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Barkha Mathur

Barkha Mathur

Barkha Mathur

Barkha Mathur leads health coverage for the Business Standard website. She reports on the intersection of medicine, policy, and health science, with a focus on stories that impact readers’ physical and mental well-being. When not tracking the latest developments in health, she’s often reading medical research or listening to hip-hop.

Barkha Mathur leads health coverage for the Business Standard website. She reports on the intersection of medicine, policy, and health science, with a focus on stories that impact readers’ physical and mental well-being. When not tracking the latest developments in health, she’s often reading medical research or listening to hip-hop.

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Is MakeMyTrip weighing IDR route for India listing? Here's what it means

MakeMyTrip is reportedly evaluating IDR route over a traditional IPO as it looks to access Indian investors while managing tax exposure, regulatory complexity in its offshore structure

Is MakeMyTrip weighing IDR route for India listing? Here's what it means
Updated On : 27 Apr 2026 | 3:33 PM IST

How India is emerging as testing ground for agri-based carbon markets

Amazon's $30 million rice carbon credit deal highlights India's role in scaling agriculture-based carbon markets while raising questions on trust, verification, and farmer benefits

How India is emerging as testing ground for agri-based carbon markets
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 12:24 PM IST

Five-second rule: Is dropped food ever really safe to eat? Myth debunked

Fact-check Friday: You've probably followed the five-second rule after dropping food; here's how bacteria transfer instantly, what factors matter, and why this popular rule may not protect you at all

Five-second rule: Is dropped food ever really safe to eat? Myth debunked
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 11:10 AM IST

Razorpay's reported IPO route signals cautious market play among fintechs

Razorpay's reported IPO move points to a shift in market entry strategy with firms opting for confidential filings, and greater control over disclosures amid evolving market and regulatory conditions

Razorpay's reported IPO route signals cautious market play among fintechs
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 12:00 PM IST

OpenAI's India test: Can massive AI use scale turn into a paying market?

India may be OpenAI's largest user base outside the West, but monetisation remains the harder challenge

OpenAI's India test: Can massive AI use scale turn into a paying market?
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 9:31 AM IST

Protein shift is adding much-needed margin to India's dairy industry

Rising protein awareness is pushing India's dairy sector beyond low-margin liquid milk, driving a shift towards value-added products like whey, cheese, and fortified dairy

Protein shift is adding much-needed margin to India's dairy industry
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 2:51 PM IST

Do blue light glasses really help? Here's what an eye doctor wants you to know

Are blue light glasses a must-have for screen users or just clever marketing? Here's what an eye specialist wants you to understand before buying them

Do blue light glasses really help? Here's what an eye doctor wants you to know
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 10:19 AM IST

Why your hair is losing density: Hidden health triggers you may be missing

Hair thinning isn't always about age or genetics; dermatologists explain how stress, poor nutrition, hormonal imbalance, and lifestyle habits can quietly reduce hair density

Why your hair is losing density: Hidden health triggers you may be missing
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 3:23 PM IST

Delimitation and proportionality: Why southern states are raising concerns

As the govt considers increasing Lok Sabha seats, concerns are rising in southern states that a population-based delimitation could reduce their share and alter India's federal balance

Delimitation and proportionality: Why southern states are raising concerns
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 12:13 PM IST

Smoothies may be calorie bombs: Why your healthy drink may add weight

From nut butters to excess fruit and sweeteners, smoothies can pack more calories than expected, making this "healthy" habit a hidden risk for weight gain and blood sugar spikes

Smoothies may be calorie bombs: Why your healthy drink may add weight
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 2:07 PM IST

As risky as obesity? How losing too much body fat can harm your health

New research shows that losing fat the wrong way can disrupt metabolism, trigger inflammation, and increase long-term disease risk, challenging the idea that less fat is always better

As risky as obesity? How losing too much body fat can harm your health
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 1:52 PM IST

What TCS's FY27 hiring plan tells about shifting fresher model in Indian IT

Is this a temporary slowdown driven by demand uncertainty, or the beginning of a structural change in how large IT firms build their workforce in the age of AI?

What TCS's FY27 hiring plan tells about shifting fresher model in Indian IT
Updated On : 14 Apr 2026 | 5:23 PM IST

Can Thalapathy Vijay turn celebrity appeal into votes in Tamil Nadu polls?

Actor Vijay's political debut may disrupt Tamil Nadu's two-party system, but analysts say converting popularity into votes remains a key challenge ahead of 2026 polls

Can Thalapathy Vijay turn celebrity appeal into votes in Tamil Nadu polls?
Updated On : 14 Apr 2026 | 4:44 PM IST

Restarting your workouts every few weeks? Here's what's really going wrong

If you feel stuck in a loop of falling off track and restarting plans, experts explain how behavioural patterns, emotional triggers, and mindset shifts can help you stay consistent

Restarting your workouts every few weeks? Here's what's really going wrong
Updated On : 14 Apr 2026 | 2:12 PM IST

Noida industrial workers' protest turns violent: What are their demands?

Anger over low wages and poor working conditions drove Noida's factory workers to protest, with tensions escalating into violence amid police action

Noida industrial workers' protest turns violent: What are their demands?
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 5:02 PM IST

How delimitation debate puts federalism at centre of Tamil Nadu polls

In Tamil Nadu, delimitation is becoming a major poll issue, with concerns over fairness, representation, and whether southern states will lose political weight

How delimitation debate puts federalism at centre of Tamil Nadu polls
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 2:41 PM IST

Thinking of Botox before 30? What doctors say about benefits and risks

As Botox gains popularity among people in their 20s, experts examine whether early use truly prevents ageing and explain who may benefit, potential risks, and when it is best avoided

Thinking of Botox before 30? What doctors say about benefits and risks
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 11:05 AM IST

Do we really use only 10% of our brain? Neurologist busts the myth

The idea that humans use just 10% of their brain has persisted for decades; but, is it true?

Do we really use only 10% of our brain? Neurologist busts the myth
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 11:14 AM IST

Tamil Nadu polls: A contest shaped by welfare politics, shifting alliances

As Tamil Nadu heads to polls on April 23, the Assembly election will test Dravidian politics, alliance cohesion, and the enduring impact of welfare-driven governance across regions

Tamil Nadu polls: A contest shaped by welfare politics, shifting alliances
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 3:13 PM IST

How narcissistic admiration and rivalry shape relationship satisfaction

A six-year study tracking over 5,000 couples challenges the myth that narcissists inevitably damage relationships, revealing a more complex and nuanced emotional reality

How narcissistic admiration and rivalry shape relationship satisfaction
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 11:24 AM IST