Digital transformation in the judiciary
Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to adapt to alternative methods of doing jobs. Disposal of justice is vital to a thriving democracy, and the courts have been adapting, by resorting to virtual trials, giving the option of e-filing of cases, and by taking up important matters through video-
Coronavirus: Challenge from Zoonosis
The novel coronavirus outbreak has wreaked havoc on the world’s second largest economy, and isolated its people. It has spread to over 27 countries. The Hindustan Times reported on February 23 that new cases have doubled in South Korea, Iran has reported 10 more infections, the second patient in I
Study that Assesses Innovation in India’s Governance
In a recent study, published in the Economic Political Weekly, authors Dipti Gupta and others assessed the state of innovation in the Indian public administration, by analysing the 103 policies and initiatives by departments of central and state governments that secured the Prime Minister’s Awards
“1 in 5 people have mental health condition in conflict zones”: The Lancet
Being in the rat race and meeting deadlines daily are sure causes of mental health disorders. Don’t we hear of dreadful mishaps relating to road rage every other day? However, this impact on health is increased manifold in conflict ridden areas of the world. According to an analysis of 129 studies
Targets to reduce alcohol abuse likely to be missed: The Lancet
Increasing rates of alcohol use suggest that the world is not on track to achieve targets against harmful alcohol use, according to a study of 189 countries’ alcohol intake between 1990-2017 and estimated intake up to 2030, published in a study released on May 3, 2019, by the global prestigious me
Space Breakthrough: Black hole picture captured for first time
Early this month, on April 10, NASA released the first-ever photograph of a black hole. The picture was captured by an international network of radio telescopes called the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT). The breakthrough heralded a revolution in our understanding of the universe’s most enigmatic ob
Are you consuming fake medicines? 5 Ways to Check for Fake Medicines
Counterfeit medicines in India are harming the most vulnerable populations. They were recently also found at a pediatric hospital in Kashmir and are suspected to have played a role in hundreds of infant deaths in the past few years. The Wire reports that globally the manufacture and distribution of