Covishield

Covishield row: A shadow on vaccine trust, not on progress

New vaccine trials offer hope against new variants, but Covishield's side effects raise questions about trust in drug companies. #coronavirus #Covishield Read more »
Need to integrate migrant workers

Building bridges: Kerala must redraw its migrant worker policies

As millions of migrant workers fuel Kerala's economy, social inclusion efforts are crucial to address emerging tensions. Read more »
The UN failed to address the humanitarian crisis triggered by the partition of India.

Partition’s hidden scar: How mass displacement crippled healthcare in India

The partition of India in 1947 triggered a public health crisis that triggered a decline in life expectancy and limited access to healthcare. Read more »
Growing income inequality in India

India needs bold reforms to tackle inequality worse than colonial era

The rise of billionaires in India exemplifies the growing income inequality and wealth gap with the rich amassing fortunes while the majority struggles. Read more »
Soaring cervical cancer cases in india

Cervical cancer: Govt must focus on awareness, prevention

India leads the world in cervical cancer cases and deaths which highlights the need for a paradigm shift towards preventive healthcare for women. Read more »
India's poverty reduction efforts fall short.

India’s poverty reduction challenge lies beyond numbers games

Decentralisation, improved data management, and a focus on quality education and healthcare are crucial for sustainable poverty reduction. Read more »
health insurance decree by IRDAI

Health insurance: IRDAI decree seeks to remove age barrier

For decades, India’s senior citizens were denied health insurance coverage by insurers because of a discriminatory age cutoff. Read more »
Feminisation of agriculture in India is increasing

India witnessing feminisation of agriculture as tech empowers women farmers

Feminisation of agriculture intensifies as male workforce shrinks and women step in, defying stereotypes and driving a digital revolution on Indian farms. Read more »
Nestle, Cerelac

Nestlé’s sugary baby food in developing nations expose double standards

Despite WHO guidelines banning sugar in baby food, Nestlé's Cerelac packs a sugary punch in developing countries like India. #Nestle #cerelac #WHO Read more »
MSME funding

Unemployment figures hide widening job gap in South Asia

While global unemployment dips, South Asia grapples with declining labour force participation and widening job gap that put a generation at risk. Read more »