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The number of people living in slums is rising worldwide

According to the United Nations, more than 1 billion people live in slum areas in the world, and their numbers have been growing as urbanization trends continue. Often,…

Neeraj Kakkar: The man who’s keeping traditions and memories alive, one drink at a time

(July 28, 2021; 6.15 pm) What are some of your earliest memories? We bet it involves happy times spent with your family and friends over some cherished food…

The world has changed and so has healthcare. Urogynecologist Dr Aparna Hegde, who was named as Fortune’s 50 Greatest Leaders, has been working to ensure that women in India’s urban slums can access healthcare using low cost technology. Her work also won her the Skoll Award in 2020

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Dr Aparna Hegde: The maternal health champion among Fortune’s 50 greatest global leaders of 2020

(July 26, 2021; 6.30 pm) As a medical resident in a Mumbai hospital, Dr Aparna Hegde had been witness to many pervasive systemic problems that often led to disastrous…

CAMPUS: IIT-B gets ₹1.25 crore from Singapore-based alumnus for fundamental research

(Our Bureau, July 22; 6pm) IIT Bombay has received a grant of $168,000 (₹1.25 crore) from Singapore-based quantitative trading expert Nivesh Kumar, an alumnus from the Class of…