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FACE TO FACE
Shrinking agriculture, its
decreased GDP contribution is
a global trend
Dr Prabhu L Pingali, Professor of Applied
Economics & Director, Tata-Cornell Institute (TCI)
COVER STORY
Vaccine Phobia?
Misinformation campaigns
THREATEN to derail
IMMUNIZATION efforts….
BIO CHAT
Despite economic slowdown,
the wellness industry continues
to be resilient
Dr Muhammed Majeed, Founder and
Chairman, Sami-Sabinsa Group of
companies
MEDTECH POLICY
Would the price cap really make
medical stents affordable?
EXPERT COLUMN
Biotech companies join the
‘Make in India’ bandwagon
Narayanan Suresh, Chief Operating
Officer, Association of Biotechnology Led
Enterprises (ABLE)
DIGITAL HEALTH
E-Pharmacy: The new age
model of medicine delivery