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The Plague of the Mind: A Study of India’s Mental Healthcare System

There’s much speculation surrounding the mental healthcare system in India. Read this article to learn about the shortcomings of the mental health sector in India and possible solutions.

Anitta Thajudheen Jia September 22, 2021

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The struggle of being born intersex: conform or be ultracised

Intersex people face violence and discrimination everyday. Still today there is little information about this group of people.

Juan Nader February 25, 2021

The Ageing of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is significant for having a meteorically ageing population. Today the Asia-Pacific region is home to about 60% of the world’s elderly population. Statistics connote that the population pyramid of Sri Lanka is gradually converting into an upside-down pyramid due to rapid phase in population ageing. The determinants of ageing are, Fertility rate –…

Darrshini Parthepan August 1, 2017