The Human Development Report 2023–2024 and India

Climate change: India needs gender-responsive policy solutions

While climate change impacts everyone, Indian women are disproportionately vulnerable due to water scarcity, livelihood loss, and limited access to resources. Read more »
Indian products with GI tag

India can learn from China’s GI tag success story

India can replicate China’s success in strategically leveraging its GI tagged products and traditional knowledge, writes Ravindan AM. Read more »
India's rural-urban divide

Rural-urban divide: Strategies to achieve inclusive growth, close employment gap

From productivity gaps to social barriers, the rural-urban divide impacts millions of people – but solutions do exist. Read more »
unemployment rate is not a nuanced policy tool

Urban unemployment data mask gender gap, quality of work

Beyond five-year low urban unemployment numbers lies a tale of uneven progress, where women struggle, gig work flourishes. #NSO #unemployment #PLFS #employmentdata Read more »
World Lung Day 2023, lung health

From Delhi’s haze to global crisis: Why lung health matters more than ever

There is a need to focus on lung health as tuberculosis, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have become leading causes of mortality globally. #lunghealth #society Read more »
Dementia linked to air pollution

Choking minds: Air pollution linked to dementia, stroke

New research from the UK reveals a chilling connection between air pollution and your brain's health. Read more »
ICD-11, Ayurveda

ICD-11 Inclusion of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani reclaims global health narrative

No longer just alternative, Ayurveda, Siddha & Unani join ICD-11 on the world stage, paving the way for more inclusive healthcare. Read more »
Covid-19, JN.1 variant

COVID endgame on hold as JN.1 outbreak raises fresh concerns

JN.1 variant of Omicron evades immunity, rewriting the COVID playbook and raising concerns about the effectiveness of vaccines. #JN.1 #coronavirus Read more »
G20 seeks to empower women

G20 embraces women-led development as Africa joins the table

The #G20 summit's vision of women-led development finds a powerful partner in the #AfricanUnion, paving the way for a more #inclusive and #sustainable future. Read more »
Consumer protection meet Nairobi

Consumer protection: Cost of living, digital rights in focus at global meet

Consumer protection took centre stage as leaders gather in Nairobi to tackle global challenges and build a future that empowers consumers, writes George Cheriyan. Read more »