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No easy decision: SC orders termination of 7-month pregnancy in alleged se
Updated : 1 month ago IST
The Supreme Court on Friday permitted the termination of the pregnancy of an 18-year-old girl from Maharashtra, who was allegedly sexually assaulted and was 30 weeks pregnant, observing that a woman's right to bodily autonomy and reproductive choice is paramount.
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"Main problem is identity issue": Ranjita Sinha on transgenders facing hur
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Transgender activist Ranjita Sinha sees hope in the initiative, urging authorities to introduce simpler documentation rules and dedicated support so every transgender person can seamlessly update their gender identity and fully participate in the voter list revision.
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'Cut us open and we bleed like them': Amnesty slams Pakistan's discriminat
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Amnesty International's report reveals severe caste and religion-based discrimination against Pakistan's sanitation workers, mainly Christians and Hindus. They face hazardous work, low pay, job insecurity, and social stigma, with little legal protection, highlighting systemic human rights
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'I motivate patients to talk about their illness for early treatment': Anj
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Also, a team of experts is working on war footing for the 100-day Intensive TB Elimination Drive. Tuberculosis is still considered a social stigma at places like these.
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Riyo Advertising and ALERT-INDIA Releases First Video Campaign to Tackle L
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 24: In a significant step toward combating the social stigma and health challenges associated with leprosy, Riyo Advertising has launched its first video campaign in collaboration with ALERT-INDIA. The campaign is a part of an ongoing effort to raise
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Lost Momentum: A Study of the Hurdles Faced by Persons with Disabilities i
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 30: In India's societal tapestry, the portrayal of disability is evolving, yet a myriad of hurdles persist, painting a complex picture of inclusion and disparity. Census data from 2011 unveiled a staggering count of 2.68 crore or 2.1% (56% males & 44% females)
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Mental health should be recognised as basic right: Kerala CM
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10 every year, is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma.
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Tries, Sighs and Lullabies: The Untold Stories of Infertility by Dr Anjali
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 20: Though the first IVF baby is now over 40 years old, there are still many myths and misconceptions which surround infertility and its medical treatment. This is partly because of the social stigma that infertility carries, as a result of which it is stil
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Nirvasa's digital healthcare offerings: Searing through delivery barriers
Updated : 3 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 28 (ANI/NewsVoir): Healthcare and regular people always had a drift that seemed unbridgeable. While the relationship between the two was meant to be close due to its "trader and the trade" nature, the truth remains that healthcare is still unattainable and aspi
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An e-tattoo on your palm can tell when you're stressed out!
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Our palms tell us a lot about our emotional state, tending to get wet when people are excited or nervous. This reaction is used to measure emotional stress and help people with mental health issues, but the devices to do it now are bulky, unreliable and can perpetuate social stigma by sticki
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Educated Bandipora shepherd uses scientific methods to turn sheep farming
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Overlooking the social stigma of being called Shepherd, a young lad from Kashmir has set an example of self-reliance by taking sheep farming as his career despite being well educated.
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Genrobotic's Bandicoot Robot emerged as the winner of Swachhata Startup Ch
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI/PNN): Genrobotics, the leading Indian robotic company, has emerged as the winner of The Swachhata Startup Challenge for their product Bandicoot, as the best innovative solution to eliminate manual scavenging, which also transforms the sanitation workers' liv
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