Sikkim paradox: Why the rich, orderly Himalayan state has India’s highest suicide rate

Sikkim’s otherwise-progressive outlook on social and civic reforms does not extend to dealing with drug abuse.

Sarita Santoshini, IndiaSpend

· Mar 20, 2017 · 10:30 pm

The connection between self-immolation and domestic violence

The easy accessibility of kerosene at home could be a factor behind the high rate of self-immolation of women.

Tanay Sukumar, IndiaSpend.com

· May 10, 2016 · 08:30 pm

Self-harm is the leading cause of death among young adults in India: Report

Tuberculosis and road accidents are other big causes killing youngsters in the country, according to the Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing.

Scroll Staff

· May 10, 2016 · 11:23 am

Married men are most likely to commit suicide in India

South India has a higher suicide rate than the north, and other startling findings in the National Crime Record Bureau's 2013 data.

Sahil Bhalla

· Jul 07, 2014 · 07:51 am