Anonna Dutt
Anonna Dutt is a Principal Correspondent who writes primarily on health at the Indian Express. She reports on myriad topics ranging from the growing burden of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension to the problems with pervasive infectious conditions. She reported on the government’s management of the Covid-19 pandemic and closely followed the vaccination programme....Read More
Anonna Dutt is a Principal Correspondent who writes primarily on health at the Indian Express. She reports on myriad topics ranging from the growing burden of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension to the problems with pervasive infectious conditions. She reported on the government’s management of the Covid-19 pandemic and closely followed the vaccination programme.
Her stories have resulted in the city government investing in high-end tests for the poor and acknowledging errors in their official reports.
Dutt also takes a keen interest in the country’s space programme and has written on key missions like Chandrayaan 2 and 3, Aditya L1, and Gaganyaan.
She was among the first batch of eleven media fellows with RBM Partnership to End Malaria. She was also selected to participate in the short-term programme on early childhood reporting at Columbia University’s Dart Centre. Dutt has a Bachelor’s Degree from the Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Pune and a PG Diploma from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. She started her reporting career with the Hindustan Times.
When not at work, she tries to appease the Duolingo owl with her French skills and sometimes takes to the dance floor.

- Years of experience: 8+
- Qualification, Degrees / other achievements: Bachelor’s in Mass Communication, PG Diploma in Print Journalism
- Previous experience: Hindustan Times
- Connected with Indian Express since December 2021
Articles by Anonna Dutt

Can Alzheimer’s be detected by a simple blood test? Why US research looks promising
Apr 14, 2025 14:37 IST
Researchers developing benchmarks for a blood-based test like those for measuring blood glucose and...
Mon, Apr 14, 2025
Nadda takes dig at AAP for rejecting Ayushman Bharat: ‘Didn’t think about poor people, so you lost power’
Apr 10, 2025 20:39 IST
Nadda said that PM Narendra Modi had already allocated Rs 2,406 crore for the people of Delhi under...
Thu, Apr 10, 2025
Cervical cancer test made simpler: AIIMS develops blood test to monitor if therapy is workingSubscriber Only
Apr 10, 2025 07:32 IST
Since it picks up blood biomarkers, it can also help in...
Thu, Apr 10, 2025
Dementia risk goes down with shingles vaccine, says Stanford study: Why this study is good news
Apr 04, 2025 21:04 IST
Can a simple vaccination hold out hope for an ageing...
Sun, Apr 06, 2025
India reports first bird flu death in 4 years in Andhra Pradesh: 2-year old dies after eating raw chicken
Apr 03, 2025 18:40 IST
Second bird flu death in country since 2021. Massive screening on in districts where chicken were...
Fri, Apr 04, 2025
Will US tariffs hit the medical device industry in India? Here’s decoding the ripple effect
Apr 03, 2025 17:17 IST
Pharma gets breather as Indian cos supply 47% of all generic medicines prescribed in the...
Sun, Apr 06, 2025
Doctors revive heart attack patients in remote TN pockets with a little help from WhatsApp: How a hub and spoke model worksSubscriber Only
Apr 01, 2025 12:14 IST
Local healthcare centre, connected to a bigger hospital through the chat platform, can administer...
Tue, Apr 01, 2025
Has Mounjaro cracked the weight loss code? Experts find answers to obesity epidemicSubscriber Only
Mar 31, 2025 07:29 IST
Mounjaro Weight Loss Drug: As the latest weight loss drug hits markets in India, can it be...
Mon, Mar 31, 2025
400 essential drug prices set to rise from April 1: Here’s all you need to know
Mar 28, 2025 15:26 IST
The drug list is curated by the government to include medicines most needed for healthcare...
Fri, Mar 28, 2025
GSAT-18 cost: PAC tells space dept to be economically prudent
Mar 27, 2025 01:40 IST
While deciding the optimum configuration for a satellite the department of space looks at several...
Thu, Mar 27, 2025
Govt’s 20k cr deep tech push: Panel flags potential of fund misuse
Mar 26, 2025 04:30 IST
The Standing Committee on Science and Technology, Environment, Forests and Climate Change, in its...
Wed, Mar 26, 2025
AI edge for TB therapy: A test to track your last dose, drones to deliver drugs at your doorstep
Mar 24, 2025 17:34 IST
Know about top innovations that will be part of the national TB elimination programme, help in...
Tue, Mar 25, 2025
J&J payout plan for patients wasn’t fair, so Govt rejected it: Book
Mar 24, 2025 04:35 IST
According to the book, J&J’s proposal was rejected by the Government. Over a month later, the...
Mon, Mar 24, 2025
Delhi flu alert: Why timing of your flu shot matters
Mar 21, 2025 12:19 IST
A yearly flu shot can be an effective tool to prevent severe respiratory...
Fri, Mar 21, 2025
Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug launches in India: Here are 4 things to know about Mounjaro
Mar 20, 2025 14:17 IST
The medicine will be available in a single-dose vial, meant to be taken as a shot under the skin...
Fri, Mar 21, 2025
Parliament Budget Session: Both Houses adjourned till 2 pm over DMK’s delimitation protests
Mar 20, 2025 12:57 IST
The DMK has made delimitation and the three-language formula in the National Education Policy a...
Thu, Mar 20, 2025
Cancer centre at district hospitals: Trained staff, chemotherapy, 4-6 beds
Mar 18, 2025 05:00 IST
These details were outlined in a Parliamentary Standing Committee report, tabled on March 12,...
Tue, Mar 18, 2025
Novel cancer therapy works for 73 per cent Indian patients in clinical trials: Why the Lancet report is significantSubscriber Only
Mar 16, 2025 07:00 IST
This is the first clinical trial of CAR T-cell therapy from India to be published in...
Sun, Mar 16, 2025
This Word Means: UndockingSubscriber Only
Mar 14, 2025 12:00 IST
Every day, 500 words on a word (or expression) that has appeared in The Indian Express....
Tue, Mar 18, 2025
House panel recommends Rs 10 lakh cover, lowering age to 60 yrs for Ayushman schemeSubscriber Only
Mar 14, 2025 02:01 IST
The scheme provides Rs 5-lakh cover per family to the poorest 40% of the population and it was...
Fri, Mar 14, 2025
Isro undocks SpaDeX satellites 2 months after docking them in spaceSubscriber Only
Mar 13, 2025 13:52 IST
This capability is essential for future ISRO missions such as exploring the Moon, human...
Fri, Mar 14, 2025
Pradhan targets DMK over NEP, says Tamil enrolment falling in TN schoolsSubscriber Only
Mar 12, 2025 02:42 IST
Replying to a debate on the discussion on the working of the Education Ministry, Pradhan cited the...
Wed, Mar 12, 2025
Price of key diabetes drug to drop sharply: How will this impact your medical bill, help you manage blood sugar better?Subscriber Only
Mar 11, 2025 07:10 IST
Empagliflozin comes off patent, Indian manufacturers set to launch generic...
Tue, Mar 11, 2025
To make foods climate resilient, govt looks to develop smart proteinsSubscriber Only
Mar 10, 2025 03:59 IST
Smart proteins, developed to taste and have the texture of real proteins, will be derived from...
Mon, Mar 10, 2025
Women’s Day: Five specialists answer queries on early menopause, fertility, heart health, diet and screeningSubscriber Only
Mar 08, 2025 07:50 IST
International Women's Day 2025: Doctors across India list the top five concerns every woman should...
Sat, Mar 08, 2025