India is among the most linguistically diverse countries in the world, but its Indigenous languages have been marginalized—along with those who speak them. @ssantoshini https://t.co/ILAo6uAw9N
Female workforce participation in the country has been declining since the 1990s, and fell to a record low of 15.5% last year. So, as the Indian economy has grown, why has it shut out its women?
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In UP, ASHAs were assigned Panchayat election duties, are now seeing cases surge all around them. No safety gear from govt & worried but,"we have to work no matter what. Where can we run away to?" a local official tells them. Door-to-door surveys continue. https://t.co/No4qJ70Gbb
“When rulers surround themselves with ‘yes men,’ and shut out questioning and diverse viewpoints, a health disaster in the making won’t be flagged. Authoritarians believe what they want to.” On covid & populism, with @sarallana & @ana_ionova for @csmonitor https://t.co/LalQf81yUa
In Nagpur govt medical college & hospital, a 26-year-old resident doctor is struggling to assist with surging cases. Tormented by the constant sound of crying & ICU beeps. “As a medical community right now, we are carrying a massive guilt. We are unable to treat patients."
Home to a massive vaccine industry, India sees an opportunity to expand its leadership among countries feeling left behind, as others stockpile for themselves. It may be generous, but it’s also a boost for New Delhi’s goals. For @csmonitor: https://t.co/8eM9P0dwhy