Luxury car sales surge as entry-level segment declines

Experts say that the increasing purchase power of the public and the availability of options to choose from would propel the automobile industry in the country. Bharath and Prameela are thrilled about purchasing their first car. Until now, their family of four had to rely on a two-wheeler for transportation. However, as their two little […]

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Villagers dig streambeds for water, pay for bottled water

Limited water access pushes financially unstable residents of Lingsugur to buy expensive bottled water, defying Sustainable Development Goal 6. The residents of Lingsugur, Raichur are grappling with a severe water scarcity issue, as the erratic water supply system provides them with water only once every five days. This scarcity has forced them to resort to […]

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Disregard and dismissal: Eating Disorders in rise and neglect

In India, at least 50 percent of patients with an Eating Disorder (ED) have a psychological disorder, with depression being the most common, according to PubMed Central. For Radha, an employee at a private firm in India, food had become displeasing and depressing. She felt that the thing that would sustain her would also make […]

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India’s workplaces struggle with mental health

Although organised sectors demonstrate some initiatives in promoting the mental well-being of their employees, the unorganised sector often falls short in addressing such concerns. Anusha was over the moon when she landed her first job with a Kochi-based fashion boutique after graduating from a premiere fashion technology institute. Soon, the excitement wore off. The office […]

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