Some states to begin jabs for 18-44 years on May 1, vaccination drive to stabilise with time: Centre

Amid many states expressing their inability to start COVID-19 vaccination of those between 18 and 44 years from May 1 citing paucity of doses, the Centre on Friday said some…

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From restlessness to reflection – how these three artists cope with the pandemic through creative expression

Launched in 2014, PhotoSparks is a weekly feature from YourStory, with photographs that celebrate the spirit of creativity and innovation. In the earlier 525 posts, we featured an art festival, cartoon gallery. world music festival, telecom expo, millets…

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[Jobs Roundup] These openings may help you land a role at healthtech startup Pristyn Care

Gurugram-based healthtech startup Pristyn Care recently raised $53 million in Series D round of funding led by US investment fund Tiger Global Management. Existing investors, including Sequoia Capital, Hummingbird Ventures,…

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This fertility tech startup offers affordable, accessible treatment that’s free of gender bias

The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that infertility plagues 30 million couples in India every year. Of these, nearly three million are actively seeking treatment. However, awareness about fertility issues,…

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[The Turning Point] This techie started an agritech startup to help farmers earn a fair price for their produc

India’s agriculture sector has been facing a crisis on many fronts. One of the many difficulties faced by the agriculture community is selling the produce at reasonable prices. Pradeep PS,…

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A team of NRIs come together to provide oxygen cylinders and concentrators to India

A group of NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) from across the globe have come together to help India in this unprecedented time of crisis. The focus of their initiative, called 'Medical Oxygen…

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