Indians consumed over 500 crore antibiotic tablets in a year, Azithromycin tops the table

As debate springs over prescribing Dolo-650 during the Covid-19 pandemic, a new study raises concerns pointing out the excessive use of antibiotics by Indians. Researchers found that India consumed over 500 crore antibiotics in 2019, of which Azithromycin was the most consumed antibiotic molecule. The study aims to…

Nasa to repair leaky Artemis-1 moon rocket on launchpad, return to assembly building later

Days after it scrubbed the second attempt to launch the Artemis-1 mission to the Moon, Nasa will fix the leaks on the rocket at the launch pad itself. The launch vehicle with the Orion spacecraft will then be hauled back into the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). The Artemis engineers will replace the seal on an…

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2022: Tips and tricks to shop efficiently this festive season

Amazon has announced its next major sale event, the Great Indian Festive sale will begin in India soon. Although the date is yet to be revealed, the company has already created a micro-site that highlights discounts and offers across a slew of product categories. For instance, the dedicated site notes that the…

Moody’s retains India rating, says rising global challenges…

Global challenges including the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, higher inflation and tightening global financial conditions are unlikely to derail India’s economic recovery from the pandemic, rating agency Moody’s said on Tuesday. Moody’s Investor Service retained its sovereign rating on India…