Social Issues

World Day Against Child Labour

Recounting Velpur’s story in ending child labour Context: June 12 marks the World Day Against Child Labour, observed globally under...

Juvenile Violence on the Rise

Violent crimes by juveniles have increased in India Context: The British mini-series Adolescence, centered on a 13-year-old boy, Jamie, who...

Maternal Nutrition and Mental Health

Maternal Nutrition and Mental Health

Reframing Maternal Care to Combat Low Birth Weight and Mental Health Context: Despite remarkable strides in economic development and medical...

Securing India’s Healthcare Future with Blockchain

Securing India’s Healthcare Future with Blockchain

  Blockchain & EHRs in India: The Next Digital Health Revolution Context: As India’s population grows, so does the demand...

NEP 2020 and the Future of Indian Education

NEP 2020 and the Future of Indian Education

A case of practical, pragmatic and innovative education Context: The New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 represents a landmark reform in...

The Urban Nutrition Crisis

The Urban Nutrition Crisis

India’s new urban worry — rising overnutrition   Context: A recent Nature study on Information Technology (IT) employees in Hyderabad...

Autism: Facts, Misconceptions, and the Urgent Need for Support

What is the need of the hour in autism care?   Context: In April 2025, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F....

Historic WHO Pandemic Agreement Adopted

WHO adopts Pandemic Agreement to strengthen global health preparedness   Context: In a significant step toward ensuring a more unified...

India’s Poverty Reduction

Analysing poverty levels in India Context: A recent research paper titled “Poverty Decline in India after 2011–12: Bigger Picture Evidence”...

Online Abuse in India

Laws and Cyber-Bullying Cases  Context: In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, the widow of slain Navy Lieutenant Vinay...

Hunger and Malnutrition in India

The ingredient to turn around nutrition outcomes Context: India’s ambitious free foodgrain programme, targeting 800 million people, underscores a harsh...

AI Hallucinations

AI basics | OpenAI’s latest AI models report high ‘hallucination’ rate: What does it mean, why is this significant? Context:...

Childhood Hypertension in India

Raising Healthy Hearts: Reimagining School Nutrition Context: High blood pressure is often seen as a health issue for older adults...

Bridging the Gender Digital Divide

Gender Equality in the Age of Information Context: As the world marks 30 years of World Telecommunication and Information Society...

Digital Accessibility is a Fundamental Right for PwDs

Does Article 21 include right to digital access? Context: In a landmark decision on April 30, 2025, the Supreme Court...