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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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Dacoit Kusuma Nain dies: All about the notorious bandit of Chambal

Chambal dacoit Kusuma Nain gained notoriety when she gunned down 15 people and gouged out the eyes of two victims in Asta village in UP's Auraiya in 1984

Dacoit Kusuma Nain dies: All about the notorious bandit of Chambal
Updated On : 04 Mar 2025 | 7:36 PM IST

Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0: Govt working to boost trust-based governance, says FM

Govt plans to bring Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0 to decriminalise over 100 provisions, said FM Sitharaman at a post-Budget webinar on 'Regulatory, Investment and EODB reforms'

Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0: Govt working to boost trust-based governance, says FM
Updated On : 04 Mar 2025 | 6:51 PM IST

Calling someone 'Miyan-Tiyan' or 'Pakistani' in poor taste, not a crime: SC

The accused, Hari Nandan Singh, had approached the Supreme Court challenging the Jharkhand High Court's refusal to quash the case against him

Calling someone 'Miyan-Tiyan' or 'Pakistani' in poor taste, not a crime: SC
Updated On : 04 Mar 2025 | 5:04 PM IST

Supreme Court asks states to check unfair pricing by private hospitals

Supreme Court calls for policy to stop hospitals from forcing patients to buy medicines, medical devices at high rates from hospital-linked pharmacies, asks states to regulate pricing

Supreme Court asks states to check unfair pricing by private hospitals
Updated On : 04 Mar 2025 | 3:56 PM IST

Shama Mohamed faces backlash for fat-shaming Rohit Sharma: Who is she?

Congress party spokesperson Shama Mohamed is facing criticism over her comments about Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma

Shama Mohamed faces backlash for fat-shaming Rohit Sharma: Who is she?
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 6:10 PM IST

UP woman executed in UAE on Feb 15 for death of child under her care: MEA

She travelled to Abu Dhabi on a tourist visa on December 19, 2022, and upon arrival, stayed with a couple who secured a caretaker visa for her and employed her to look after their infant son

UP woman executed in UAE on Feb 15 for death of child under her care: MEA
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 5:42 PM IST

Ikea begins online delivery in Delhi-NCR, nine other North Indian cities

Ikea has launched online delivery in Delhi-NCR and nine other North Indian cities, allowing customers to shop via its website, app, and Shop by Phone service ahead of its store openings

Ikea begins online delivery in Delhi-NCR, nine other North Indian cities
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 3:40 PM IST

Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch Flight 8 test of Starship megarocket Tuesday

After investigating loss of Starship early in its seventh flight test, SpaceX implemented several hardware and operational changes to enhance the upper stage's reliability, the company said in a state

Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch Flight 8 test of Starship megarocket Tuesday
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 12:31 PM IST

Madhabi Buch, 3 Sebi directors move Bombay HC to quash FIR in fraud case

Bombay HC will hear Sebi and BSE officials' plea on March 4 against an FIR order in the 1994 Cals Refineries stock fraud case, which was issued just two days after Buch's tenure ended

Madhabi Buch, 3 Sebi directors move Bombay HC to quash FIR in fraud case
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 12:17 PM IST

BS Manthan: NFRA chairperson stresses need to align with global audit norms

For businesses to grow and companies to compete, we need to ensure we do not increase compliance burden, says Ajay Bhushan Pandey, chairperson of the National Financial Reporting Authority

BS Manthan: NFRA chairperson stresses need to align with global audit norms
Updated On : 27 Feb 2025 | 9:17 PM IST

BS Manthan: A thought-provoking day-1 of insights on economy, policies

Experts discuss India's growth, global trade shifts, climate action, EVs, defence, and more

BS Manthan: A thought-provoking day-1 of insights on economy, policies
Updated On : 27 Feb 2025 | 9:14 PM IST

'Best doctor for lowest cost': Trump's 'radical' change to healthcare costs

Executive order mandates hospitals, insurers disclose actual prices, ensuring affordability and accountability in the US healthcare system

'Best doctor for lowest cost': Trump's 'radical' change to healthcare costs
Updated On : 26 Feb 2025 | 10:14 PM IST

Former RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das appointed Principal Secretary-2 to the PM

Former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His tenure will be co-terminus with the prime minister's term or until further orders

Former RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das appointed Principal Secretary-2 to the PM
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 6:13 PM IST

Sabyasachi Kar appointed director of the Institute of Economic Growth

He currently serves as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Chair Professor at IEG and is a member of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation's (Mospi) Committee on Regional Accounts

Sabyasachi Kar appointed director of the Institute of Economic Growth
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 11:56 PM IST

Gyanesh Kumar becomes first CEC appointed under new rule: Law ministry

PM Modi-led selection committee has appointed Gyanesh Kumar as India's next Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), replacing Rajiv Kumar, who retires on Tuesday upon reaching the age of 65

Gyanesh Kumar becomes first CEC appointed under new rule: Law ministry
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 11:58 PM IST

Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, at least 15 killed, many injured

The stampede occurred when thousands of devotees headed to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh 2025 had gathered to board their trains at the New Delhi Railway Station

Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, at least 15 killed, many injured
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 12:36 AM IST

Comic Samay Raina scrubs all 'India's Got Latent' videos amid backlash

"Everything that is happening has been too much for me to handle," says comedian Samay Raina amid controversy

Comic Samay Raina scrubs all 'India's Got Latent' videos amid backlash
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 8:58 PM IST

Gross GST revenue rises 12.3% to about Rs 1.96 trn in January: Govt data

For the previous month, India's GST collections rose 7.3 per cent to Rs 1.77 trillion

Gross GST revenue rises 12.3% to about Rs 1.96 trn in January: Govt data
Updated On : 01 Feb 2025 | 7:06 PM IST

Actor Saif Ali Khan returns home after being discharged from hospital

Khan was admitted to the hospital after being stabbed during a robbery attempt at his home five days ago

Actor Saif Ali Khan returns home after being discharged from hospital
Updated On : 21 Jan 2025 | 6:57 PM IST

Indian-origin Canadian MP Chandra Arya announces bid to become next PM

Known as a long-time loyalist of Justin Trudeau, Arya's announcement came two days after Trudeau resigned amid growing discontent within the Liberal Party

Indian-origin Canadian MP Chandra Arya announces bid to become next PM
Updated On : 09 Jan 2025 | 11:30 PM IST