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Barkha Mathur
Barkha Mathur
Barkha Mathur leads corporate sector and health coverage for the Business Standard website. She reports on business strategy, policy, corporate developments, public health, and health science. Outside work, she enjoys reading research papers, listening to Michael Jackson and hip-hop, and gazing at the night sky.
Barkha Mathur leads corporate sector and health coverage for the Business Standard website. She reports on business strategy, policy, corporate developments, public health, and health science. Outside work, she enjoys reading research papers, listening to Michael Jackson and hip-hop, and gazing at the night sky.
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From eradicated to epidemic: Why measles has made a comeback in US
Texas has reported over 500 confirmed measles cases, with most patients unvaccinated. Health officials are pushing emergency vaccinations to curb the escalating outbreak
 "From eradicated to epidemic: Why measles has made a comeback in US")
Homeopathy linked to fewer side effects than allopathy, ayurveda: Survey
World Homeopathy Day: LocalCircles survey finds only 24 per cent of homeopathy users experienced side effects compared to 51 per cent for allopathy
 "Homeopathy linked to fewer side effects than allopathy, ayurveda: Survey")
RBI issues draft rules for gold loans to standardise norms across lenders
RBI said the policy will strengthen conduct-related aspects, with lending norms integrated into lenders' credit/risk management policies
 "RBI issues draft rules for gold loans to standardise norms across lenders")
Meghan Markle opens up about postpartum preeclampsia: What is it?
"It's so rare, and so scary," said Meghan Markle as she shared about her postpartum challenges on her new podcast
 "Meghan Markle opens up about postpartum preeclampsia: What is it?")
US plans to deploy long-range drones near Taiwan: Japan's defence minister
Japanese Defence Minister Gen Nakatani said the security environment around the country was becoming increasingly severe
 "US plans to deploy long-range drones near Taiwan: Japan's defence minister")
Tahira Kashyap's cancer relapse: Why it returns after years of remission
Writer and filmmaker Tahira Kashyap revealed her breast cancer has recurred seven years after remission, prompting questions about recurrence, symptoms, and treatment
 "Tahira Kashyap's cancer relapse: Why it returns after years of remission")
Beyond weight loss: Can Ozempic sharpen your brain, cut dementia risk?
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic gained popularity for managing obesity, diabetes, and related chronic conditions, a new study says it may also help prevent cognitive decline
 "Beyond weight loss: Can Ozempic sharpen your brain, cut dementia risk?")
Apple rushed iPhone shipments from India, China to dodge US' tariffs
The tech company reportedly shipped inventory from India and China to the US in late March to avoid the reciprocal tariff imposed by the Trump administration
 "Apple rushed iPhone shipments from India, China to dodge US' tariffs")
Supreme Court stays HC order for CBI probe into Bengal SSC jobs case
The Supreme Court's stay gives interim relief to the West Bengal government, which was under scrutiny over alleged irregularities in the appointment of staff through the SSC recruitment process
 "Supreme Court stays HC order for CBI probe into Bengal SSC jobs case")
Shingles vaccine may cut dementia risk by 20%, especially in women: Study
A study of more than 280,000 older adults in Wales finds that the shingles vaccine could help lower dementia risk, particularly among women
 "Shingles vaccine may cut dementia risk by 20%, especially in women: Study")
Govt hikes excise duty on petrol, diesel by ₹2/ltr; retail prices unchanged
The excise duty on petrol was increased to Rs 13 per litre and that on diesel to Rs 10, according to an official order
 "Govt hikes excise duty on petrol, diesel by ₹2/ltr; retail prices unchanged")
Packaged food horror stories from India: Rodents in syrup, frogs in wafers
World health day: 4 in 10 Indian households have reported purchasing infested packaged food in the past three years, reveals a new survey that paints a worrying picture of food safety in the country
 "Packaged food horror stories from India: Rodents in syrup, frogs in wafers")
Watch: SpaceX Fram2 astronauts become first to orbit over Earth's poles
SpaceX's Fram2 mission makes history as the first crewed flight to orbit over Earth's poles, capturing stunning images and video of the Arctic and Antarctic
 "Watch: SpaceX Fram2 astronauts become first to orbit over Earth's poles")
China trials test virus-based cancer therapy as alternative to chemo
These low-cost, high-impact virus therapies are showing promise in clinical trials in China
 "China trials test virus-based cancer therapy as alternative to chemo")
Semiconductors escape US tariffs, easing concerns for chip industry
Semiconductors were spared Trump's reciprocal tariffs, reflecting their key role in global supply chains, say industry experts
 "Semiconductors escape US tariffs, easing concerns for chip industry")
Lok Sabha clears Waqf Bill after 12-hour debate; Opposition slams move
Opposition calls the Bill anti-Muslim and unconstitutional; Centre says it aims to ensure transparency and efficiency in waqf administration
 "Lok Sabha clears Waqf Bill after 12-hour debate; Opposition slams move")
Trump announces reciprocal tariffs, vows to 'make America wealthy again'
US President Donald Trump announces new reciprocal tariffs under his 'Liberation Day' plan, calling it a declaration of economic independence despite inflation concerns in the US
 "Trump announces reciprocal tariffs, vows to 'make America wealthy again'")
Donald Trump unveils sweeping tariffs on all imports: Here's the full list
Trump declared a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the US
 "Donald Trump unveils sweeping tariffs on all imports: Here's the full list")
Waqf Bill in Lok Sabha: What is a whip and how does it work in Parliament?
As parties issue three-line whips for the Waqf Bill, here's a look at what a whip means in India's parliamentary system and what happens if MPs defy it
 "Waqf Bill in Lok Sabha: What is a whip and how does it work in Parliament?")
Trump's 'Liberation Day' countdown begins, world braces for tariffs impact
Trump has declared April 2 as 'Liberation Day', asserting that the tariffs will liberate the US from its dependence on foreign goods
 "Trump's 'Liberation Day' countdown begins, world braces for tariffs impact")