At a time when the second wave of the COVID19 pandemic has been a constant source of anxiety in India, to make things worse, the citizens have been struck by the high prices of food commodities as well.

At a time when the second wave of the COVID19 pandemic has been a constant source of anxiety in India, to make things worse, the citizens have been struck by the high prices of food commodities as well.

At a time when the second wave of the COVID19 pandemic has been a constant source of anxiety in India, to make things worse, the citizens have been struck by the high prices of food commodities as well.

Rural India is in a catch-22 situation. RT-PCR testing for COVID19 is sluggish. Those showing symptoms of the virus are being refused admission unless they produce an RT-PCR test report. Many who manage an RT-PCR test have to wait for days, even weeks, to receive the test report.

Rural India is in a catch-22 situation. RT-PCR testing for COVID19 is sluggish. Those showing symptoms of the virus are being refused admission unless they produce an RT-PCR test report. Many who manage an RT-PCR test have to wait for days, even weeks, to receive the test report.

Rural India is in a catch-22 situation. RT-PCR testing for COVID19 is sluggish. Those showing symptoms of the virus are being refused admission unless they produce an RT-PCR test report. Many who manage an RT-PCR test have to wait for days, even weeks, to receive the test report.

The heart-wrenching reports of people dying of COVID19 usually narrate the tragedies of the urban populations. But, rural India is not unaffected in the second wave of the COVID19 pandemic. Villagers are dying of suspected COVID-19. They are neither getting tested, nor able to access healthcare. More details here.

The heart-wrenching reports of people dying of COVID19 usually narrate the tragedies of the urban populations. But, rural India is not unaffected in the second wave of the COVID19 pandemic. Villagers are dying of suspected COVID-19. They are neither getting tested, nor able to access healthcare. More details here.

The heart-wrenching reports of people dying of COVID19 usually narrate the tragedies of the urban populations. But, rural India is not unaffected in the second wave of the COVID19 pandemic. Villagers are dying of suspected COVID-19. They are neither getting tested, nor able to access healthcare. More details here.

On April 22, Bhadohi district administration released a list of six private hospitals that have been converted into COVID care centres. But Gaon Connection found that five of these hospitals do not have medical-grade oxygen. Hospitals claim they were not consulted before taking the decision.

On April 22, Bhadohi district administration released a list of six private hospitals that have been converted into COVID care centres. But Gaon Connection found that five of these hospitals do not have medical-grade oxygen. Hospitals claim they were not consulted before taking the decision.

On April 22, Bhadohi district administration released a list of six private hospitals that have been converted into COVID care centres. But Gaon Connection found that five of these hospitals do not have medical-grade oxygen. Hospitals claim they were not consulted before taking the decision.

As a hopelessly oblivious administrative system slept on during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uttar Pradesh’s capital Lucknow, a senior journalist live tweeted his deteriorating oxygen levels. He died before help could reach him. Here’s his story and those of many others.

As a hopelessly oblivious administrative system slept on during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uttar Pradesh’s capital Lucknow, a senior journalist live tweeted his deteriorating oxygen levels. He died before help could reach him. Here’s his story and those of many others.

As a hopelessly oblivious administrative system slept on during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uttar Pradesh’s capital Lucknow, a senior journalist live tweeted his deteriorating oxygen levels. He died before help could reach him. Here’s his story and those of many others.

The gas cylinder that cost Rs 636 in June last year, is today priced at Rs 847. Several rural beneficiaries of the Ujjwala Yojana find it unaffordable and have been forced to revert to woodfire cooking, a health hazard.

The gas cylinder that cost Rs 636 in June last year, is today priced at Rs 847. Several rural beneficiaries of the Ujjwala Yojana find it unaffordable and have been forced to revert to woodfire cooking, a health hazard.

The gas cylinder that cost Rs 636 in June last year, is today priced at Rs 847. Several rural beneficiaries of the Ujjwala Yojana find it unaffordable and have been forced to revert to woodfire cooking, a health hazard.

Varanasi, best known for its weavers is also home to wooden toy makers, whose share in the market is languishing as China continues to dominate the toy industry in India. Govt’s recent support has been a ray of hope but workers’ woes remain. Read on to know why.

Varanasi, best known for its weavers is also home to wooden toy makers, whose share in the market is languishing as China continues to dominate the toy industry in India. Govt’s recent support has been a ray of hope but workers’ woes remain. Read on to know why.