Articles by Bindu Gopal Rao

In the absence of a cure for Covid-19, plasma therapy is a line of treatment that is safe, well-tolerated by the human body and less expensive. But, there are few plasma donors.

Internet-based farm-to-doorstep networks are not new forms of agricultural distribution. Although on a very limited scale, they have proved to be a balm for farmers, at least for the moment. One can only hope that such a model can be scaled up to include more beneficiaries, both on the supply and demand side.

Authorities have come up with a Rs 40 crore plan to redevelop Cubbon Park under the smart city project. The question is whether it is prudent to splurge on an already-thriving ecosystem rather than redirect scare resources towards creating more such spaces.