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'Knowing too much hurts'

India, Feb. 7 -- This is my 14th winter in Delhi, and what was once a season I embraced has become one I dread. For many, winter mornings mean walks in the park, sunlight, perhaps a cup of tea outdoor... Read More


The 'kidneys of south Bengal' are dying

India, Feb. 7 -- Wetlands in West Bengal's Murshidabad district are disappearing at an average rate of 2.1 per cent per year - about one-and-a-half times higher than India's national average and almos... Read More


More than a dazzle

India, Feb. 7 -- High in the cloud-draped forests of the Eastern Himalayas, the mist is occasionally shattered by a riot of colour, with the fleeting appearance of one of Asia's most elusive birds-Bly... Read More


Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal: Is a Nipah vaccine within reach?

India, Feb. 7 -- The University of Tokyo has confirmed it will begin clinical trials for a Nipah virus vaccine in April this year. There is currently no licensed vaccine or antiviral treatment for the... Read More


Rising awareness, and growing emphasis on prophylactic care to drive steady growth of vaccines in 2026: Sheetal Sapale

India, Feb. 7 -- image credit- shutterstock The vaccines segment in the Indian pharmaceutical market continued its steady upward trajectory in December 2025, supported by predictable birth cohorts, r... Read More


Saudi Arabia 'not far' from approving drone cargo deliveries: transport minister

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Saudi Transport Minister Saleh Al-Jasser told Al-Eqtisadiah that the Kingdom is working to open new logistics centers at airports and ports, invest in infrastructure, and attract majo... Read More


Mattala Airport posts record 140,000 passenger traffic in 2025

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) recorded its highest-ever passenger movements in 2025, handling a total of 140,614 passengers, said the Airport and Aviation Services Co... Read More


Lufthansa Technik plans USD 400m aviation facility expansion in Clark

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Lufthansa Technik plans to invest at least USD 400 million to expand its aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations at Clark Freeport in the Philippines, according to... Read More


United mocks American with "AAdvantage United" billboard campaign in Chicago

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- United Airlines has launched a new billboard campaign around Chicago, taking a playful jab at rival American Airlines as competition intensifies at O'Hare International Airport. One ... Read More


UFlex unveils CERUFLEX 500 Gravure Printing Machine at PLASTINDIA 2026

India, Feb. 6 -- The machine has been developed through a collaboration between Gravtech Srl, Italy, and UFlex India UFlex, a flexible packaging and solutions company, unveiled the CERUFLEX 500, its ... Read More