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Room for less: Could short-stay hotels be the next big thing in hospitality?Hourly Hotels: This works on a pay-for-use model where guests pay only for the duration they need a room — typically 3-9 hours. The busines...- Everyone Says “Speak Up at Work”: So Why Does Almost No One Actually Do It?Despite employers championing open communication, employees often self-censor due to fear of negative repercussions and stigma, especially ...
- Economic Survey: Internet and social media overuse driving rise in mental health issues, Urges Paradigm ShiftThe Economic Survey highlights a rise in mental health issues in India, urging a community-based approach to address the problem. It notes ...
- WHO to use 'mpox' for monkeypox to tackle stigmaThe WHO launched a public consultation process to find a new name for the disease earlier this year and received more than 200 proposals. T...
- Fear of social ridicule has kept millions of Covid patients from being diagnosed, reveals studyAbout 2.1 million people are living with Covid in the UK, estimates study.
- A shout-out for a shouting roomIn India, crying or moaning about sorrows is not a problem. It can be considered a national pastime.
- Coronavirus surge in rural Karnataka triggers stigma, suicidesAR Vasavi - a social anthropologist - who is engaged with Punarchith, an organisation for alternative learning in Chamarajanagar, said this...
- Russian supermodel Natalia Vodianova named new UN goodwill ambassadorThe philanthropist-model will campaign for the UN's sexual & reproductive health agency, UNFPA.
- Social stigma, low testing behind West Bengal's high COVID-19 mortality rate, say expertsThe state's TMC government has been drawing consistent criticism from the Centre and opposition parties over the way it has tackled the pan...
- Viacom18, MTV Staying Alive Foundation collaborate to roll out MTV NishedhThe initiative will focus on fostering healthier attitudes and behaviours and removing the stigma surrounding several health-related issues...
- Indian sanitary napkin brand Niine takes on P&G and Johnson & JohnsonNiine has also pioneered a movement to bridge the gap between menstruating females using sanitary napkins with those engaging in unhygienic...
- After SC's monumental decision, it's time to tackle society's prejudiceThe language of the judgment is particularly encouraging in its understanding of the challenges faced by our community,
- How the Global Appeal 2018 against leprosy aims to give a voice to patients, familiesAn annual initiative, Global Appeal, will be held in New Delhi on January 30 —World Leprosy Day.
- Twinkle Khanna to address Oxford University students - and showcase 'Padman'The Oxford Union is the world's most prestigious debating society.
- Mpower is an entrepreneurial startup in a niche area: Neerja Birla"This is an entrepreneurial startup in a niche area. Most people focus on the movement – that is creating awareness about mental health," s...
- World Diabetes Day: Experts concerned over obesity & heart diseases among childrenIf current trends continue, by 2025, 268 mn children (age 5 years to 17.9 years) worldwide will suffer from excess bodyweight.
- World Mental Health Day: Bengaluru-based rock band to release song for awarenessThe aim is to invoke inclusiveness of those suffering from mental issues.
- Our heads hang in shame over crime against women: Sonia GandhiUPA govt has taken several steps to protect women and empower them socially and economically, and a bill will soon be passed to tackle crim...
- PM for building linkages between MNERGA and AIDS programmeLinkages should be built between MNERGA and HIV/AIDS programmes to facilitate employment of HIV positive persons, Prime Minister said.
- Efforts on to curb extremism in Jharkhand: GovernorExtremism had been an impediment in Jharkhand's progress, but the government was able to contain the menace to certain extent, Governor Sye...
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