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India is addressing its doctor shortage through new medical colleges, financial incentives, and curriculum reforms, but rural healthcare gaps remain a major challenge. The success of these efforts will depend on whether doctors can be effectively deployed to underserved areas. India is taking a hard look at one of its most persistent public health challenges….
Shabana Azmi exemplifies how art and activism can work together, using her influence to drive women’s empowerment, child rights, and grassroots social change. Her lifelong philanthropy reflects a deep belief that privilege and creativity must serve society, creating lasting impact beyond the screen. Despite five National Film Awards for Best Actress, over fifty years of…
Rising tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel are driving humanitarian crises, especially for children, while also disrupting global energy systems and economic stability. These interconnected impacts highlight how regional conflicts can trigger widespread global consequences across society and markets. The escalation involving Iran, the United States, and Israel has broader implications that extend…
India marked World TB Day 2026 by launching a 100-day TB Mukt Bharat campaign, along with a new app and urban initiative to boost detection and treatment. The push highlights faster action, digital support, and community involvement to strengthen India’s fight to eliminate TB. A fresh push in a long fight This World Tuberculosis Day,…
India’s Bharat Innovates 2026 initiative is showcasing 137 deep-tech startups aiming to deliver affordable, scalable innovations for the Global South. The program highlights India’s ambition to become a global leader in cost-effective technology and innovation. India just sent a clear signal to the world. On March 21 and 22, the Ministry of Education concluded the…
India’s rising social media use among adolescents is increasingly linked to sleep disruption, stress and cyberbullying, highlighting growing mental health concerns. The article emphasizes the need for stronger policy interventions and platform accountability to create safer digital environments for youth. In most Indian homes, adolescents remain awake until late midnights, not due to academic pressure,…
The OECD Anti-Corruption Outlook 2026 reveals a significant gap between strong anti-corruption laws and their weak implementation across countries, undermining public trust and governance. It emphasizes the need for better enforcement, use of AI, and stronger accountability systems to effectively combat corruption. The OECD released its Anti-Corruption and Integrity Outlook 2026 on March 24 in…
MAHE hosted MAGSCON 2026 in Manipal, bringing together global leaders to accelerate progress on all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals through collaboration, innovation, and education. The conference highlights the growing role of universities in driving sustainable development, AI integration, and global partnerships. The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) opened its doors to the world…
UN DESA reports warn that youth mental health is worsening globally due to inequality, digital stress, and economic uncertainty, with many cases going untreated. They call for urgent, inclusive policy reforms that prioritize youth voices and expand access to mental health support. The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) has released…
MoSPI has released two SDG bulletins highlighting India’s progress in environmental sustainability and economic growth using official data. The reports show major gains in sanitation, renewable energy, electrification, and social protection, reflecting a data-driven development approach. India’s Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released two thematic bulletins that put hard data at the…
