Soutik Biswas
Soutik Biswas is a seasoned journalist with the BBC, known for his insightful reporting on various socio-political issues in India. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he provided harrowing accounts of the crisis, particularly focusing on the devastating impact of the second wave, which saw a collapse of healthcare services and widespread suffering. His work often highlights the personal stories of individuals affected by the pandemic, reflecting the deep human toll of the crisis.
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Soutik Biswas is the India correspondent who reported on the rural jobs guarantee scheme.
Is India's landmark rural jobs guarantee scheme under threat from G RAM G?
United Kingdom· 2025-12-23
Soutik Biswas is the India correspondent for the article discussing bird flu predictions.
Indian scientists predict how bird flu could spread to humansUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-18
Soutik Biswas is the India correspondent who reported on the cash transfer scheme for women.
Paying for unpaid household workUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-09
Soutik Biswas is the India correspondent for the article.
India's Supreme Court upholds rights of poorestUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-02
Soutik Biswas is the India correspondent for the article discussing the caste census.
The case for and against counting castes in IndiaUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-13
Soutik Biswas provided inputs for the article as the India correspondent with the BBC.
India-US sign 10-year defence pact amid tariff turmoilUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-31
Soutik Biswas is a journalist who contributed to the article discussing India's Gen Z.
Why India’s Gen Z is not taking to the streetsUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-23
Soutik Biswas is the India correspondent who discusses the implications of Russian oil imports for India.
Can India do without Russia?United Kingdom· 2025-10-17
Soutik Biswas is the India correspondent who reports on the severe air pollution crisis affecting the country.
How air pollution is stealing India's sunshineUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-13
Soutik Biswas is the India correspondent who reported on the cough syrup crisis.
Inside India's cough syrup obsessionUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-08
Soutik Biswas is the India correspondent for BBC News.
Why more women get cancer in IndiaUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-16
Soutik Biswas is the India correspondent who discusses the implications of intermittent fasting on heart health.
benefits or risks? Study raises questions about heart healthUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-31
With additional analysis from BBC India correspondent Soutik Biswas.
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on India for buying Russian oilUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-06
Soutik Biswas is a BBC correspondent in India reporting on the Air India flight accident.
Por qué el audio de la cabina de los pilotos de Air India aumenta el misterio del accidente de avión en el que murieron 260 personas
Panama· 2025-07-12
Soutik Biswas reflects on the experiences of BBC journalists covering the Covid crisis in India.
BBC journalists recall horrors of India's lockdown five years onUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-25
