Barkha Mathur
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Barkha Mathur
Barkha Mathur leads health coverage for the Business Standard website. She reports on the intersection of medicine, policy, and health science, with a focus on stories that impact readers’ physical and mental well-being. When not tracking the latest developments in health, she’s often reading medical research or listening to hip-hop.
Barkha Mathur leads health coverage for the Business Standard website. She reports on the intersection of medicine, policy, and health science, with a focus on stories that impact readers’ physical and mental well-being. When not tracking the latest developments in health, she’s often reading medical research or listening to hip-hop.
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Menstrual cups reduce plastic waste generation by 99%: Soumya Swaminathan
According to a recent report, one woman generates around 14.1 kg of non-biodegradable waste in a lifetime if she uses commercially manufactured disposable sanitary pads
 "Menstrual cups reduce plastic waste generation by 99%: Soumya Swaminathan")
Delhi-NCR hit by summer ozone crisis once again, shows CSE analysis
The region in the grip of a multi-pollutant crisis and ground-level ozone has exceeded standards nearly on all days of March-April, says CSE
 "Delhi-NCR hit by summer ozone crisis once again, shows CSE analysis")
World Environment Day 2023: A global call to action for sustainable future
Established by the United Nations in 1972, World Environment Day serves as a global platform to engage people and governments in environmental initiatives that promote sustainable development
 "World Environment Day 2023: A global call to action for sustainable future")
Lack of menstrual hygiene at work drives income loss, absenteeism
Despite growing awareness about water and sanitation-related issues, menstrual hygiene facilities have been found lacking at the workplace in both the formal and the informal sectors
 "Lack of menstrual hygiene at work drives income loss, absenteeism")
This Women's Day, celebrate Anganwadi workers, the unsung nutrition heroes
On International Women's Day 2023, know about Anganwadi workers, the women who work tirelessly to make sure that the nation's children and women receive support for their nutrition and health
 "This Women's Day, celebrate Anganwadi workers, the unsung nutrition heroes")
Budget 2023: Experts expect a boost to decarbonisation, energy transition
Issues that need to be addressed include expanding funding for renewable manufacturing, extending PLI to wind and green hydrogen, among others
 "Budget 2023: Experts expect a boost to decarbonisation, energy transition")
Budget 2023: Fintechs expect subsidies for growing digital payments network
Firms operating in this space expect easing of taxes alongside special budgetary allocations for the sector to grow
 "Budget 2023: Fintechs expect subsidies for growing digital payments network")
15 important terms you should know ahead of Union Budget presentation
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2023-2024 in Parliament on February 1; here's a lowdown on vital budget related terms that you should know
 "15 important terms you should know ahead of Union Budget presentation")
Parliament's Budget session to begin Jan 31; Here's what you need to know
At this session, with 27 sittings spread over 66 days, the Parliament discusses and approves the proposed annual budget
 "Parliament's Budget session to begin Jan 31; Here's what you need to know")
Union Budget 2023: Experts don't expect surprises in social sector outlay
While experts believe that provision for various social schemes may go up, the sector is unlikely to see any major announcements
 "Union Budget 2023: Experts don't expect surprises in social sector outlay")
Centre's share of cess and surcharges nearly double in three years
Experts say finance commission needs to provide clarity on whether cess should be shared with states
 "Centre's share of cess and surcharges nearly double in three years")
Contribution of cesses to central govt's tax kitty doubles to over 18%
States have been concerned about increasing cases of Centre imposing cesses for garnering additional revenue
 "Contribution of cesses to central govt's tax kitty doubles to over 18%")
Women bosses fare worst in accumulated savings: Gender Wealth Equity report
Gender wealth equity varies the most in the Asia-Pacific regions and the least in North America, finds the WTW Global Gender Wealth Equity report
 "Women bosses fare worst in accumulated savings: Gender Wealth Equity report")
World Thrift Day 2022: 5 simple ways you can adopt to become a better saver
On this World Thrift Day 2022, we speak with experts on ways a salaried person can increase their savings
 "World Thrift Day 2022: 5 simple ways you can adopt to become a better saver")
Poverty in India fell by 415 million in 15 yrs; still has maximum poor: UN
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index has revealed that COVID-19 pandemic had set progress in reducing poverty back by 3-10 years
 "Poverty in India fell by 415 million in 15 yrs; still has maximum poor: UN")
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2022: All you need to know
On December 22, 1992, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed a resolution designating October 17 as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
 "International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2022: All you need to know")
Global Hunger Index 2022: India ranks 107 out of 121; hunger level serious
The 2022 Global Hunger Index has once again brought India face to face with the grim reality of hunger crisis, child malnutrition in the country
 "Global Hunger Index 2022: India ranks 107 out of 121; hunger level serious")
Infosys runs 'Accelerate' to avert moonlighting, says it supports learning
Infosys supports 'gig work' for employees but is against dual employment, has fired people who were moonlighting, CEO Salil Parekh said in a media interaction on Thursday
 "Infosys runs 'Accelerate' to avert moonlighting, says it supports learning")
