The impact of Covid-19 is not gender neutral. As the pandemic has spread across the globe it has heightened and amplified existing vulnerabilities and inequalities in social, political, economic and health systems. ....

End of December brings with it much excitement. The air is filled with a sense of cheer. And there are good reasons for it and is it time for Christmas, which is celebrated on December 25 every year. The day commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ and in keeping with it, there are hymns and carols sung at churches while cakes are baked in various houses. ....

Christmas is here and 'tis the season to be jolly, gather around with family and friends, spoil each other with gifts and most importantly, indulge in a traditional Christmas meal with festive foods and excellent wines. ....

The use of face coverings to keep Covid-19 in check is not preventing kids from understanding facial expressions, says a study. ....

Disposable surgical masks offer the best option in ensuring that you are being heard clearly when speaking, says a study that tested how different types of masks affect the acoustics of speech. ....

Pregnant women who are infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, during the third trimester are unlikely to pass the infection to their newborns, according to a new study. ....

Christmas brings joy, lifting the spirits with cheer and hope. With a tough year coming to a close theres plenty to celebrate. Here's a curated list of goodies to choose from for that perfect gift for your loved one. ....

A combination of lockdown fatigue and strong pent-up demand, coupled with positive sentiment due to announcements about the vaccine saw 89 percent respondents displaying keen interest to resume travel, finds a new survey. ....

Turning common perception upside down, researchers have found that concerns over infecting others play a greater role in people's willingness to be vaccinated in sparsely populated areas rather than dense urban ones. ....

As contactless food became the norm in the pandemic-hit year, online delivery platform Swiggy on Tuesday said that some form of biryani was ordered more than once every second while home-cooked food was one of the most ferried items in 2020. ....