Stories written by
Chapal Mehra
Senior director at Global Health Strategies
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Putting people at the centre of care is the surest path towards eradicating tuberculosis
Aside from addressing stigma and improving detection, perhaps most important is recognising that TB is both a social and an economic disease.
Lancelot Pinto & Chapal Mehra
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To build queer-inclusive and diverse work spaces, companies must do more than wave the pride flag
There has been progress with more corporations implementing changed policies but tackling hostile, toxic work cultures will require structural transformation.
Samragni Dagupta & Chapal Mehra
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By focusing on queer mental health, educational institutes can help build an empathetic future
Educational institutes can be starting point towards an empathetic, inclusive future
Chapal Mehra & Subhasis Chakraborty
Trending
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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How governments and global aid agencies use TB as a political tool
As yet another conference kicks off, it underscores the way such collaborations to end the infectious disease only serve to maintain the colonial status quo.
Chapal Mehra
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Indian Supreme Court’s hollow verdict on same-sex marriage reiterates inequality of queer people
We did not come to Court asking for committees and helplines. We came for our rights that have been denied to us.
Chapal Mehra
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Pride Month: Addressing mental health concerns, substance use among the queer community is crucial
Let us embark on a journey to reduce the toxic mixture of poor mental health, substance use, and the constant othering we experience.
Chapal Mehra
Video
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Black, white and dead: The court battle for marriage equality resonates beyond those alive
Some of us see dead people in attendance to these proceedings. They represent oppression and indignity in different times, spaces and settings of society.
Chapal Mehra
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With new drugs and the experience of Covid-19, there has never been a better time to eradicate TB
All that is needed is collective will and action.
Lancelot Pinto & Chapal Mehra
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The bigotry of a few cannot deny a history of same-sex unions, nor violate the principles of justice
If an individual is recognised as an equal in law, how can the state deny them the right to marry or form a legal partnership, irrespective of society norms?
Chapal Mehra
The Reel
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Watch: In animated prequel, Baahubali and Bhallaladeva unite to defeat the warlord Raktadeva
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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The importance of affordable healthcare for all and other key lessons from the pandemic
It is important to learn from the Covid-19 crisis and transform policies and systems. Or we are destined to repeat our mistakes?
Chapal Mehra & Lancelot Pinto
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How starting a dialogue on queer mental health can create safe spaces for the community
Open conversations today can help build an inclusive society tomorrow where one’s identity does not define their place in the world.
Samragni Dagupta & Chapal Mehra
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Violence, stigma and identity: Why the queer mental health crisis requires attention
The health system itself can be discriminatory, further marginalising LGBTQI++ individuals who already face multiple struggles.
Chapal Mehra
The Field
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Salima Tete to lead Indian women’s team for European leg
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian women exit in quarter-final after loss to Japan
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Squash, Saurav Ghosal interview: ‘People enjoyed watching me, this was the legacy I wanted to leave’
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Aryan, Yashwardhan, Priyanshu among Indians in semi-finals
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation