How ICMR is rewiring the health ecosystem
The article details the Indian Council of Medical Research's (ICMR) reforms to transform India's health ecosystem, focusing on an anticipatory, equitable, and innovation-driven ...
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08 June 2026
The great despair: why are students dying
The article highlights the alarming rise in student suicides in India, which reached a record high of 14,488 in 2024, now exceeding farmer suicides. It attributes this crisis no...
06 June 2026
India needs innovative strategies to eliminate TB
The article highlights India's urgent need for innovative strategies to eliminate Tuberculosis (TB), which remains a leading infectious killer. It discusses the limitations of c...
02 June 2026
The FemTech industry’s approach to PMOS
The article discusses the global renaming of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect its multisystem nature. It the...
Perfect storm: On illicit liquor in India
The article highlights the recurring tragedy of mass deaths in India due to illicit liquor consumption, affecting states like Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, ...
Joy and pain: On the NFHS-6 data
The NFHS-6 data reveals significant progress in India's child health indicators, including reduced stunting and wasting, increased institutional deliveries, and higher immunizat...
01 June 2026
How Tamil Nadu’s healthcare leads by example
The article highlights Tamil Nadu's healthcare system as a leading example in India, emphasizing its evolution from basic infrastructure to an integrated approach focusing on ac...
30 May 2026
On Ebola, India must stay alert, not alarmed
The article discusses the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, highlighting the global interconnectedness of infectious diseases. It emph...
27 May 2026
Score board: On the CBSE’s credibility, its examination reforms
The article highlights severe issues within India's education system, specifically focusing on the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CB...
26 May 2026
From black to grey: on the Sample Registration System – Statistical Report, 2024
The article analyzes the Sample Registration System – Statistical Report, 2024, highlighting India's significant demographic shift. It notes a falling Total Fertility Rate (TFR)...
Baby bait: on the Andhra Pradesh government’s proposed incentives for families
The Andhra Pradesh government has proposed incentives for families to have three or more children, a departure from India's traditional family planning policies. This move is in...
22 May 2026
Should the NEET-UG be decentralised?
The article discusses the controversies surrounding the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG), including paper leaks, corruption, and administrative lapses by the Nat...