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The COVID Crisis - Tsunami for the Poor in India
The COVID Crisis - Tsunami for the Poor in India

The problem faced by humanity is not so much about Covid-19 per se, or about virus-caused disease or death, but more about their aggravating already damaged societal and economic situations...

Is it justified in punishing a Doctor serving during the Covid-19 crisis?
Is it justified in punishing a Doctor serving during the Covid-19 crisis?

Dr. Bhamy Sadashiva Shenoy who decided to keep his clinic open in the town of Bantwal has been named in an FIR for failing to report a COVID-19 case

Symptoms gone, tests positive after 40 days: Mystery of 2 Kerala COVID-19 patients
Symptoms gone, tests positive after 40 days: Mystery of 2 Kerala COVID-19 patients

So why are some patients’ samples returning positive even after their symptoms have subsided?

Institution of Eminence and Institution of National Importance; Are such tags necessary?
Institution of Eminence and Institution of National Importance; Are such tags necessary?

If we need to have a few Ivy League like institutions then our assessment and accreditation methodology needs a thorough overhaul, writes Dr. G. Shreekumar Menon

Necessity is the compeller of initiative
Necessity is the compeller of initiative

Teachers have to perform their roles in the most diligent manner, so that students are put at ease, focus on their studies and are mentally prepared for what is to come, writes Dr. Srinivasa Pai

Utilize Customs Gold Bonanza for Covid 19 fight
Utilize Customs Gold Bonanza for Covid 19 fight

If all the seized gold is auctioned immediately the accrued fund would be more than sufficient to create an exclusive war chest to fight the COVID epidemic, writes By Dr. G. Shreekumar Menon

A Post-Corona Economic Minefield
A Post-Corona Economic Minefield

Do our political parties across the board have it in them to understand the gravity of the post-Corona situation and join together to find a way forward hand-in-hand with the People?

Marijuana a Desireable Option in Palliative Care?
Marijuana a Desireable Option in Palliative Care?

End-of-life care is one of the less frequently discussed uses of medical cannabis and palliative care is perhaps the area of medicine that would most benefit from its clinical use, writes Dr. G. Shreekumar Menon

An Outsider’s Perspective on CAA
An Outsider’s Perspective on CAA

When an issue becomes ultra-politicized in a society, even the well-educated can become caught up in the tsunami of public opinion and lose perspective, writes Alexander Caro

Shocking ‘words of wisdom’ from Indian gurus and Hindutva brigade
Shocking ‘words of wisdom’ from Indian gurus and Hindutva brigade

There is no dearth of ‘ancient wisdom’ in India, but the sheer number of self-styled ‘godmen’ issuing controversial statements has been astounding in recent years.

My ‘LAIKA’ Moment!
My ‘LAIKA’ Moment!

A few morbid thoughts on life, death and less important things. By Mahesh Nayak

Hemp Cultivation Can Alleviate Farmer Distress
Hemp Cultivation Can Alleviate Farmer Distress

The illegal narcotics trade can be held at bay if the agriculture/industrial sector is made aware of the commercial benefits of Hemp, writes Dr. G. ShreeKumar Menon

Acacia Trees destroying the balanced ecology of DK, Udupi districts and the Western Ghats
Acacia Trees destroying the balanced ecology of DK, Udupi districts and the Western Ghats

Acacia Auriculiformis trees destroying the balanced ecology of the Dakshina Kanada, Udupi Districts and the Western Ghats, writes Dr. Claret D’Souza

Using Artificial Intelligence to Change the Future of Drug Addiction Treatment & Narcotics Detection
Using Artificial Intelligence to Change the Future of Drug Addiction Treatment & Narcotics Detection

The last decade has witnessed increasing application of artificial intelligence in various fields. As a society, we are faced ..