The Deepest Cut: Navigating Love, Loss, And Suicide Grief
Death has no vocabulary in Indian families—so how does a daughter find a way to mourn her father’s ‘accidental death?’
Attempt To Die By Suicide: A Right Or Crime?
The debate around taking one's own life has remained alive over the years, but ambiguity remains
No Trigger Warning: How Indian Media Sensationalises Suicide Cases
Insensitive media coverage of deaths by suicide is a blatant contravention of the prevalent guidelines
The Anatomy Of Sushant Singh Rajput's Death
Sushant Singh Rajput’s suicide was too complex for many to process. So the country indulged in a baffling alchemy: converting suicide to murder
The Sting Of Stigma: Men, Masculinity And Suicides
The situation of suicides worsens for men, constrained by traditional gender roles and hetero-machismo. Failing to conform to these roles results in social sanctions, bullying and a sense of worthlessness.
Shimla's Devastation Caused By Unplanned Construction, Overpopulation, And Ecological Instability
Shimla’s devastation is due to unplanned construction, disregarding alerts about its susceptibility to landslides, seismic vulnerability, overpopulation exceeding its capacity, and ecological instability
Himalayas: How Pattern Of Natural Disasters Leaves Locals In Cycle Of Construction And Destruction
There is a pattern of natural disasters in the Himalayas, which leaves the local population caught in a cycle of construction and destruction
Limitations To Modi's Cult Of Diplomatic Engagements
Modi has successfully furthered his cult by the diplomatic engagements surrounding this summit. But there are limitations
Measuring Poverty: How This Process For Gauging Poverty In India Has Been Institutionalised
A process for gauging poverty in India covering select dimensions has been institutionalised, but many are critical of this approach
Understanding Despair: Let Stories Help us
Suicide isn’t just a philosophical question. It is also a societal, political, economic and cultural question. It is a public health question.
Break The Silence Around Mental Health Struggles
Creating a world where women can openly discuss their mental health struggles and seek help is crucial
From Ruin To Renewal: Battling Mental Illness And Suicide
Rebuilding one’s life after a suicide attempt is akin to painstakingly reassembling a shattered piece of crockery
Kota 'Factory': Gruelling Schedules, Overburdened Students, And Shattered Dreams
Lakhs of young students arrive in Kota every year with dreams in their eyes. These dreams turn into nightmares for many students and their families
Poverty, Lack Of Compensation And Debt Burden: Seeds Of Distress Behind Farmer Suicides
According to a report, one lakh farmer families in the Marathwada region have been categorised as “highly sensitive suicide prone”.
Jab Tak Hai Jaan: In A Bollywood-Style Saga, Hope Is The Hero In Battle Against Suicide
In classic Yash Chopra fashion, our story is not just about one individual, but also about the collective spirit of society. Our city was reborn from the ashes of despair, its vibrancy and heritage shining even brighter.
The Pain Of Comatose: Revisiting Aruna Shanbaug's Case And Fight For Euthanasia
For 42 years, Aruna Shanbaug lay in a vegetative state after she was sexually assaulted at the hospital where she worked as a nurse
Bollywood's Changing Depiction Of Mental Health And Its Tryst With Suicides
Barring a few films made recently, Indian cinema hasn’t quite probed the deeper, more fundamental meaning of suicide
How Shimla Disaster Came To Life
The Shimla disaster was waiting to happen and worse can come to pass unless the government wakes up and enforces strict rules for construction activities besides conducting a structural audit of all existing buildings.