September 14, 2024, 08:48 PM - 6 min read
Student suicides have not just exceeded farmer suicides but have consistently outpaced both population growth and overall suicide trends, says an NCRB report. While the figures are deeply concerning, what is being done about it?
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September 1, 2024, 09:34 AM - 3 min read
UNICEF has announced the issuance of an emergency tender to procure monkeypox (mpox) vaccines for countries severely affected by the outbreak. This initiative is part of a collaborative effort with Africa CDC, Gavi, WHO, the Pan American Health Organisation, and other partners, aimed at containing the spread of mpox, which has been declared a public health emergency.
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August 18, 2024, 04:27 PM - 2 min read
The NCPCR chief pointed out that textbooks like Talimul Islam are reportedly in use within these madrasas, which label non-Islamic individuals as "kafir" (infidels).
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August 12, 2024, 10:27 PM - 2 min read
A study by NGO Vitamin Angels India and supported by UNICEF, conducted across several states, found that communities with strong local leadership and grassroots initiatives showed significant improvements in diet diversity and nutritional outcomes.
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