women’s reservation bill fails parliamentary hurdle

Women’s reservation fails its latest political test

Parliament backs the idea, but disagreement over delimitation blocks implementation of women's reservation again. Read more »
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Extreme heat stress draining India’s gig workforce

The heat stress is cutting gig worker incomes, hurting their productivity and weakening consumption across the Indian economy. #heatstress #gig Read more »
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Why textiles should be treated as a public health issue

Textile safety cannot be left to voluntary certification when chemical exposure and pollution affect health across the life cycle. #publichealth #textiles Read more »
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Women in law still face barriers to the Bench

India’s courts speak of equality, but the legal profession still keeps women in law from reaching the Bench. #women #law #judge Read more »
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Missing sports infrastructure is a public health risk

India’s growth has outpaced its sports infrastructure, hurting public health and grassroots talent. Read more »
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Natural EEG: Smartphone apps are changing how we study brain activity

Natural EEGs can support long-term monitoring outside hospitals for people with neurological disorders, and help others track health issues. Read more »
Artemis II and public health

Artemis II opens a new frontier in public health

Artemis II is more than a lunar flyby; it highlights how deep space and satellite systems are reshaping public health. Read more »
India’s rare disease policy challenges

Rare disease policy needs continuity, not one-time relief

India’s rare disease policy recognises patients but fails to ensure continuity of treatment where therapy must be lifelong. Read more »
Beggars Corporation

Beggars Corporation tests an enterprise model for poverty

Varanasi's Beggars Corporation argues that beggary can be reduced by investment, ownership and formal work rather than alms. #poverty Read more »
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Mathematical modelling can save tuberculosis patients

By using real world data, mathematical models can help policymakers reach tuberculosis patients who would benefit most from an intervention, and better identify their needs Read more »