Category: Social Issues

Handling Social Media AddictionJanuary 5, 2024

Overview: With more people taking to social media, addiction to it is also on the increase. But why is social media so addictive and how does it harm us? The blog answers all these questions and more. Read more

India as the Destination for Medical TourismJuly 10, 2023

Overview: More and more people are choosing to come to India for healthcare services. Why is this so? The blog analyses the multitude of reasons which make India a preferred healthcare destination. Read more

Dealing with Exam Results AnxietyJune 29, 2023

Overview: Exams are stressful and waiting for results, more so! The blog explains how everyone, from parents and teachers to kids, can handle exam results anxiety. A word that evokes fear and anxiety Read more

Managing Stress with Mindfulness MeditationMay 12, 2023

Overview: Mindfulness meditation is a wonderful practice that calms us down, boosts our physical health and reduces stress. The process is extremely simple and the benefits are numerous. The blog tells Read more

Healthcare for the MarginalizedApril 21, 2023

Summary Healthcare is for all. Yet, in spite of many policies being framed to make healthcare accessible to all, there are many marginalized groups which do not get the healthcare they badly need. The Read more

Women As CaregiversDecember 20, 2022

Mention the term caregiver and what is the first image that pops into people’s minds. It is invariably one of a woman’s who is entrusted with the responsibility of taking care of the needs of the Read more

Let Kids Be KidsOctober 19, 2022

Most of us would have come across this image on social media – a monkey, a bird, an elephant, a fish, an otter and a dog, all being asked to climb a tree to evaluate their potential. The point the picture is trying to convey is how ridiculous it is to judge everyone on a [...] Read more

Gender Discrimination in IndiaAugust 9, 2022

Women have a right to live a fulfilling life – a life of physical and mental wellness where they are able to educate themselves and be financially independent with a job of their choice, become landowners, Read more

Women and HealthcareJune 22, 2022

Gender should not play a role in availing healthcare. But unfortunately, it does. The issue is further exacerbated when gender intertwines with other discriminatory factors like a person’s social Read more

The Challenges Facing Medical Education in IndiaJune 15, 2022

The current crisis that the medical students returning from Ukraine are facing has brought some much-needed focus onto our medical education system. Questions ranging from why so many Indians go abroad Read more