As we move towards an increasingly #digital, cashless world, we need to remember that these are convenient services but with some inherent risks. Keep these safety message in mind and #scams away as you operate your account or #shoponline.
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Reclaiming footpaths has been an ongoing civic issue with no clear resolution. For many Indians (like Shanthi, a domestic worker) walking, with a combination of public transport, remains the preferred mode of getting to work. How safe are they…
As global temperatures and emissions rise, so does the impact of climate change especially on the health of pregnant women and developing foetuses. In a study by JAMA Network Open, air pollutants have the ability to go deep into a mother's lungs,…
In India, commercially sold foods are supposed to contain less than 2% fats, as this is a known 'nutrient of concern' and connected to the rising number of rising cardiovascular deaths in India. On the other hand, the consumption of vanaspati (…
By law, all public spaces should be accessible by the disabled (Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016). However, this remains only on paper, as we were woefully reminded by Mr. K. Raghuraman (disability activist), who spoke at the second…
#Recycling is unfortunately touted as the solution to #EndPlasticPollution. Companies want us to believe that as long as plastic is recycled consistently, there is nothing wrong with the vast amounts of plastic they are producing.
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According to a recent Nature research paper, #ClimateChange has intensified the global water cycle by up to 7.4% when compared with previous modelling estimates of 2% to 4%. This will pose a serious challenge to global ecosystems & humanity…
#WorldConsumerRightsDay Know more about safe #digital finance. Join our FB Live on Thursday 17th March 2022 to know more about safe digital finance. The number of people paying through digital transactions in developing parts of the world is as…
In India, nutritional labels on foods indicating high levels of dangerous nutrients (like salt, sugar and fats) are not yet mandatory. These three nutrients are implicated in the increase in incidence of cardiovascular conditions, some types of…
Keep a constant lookout for the air quality in your locality. When the #AirQuality is good, you can actively spend more time outdoors, breathe in as much fresh air you can, and get involved in high-intensity longer duration exertion.
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