Explained: Why the coronavirus ‘R’ number needs to watched closely

If the number is greater than 1, the disease could spin out of control again.

Shreya Khaitan, IndiaSpend.com

· Jul 17, 2021 · 09:30 pm

Why Kerala’s rising Covid-19 cases may not be the start of India’s third wave of infections

Experts attribute the recent spike to the relaxation of lockdown restrictions and the rise of the more transmissible Delta variant in the state.

Shreya Khaitan, IndiaSpend.com

· Jul 15, 2021 · 01:30 pm

How Covid-19 pandemic has put India’s children at risk of abuse, exploitation and marriage

The country needs a nationwide campaign to protect its children from the economic and social consequences of lockdowns and loss of caregivers, say experts.

Shreya Khaitan, IndiaSpend.com

· Jun 22, 2021 · 07:30 pm

What the social media pleas to adopt Covid-19 orphans fail to mention

The appeals are illegal.

Shreya Khaitan, IndiaSpend.com

· Jun 03, 2021 · 01:30 pm

Indian companies must revise their HR policies for the employees suffering from ‘Long Covid’

The virus can leave debilitating and lingering after-effects that can impair productivity at work.

Shreya Khaitan, IndiaSpend.com

· May 26, 2021 · 01:30 pm

More Indian children are getting infected with coronavirus in the second wave

Most of them have mild symptoms and even the rare severe cases are treatable, say doctors.

Shreya Khaitan, IndiaSpend.com

· May 05, 2021 · 01:30 pm

Should governments provide cash incentives to women for their unpaid domestic work?

Experts say that such a policy, despite being well-intentioned, might further entrench existing gender norms that confine women to the house.

Shreya Khaitan, IndiaSpend.com

· Apr 11, 2021 · 07:30 pm

Policies meant to reduce gender discrimination can have the opposite effect in India

If cultural norms are not taken into consideration, the backlash from a patriarchal society can result in unintended consequences for women.

Shreya Khaitan, IndiaSpend.com

· Mar 07, 2021 · 01:30 pm

Eight years on, India’s law to prevent workplace sexual harassment is marred by poor data collection

While many women in formal employment can take advantage of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act, many who work in informal jobs have no such access.

Anoo Bhuyan, IndiaSpend.com

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Shreya Khaitan, IndiaSpend.com

· Feb 23, 2021 · 01:30 pm

Explainer: Why Budget 2021 is crucial for public school education in India

The country spent only 3.1% of its GDP on education in 2019-’20 against the 6% recommended by every national policy since 1968.

Shreya Khaitan, IndiaSpend.com

· Jan 27, 2021 · 01:30 pm

Why some Indian states are struggling to deal simultaneously with TB and Covid-19

Preliminary studies show a 0.37% to 4% prevalence of TB among coronavirus disease patients in India.

Shreya Khaitan, IndiaSpend.com

· Jan 16, 2021 · 01:30 pm

Hurt by financial instability, many Indians will choose public schools over private schools in 2021

Experts make predictions for the education sector in the new year.

Shreya Khaitan, IndiaSpend.com

· Jan 04, 2021 · 01:30 pm