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'Vaccine hesitancy translating into geographical clustering of epidemics'

October 18, 2022 6:57 am

Dr Aarti Kinikar, professor and head of the department of pediatrics at Pune's B J Government Medical College, was one of the authors of a recent report on vaccine hesitancy. In an interview, she talks about measures to address the issue.

'Vaccine didi': How a trans woman fought fear, rumors to ensure her community got Covid-19 shots

July 26, 2022 11:14 am

There was a high rate of vaccine hesitancy in the community, over fears of the vaccine reacting badly with sex change hormones, and of humiliation at the vaccination centres.

PM Modi reaches out to community leaders to tackle vaccine hesitancy

July 29, 2021 5:37 am

The PM also asked the leaders to be a part of the celebration of 75 years of Independence and asserted that “we should work toward uniting the entire length and breadth of the nation through a Bharat Jodo Aandolan (Unite India Movement), and showcase the true spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’”.

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GST 2.0: Amid concern of ‘profiteering’, FinMin to compile price data of common use items

Updated: September 10, 2025 07:35 IST

The field offices have been asked to treat this price compilation exercise “on priority”, with the monthly report to be sent to the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) by the 20th of every month

As C P Radhakrishnan is elected Vice-President, BJP makes a telling point, but can it build on it?

Updated: September 10, 2025 07:23 IST

V-P elections have not normally elicited the kind of hype that this contest generated. But this time, it assumed importance because of the stakes for the ruling party.

Bill on removal of ministers — bad in law, liable to misuse

September 10, 2025 07:26 IST

If cases are mounted against the Opposition, and with bail conditions being stringent, it's quite possible that the threshold of 30 days will be crossed in most cases

Pact with European Free Trade Association: The global stage, on our terms

September 10, 2025 07:25 IST

The agreement reinforces India’s image as a trusted partner. It is also a vote of confidence for Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India

Nepal Gen Z Protest: Why is Kathmandu burning?

Updated: September 10, 2025 07:21 IST

A day after 19 young protesters were killed in firing by police in Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital was engulfed in flames, and the country appeared to have no government left. PM K P Sharma Oli resigned, and President Ram Chandra Poudel was at an undisclosed location under the protection of the Army.

Gokaldas Exports faces tariff turbulence: Should you exit or buy the dip?

Updated: September 10, 2025 07:21 IST

A 50% US tariff has rattled Indian textile exporters, but upcoming UK and EU trade deals could present an opportunity. Gokaldas Exports is betting on diversification and cost control to stay resilient.

C Raja Mohan writes: Xi, Putin and transhumanism: Who wants to live forever?

September 10, 2025 07:24 IST

Slowing ageing and extending healthy lifespans could transform societies, producing older but more active populations. The social consequences of longevity research could be profound

September 10, 1985, Forty Years Ago: Congress in Punjab

September 10, 2025 07:23 IST

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on September 10, 1985.

Anuparna Roy in Venice: Purulia to Palestine

September 10, 2025 07:21 IST

Venice Film Festival award for Roy is a recognition of an artist who has found ways to give expression to silenced voices.

What was the Harappan language? Culture Ministry to hold meet on script

September 10, 2025 07:18 IST

Archaeologists, a cancer specialist, an aerospace engineer among those who will present their findings. While a few of the papers claim that the underlying language of the script is Sanskrit, some claim it to be a Dravidian language, and some link it to specific tribal languages.

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