Public health

Once hit by a deadly plague, Surat is now India’s cleanest city. With smart tech, community effort, and a Rs 500 crore waste economy, it shows how cleanliness can become a habit.

In Tamil Nadu, the Irula tribe utilises ancestral knowledge to extract snake venom, supplying nearly 80 per cent of India’s anti-venom.

Meghalaya is India’s first state to use drones for delivering medicines, cutting delivery times from hours to minutes, and improving healthcare in remote areas.

Dr Ratan Chandra Kar earned the Jarawa tribe’s trust and helped them survive a deadly measles outbreak, changing their future forever.

You might think your rubbish ends with the bin, but for someone else, that is just the beginning. Discover how small and thoughtful changes at home can lead to safer working conditions for the people who handle your waste every day.

Ever wondered what happens after you throw trash on the road? It doesn’t just vanish. Instead, it sets off a ripple effect you’d never expect — impacting cities, animals, and even your own well-being. The real story behind that careless moment might just surprise you.

Dr Vishal Rao, an oncologist and head and neck surgeon at the Bangalore-based HealthCare Global (HCG) Cancer Center, writes about the debate on food safety in India and how it is related to cancer.

In Chittoor’s rural areas, Dr Naperla Praveen is addressing healthcare issues like anaemia through free medical camps while also spearheading an environmental movement. By planting 50,000 trees, he’s not just improving public health but also fostering a sustainable environment that benefits the entire community.

With their innovative AI technology, 'DeepTek' is transforming TB diagnosis, drastically reducing wait times and improving healthcare access for underserved communities across India.

MicroGO, founded by Dr Rachna Dave, provides sustainable and automated hand-hygiene water-saving compliance solutions for hospitals and hotels. Here’s how a scientist turned into an entrepreneur.