India's external debt

Climate finance: Who will bear the cost of climate transition

From emission taxes to international partnerships, the options for raising climate finance are complex, demanding innovative solutions and equitable strategies, writes Suranjali Tandon. #climatechange #globalwarming #netzero Read more »
world lung health day

India must tackle its silent lung health emergency

A nation grappling with #airpollution, #tobaccoaddiction, and chronic respiratory diseases, India must safeguard the lung health of its citizens. #COPD #COVID19 #TB Read more »
green economy and sustainability

The green and blue paradox: From greenwashing to genuine sustainability

The green and blue paradox exposes the hidden costs of sustainable initiatives and demands a paradigm shift in financial systems. #sustainability #climatechange #greeneconomy #netzero Read more »
public health focus on prevention

Universal health cards can transform India’s public health system

The battle against #lungdiseases demands a comprehensive public health strategy that goes beyond treatment and embraces #prevention, public #awareness, and holistic #healthcheckups. #covid19 #ayushmanbharat #mohfw Read more »
GDP as a measure of prosperity

Beyond GDP: Economic growth vs quality of life

A compelling case for replacing #GDP as a measure of #economicdevelopment with more holistic indicators of #prosperity and well-being. #welfareeconomics #sdgs Read more »
World Lung Day 2023, lung health

World Lung Day 2023: The imperative of lung health in post-Covid era

Amid the growing concerns over public health, lung diseases emerge as a pervasive and urgent challenge that demands concerted action. #worldlungday #covid #tb #copd Read more »
India's fight against tobacco addiction

Tobacco addiction: Revolutionising quitting with innovation

Nations must explore fresh approaches and technologies to fight #tobacco addiction and #nicotine dependence. #ecigarettes #heatnotburn #smokelesstobacco #vaping Read more »
chronic diseases in kerala

Lifestyle stigma for chronic diseases a drag on Kerala’s healthcare outcomes

Kerala's health policies are evolving to tackle the rising tide of chronic diseases and it is important to adopt a public health perspective for better results. #lifestylediseases #ncds, #publichealth #who #keralamodel ... Read more »
AI mission

Generative AI: ChatGpt is reshaping jobs, not killing them

In a world rapidly embracing #GenerativeAI, it is more or less clear that #ChatGPT is reinventing job categories, not replacing them. #bard #artificialintelligence #ai Read more »
IMEC vs BRI

Can IMEC counter China’s belt and road initiative

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, #IMEC, promises to boost economic growth, and reduce carbon emissions, but its success hinges on aligned interests. #bri #beltandroadinitiative Read more »