Dr. Rekha Bhandari Honored with AIA Excellence Award for Healthcare Contributions

AIA recognizes Dr. Rekha Bhandari for pioneering work in geriatric medicine

Dr. Rekha Bhandari, a prominent Indian-American specialist in geriatric medicine, received the Association of Indians in America (AIA) Excellence Award for her outstanding contributions to healthcare entrepreneurship. The award was presented during the AIA's annual fundraising gala on June 2 at Leonard's Palazzo Exquisite Banquet Hall in New York. Jun 7, 2024
WHO

Global Food Safety: A Collective Responsibility

Unsafe food consumption is a global health concern that affects millions of people daily. According to Saima Wazed, the WHO Regional Director for South East Asia, approximately 1.6 million people worldwide fall ill daily due to the consumption of unsafe food. Jun 6, 2024
AP Legislature

Andhra Pradesh is now without a capital; what's next?

On 2nd June 2024, the state of Andhra Pradesh lost its capital city, leaving it without a formally recognised political and administrative centre for now. After the election results, either Amravati will be chosen as the standalone capital city or the tri-city capital concept could be adopted. Jun 3, 2024
Delhi High Court

Delhi HC issues wakeup call: Soaring temperatures in the city and deforestation

Taking judicial notice of the highest ever temperature recorded at 52.3 degrees Celsius in a matter before it on 1st June 2024, the Delhi HC stated that "it is not far to see the day when this City may be only a barren dessert, in case the present generation continues an apathetic view on the deforestation". Jun 2, 2024