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Delhi Air Pollution

What is Behind Delhi’s ‘Poor’ Air Quality Year Round

The time between November to February is the chilling winter season for north India. It is the time when thick mufflers hide faces of the shivering people and chai shops become comfortable warm spots in the outdoors. But over the past decade, winter season in the northern Indian region has become the alleged season...
MPox Virus

WHO Declares MPox International Health Emergency

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the Mpox virus a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). This comes as the viral cases have seen a recent resurgence in the ongoing geographic spread of the virus. In August this year, WHO declared the outbreak in parts of Africa as a public health emergency....

International Men’s Day 2024: Mental health problems faced by Indian men

One of the least discussed, underexplored but critical issue in the present day is men’s mental health in India. Cultural norms, traditions and societal expectations prevent men from talking about their emotional challenges openly. While the male child is brought up by instilling the belief in him that he is the family’s ‘hero’, protecting his...

World Diabetes Day 2024: What is Type 1 or Juvenile Diabetes

Diabetes is a lifestyle disorder which affects millions of people across the world. The three main types of diabetes are Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes. While Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes are both forms of diabetes mellitus they are different from each other. Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy and is usually...
HIna Khan

National Cancer Awareness Day: Hina Khan’s Journey of Breast Cancer

Every year, November 7th is observed as National Cancer Awareness Day in India. The day was established in 2014 by Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan, to mark the birth anniversary of Marie Curie, the renowned Polish-French physicist and chemist. The day is aimed at increasing public awareness of cancer...
Ayushman Bharat

Prime Minister Launches an Extension of the Ayushman Bharat for the Elderly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on October 29, rolled out a health cover scheme for all aged 70 years and above. This launch was an expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). According to the new extension, all senior citizens are expected to receive Rs.5 lakh annual coverage, per family....

R G Kar case: Why junior doctors in Kolkata called off their hunger strike

Protesting junior doctors of Kolkata have finally called off their 17-day-long hunger strike on Monday on the request of the parents of the trainee doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered at the R G Kar Hospital and Medical College in August this year. The decision was taken following a general body meeting of...
Food Waste

World Food Day: Food Wastage In India, Its Implications on Nutrition and Sustainability

Indians waste as much food as the whole of United Kingdom consumes, according to a study conducted by United Nations Development Program. While this is majorly because of a large population size of the country as compared to the UK, it is still an alarming statistic considering how much of the country's population still...

Indian Medical Association calls for nationwide Hunger Strike in solidarity with Kolkata doctors

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) is hosting a hunger strike 15th October on Tuesday in solidarity with the doctors of Kolkata who are on fast unto death since 5th October in protest against the brutal rape and murder of trainee a doctor in the state-run R G Kar Medical College and Hospital, which took...

Global Handwashing Day 2024: Wash Hands to Prevent Communicable Diseases

October 14th is observed as Global Handwashing Day across the globe every year. The day was founded by the Global Handwashing Partnership and was determined by the UN General Assembly in 2008. It focuses on the importance of hand wash and comes up with “creative ways to encourage people to wash their hands with...
SUL Dustbins inside Nehru Park Delhi

Sikkim Urja Limited Visible at the biggest Public Park of Delhi while facing FIR from its own People

Strolling across the green covers of Nehru Park, one can spot something inside it that is not so Delhi, the Sikkim Urja Limited Steel Dustbins as part of their CSR responsibility. Populating the entire park, these dustbins are strong and durable enough for the moody weather as well as people of the capital city....
PM Narendra Modi

All Senior Citizens Aged 70 and Above will be covered under Ayushman Bharat Scheme: Centre

Now, all senior citizens aged 70 and above will be covered under Ayshman Bharat Scheme. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the proposal of providing health coverage to all the senior citizens aged 70 and above irrespective of their income under the flagship scheme, Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana...

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