India

International hypocrisy exposed yet again

31 May 2021 03:41 AM IST

Leadership is all about steering through turbulent times and taking decisions in the interest of the people. Leaders speak at an apt forum. PM Narendra Modi will respond to all allegations in Parliament.

Why inclusive healthcare using platformisation is needed

29 May 2021 08:51 AM IST

The Indian healthcare sector has the challenges of woefully inadequate infrastructure and unequal distribution of healthcare service providers, coupled with the need for and low-cost high-impact healthcare solutions for solving the burden of the diseases. The government spends just 1.1% of GDP on healthcare and is looking to increase it

CHAUDHARY CHARAN SINGH: THE TALLEST PEASANT LEADER OF INDEPENDENT INDIA

29 May 2021 08:48 AM IST

The passage of India’s prosperity passes through its fields and villages. Chaudhary Charan Singh’s land reform crusade and unflinching commitment towards providing a dignified life to the poor and downtrodden was the reason he was a much loved and respected leader of rural masses.

HOW CHILDREN CAN TAKE CARE OF ELDERLY PARENTS DURING PANDEMIC

28 May 2021 09:41 AM IST

Children should rise as primary caregivers to their elderly parents. Parents are the epitome of this socio-culture ecosystem we breathe in and a pandemic horror should never dictate to children an escape from their prescribed moral and ethical responsibilities towards them.

Understanding pre-packaged insolvency resolution process

28 May 2021 07:19 AM IST

One of the stated objectives of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) is to revive sick companies. However, it was gradually seen to be more harmful than beneficial to MSMEs. MSME sector in India is unique; it distinguishes itself from any other form of the industrial ecosystem in the world,

DECODING MODI GOVT’S RESISTANCE TO INTERNATIONAL PHARMA LOBBY

27 May 2021 08:39 AM IST

The pharma sector’s relentless lobbying for a favourable policy environment globally has achieved massive proportions as the world reels under the severe impact of Covid-19. The reply to the state government of Punjab by Moderna expressing refusal to deal with the state government is a classic example of the pharma

A TUG OF WAR BETWEEN COVID-19 AND STAYING AFLOAT

27 May 2021 08:38 AM IST

As the death toll comes to weigh profoundly, it underscores the need for deep public and media scrutiny of the policy decisions regarding Covid-19 and our public health system. While we struggle to survive and breathe, it is worth wondering: Is there any clarity in this catastrophe?

US, CHINA TAKE OPPOSING STANDS

27 May 2021 08:34 AM IST

WASHINGTON: The United States and China have taken sharply opposing positions over how to trace the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic, as Washington calls for a new round of studies to be conducted with independent international experts. On the other hand, Beijing told an annual gathering of the WHO’s decision-making

WUHAN LAB-LEAK THEORY: FRESH PROBE INTO COVID-19 ORIGINS

27 May 2021 08:31 AM IST

Eighteen months since China reported the first patient with Covid-19 like symptoms, the deadly SARS-CoV-2 virus has spread like wildfire over the world claiming the lives of over 35 lakh people and infecting over 16.8 crore in over 180 countries. Amid all this, the mystery around the origin of the

Inspiration is everywhere and you just have to be active: Arpita Mehta, Fashion Designer

26 May 2021 20:48 PM IST

Designer Arpita Mehta charted her journey in the world of fashion in 2009, and has since become a new-age force to be reckoned with. Arpita recently joined NewsX for an exclusive interview with NewsX India A-List talking not only about how her journey started but her contributions to the pandemic

‘I am glad that I listened to my instincts’: Tanuj Virwani, Actor

26 May 2021 20:44 PM IST

Tanuj Virwani is an Indian actor and model and has won a lot of accolades for his role in “The Tattoo Murders” on Disney+Hotstar. Along with being an actor he has shown a keen interest in direction and writing and has made several socially relevant short films.

We believe in giving back to society: Kanika Dewan & Karan Kaushish, Founders, The Good Deed Foundation

26 May 2021 19:29 PM IST

In an exclusive conversation with NewsX for its special series NewsX India A-List, Kanika Dewan & Karan Kaushish, Founders, The Good Deed Foundation talked about their journey in the field of social work and shared the tireless work done by their foundation during pandemic.