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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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Mumbai school principal told to resign after being targeted by Hindutva website
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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Why are concerns being raised about the Election Commission’s voter turnout data?
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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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: 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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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers