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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
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Topic: Public Health

There’s a science behind suicides, just like any other public health issue

As the number of suicides climb, understanding the science behind it will help identify those at risk and also find ways to address their suffering.

How India can become global drone technology leader with new policy

India can show the world how drone technology can be used to bring about socially impactful services in agriculture and public health.

India announced end of leprosy 13 years ago, but 1.3 lakh cases were detected in 2016

Government estimated there were 1.3 lakh new cases in 2016. Experts say it is an understatement.

Indian govt official writes to Harvard, wants prof to retract ‘coconut oil pure poison’ remark  

Professor Karin Michel’s statements are unsubstantiated and inconsiderate, writes horticulture commissioner BNS Murthy.

Is India’s abysmal doctor-patient ratio a self-made crisis?

WHO prescribes a doctor-patient ratio of 1:1000. To meet the same, India would need at least 5 lakh more doctors. Experts weigh in on the abysmal doctor-patient ratio.

You may be breathing in a lot of microplastics, even at home

Out of the 300 million tonnes of plastic produced, only 9% is recycled; the remaining 91% enters the air, land and water and parts end up in our lungs.

The metro may get you to work faster, but it is also spreading diseases in your city

New studies show that the rise of infectious diseases in India is connected to fast urbanisation and human mobility. 

This tribal belt in Maharashtra powered the Farmers Long March

These farmers aren’t getting their land rights, or any basic amenities. They’re even threatened by displacement due to an ambitious river-linking project.

Why Kerala is India’s healthiest state

NITI Aayog member Dr V.K. Paul tells ThePrint it’s because of a sustained effort put up by Kerala on health, and a good footprint of the private sector.

On Camera

Make Sanchar Saathi removable. Good intentions don’t excuse State overreach

Compulsion magnifies the risk of function creep. Future updates could quietly expand the app’s capabilities or enable background telemetry far beyond users’ expectations.

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.