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COVID-19 Explained: What Is A Breakthrough Infection?

Published On: August 18, 2021 | 5 Photos

A 26-year-old Mumbai doctor has tested COVID-19 positive thrice in 13 months - twice after taking both doses of a COVID vaccine.

#SalutingTheCovidHeroes Townhall: Thanking Ordinary People For Their Extraordinary Contributions During COVID

Published On: July 11, 2021 | 12 Photos

When times got tough during the second wave of the COVID-19 crisis, many across India decided to step forward and take the lead in helping those...

#SalutingTheCovidHeroes Townhall: Amitabh Bachchan's Top 5 Quotes

Published On: July 11, 2021 | 5 Photos

Commending the spirit, dedication and selfless service of the medical staff and healthcare workers, Banega Swasth India Campaign Ambassador, Amitabh Bachchan called them the backbone of...

Meet Mumbai Based School Teacher Who Drives Auto-Rickshaw, Ferries COVID Patients For Free

Published On: July 9, 2021 | 6 Photos

Amid the devastating second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dattatraya Sawant, a school teacher in Mumbai has come forward to help the coronavirus patients by providing...

COVID Warriors: Meet The 'Ambulance Couple' From Delhi

Published On: July 9, 2021 | 9 Photos

The husband-wife duo, Himanshu and Twinkle Kalia from Delhi, has been running a free ambulance service for ferrying patients for almost two decades now. Going beyond...

COVID Warriors: Meds For More, A Mumbai Doctor Couple's Initiative To Collect Unused COVID-19 Medicines

Published On: July 9, 2021 | 9 Photos

The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost everyone in one way or the other. As the second wave intensified and the number of...

In Pictures: How India Celebrated International Yoga Day 2021

Published On: June 21, 2021 | 11 Photos

International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on June 21. The UN General Assembly in 2014 overwhelmingly adopted a draft resolution, declaring June 21 officially a...

Coronavirus Explained: What Are Sero Surveys And Why Are They Important?

Published On: February 18, 2021 | 5 Photos

Novel Coronavirus or SARS-CoV-2 has infected over 1.08 crore people in India but according to a latest sero survey conducted by the Indian Council of Medical...

COVID-19 Vaccine: Who Should Not Get Vaccinated And Other FAQs Answered

Published On: January 21, 2021 | 7 Photos

India has begun inoculating people against coronavirus from January 16, which according to the government is the rollout of the biggest vaccination drive in the world....

Coronavirus Explained: What Is mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Technology?

Published On: January 19, 2021 | 7 Photos

Countries across the globe have started coronavirus vaccination programme in a fight against the COVID-19 disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. On December 11, 2020, the U.S. Food...

As India Gears Up For 'V' Day, Here Are Some Behind-The-Scenes Action From Serum Institute's Covishield Vaccine Facility

Published On: January 15, 2021 | 6 Photos

India is preparing for 'V' day which according to the government is the world's biggest vaccination drive. The nationwide COVID vaccination drive is set to begin...

#SwasthyaMantra: What Did We Learn About Health, Hygiene And Sanitation In 2020?

Published On: December 30, 2020 | 10 Photos

The Year 2020, dominated by the global pandemic of COVID-19, will go down in history as one of the most challenging years. Millions of lives were...

Yearender 2020: COVID-19 Pandemic Threw Up Yet Another Problem To Deal With - Bio-medical Waste

Published On: December 29, 2020 | 5 Photos

A year of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown up many challenges and one of them is the surge in bio-medical waste. According to the data...

Christmas 2020: How To Be Merry In COVID Times

Published On: December 21, 2020 | 4 Photos

COVID-19 pandemic has engulfed the whole of 2020 and Christmas has not been spared either. Worldover the festivities this year are muted as the threat of...

Handwashing, A Vital Defense Against COVID-19, But Billions Don't Have Water To Wash Hands

Published On: November 19, 2020 | 7 Photos

According to the World Health Organization, frequent and thorough handwashing is among the most effective measures in restricting the spread of the coronavirus because the primary...

Five Easy Ways To Promote Handwashing Habit In Children

Published On: November 17, 2020 | 5 Photos

Handwashing is one of the key defences not only against Novel Coronavirus but other infectious diseases as well. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...

Diwali 2020: Go Green And Digital, Aim For A COVID-19 Free Celebrations

Published On: November 12, 2020 | 5 Photos

And the festival of lights - Diwali is here! It is one of the most awaited festivals in India and it is believed that it celebrates...

Five High-Touch Surfaces At Home That You Should Clean Daily To Reduce COVID-19 Risk

Published On: November 3, 2020 | 5 Photos

The world is in the middle of a pandemic and according to experts, cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces at home regularly is an important precaution to...

COVID-19 Outbreak: Experts Suggest Five Ways To Minimise Transmission Indoors

Published On: September 24, 2020 | 5 Photos

While the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the country has been easing restrictions gradually and indoor public places like banks, offices, restaurants, gyms, supermarkets, malls and other...

