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4 Causes That Contribute To Manipulate In Children

Malnutrition is a dietary deficiency that leads to poor health. When we think of malnutrition, we think of children not eating the right foods.

Know The Differences And Similarities Between Dogs And Cats

Dogs and cats are popular pets in India. Theres just something about these canine and feline friends that makes it hard for us to resist them.

6 Common Diseases That Street Dogs Are Vulnerable To

Street dogs are prone to various diseases. These diseases are transmitted by way of contact with infected dogs or other animals. Even humans can transmit diseases

The Scope And Significance Of Rural Infrastructure In India

For any country, infrastructure is the backbone. It plays a vital role in a country’s economic growth and so is the case with India. Rural infrastructure means

5 Major Factors That Affect the Health of Indian

Although the life expectancy of females at birth is higher than males globally, many Indian women experience an earlier death than their male counterparts. This occurs

Top 5 Ways To Interpret the Body Language of Street Dogs

Dogs are precious living creatures who demonstrate unconditional love and loyalty unlike anyone else. Their companionship can be a real stress-buster for us

How Is the Climate Crisis Affecting Human Lives and Health?

The climate crisis on Earth is worsening with every passing day, becoming a matter of serious concern for the future of the planet and its inhabitants. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), approximately 99% of the world population is breathing impure air which exceeds safety limits and therefore puts lives at risk.

6 Ways To Help Stray Animals This Monsoon

The monsoon season is upon us again, providing us a calming respite from the scorching summers. But while it is enjoyable for those of us with a roof over our heads, it can also bring many hardships for the homeless people and street animals.

8 Reasons Why Vaccinations Are Crucial for Our Health

Vaccination is a basic healthcare necessity essential for every human being regardless of their societal status or economic background, as it provides effective protection to the body from several diseases. Being one of the leading health NGOs in India, VASTRA strives to make vaccines accessible to the underprivileged sections of society.

India's Sanitation System: A Concealed Awful Reality

Sanitation and hygiene bear a major impact on an individual’s health. Although the country has witnessed massive resources being invested to improve sanitation in recent years, it is clearly not enough. Owing to limited access to toilets and clean water, the socio-economic losses caused by waterborne diseases are much higher in India than the average level across the globe.

Street Dogs: A Victim Of Inhumane Acts

Dogs have been those precious furry friends that are given the title of a man’s best friend. While a pet dog mostly avails the same affection in return, street dogs on the other hand are often subjected to violence by humans that don’t value the life of the voiceless.

Manual Scavenging: An Unaddressed Issue

While there are several jobs that are given on the basis of merit in India, there are many that are assigned on the basis of caste and religion too, one of which is manual scavenging. Despite the prohibition of the inhumane job, you can still find multiple people going down drains to earn a living.

Sanitation and Hygiene: A Crucial Infrastructural Necessity

Access to water and sanitation has been officially declared a human right by the United Nations, as it has a significant impact on one's health and overall dignity. Potable drinking water, clean toilets, and hygiene are some of

5 Ways To Curb the Problem of Child Malnutrition in India

Although our country has developed and advanced largely in the healthcare sector, there is still a gap between effective healthcare-nutrition services and people, especially children. Mostly those in the remote areas and those

5 Common Myths About Street Dogs Debunked

When street dogs come your way sniffing, wagging their tail and looking at you with their innocent puppy eyes, they want nothing and mean no harm. All they want is just a little affection and nothing more. In India, for a few people,

6 Ways in Which You Can Make Summers Bearable for Strays

The sweltering summer season has set in, and it is only about to get hotter in the months to come. While most of us humans have the means to keep ourselves safe from the intense heat, the stray animals roaming our streets dont.

Understanding the Significance of Educating the Girl Child

Gender equality still has a long way to go before becoming a reality in India, as the girl child is unfortunately still considered a burden in certain sections of the society. Due to the prevailing dominance

How has COVID-19 Intensified the Plight of Indias Poor?

The COVID-19 pandemic took over the entire world at a lightning-fast speed and threw every sense of normalcy out of the window. This virus has made us witness disease, death, and tragedies in ways

7 Ways of Keeping Animals Safe This Holi

Holi is the beautiful festival of colours that paints every street with joy, excitement and celebration. However, this happening celebration becomes a dreadful day for our furry friends. We have our own

An Insight Into Corporate Social Responsibility in India

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a set of initiatives undertaken by a company to address social and environmental concerns in the way it operates and interacts with its stakeholders.