Lifestyle Diseases – Tip of the Iceberg

Our country has observed a rapid transition in health for decades, a reposition from infectious, communicable diseases to lifestyle diseases, also called Non-Communicable Diseases (commonly known as NCDs). Indians suffered from childhood illnesses, maternal deaths, and infectious diseases in the previous centuries. However, the second half of the 20th century saw the era lifestyle diseases… Continue reading Lifestyle Diseases – Tip of the Iceberg

Overcoming the Failure of Business during COVID-19

What’s Causing Business Failure During the Pandemic? The rapidly evolving threat posed by the COVID-19 virus has affected businesses and investor communities around the world. Covid-19 has led to business failure for many. The highly convoluted nature of today’s business environment poses a serious risk of disrupting the global supply chain, which can lead to… Continue reading Overcoming the Failure of Business during COVID-19

What are the Precautionary Measures during the Double Mutant COVID-19 Attack?

India’s health ministry describes Delta Plus, a new mutation of the Delta Variant COVID-19, as a Variant of Concern. The World Health Organization has designated the Indian double mutant form of coronavirus-B.1.617 as a virus of concern. It is highly transmissible, moderately resistant to antibodies, and has a low severity among individuals who have taken… Continue reading What are the Precautionary Measures during the Double Mutant COVID-19 Attack?

Legalisation of Marijuana

Graphic - Sayali Ranade

Marijuana (also commonly known as hemp, cannabis, or pot) consumption is very common across India. However, it does not entice the same kind of stigma which other psychotic and hard drugs do in this country. Marijuana and its derivatives are illegal and consequently banned in India under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act… Continue reading Legalisation of Marijuana

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