POSHAN Maah: Five Foods That Should Be Avoided From Daily Diet

Published On: September 21, 2020 | 5 Photos

Unhealthy foods have penetrated in our lives in many forms, says Dr. Jagmeet Madan, National President, Indian Dietetic Association and Principal, Sir Vithaldas Thackersey College, Mumbai....

COVID Warriors: Feeding India Nutritious Food Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Published On: September 21, 2020 | 4 Photos

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) estimates in ‘The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World, 2020 report that around 189.2...

COVID Warrior: Indira Didi, An Anganwadi Worker Who Is Keeping Her Village Healthy During The Coronavirus Crisis

Published On: September 21, 2020 | 11 Photos

Meet Indira Garg fondly known as Indira Didi from Rajasthan, she is an anganwadi worker at Tarpal village located around 53 km from Udaipur. Today, Indira...

POSHAN Maah: Five Foods That Can Help Manage Mental Stress During COVID-19 Pandemic

Published On: September 4, 2020 | 5 Photos

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), people around the world are facing increasing mental stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic and has advised people to...

Remember The Face Mask You Tossed In A Dustbin? This 27-year-old Has Converted It Into A Brick

Published On: August 31, 2020 | 5 Photos

Meet 27-year-old Binish Desai, a PhD holder in environmental science and technology, social entrepreneur and Chairman of E.E. Tech Group who has been working on waste...

Coronavirus Vaccine: Top Five Leading COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates

Published On: August 28, 2020 | 5 Photos

Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the race to develop a vaccine is on, across the world. While a typical vaccine could take years to develop,...

What Are Antibodies And How Do They Help Fight COVID-19?

Published On: August 18, 2020 | 5 Photos

For the diagnosis of COVID-19, there are different kinds of tests available which include RT-PCR (Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction), TrueNAT test, CBNAAT (Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid...

From Thermal Screenings To Home Delivery Of Medicines, Meet The NGO From Pune Fighting The Pandemic On Multiple Fronts

Published On: July 30, 2020 | 7 Photos

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country, a Pune based NGO Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana (BJS) started assisting the Urban Local Bodies in the containment efforts of...

Treatment For COVID-19: What Is Convalescent Plasma Therapy?

Published On: July 20, 2020 | 6 Photos

In the absence of drugs to cure Coronavirus infection or vaccines to prevent COVID-19, currently, plasma therapy is being seen as a potential treatment for critically...

Mumbai Based Group 'Hunger Collective' Feeds Poor Families To Fight Hunger During The COVID-19 Crisis

Published On: July 8, 2020 | 7 Photos

Soon after the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country and a nationwide lockdown was imposed, a group of young professionals came together to start an initiative called...

All You Need To Know About The Different Types Of Coronavirus

Published On: June 12, 2020 | 6 Photos

'Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are known to cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East...

Madhya Pradesh's Sukarma Foundation Has Helped Feed Over 20,000 People Amid Lockdown

Published On: June 11, 2020 | 10 Photos

A group of volunteers from Sukarma Foundation, an NGO in Madhya Pradesh's Narsinghpur district have been on the road since the start of COVID-19 lockdown with...

How To Keep Senior Citizens Safe During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Published On: June 1, 2020 | 7 Photos

According to experts, the new coronavirus or SARS-CoV-2, can cause respiratory infections ranging from mild to life-threatening, with senior citizens being particularly vulnerable because of their...

WHO Shares Healthy Eating Tips For Adults During The COVID-19 Outbreak

Published On: May 28, 2020 | 5 Photos

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), proper nutrition and hydration are vital for the human body and people who eat a well-balanced diet tend to...

Thank You: Bollywood Celebrities Who Came Forward To Help During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Published On: May 28, 2020 | 10 Photos

From superstar Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar to Farhan Akhtar, Sonu Sood, Varun Dhawan, Tahira Kashyap and others, here's how Bollywood celebrities have joined...

Delhi Metro Gearing Up To Keep Passengers Safe Once Travel Resumes Post COVID-19 Lockdown

Published On: May 18, 2020 | 5 Photos

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has recently announced that it is working out detailed social distancing, cleaning and maintenance procedures in view of the COVID-19...

5 Ways Police Officials Across India Are Creating Awareness About Coronavirus

Published On: May 18, 2020 | 5 Photos

India has been battling the Coronavirus pandemic for almost four months now and with each passing day, the crisis is growing. In the last few months,...

Global Hand Hygiene Day: In Times Of COVID-19 Pandemic Handwashing Remains Effective Prevention, Says WHO

Published On: May 4, 2020 | 5 Photos

The World Health Organisation (WHO) celebrates May 5 as Global Handwashing Day every year to mobilize people around the world to increase adherence to hand hygiene....

How ASHA Worker Ranjana Dwivedi Uses Art To Communicate Healthcare To Madhya Pradesh Villagers

How This 44-Year-Old ASHA Worker Is Using Education To Transform...

In Pics: India Rolls Out COVID-19 Vaccination For 15-18-Year-Olds