Dinesh C Sharma

If the definition of ancient knowledge is kept open-ended and undefined in NEP, we are headed towards a dangerous whirl.

A new global mechanism has been unveiled for countries to access a future Covid-19 vaccine, with WHO as one of the sponsors.

The deadline to begin the trial so that the vaccine could be launched on August 15 may be unrealistic and even illegal.

Scientific groups are rushing to announce results of their trials in journals, sometimes with questionable data.

Transparency should go beyond sharing basic data on infections and mortality and should cover all aspects, such as testing, diagnostics, prevention, treatment and research.

India needs to channelise the new-found interest in health to reform and revive its public health system.

With Chandrayaan-2 being launched, and Gangayaan in the works, India has established itself as a space superpower.

The Science Congress brings on one platform policymakers, top science bureaucrats and leading scientists.

China, in particular, is pumping massive investments to achieve global leadership in AI, and hopes to invest up to 150 billion dollars by 2030.

Documents clearly show that the medical technology industry driven solely by profits does not care about patient welfare or national regulations wherever they exist.