Lives At Risk
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Spate of HIV infections in two Uttar Pradesh villages illustrates the danger unqualified medics pose
A local quack likely infected nearly a dozen villagers by injecting them with the contaminated needles and syringes.
Kanchan Srivastava
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The United Nations is meeting to save people with albinism from black magic killlings
There has been a rising demand for the body parts of people with albinism used in rituals by traditional healers in African countries.
Charlotte Baker, The Conversation
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In this UP village, stone quarries are the only source of livelihood – but they’re taking lives
In Bharatkoop, home to the landless Kol Adivasis, stone-crushing units are the only avenue for employment. Even MGNREGA has had little impact here.
Khabar Lahariya
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Why Rajasthan’s doctors misdiagnose silicosis, the incurable occupational disease of thousands
At stake is the compensation that the silicosis-affected and their families receive.
Shivam Saini
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Watch: There's more people doing even more dangerous stunts on trains
It's a whisker between life and death.
Scroll Staff
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Filthy sterilisation facilities imperil women in Bihar
Most facilities even lack the very basic, necessary equipment, drugs and supplies, says an audit.
Saumya Tewari, IndiaSpend.com
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes