Sanjay Kumar
Sanjay Kumar is a science journalist based out of New Delhi and Mumbai, India.
He has reported extensively on science, technology, health and environment for over two decades from the Indian subcontinent for leading international publications. He also serves on the Boards of 'Center for Advancement of Public Understanding of Science & Technology' and 'Science Media Centre-India'.
NewsShake-up for unpopular procurement system that left Indian scientists with substandard supplies
Changes will see researchers, departments and universities able to buy equipment without going through government’s online portal
BusinessFatal explosion and fire at Indian pharmaceutical ingredients plant
At least 42 dead and 25 injured at Sigachi Industries near Hyderabad
Business29 dead in explosions at two illegal fireworks factories in India
Incidents in Gujarat and West Bengal highlight minimal oversight of hazardous industry
BusinessEight workers dead in Indian munitions factory explosion
Seven others injured during incident at state-owned explosives plant
ResearchAir pollution may contribute to almost a quarter of deaths in India
New analysis reveals stark burden of hard-to-tackle particulate pollution
NewsForty years on from the Bhopal disaster what lessons have been learnt?
India looks to the future as survivors fight on to receive adequate compensation and medical care
BusinessLatest effort to crack down on combination drugs launched by Indian government
Several pharmaceutical firms have launched a challenge to the ban in the supreme court
Business17 dead in solvent explosion at Indian plant
Dozens more injured at pharmaceutical ingredients manufacturer in Andhra Pradesh
NewsBudget leaves Indian researchers searching for funding following cuts to universities
Government critics highlight parlous situation on pay and infrastructure
NewsLeaked exams lead to cancellations that leave Indian students and researchers frustrated
Over a million students and early-career researchers hit by latest cash for exam questions scandal
NewsModi’s return as India’s leader has scientists worried about persistent problems
Nation’s science dogged by low investment, bureaucracy and political interference
BusinessTwo explosions in India leave at least 11 dead and dozens injured
Blasts occurred at a peroxides plant near Mumbai and an explosives factory in Chhattisgarh
BusinessHow can we maintain the effectiveness of existing antimicrobials?
Reducing environmental pollution and tackling quality issues to stave off resistance
NewsRepercussions of Bhopal disaster found to echo on down through generations
Women pregnant in the city at the time of deadly accident gave birth to children who have higher risk of cancer
Business11 dead after toxic gas leak in India
Victims were instantly overwhelmed by gas, which left high concentrations of hydrogen sulfide in air
NewsBhopal disaster explainer: will court ruling end victims’ search for compensation?
39 years ago one of the world’s worst chemical disasters killed thousands in India
NewsIndian supreme court ruling effectively ends Bhopal compensation claims from Dow
Hundreds of thousands of victims of deadly disaster still seeking support 39 years later
BusinessContaminated cough syrups death toll passes 300 in four months
Deadly glycol contamination discovered in Uzbekistan, following cases in The Gambia and Indonesia
NewsExplainer: e-scooter battery fires
In India and across the world, several tragic incidents have prompted scrutiny of small battery vehicles
BusinessContaminated cough syrup linked to 66 child deaths in The Gambia
Medicines made by Indian generics firm Maiden Pharmaceuticals have been blamed for acute kidney injuries