India’s Lifeline: The Environmental, Social, and Governance Benefits of Organ Donation
Organ donation is a critical healthcare initiative that not only saves lives but also embodies the principles of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria. In India, organ donation is evolving into a significant aspect of the healthcare sector, driven by the need to address the acute shortage of organs for transplantation. This article delves into the current landscape of organ donation in India, supported by data from the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO), and examines its ESG implications. The Current State of Organ Donation in India India faces a stark disparity between the demand for and supply of...
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Inferno Nation
How Heat Waves Are Transforming India's Climate Summer in India has been abnormally hot this year and will continue to be so till June 2024. In fact, year after year, India's climate is increasingly punctuated by severe heat waves, each leaving a trail of hardship and loss. These thermal anomalies, named for their intensity and impact, have etched themselves into the nation’s collective consciousness. Here, we discuss the SIX of the most severe heat waves that have ravaged India, exploring their consequences and extracting lessons for a future that is likely to witness an escalation in such events. Summer 2024:...
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Precocious Dawn in Urban India: 7 Reasons Why Menstruation is On
Menstrual Hygiene in India has always been in a worrisome state. Studies have revealed that about 71% of the girls in India are not aware about periods when they first get them. And to make this matter worse, early menstruation, also known as precocious puberty, in Indian children, especially those living in urban India, is on rise. Below given are the 7 reasons that can be attributed to this phenomenon. 📣 Obesity: It is a significant factor contributing to early menstruation. Higher body mass index (BMI) can lead to increased levels of leptin, a hormone that can trigger early puberty. A...
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