Delhi plans to make leprosy a notifiable disease to improve surveillance, uncover hidden cases, and stop transmission. Despite being declared eliminated, rising cases and child infections show the disease still persists and needs urgent attention. Even though some diseases are not the deadliest, governments keep a careful eye on them by mandating that all cases…
Kota’s coaching industry highlights a paradox where massive academic aspirations fuel a billion-rupee economy, but also create intense pressure and mental health risks for students. The system prioritizes rank and competition, often overlooking student wellbeing and alternative career paths. On the billboards that line Kota’s coaching strip, toppers smile like movie stars. As ceiling fans…
May Day 2026 highlights how labour rights struggles have shifted from long working hours to psychosocial stress in the gig economy, where workers lack legal recognition and security. Despite changing forms, inequality and exploitation between capital and labour remain largely unchanged. May Day 2026’s ILO theme is “A Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment” a nod to…
The Ken-Betwa Link Project promises water security for millions but is displacing thousands of tribal families in Chhatarpur with inadequate compensation and weak rehabilitation. The protests, including the Chita Andolan, highlight serious concerns about rights, environmental justice, and the true meaning of “voluntary” relocation. An Analysis of Rights, Rehabilitation, and Reality in Chhatarpur In April…
India marks May Day 2026 with strong labour laws on paper, but most workers—especially in the gig economy—remain without real protections. As platform work grows, the gap between rights and reality continues to widen, highlighting deep inequalities in the modern labour system. India marks International Workers’ Day on May 1, 2026, with the usual routine:…
Tropical glaciers are vanishing at unprecedented rates, threatening water systems and livelihoods across vulnerable regions. The crisis highlights a deep imbalance between responsibility and impact in climate change. The Quelccaya ice cap in Peru, the world’s largest tropical glacier is melting at a pace that glaciologists say has no precedent in at least the last…
GHCL Limited exceeded its CSR spending in FY25 with impactful initiatives in education, health, and sustainability. However, broader data shows CSR funds still miss India’s most underserved regions, highlighting a persistent gap between spending and actual need. GHCL Limited, based in Ahmedabad and known for producing soda ash and home textiles, just released its CSR…
Rising ocean temperatures are bleaching coral reefs and pushing fish stocks away, threatening food security for billions—especially in vulnerable coastal communities. Despite the scale of the crisis, funding and policy responses remain far too limited to address the growing climate-driven inequality. The Measurement and What It Means The Copernicus Climate Change Service, backed by the…
India launched Asia’s first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development to boost women’s participation in future tech jobs, but a stark gap remains as only six women hold senior advisory roles in the health ministry. On April 25, 2026, Symbiosis Skills and Professional University in Pune launched Asia’s first UNESCO Chair focused on…
The 2026 ECOSOC Financing for Development Forum highlighted the growing $4 trillion SDG financing gap but failed to secure real financial commitments. Despite urgent discussions, the outcome remained largely symbolic, with little impact on closing the gap. What Actually Happened The ECOSOC Financing for Development Forum wrapped up in New York this week, and honestly,…
