Covid-19 vaccine

How India pulled off a vaccination success story despite obstacles

India's battle against the Covid pandemic has been an example, showing the world how a pandemic should be managed. As the country was fortunate enough not to be among the first nations hit by the virus, India started its fight with temperature screening of incoming passengers on flights. Dec 11, 2022
Four wheelers

FADA cautiously optimistic on near term outlook for auto sales

The hike in vehicle prices by the manufacturers, the fallout of the 35 basis points (bps) increase in the repo rate by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), may dent the confidence of two-wheeler and entry level car buyers, said the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). Dec 9, 2022
sensex

Stock market opens marginally positive but turns negative soon

Indian equity market opened with marginal gains on Friday, taking a hint from global counterparts. The BSE Sensex opened at 62,690 points and was trading below the 62,500 mark, whereas the NSE Nifty-50 opened at 18,662 and currently trading above the 18,500 mark. Dec 9, 2022
marine life

Many marine species may go extinct before discovered: Scientists warn at COP15

More than 90 per cent of marine species are undescribed and many may go extinct due to human activity before they are discovered -- the loss of unique, potentially valuable genetic resources resulting in unpredictable effects on global ecosystems essential to human food supplies and climate regulation. Dec 9, 2022