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When the climate changes, so do our minds

By Team Analysis India is one of the most vulnerable regions in the world to climate change. Extreme weather events like floods, droughts, and heat waves are on the rise. It affects people not just physically but also mentally. Studies conducted after disasters, like the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Tsunami and Odisha cyclone, prove this. Among surviving adolescents, PTSD rates reached 10.8% after the Tsunami … Continue reading When the climate changes, so do our minds

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Alzheimer’s myths: What you need to know

By Team Analysis Alzheimer’s disease is a growing concern worldwide, affecting millions of individuals and their families.  As we strive to understand this condition better, several myths and misconceptions must be addressed. Let’s separate fact from fiction and shed light on some critical aspects of the disease: Myth 1: Blood sugar levels are not linked to Alzheimer’s disease Fact: Recent research has revealed a surprising … Continue reading Alzheimer’s myths: What you need to know

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Alzheimer’s crisis in India: A growing concern

By Akanksha Poddar On September 21st, the world quietly observes World Alzheimer’s Day. It’s a day dedicated to a cause that dwells in the shadows of public awareness.  According to the Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Society of India (ARDSI), an astounding 4 million individuals in India grapple with Alzheimer’s. Yet only a mere 10% of them get diagnosed. This startling statistic demands our attention. This … Continue reading Alzheimer’s crisis in India: A growing concern

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Exploring the need and growth of victim advocacy in the Indian criminal justice system 

In the past few decades, the discipline of victimology has experienced explosive growth and revolutionised the way in which many nations treat victims of crime. In India, however, victims are still not acknowledged as such, and their position in the criminal justice system remains essentially unchanged, i.e. a mere prosecution witness. Continue reading Exploring the need and growth of victim advocacy in the Indian criminal justice system 

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Apart from loss and damage, other key highlights from COP 27

By Team TA As COP 27 winds up, here’s a quick look at some of the major outcomes at COP 27, apart from the much-reported loss and damage discussion. COP27 convened over 45,000 people, including government representatives, observers and civil society.  Launch of the first report of the High-Level Expert Group on the Net-Zero Emissions Commitments of Non-State Entities: The report slammed greenwashing – misleading the … Continue reading Apart from loss and damage, other key highlights from COP 27

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Human right based approach to dementia care in India

Team TA WHO estimates that more than 55 million people in the world suffer from dementia, of which Alzheimer’s is the most common form. The number is expected to triple by 2050! Alzheimer’s progressively destroys brain tissue, making people lose their memory. It makes it difficult for people to carry out even day-to-day tasks. Alzheimer’s primarily impacts the lives of elderly people, leaving them more … Continue reading Human right based approach to dementia care in India

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Is lockdown an effective strategy to control infections like COVID-19? Might be! – shows this new study from Pune

By Dr. Jaimini Sarkar Background Do you remember the day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared the nationwide lockdown to tackle the spread of COVID-19 across the country in 2020? The move sparked a debate on whether it was the right step to control the infection or not? Was the timing of imposing and lifting the lockdown apt? Was there any science and evidence behind … Continue reading Is lockdown an effective strategy to control infections like COVID-19? Might be! – shows this new study from Pune

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Here is everything you want to know about Pride Month

By Aatif Iqbal In the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, in New York City’s Greenwich village, police raided Stonewall Inn which was a popular place of gathering for young members of the LGBTQI+ community. Police rounded up the illegal liquor sellers, and arrested many patrons. This action of the police enraged the masses as it was seen as harassment to LGBTQI+ community members. … Continue reading Here is everything you want to know about Pride Month

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An open letter to straight men in India

By Dr. Ameya Bondre To, The heterosexual man. Subject: Nine questions that may help you deconstruct your homophobia. Dear Sir, You represent a community whose hatred, prejudice and stigma have driven people to guilt, shame, depression and even suicides in India. Do you know how? Sample this – 1. Gay people are bullied and ridiculed in schools and colleges; and there is no real difference … Continue reading An open letter to straight men in India

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The Chess Game and the Fate of the Pawns: The Belarusian Border Crisis

By Yuvraj Singh Walia Almost seven months ago, in late 2021, the world witnessed the start of a horrifying border crisis of grave human rights violations between Belarus and the European Union. The crisis, still ongoing, has taken a devastating form wherein humans are being used as weapons to further vested interests, and cause turmoil and disruption. This dismal state of affairs needs immediate attention … Continue reading The Chess Game and the Fate of the Pawns: The Belarusian Border Crisis

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Second wave of COVID-19 exposes fault lines in the Child Adoption System

By Ritambhara Singh The second wave of COVID-19 has created havoc in our country. The deadly virus took many lives and left several children orphaned. As per the National Commission for Child Rights (NCPCR), more than 30,000 children were orphaned, lost a parent or abandoned during the period between April 1, 2020, and June 5, 2021. This crisis led many to put out calls for adoption … Continue reading Second wave of COVID-19 exposes fault lines in the Child Adoption System

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TA Explained: The new Lakshadweep rules

By Rishabh Shrivastava Lakshadweep administrator Praful Khoda Patel has become the new person of interest and is all over the news. The reason is: new set of rules that he has introduced to govern the group of islands. Taking over the charge after Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu in December last year, he has introduced several controversial draft regulations such as Lakshadweep … Continue reading TA Explained: The new Lakshadweep rules

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As families struggle to get basic healthcare, Charter of Patients’ Rights fails to get implemented

By Rishabh and Anubhav Second wave of COVID-19 has been brutal for India. More than three lakh people have succumbed to the virus since the outbreak. As per Indian Medical Association, more than 500 doctors have died on the frontline too. Images of Ganga’s riverbed stuffed with dead bodies and news about India’s vaccine shortage are making global headlines. As active cases and positivity rate … Continue reading As families struggle to get basic healthcare, Charter of Patients’ Rights fails to get implemented

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Understanding Gender Equality and Women’s Human Rights

By Neha Tripathi Concept of Gender Equality: Views by Wollstonecraft and Mill What do we exactly mean by Gender Equality? Though there is no set definition but there have been various approaches and indices based on which gender equality is generally understood. These indicators are basically based on the idea of gender differences in the area of health, education, political representation and paid labour. The … Continue reading Understanding Gender Equality and Women’s Human Rights

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