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Society

Schools and families both critical in mental health support for kids and teens

July 5, 2023 Geeta Lal Sahai

Only concerted effort can help teens, so many of whom are falling prey to emotional blinding and hijacking, which robs them of all rationality.

A woman accepting her free bus pass from the Karnataka Chief Minister on the inaugural day of the scheme.
Governance

Editorial: Think before you promise, not after

June 30, 2023 T R Gopalakrishnan

A government has expert units to design and implement welfare schemes. The poll campaign podium should not be the launch pad for these.

A heap of multi-layered plastic packaging waiting to be sorted
Environment

Bans, clean-ups, recycling push: Why all of this has failed to beat plastic pollution

June 22, 2023 Pinky Chandran

Each of these is only a part of the jigsaw that must come together to eradicate plastic pollution. But where are the missing pieces?

Snow covered Shimla, a rare sight this year
Environment

As the weather goes topsy turvy, water is one of Shimla’s main worries

June 13, 2023 Ashwani Sharma

Besides erratic changes in weather, declining snow cover in river basins of Chenab, Beas, Ravi and Sutlej has led to a water crisis.

A waste worker sorting dry waste from a huge pile
Society

No, those who make a living out of waste are not ‘rag pickers’

June 8, 2023 Pinky Chandran

So, how does one refer to them? In this commentary, the author advocates using empowering language for waste workers and provides a guide.

A woman street vendor using a cloth to shield her head from the strong summer sun.
Health

Heat: The silent killer that threatens both body and mind

June 5, 2023 Gunjan Sharma

Parts of the country are in the throes of a merciless summer. Find out more about the less known risks posed by intense heat and what you can do.

Multiple Sclerosis patient in a wheelchair
Health

Multiple Sclerosis: Spot signs early to manage it better and lead a normal life

June 1, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

An interview-based guide to Multiple Sclerosis which affects a large number of people — its symptoms, treatment and other implications.

Uttarakhand Himalayan view
Environment

Himalayan weather patterns can cause shortage of food, water in Indo-Gangetic plains

May 24, 2023 Anoop Nautiyal

Scientists estimate that erratic weather patterns could have led to crop loss of up to 10 to 15% in the Ganges and Yamuna plains alone.

Nurse interacting with patients in a hospital ward.
Health

Opinion: Patient rights in Rajasthan’s new law are key to fundamental right to health care

May 19, 2023 Edward Premdas Pinto

The Rajasthan Right to Health Care Act is a step in the right direction as it centres the critical issue of patient rights in India.

A man, alone, sitting by the sea, with his back to the camera. Representative image used to indicate loneliness, mental ill health.
Society

India’s suicide crisis: The unimaginable agony of those left behind

May 18, 2023 Geeta Lal Sahai

A study finds that for each person that dies by suicide, about 60 others are impacted by the loss. 20 may go on to attempt suicide themselves.

A huge crowd at an election rally in Karnataka
Governance

Opinion: 11 reasons why voters must look beyond political manifestos

May 10, 2023 Nagesh Aras

As the Karnataka assembly elections get underway, a Bengaluru citizen raises pertinent questions about the need for a party manifesto at all.

Himachal, meeting to launch anti-drug drive Padhav
Society

Himachal Pradesh launches new initiative to curb spurt in drug abuse among youth

April 19, 2023 Ashwani Sharma

The multi-pronged, holistic drive titled ‘Pradhaav’ aims to stem drug abuse and peddling by engaging civil society members and experts.

Dr Yamini (name changed) has coped with with bipolar distorder for over a decade
Health

“Bipolar Disorder will change your life but you can navigate around it”: A first-person account

April 11, 2023 Geeta Lal Sahai

A US-based scientist, who works, travels and leads a happy family life despite living with serious bipolar disorder, shares her journey.

Devashish Dhar
Governance

“Cities must give a lot more to informal workers they engage”: Public policy expert

April 5, 2023 Kavitha Iyer

In conversation with author and former Niti Aayog policy expert Devashish Dhar, we discuss what makes for healthy, inclusive growth in cities.

A pair of hands loading clothes into a washing machine
Civic

Vidyut Rakshaka: An initiative that led to more efficient energy use, lower emissions

April 3, 2023 Sumedha Malaviya

It processes energy consumption behaviour to give tailored feedback to households, eventually leading to shifts in usage patterns.

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