.
How money is driving the medical technology business in the country
Documents clearly show that the medical technology industry driven solely by profits does not care about patient welfare or national regulations wherever they exist.
How grand challenges are driving innovation
The world needs highly energy-efficient ACs, which will also be cheap. The room AC technology has remained virtually unchanged for the past 100 years.
