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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
