It often takes stepping outside India to notice what we overlook at home, for instance, identifying clues to better nutrition policy that are often hiding in plain sight. Anyone who has stayed in the United States beyond a holiday notices, among other thi... See more
When we talk of public health anywhere in the world, whether it is disease elimination, targets, surveillance and related efforts, the first reference point is often the World Health Organization. It is difficult to imagine a world without a central body ... See more
If one were to ask what is common to John Keats, Franz Kafka, D H Lawrence and George Orwell, those with even the slightest interest in English literature would know that they are all celebrated writers. However, there is another common thread binding the... See more
International Women’s Day began over a century ago as a call for equality, for fair work and dignity, and in recognition of women’s labour. The Day celebrates empowerment. Yet across India, women’s bodies tell a more complicated story, one where anaemia q... See more
While the inconsequential theatrics of the budget session of parliament gave the country a bag full of drawing room conversations, meaningful discussions were few and far in between. With defence allocations rising, Budget 2026 poses a larger question: is... See more
