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Growing Urban Challenge: Over 1 Billion People in Slums

Approximately 1.1 billion people worldwide reside in slums and informal settlements within urban areas, which often perpetuate poverty and restrict opportunities for growth. Cities and their surroundings act as dynamic hubs for innovation, culture, and economic prospects, attracting both talent and investments.

Homeless Individuals Face 16-Fold Increased Risk of Sudden Death

Those who are homeless have a 16-fold increased risk of sudden death from heart attacks and other causes., said a study led by UC San Francisco.

Racism, Discrimination — Legacies of Colonialism

Colonialism still persists in the forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and intolerance, which highlights the urgent need for nations to deconstruct the structures of racism and promote human rights and sustainable development, said a United Nations report.

Perceptions of Taiwan: A Global Overview

About 48 per cent holds a favourable view compared to 28 per cent who harbour an unfavourable perception with respect to Taiwan, according to a new survey by the PEW Research centre.

Internal displacement costs 20 billion dollars for countries

The Internal displacement of people has cost at least 20 billion dollars for each of the countries with an average cost of 390 dollars...

T N Sheshan: The man who showed us the beauty of...

T N Sheshan is no more. He passed away at his residence in Chennai on Sunday at the age of 86. Now, condolences are pouring...

Truck driver from Haryana running homes for the poor

Sixty-year-old Devdas Goswami, hailing from Ganaur in Sonipat district of Haryana, used to be a truck driver till some years ago. Now hundreds of...