World over, commemorative days have become a tool for card manufacturers. Mother’s Day is not spared from this commercial exploitation too. However, a noble few remain steadfast to its true worth, attaching a sentimental value to the occasion by remembering their parents and seeking their blessings. They unflinchingly dedicate any success in their lives to […]
The World Health Day brings to focus the raising inequities in health care within the country. India accounts for a substantial part of the global burden of disease, and a majority of the affected people come from remote communities and economically weaker sections. To ensure health care to the needy, Piramal Swasthya draws on its […]
Celebrating women’s achievements is nothing short of celebrating our future. As a society, we need balance and transparency to ensure that no one is left behind as we shape our future. In the past few years, women around the world fought for a better world and persisted in the face of adversity—even in the numerous […]
It has been two years since the government passed a bill giving legal sanctity to people living with HIV/AIDS. Referred to as the HIV/AIDS Bill 2017, it was aimed at ending discrimination against people living with HIV and removing social stigma attached to this disease. India has 2.1 million people with HIV/AIDS. Attitudes against the […]
If we stick to figures and statistics, India tops or nearly tops the world ranking in cancer incidence, prevalence, and death. If we give a face to this statistic, it begs an answer for only one question: “Why is it happening to me?” Cancer in India has never been so rampant and destructive than it […]
Often times an event can have such a significant impact on a culture that it ends up defining the ethos and spirit of a people. Every year, we commemorate the Republic Day reaffirming our belief in the fundamental tenet of our Constitution: Unity in diversity. The day marks our tryst with destiny, and our march […]
World AIDS Day hammers the message that HIV has not gone away. This year’s theme, “Know Your Status,” marks the 30th anniversary of the commemorative day. It reminds us that there is still a long way to go—from raising money and increasing awareness to fighting prejudice and improving accessible healthcare. There are still a lot […]
Diabetes is beginning to cause havoc among many Indian families. There were over 72.946.400 cases of diabetes in India in 2017, making our country the diabetes capital of the world. The figures work out to nearly 9 percent of the total adult population in the country. Most of these cases are type-2 diabetes, and the […]
A teacher takes responsibility for enabling people to live, or if required, to change this world. Taking such a responsibility requires an enormous conviction that change is possible and an extreme commitment to the well-being of the other. The best thing about being a teacher is inspiring change. Yes, great teachers inspire change through sharing […]
There are about 479 medical colleges in India, churning out a little more than 53,000 doctors every year. The doctor-to-patient ratio for rural India stands at 1:30,000, which is well below the WHO’s recommended 1:1,000. With a significant portion of the population living below poverty line and about 70 percent living in rural areas, a […]
