Outdated HIV beliefs persist despite medical advances
Despite medical progress, many Indians still hold dangerous misconceptions about HIV transmission. Learn the facts and help combat stigma in our society today.
Despite medical progress, many Indians still hold dangerous misconceptions about HIV transmission. Learn the facts and help combat stigma in our society today.
India's food safety system lacks political urgency, affecting millions from street vendors to manufacturers. Learn why this critical issue needs immediate attention and reform.
India shows significant progress in TB elimination but faces challenges in diagnosis and treatment. Learn how the nation can strengthen its fight against tuberculosis.
Maharashtra librarians, earning as low as ₹2,223 monthly, plan silent protest in Wardha demanding threefold salary increase and library modernization. Learn why these community pillars feel abandoned.
Comprehensive coverage of India's latest developments across politics, economy, and society on November 29. Stay informed about crucial national updates.
New study reveals children in climate-vulnerable Indian districts face 25% higher risk of being underweight. Urgent action needed to protect future generations from climate impacts.
Bengaluru sees fewer HIV patients due to improved treatment, but stigma remains a major hurdle. Non-profits help low-income families access government ART therapy. Read more.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation is set to inaugurate 33 new libraries, expanding its network to 89 facilities. Over 4 lakh readers utilized services in six months. Discover the city's reading revolution!
New study reveals children in climate-vulnerable Indian districts face 25% higher underweight risk and 38% more non-institutional births. Learn how climate impacts health.
A new study detects uranium contamination in breast milk across Bihar districts, raising urgent concerns about groundwater safety and infant health. Learn the facts now.
Health crisis in Ajmer's Dholabhata as 9 of 10 children test positive for hepatitis. Youth Congress protests contaminated water supply. PHED admits pipeline contamination issues. #PublicHealth
Deccan Herald's Speak Out column highlights pressing public issues from November 26, 2025. Discover the key concerns raised by citizens across various sectors.
Rajasthan reports no rabies deaths for 2 years despite 670,000 post-bite vaccinations. Experts question data as state conducts zero confirmatory brain tests. Read the full investigation.
A new report reveals a sharp 5-fold increase in obesity in India over 30 years, affecting 1 in 4 adults. Learn about the health risks and what it means for the nation.
Plan your banking in December 2025 with our comprehensive state-wise holiday list for Indian banks. Check dates now to avoid inconvenience!
New CJI Surya Kant emphasizes strengthening freedom of speech while calling for regulatory framework to ensure responsibility and accuracy in public discourse. Read his vision.
Medical experts reveal antibiotics cannot treat common cold viruses. Learn why proper diagnosis and avoiding self-medication are crucial for public health in India.
Public conveniences in Amritsar have become unusable due to poor maintenance, causing inconvenience and health risks for residents. Authorities face criticism for neglecting basic urban infrastructure.
WHO Global TB Report 2025 shows India achieved 21% reduction in tuberculosis incidence from 2015 to 2024. Read about this major public health milestone.
India battles a growing antimicrobial resistance crisis driven by antibiotic misuse in humans and animals. Learn about the alarming health implications and urgent solutions needed.
Discover the struggle of Mumbai's 221-year-old Asiatic Society, a bastion of intellectual freedom facing physical decay and institutional neglect. Explore its rich history and urgent need for preservation.
India receives WHO recognition for significant progress in tuberculosis elimination while Myanmar and Timor-Leste face high TB incidence rates. Read about the global TB landscape.
Healthcare startup Qure.ai is betting on government partnerships to scale its AI diagnostic tools for TB and lung cancer in India, aiming to tap into the vast public health market.
As ICDS completes 50 years, explore how this vital program adapted from hot meals to digital monitoring, continuing its mission to combat malnutrition across India. Read about its journey and future challenges.
Unokoti district in Tripura battles a dengue surge with 96 confirmed cases. Health teams launch intensive containment efforts including camps and door-to-door inspections to curb the outbreak.
Tamil Nadu invests in modern libraries, transforming them into knowledge hubs with co-working spaces. Cuddalore's new facility offers affordable professional environments for remote workers.
Chhattisgarh screens 38.6 lakh citizens for diabetes, 37.7 lakh for hypertension between April-Oct 2025. Health officials lead by example in state-wide NCD awareness drive ahead of World Diabetes Day.
Karnataka government releases official 2026 public holidays list. Plan your vacations with complete dates for festivals, national holidays and restricted days across the state.
WHO report reveals India recorded highest tuberculosis cases worldwide in 2024, with drug-resistant TB showing alarming surge. Learn about the critical health challenge.
A new WHO report reveals India logged the highest number of tuberculosis cases globally in 2024. Discover the data and what it means for public health efforts.