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Prachi Salve, IndiaSpend.com
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Government school students are still struggling to make up for the learning loss during Covid-19
Instead of holding children back a class, which can have a psychological impact, experts suggest bridge courses or remedial classes.
Prachi Salve, IndiaSpend.com
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India's population, poverty and consumption data are missing, experts allege political manipulation
Several important datasets that help in formulating government policies have not been released for over two years.
Prachi Salve, IndiaSpend.com
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India’s suicide rate has increased. But is it because of better reporting or rising distress?
Despite the increase, experts say the National Crime Records Bureau might be undercounting suicides by women.
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Trending
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Fiction: A courtesan renounces pleasure and embraces Buddhism after she is betrayed by the world
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Yes, India’s Constitution has been hijacked – but not by the Supreme Court
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Australian Open: Sania Mirza bows out of Grand Slams on her own terms, leaving a trail to blaze
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Rout in Adani Group shares continues for second day after Hindenburg allegations
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Vikas Khanna’s new novel: A chef visits India to rekindle her love for cooking after losing her son
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Why dengue and malaria continue to plague India – and how climate change is making them worse
India needs to ramp up testing and collect better data on the prevalence of these diseases, say experts.
Prachi Salve, IndiaSpend.com
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In India’s backward states, health outcomes remain poor despite higher government spending
While the 15th Finance Commission maintained states’ higher share of central taxes, the increase is inadequate considering low health spending per capita.
Prachi Salve, IndiaSpend.com
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Six charts that show the state of India’s health before it was hit by Covid-19
In 2019, food poisoning and diarrhoea were the main disease outbreaks in the country.
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Video
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Caught on camera: Thieves remove entire ATM in Ajmer, Rajasthan
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Watch: How a Great Dane dog and an orphaned kitten formed an unlikely bond
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Watch: From France to Australia, fans embrace the ‘Pathaan’ craze by singing and dancing in theatres
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Watch: From upside down to inside out, models walk the ramp wearing gowns in strange ways
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Watch: Comedian Jamie Lever’s hilarious take on how Bollywood actors put their children to bed
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Why India’s data on road crash deaths is unreliable
The country banks solely on the police force for the data, ignoring other critical sources.
Prachi Salve, IndiaSpend.com & Gokulananda Nandan, IndiaSpend.com
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In India, six two-wheeler riders die every hour in road accidents
Poor roads, faulty helmets and lax license rules combine to make the country unsafe for motorcyclists.
Prachi Salve, IndiaSpend.com & Shrenik Avlani, IndiaSpend.com
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India’s Covid-19 lockdown has worsened the shortages at blood banks
Even in normal times, Indians rarely donate blood.
Prachi Salve, IndiaSpend.com
The Reel
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‘Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh’ review: Sincere, plodding effort to debunk WhatsApp myths about the Mahatma
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‘Pathaan’ review: Shah Rukh Khan lights up an entertaining spy thriller
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Oscar-nominated film ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ is cuteness unlimited
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Three Oscar nominations for India: ‘All That Breathes’, ‘RRR’ and ‘The Elephant Whisperers’
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Shriya Pilgaonkar interview: There’s no big or small role but the depth you bring to the part
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Coronavirus: Leaving behind cities, migrants are returning home to weak healthcare infrastructure
Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha – all major migrant states – have the worst ranking in Niti Aayog’s 2019 Health Index report.
Varun Aggarwal, IndiaSpend.com, Priyansha Singh, IndiaSpend.com & Prachi Salve, IndiaSpend.com
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‘Cow vigilantism has led to a major collapse in animal markets and hurt farm incomes’: Cattle expert
Veterinary scientist Sagari R Ramdas works with Dalit, Adivasi, landless and marginalised farmers.
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What’s causing frequent truck accidents on Indian roads? Overworked drivers with no healthcare
In 2018, trucks comprised 15.8% of the vehicles involved in road-accident fatalities.
Prachi Salve, IndiaSpend.com
The Field
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India vs New Zealand, 1st T20I: All-round show from Mitchell Santner and Co ensures 21-run victory
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Hockey World Cup: Germany complete another epic comeback to stun Australia, set up final vs Belgium
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U19 Women’s T20 World Cup: India, England set up exciting final clash in inaugural edition
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Watch, IND v NZ: Washington Sundar’s stunning diving return catch to dismiss Mark Chapman in Ranchi
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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic on images of father with Russian flags – ‘Misinterpretation’