Anonna Dutt
Anonna Dutt is a Principal Correspondent who writes primarily on health at the Indian Express. She reports on myriad topics ranging from the growing burden of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension to the problems with pervasive infectious conditions. She reported on the government’s management of the Covid-19 pandemic and closely followed the vaccination programme....Read More
Anonna Dutt is a Principal Correspondent who writes primarily on health at the Indian Express. She reports on myriad topics ranging from the growing burden of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension to the problems with pervasive infectious conditions. She reported on the government’s management of the Covid-19 pandemic and closely followed the vaccination programme.
Her stories have resulted in the city government investing in high-end tests for the poor and acknowledging errors in their official reports.
Dutt also takes a keen interest in the country’s space programme and has written on key missions like Chandrayaan 2 and 3, Aditya L1, and Gaganyaan.
She was among the first batch of eleven media fellows with RBM Partnership to End Malaria. She was also selected to participate in the short-term programme on early childhood reporting at Columbia University’s Dart Centre. Dutt has a Bachelor’s Degree from the Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Pune and a PG Diploma from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. She started her reporting career with the Hindustan Times.
When not at work, she tries to appease the Duolingo owl with her French skills and sometimes takes to the dance floor.

- Years of experience: 8+
- Qualification, Degrees / other achievements: Bachelor’s in Mass Communication, PG Diploma in Print Journalism
- Previous experience: Hindustan Times
- Connected with Indian Express since December 2021
Articles by Anonna Dutt

Battling blood sugar since she was 5, Chandigarh teacher doesn’t need insulin or drugs anymore: How a dual pancreas-kidney transplant gave her new lifeSubscriber Only
Sep 04, 2025 09:32 IST
PGIMER Chandigarh has taken the lead in conducting the much-needed pancreas transplants that offer...
Thu, Sep 04, 2025
Govt plans easing of clinical trial rules to attract global pharma, faster approvals likely
Sep 03, 2025 18:20 IST
The Health Ministry's draft amendments aim to cut regulatory delays, halve approval timelines, and...
Wed, Sep 03, 2025
Higher rate of cancer among women; oral cancer most common among men: How India’s 4-year cancer registry maps incidenceSubscriber Only
Sep 02, 2025 07:10 IST
The geographical spread underscores the need to have a national as well as state-level plans in...
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
Explained: What India’s cancer map showsSubscriber Only
Sep 02, 2025 07:00 IST
India’s current registries cover 10% to 18% of the population from 23 states and Union...
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
Can eating meat help protect you from cancer? Here are takeaways from a new study
Sep 01, 2025 11:00 IST
The problem is not so much in the meat but how you cook it, says...
Mon, Sep 01, 2025
Govt plans to cut down on imports of pharma agents, biofuel enzymes
Aug 31, 2025 03:25 IST
The government has already listed 1,000 such products for which there is a need to develop...
Sun, Aug 31, 2025
How India’s ‘aquanauts’ will undertake deep sea exploration under Samudrayaan ProjectSubscriber Only
Aug 27, 2025 15:51 IST
There are presently only a few countries with deep sea exploration capabilities, including the...
Fri, Aug 29, 2025
Pixxel’s Firefly satellites, Dhruva Space’s LEAP-1 placed in orbit by Falcon-9 rocket
Aug 27, 2025 13:05 IST
While the launch of the Pixxel satellites marked the end of the first phase of the Firefly...
Thu, Aug 28, 2025
ISRO conducts air drop test for Gaganyaan: why is it crucial to the mission?Subscriber Only
Aug 27, 2025 06:51 IST
The first crewed mission under the Gaganyaan programme is scheduled for 2027, and the first...
Wed, Aug 27, 2025
Chikungunya vaccine linked to death: Why US FDA suspended licence for the shot
Aug 26, 2025 10:04 IST
Serious adverse events noted in recipients; clinical benefits of vaccine yet to be...
Thu, Aug 28, 2025
Gaganyaan crew module passes crucial re-entry test in major leap for India’s human spaceflight mission
Aug 24, 2025 20:21 IST
ISRO successfully simulates splashdown with full parachute deployment and recovery, marking a key...
Mon, Aug 25, 2025
India’s astronaut pool to have women, people from all walks
Aug 24, 2025 03:53 IST
For the initial Gaganyaan flights, four Indian Air Force test pilots — Group Captains Shubhanshu...
Sun, Aug 24, 2025
Intermittent fasting of 16 hours doubles risk of dying from heart disease, says new study: Experts explain the risks
Aug 23, 2025 15:53 IST
While fasting may lend a push to weight loss, it’s best resorted to as a short-term...
Sun, Aug 24, 2025
NEET-PG counselling around the corner, NMC yet to notify new disability assessment norms
Aug 23, 2025 12:56 IST
The National Medical Commission has been urged to come out with new norms for disability assessment...
Sun, Aug 24, 2025
For lunar missions, ISRO building its heaviest rocket ever
Aug 23, 2025 01:55 IST
To be as tall as a 40-storey building, it would be ready by...
Sat, Aug 23, 2025
Axiom-4 learnings will help train for Gaganyaan: ISRO chief
Aug 22, 2025 04:20 IST
ISRO chairman V Narayanan said these learnings would be applied for training astronauts for...
Fri, Aug 22, 2025
US FDA approves blockbuster weight loss drug for severe fatty liver disease: Here’s what you need to know
Aug 19, 2025 18:52 IST
Altogether 63 per cent receiving semaglutide reported improvement and no worsening of liver...
Tue, Aug 19, 2025
‘Today, Indian kids know they can go to space’: Shubhanshu Shukla tells PM Modi his crewmates are excited about Gaganyaan
Aug 19, 2025 10:20 IST
During his interaction with PM Narendra Modi, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla said India has the...
Wed, Aug 20, 2025
Heart attack risk goes up by 41% in women who are stalked: Harvard study reveals new risk
Aug 16, 2025 13:21 IST
Researchers analysed the impact of factors beyond the traditional risk factors for cardiovascular...
Mon, Aug 18, 2025
Self-reliance in critical tech crucial for Viksit Bharat, says PM Modi
Aug 16, 2025 04:29 IST
Addressing the 79th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, the PM highlighted the...
Sat, Aug 16, 2025
Deepest-ever Indian dive: Two aquanauts reach record depths in Atlantic, prep for Samudrayaan Mission
Aug 14, 2025 17:56 IST
Last week, aquanauts Commander (Retd) Jatinder Pal Singh and R Ramesh descended nearly 4,000 metres...
Fri, Aug 15, 2025
Wastewater surveillance, key tool to spy on diseases, will now cover 50 cities: How will this help prevent outbreaks?Subscriber Only
Aug 13, 2025 07:55 IST
The surveillance will also study patterns of antimicrobial resistance — a global public health...
Wed, Aug 13, 2025
PixxelSpace-led consortium to make country’s first commercial earth observation constellation
Aug 12, 2025 22:01 IST
The data would be used in the fields of agriculture, infrastructure development and urban planning,...
Wed, Aug 13, 2025
Can blockbuster weight loss drugs affect your eyes? Here’s what new studies have found
Aug 12, 2025 15:47 IST
Two studies were conducted to verify concerns about diabetic retinopathy that were raised during...
Wed, Aug 13, 2025
Salt warning labels on restaurant menus led consumers to choose healthier options: Can this UK study model be applied?
Aug 09, 2025 14:22 IST
Food regulator in India is also considering different types of front-of-pack labels to curb salt...
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