The theme of World Health Assembly, Health for Peace, Peace for Health is timely and appropriate for a world ravaged by the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine conflict. Read more »
Ayurveda Aahara classification presents a major challenge to food sovereignty by ignoring the quality and safety of food. Read more »
The pandemic recession broke a pattern observed in similar crises – the impact on women was disproportionately higher than that on men, earning it the moniker, shecession. Read more »
Food safety regulator FSSAI selected health star rating as the FOPL format for the country, ignoring opposition from consumer organisations. Read more »
On Labour Day 2022, it would be interesting to revisit the role of workers’ participation in management amid the fragmentation, segmentation and dislocation of the workforce. Read more »
The findings by scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm that link infection risk of Covid-19 and exposure to common pollutants should worry policymakers in India. Read more »
For improved results, the CSR policy should seek better reporting of corporate spending, backed by a rewards and recognition programme. Read more »
A centralised system for screening and monitoring false narratives can also infringe on personal liberty and privacy. Read more »
The assessment of higher education institutions must look beyond data generation and documentation to ensure the wellbeing of students and teachers. Read more »
The C-section numbers in India have risen alarmingly to touch a new high rate of 26%, which is way above the 10-15% range recommended by WHO for better maternal and neonatal outcomes. Read more »