climate-induced migration in india

An inclusive approach towards climate-induced migration

With a rise in extreme events world over, it is essential to develop a conceptual framework to address climate-induced migration. Read more »
Income inequality and multidimensional poverty in India

The nations within: Inequality poses a big challenge for India

India’s poorest states need to revamp their development strategies to bridge the widening inequality with the developed states in the southern and western regions. Read more »
G20, MALNUTRITION, CLIMATE CHANGE

Hunger games: Tackling the food waste menace

Food waste consumes a third of global production at a time when the world is facing a severe food shortage, says a BCG report. Read more »
Women in science, covid-19

World takes baby steps in microbiome research

As the world continues to grapple with lifestyle diseases and antimicrobial resistance, microbiome research opens up enormous possibilities for health and disease management. Read more »
Women's Reservation Bill

NSO survey: Fall in unemployment rate linked to Covid-19 lockdowns

The fall in unemployment rate does not indicate an economic recovery, but an increase in the availability of employment after the easing of lockdown measures. Read more »
tobacco regulation and harm reduction

‘Harm reduction is the future of tobacco regulation’

Tobacco regulation should help people who want to stop the habit of using products that are harmful to health and allow them to embrace less harmful products. Read more »
affordable dental insurance plans

India must push for targeted dental insurance schemes

The government must offer low-cost dental insurance plans covering a majority of its citizens who cannot afford oral healthcare. Read more »
tobacco regulation and harm reduction

Tobacco regulation debate puts consumer on the centre stage

Speakers at a Policy Circle seminar on tobacco regulation rooted for holistic solutions, wider consumer choices. Read more »
sex work legalised by supreme court

Explainer: Supreme Court ruling recognises sex work as a legal profession

A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court ruled that sex workers were entitled to dignity and equal protection under the law, saying they shouldn't be harassed or penalised by the police. Read more »
Rising monkeypox cases across the world

‘India ‘should produce smallpox vaccines to combat monkeypox’

Maintaining good immunity and keeping any comorbidities under control is important not only during pandemics, but at all times, to combat new infections like monkeypox. Read more »