War is a disease, and UN was designed to prevent it
War is a human-made disease. Any disease requires an agent, which in case of war, is weaponry. Nations, and people living in them are hosts, who bear the brunt of…
Gender based violence exists, but is quite often ignored
Gender based violence (GBV) is a broader term, which actually implies "violence against women." Its definition (as per UN declaration, 1993) is broad, and it refers to "...any violence that…
Girl Child and movement for its rights in India
India, like many other countries in the world is a patriarchal society. This traditional system prefers a male child, who is believed to carry forward the family name. This deeply…
Mighty but tiny energy houses in our cells -mitochondria
None of the 30 trillion cells that make up the human body, can be seen with a naked eye. Most of these tiny cells, have an even tinier energy producing…
Iodine, salt and smiling sun: A forgotten story
Iodine While salt is ancient, Iodine is relatively recent. It was 1811, and Europe was perpetually in a war. Gun-powder was in a short supply, and a French Chemist Bernard…
Bullying: A behavior on its way to become a disorder ?
What is bullying ? Today bullying itself is not considered to be a disorder. On the other hand a victim of bullying could develop a post-bullying disorder. Strange it may…
Dog guides as friends for the visually challenged
Throughout history, dogs have stood by humans as hunters, herders, guardians, and loyal companions. But perhaps one of their most noble and transformative roles is that of the guide dog—a…
Four medical innovations with an Australian link
Early in 2020, Australia Post issued a set of four postage stamps on Medical Innovations. These stamps are bright and attractive, and each of these innovations were disruptive for the…
Health in Stamps was born today, three years ago
Health in stamps, this blog post site turns three today. It was 10th July 2022, when the site was live with its first post. In fact it was borne out…
Olive branches and white doves
Olives Olives are native to Mediterranean region, but are also grown in various other parts of the world. This slow growing plant, does not need much of water to grow.…