Health & Sanitation

About 55.6 per cent of India’s population is unable to afford a healthy diet, according to the United Nations’ State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report. While this number has been decreasing each year consistently except for the time India was battling with the COVID-19 pandemic, it is still higher than the average...

The Union Budget 2024 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday has made significant allocations for India’s healthcare sector. Union Health Ministry has been allocated Rs 90,958.63 crore for the FY 2024-25, which marks a notable increase from Rs 80,517.62 crore in the 2023-2024 revised Budget. While the government has allocated Rs 87,656.90 crore...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have estimated that 93.3 million adult Americans were obese in 2015–2016. This figure represents 39.8% of the total population. Being overweight can increase the risk of developing hypertension, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes, among other major health issues. Despite any benefits that its supporters may claim,...

With an aim to boost educational opportunities of children residing in the tea gardens of Assam, the Government of Assam has collaborated with a Public Charitable Trust, The Hans Foundation. A MoU has been signed the Department of School Education, Assam, and The Hans Foundation with an aim to strengthen 100 Model Schools in...

It has been rightly said that Health is Wealth. As long as one is healthy, it is possible to overcome any circumstance and emerge victorious. Which is why so many people compare doctors to deities, since they too have the power to save lives and cure ailments. However, despite putting them on such high...

As an Indian and fitness enthusiast, I have often wondered about the world's fascination with Yoga. Visually, it consists of various stretches. So why is it widely accepted and taught across the globe? Many exercise disciplines emphasise connecting the mind and body during practice, but Yoga uniquely requires the integration and concentration of mind,...

Did you know that you cannot wake up one morning saying “I will donate blood” and walk into your nearest hospital or blood donation camp? There are guidelines and health conditions which make you eligible or ineligible for blood donation. World Blood Donor Day is observed on the 14th of June every year across the...

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Chandigarh administration is coming up with a Health Education Centre for government school students in the Union Territory. The Chandigarh Health Education Centre (CHEC) will be set up in the Government Model High School, Sector 22, and is expected to be operational by December this year. The project is a joint...

Health concerns and chronic illnesses in Indian have been at a consistant rise and maybe it is time to straighten your back and start thinking about how and why is it that the land of Yoga and home cooking has taken a u-turn when it comes to leading a healthier lifestyle. Is it simply...

Fruits and vegetables comprise a major portion of Indian diet, especially, those which belong to the season. We are often advised not to consume fruits and vegetables which are not in season because they come from the cold storage and are not as fresh. However, if advised to avoid eating seasonal fruits, we will...

Indian street food, irrespective of its cross over with other cuisines is a cuisine in itself. Tourists travel miles for the taste a particular stall offers in the nook of a remote lane in India. But most recently, these very delicacies of India have scared not just Indians but the whole world. Too many...

As India marks World Environment Day, the recent election results have stirred a sense of anticipation, coupled with skepticism, regarding the promised environmental reforms. While the electorate's concern for sustainability is evident, there remains a palpable gap between political pledges and tangible action on the ground. The ruling party's manifesto paints a promising picture of...