Having taught Physics for over 30 years to young girls, when experts called for transforming teachers and teaching for young people’s health, well-being and gender equality, it resonated strongly with me. 

Before world’s largest gathering on sexual and reproductive heal

On October 26, 1947, Maharaja Hari Singh, the ruler of Jammu and Kashmir, signed the Instrument of Accession, officially joining the princely state with the Union of India. This historic decision marked the beginning of Jammu and Kashmir’s integration into the world’s largest democrac

Gender equality is enshrined in the opening preamble of United Nations Charter 1945. But despite progress and some setbacks, not a single country has delivered 100% on gender equality. Is the sinister link between capitalism, corporate capture, religious fundamentalism, militarisation, politics o

Recently, a deadly series of clashes occurred on the Durand Line between Taliban fighters and the Pakistani Army. The disputed 1,600-mile border between Afghanistan and Pakistan was the site of intense confrontations. Afghanistan initially accused Pakistan of conducting airstrikes in the capital,

Kashmir, the land of saints and sages, has always been a cradle of spirituality and intellectual enlightenment. Among the many faiths that blossomed in this paradise, Buddhism holds a special and deeply rooted place. It was in this very valley that Buddhist philosophy reached its peak of scholars

Despite right to health and gender equality being fundamental human rights, the world is off the track from delivering on these goals in next 62 months (by 2030). Anti-rights and anti-gender pushbacks have made the situation even more grim. Activists are pinning hope on an upcoming global meet to

Introduction 

The date 22 October 1947 will forever remain a Black Day in the history of Jammu and Kashmir. On this day, Pakistan, in a planned act of aggression, launched an invasion of the princely state through thousands of armed tribal raiders supported by the Pakistan Army. Th

Prez Trump said during a press conference  that the USA is  ‘trying’ to get Bagram airbase back mainly due to the reason that  it is “about an hour away from where China is developing its nuclear weapons.” (as reported at https://www.politico.com/news/2

 Study proves strong impact of taking molecular TB diagnostics closer to the people. Urgent call to replace sputum microscopy completely with true point-of-care molecular tests to #FindAllTB 

An important scientific study published in The Lancet show

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The world is heading towards widespread resistance to common antibiotics. So indicates the Global Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance 

Report 2025, that was launched today by the World Health Organization (WHO), cautioning that increasing resistance to essential antibiotic

In a world increasingly defined by conflict and division, the recent peace agreement between Israel and Gaza offers a rare glimmer of hope — not just for the Middle East, but for all who long for justice and human dignity. 

After months of devastation and suffering, a histori

winnerThe 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Maria Corina Machado for her tireless work in promoting the democratic rights of the Venezuelan people and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy, the president of the Royal Swedish Academy of

Trump- administration will be most helpful and crucial for making Tejaswi / RJD’s  poll promise materialize (ii)- Federalism has no meaning if natural resources are not with the States   

RJD Chairman Tejaswi Yadav  made a pol

Before the intergovernmental global tobacco treaty meet opens next month, experts call for tobacco vendor licensing so that governments can enforce lifesaving tobacco control policies, protect children and youth from misleading tobacco industry tactics and lies, and progress towards ending tobacc