A village stuck between coal mines and a mountain of mud
A village stuck between coal mines and a mountain of mud

By Mithilesh Dhar

Chilkatad village in Singrauli district in Madhya Pradesh is at a crossroads. Because of the presence of coal mines, the pollution here has crossed all its limits. They don't get clean drinking water, the air is toxic, people are falling sick …

Chilkatad village in Singrauli district in Madhya Pradesh is at a crossroads. Because of the presence of coal mines, the pollution here has crossed all its limits. They don't get clean drinking water, the air is toxic, people are falling sick …

"My wife was depressed, so I took her to a dargah"
"My wife was depressed, so I took her to a dargah"

By Shivani Gupta

According to the World Health Organisation, India is the most depressed country in the world. However, only one in 10 people suffering from mental health disorders receives treatment. In villages, people fail to recognize that there is a problem which needs medical intervention

According to the World Health Organisation, India is the most depressed country in the world. However, only one in 10 people suffering from mental health disorders receives treatment. In villages, people fail to recognize that there is a problem which needs medical intervention

Fake news is passé. Now, Deepfake videos are giving netizens headache
Fake news is passé. Now, Deepfake videos are giving netizens headache

By Vivek Shukla

Last year, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg badmouthed his company. A few days later, Barak Obama "commented" on Donald Trump. Both the videos went viral. Later, both Zuckerberg and Obama had to clarify that the videos were bogus. Welcome to the world of Deepfake videos where it's nearly impossible to distinguish between original and fake videos

Last year, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg badmouthed his company. A few days later, Barak Obama "commented" on Donald Trump. Both the videos went viral. Later, both Zuckerberg and Obama had to clarify that the videos were bogus. Welcome to the world of Deepfake videos where it's nearly impossible to distinguish between original and fake videos

साल के पहले दिन प्रधानमंत्री ने जारी की पीएम-किसान की 10वीं किस्त
साल के पहले दिन प्रधानमंत्री ने जारी की पीएम-किसान की 10वीं किस्त

By गाँव कनेक्शन

प्रधानमंत्री ने साल के पहले दिन 10 करोड़ से अधिक लाभार्थी किसानों के खातों में 20,000 करोड़ रुपये से अधिक की धनराशि ट्रांसफर की।

प्रधानमंत्री ने साल के पहले दिन 10 करोड़ से अधिक लाभार्थी किसानों के खातों में 20,000 करोड़ रुपये से अधिक की धनराशि ट्रांसफर की।

Mahatma Gandhi: Tribute, relevance, redemption
Mahatma Gandhi: Tribute, relevance, redemption

By Seema Kaintura

Why India and the world need Gandhi? How do we ensure the ideals of Gandhi are remembered by future generations? There is a need for thinkers, entrepreneurs and tech leaders to be at the forefront of spreading Gandhi’s ideas through innovation

Why India and the world need Gandhi? How do we ensure the ideals of Gandhi are remembered by future generations? There is a need for thinkers, entrepreneurs and tech leaders to be at the forefront of spreading Gandhi’s ideas through innovation

Regulating the use of lead in Ayurvedic formulations
Regulating the use of lead in Ayurvedic formulations

By Shania Tahir

India has the highest market share for Ayurvedic products, accounting for roughly 80 per cent of the global sales. Heavy metal toxicity and lead poisoning can result from the frequent use of Ayurvedic medications. There is a need for standardisation and quality control to curb the use of lead and other heavy metals in Ayurvedic preparations.

India has the highest market share for Ayurvedic products, accounting for roughly 80 per cent of the global sales. Heavy metal toxicity and lead poisoning can result from the frequent use of Ayurvedic medications. There is a need for standardisation and quality control to curb the use of lead and other heavy metals in Ayurvedic preparations.

She needs immediate heart surgery. AIIMS says come back in 2025
She needs immediate heart surgery. AIIMS says come back in 2025

By Chandrakant Mishra

Nusreen from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, suffers from acute heart disease. But the country's biggest government hospital cites unavailability of date till 2025 and instead advises her to go to some other hospital. Nusreen's poor family can't afford to go to a private hospital

Nusreen from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, suffers from acute heart disease. But the country's biggest government hospital cites unavailability of date till 2025 and instead advises her to go to some other hospital. Nusreen's poor family can't afford to go to a private hospital

Child-lifters don't exist, say the police. So, why these mob lynchings?
Child-lifters don't exist, say the police. So, why these mob lynchings?

By Ranvijay Singh

Child lifting rumours are doing the round yet again. Gaon Connection spoke to police authorities, sociologists and cyber-crime experts to understand what triggers rumour mongering, which leads to mob lynching incidents

Child lifting rumours are doing the round yet again. Gaon Connection spoke to police authorities, sociologists and cyber-crime experts to understand what triggers rumour mongering, which leads to mob lynching incidents

NIPUN Bharat Is Key To Ensure Education-Driven Development in India
NIPUN Bharat Is Key To Ensure Education-Driven Development in India

By Bidyut Majumdar

In adherence to the findings of the National Education Policy 2020, the NIPUN Bharat scheme is ensuring that the students in India’s government-run primary schools master foundational literacy and numeracy. This can help India achieve its developmental goals because children with solid educational foundations can assure a bright future for India.

In adherence to the findings of the National Education Policy 2020, the NIPUN Bharat scheme is ensuring that the students in India’s government-run primary schools master foundational literacy and numeracy. This can help India achieve its developmental goals because children with solid educational foundations can assure a bright future for India.

Tackling antimicrobial resistance by focusing on sanitation and hygiene
Tackling antimicrobial resistance by focusing on sanitation and hygiene

By Omkar Gaonkar

More than 1.2 million people died in 2019 as a direct result of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. Access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene can go a long way in dealing with antimicrobial resistance, which is one of the top 10 global public health threats.

More than 1.2 million people died in 2019 as a direct result of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. Access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene can go a long way in dealing with antimicrobial resistance, which is one of the top 10 global public health threats.

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