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Societies with relatively high levels of trust—in each other, in their governments, in science, etc.—did better than those without.

The only masking that’s going on is that of the government’s continued failure to get to grips with the virus, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

Covid inquiry expected to quiz Simon Case over ‘treasure trove’ of official correspondence

Pawan, a former electrician, set up chow mein stall in Delhi. When COVID-19 hit, he had to close it. Trade unions helped him get a loan from PM SVANidhi. He now sells vegetables from a cart. Usha and Lata, volunteers for Self Employed Women's Association, say the scheme helped but…

Vizhinjam port project marks milestone as first vessel arrives. Project dates back to 8th century AD, but stalled in 1940s. In 2015, State govt. signed concession agreement with Adani for 40-yr project. Construction began in 2015, but delayed due to COVID-19. 65.46% complete, 10 more months needed for phase 1.…

Party once led by Jacinda Ardern suffers serious election defeat amid anger over cost of living and strict Covid policies

Head of Honywood school says building of temporary structure is a near miracle after crisis it faced

Sikhs in Vijayawada, India, have a long history of displacement due to partition in 1947. Paramjeet Singh and his family, along with 45 other Sikh families, settled in the city and established businesses in the transport sector. They found the city peaceful and less crowded than Delhi, and the rents…

The bill offers no exceptions for doctors’ offices, clinics or other health facilities. Senators agreed to let those entities require unvaccinated employees to wear personal protective gear or take other “reasonable” measures to manage the spread.