Researchers from ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai shows that building toilets is not a challenge, but getting people to use them is the tricky part. The study estimates the prevalence of adults who defecate in the open despite having household toilets and examines the factors driving this practice.
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New Delhi |
Oct 26
General, Science, Policy, News
On the 25th of October, 2018, an event was organised in New Delhi to celebrate the successes of a decade-long Indo-UK collaboration in research and innovation, and to mark the launch of the UK Research and Innovation India (UKRI India). UKRI India is a new body that partners with universities, research organisations, and government funding agencies to create the best possible environment for research and innovation to flourish.
Bengaluru |
Oct 4
General, Science, Health, Society, Policy, News
In a recent study, published in the journal Emerging Microbes & Infections, a multi-national team of researchers have traced the trail of the Zika virus from the forests of Africa to India and other Asian countries.
Bengaluru |
Oct 1
General, Science, Society, Policy, Deep-dive
Researchers from DST's Centre for Policy Research, the IISc, and CSIR have examined the popular measurement standards used in research and their trustworthiness.
New Delhi |
Sep 27
General, Science, Health, Society, Policy, News
Researchers impress upon the importance of developing cardiovascular disease risk programs in India by utilizing survey data.
Bengaluru |
Aug 9
General, Science, Society, Policy, Deep-dive
Researchers from American university explore the reasons behind urban improvement through the ages.
Rajgir |
Aug 1
General, Science, Health, Society, Policy, Deep-dive
Study from Nalanda University, Bihar, explores whether the drinking water from bottles is following the standards set by Bureau of Indian Standards and is safe for consumption.
Bengaluru |
Jun 29
General, Science, Ecology, Policy, Deep-dive, Featured
In a recent article published in the `Science’ magazine, titled ‘When the cure kills—CBD limits biodiversity research’, researchers have questioned the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), a framework formulated to conserve biodiversity.
Hyderabad |
Jun 13
General, Science, Society, Policy, News
How hard is it shop for a few groceries? The majority of us may find this to be a trivial task. But, close to one billion people all over the world may find this an arduous one. Why? Because, unlike most of us, they live with long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments.
Mumbai |
May 24
General, Science, Society, Policy, News
There exists a theory among economists called the ‘pollution haven hypothesis’ that talks about how foreign investments are related to environmental regulations. It states that companies from developed countries often seek to set up manufacturing units in developing countries not only because they can obtain cheap labour and resources, but also because environmental regulations in these countries are usually lenient, reducing the cost of compliance. But does empirical data support this hypothesis?