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Social Protection Systems Riddled with Gaps: Extend Coverage for All, Says UN

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for well-functioning social protection systems in the region as never before. The UN… Read More

Semen and Fertility Profiles of Cloned Bulls Normal, May Boost Milk Production: Researchers

On 14, February 2003 when the first cloned variety of sheep, Dolly died there have been huge speculations about cloned… Read More

Theatre Comes Alive in New Avatar During the Pandemic

In a first live and unique show since the onset of COVID-19 lockdown, The Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC) Kolkata,… Read More

Ultraviolet Light Associated with Decreased Growth of COVID-19: Says Study

The novel coronavirus pandemic is here to stay until we have a vaccine for it.  Some studies have shown that… Read More

Women Farmers’ Day on 15th October: Modi Government to Miss the Day Again?

The Modi government, which recently came out with three controversial farm laws, as part of its efforts to double farmers’… Read More

Child Protection: Role of Community Based Watchdog Mechanisms

“Child labourers were always high in our village. Even before the pandemic, during interim holidays our parents used to take… Read More

Yoga Can Improve Sperm Motility, Says CCMB–AIIMS Study

A collaborative study from the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, and All India Institute of Medical Sciences… Read More

Pink Capitalism: Do Brands Belong at Pride?

Since the mid-1960s in the United States, there has been a documented shift in marketing practice from targeting the mainstream… Read More

Direct Cash Transfer for Workers: 15 Lakh Petitions Sent to PM Modi

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in almost one lakh infections every day and crippled the economy. Needless to say, the… Read More

Chakrata: The Magical Town of Garhwal Himalaya

It was the last day of the last month of 2019. I along with my family – daughter and wife… Read More