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UD/ MH has published case studies on Delhi’s gated communities and the impact of high-rise living on mental health. This autumn, a Delhi case study will be published. New Delhi-based architect and urban designer Kriti Agarwal, who has worked on the case study, examines if and how the capital has used the principles of urban design to ensure mental well-being of its inhabitants. Agarwal, an assistant professor at Jindal School of Art & Architecture, explains that 49% of the city’s total population resides in slum areas, “unauthorised colonies”, and 860 jhuggi-jhopri clusters without civic amenities. She points out that Delhi Metro has aided commuting, but there is a huge shortfall of buses. “First and last mile connectivity remains a major issue; 35% of the city walks, 27% uses buses and 7% uses autos/ cycle-rickshaws,” she says. … [Read more...] about How urban design impacts mental health

The State has been suffering from poor health infrastructure despite the presence of the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences at Naharlagun near Itanagar. As a result, many patients seek treatment in adjoining Assam and elsewhere in the country. … [Read more...] about Arunachal falls back on retired doctors to improve health sector

However, even before resumption of domestic flights, there was utter confusion among airlines about destinations they could connect to as well as the number of flights they could operate as State governments were reluctant to open airports fearing an increase in COVID-19 cases. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus lockdown | With India all set to open domestic travel health ministry issues travel guidelines

The woman credited with inspiring the first event, Annemarie Plas, has suggested that this should be the last week of clapping to make sure that the weekly ritual ends on a high. There has been no official announcement on the matter. … [Read more...] about Health workers recieve claps and appreciation from Britons, PM Boris Johnson joins too

New Delhi: Procter & Gamble Health Ltd (formerly known as Merck Ltd) on Friday reported a 14.15 per cent increase in its net profit to Rs 46.46 crore for the March 2020 quarter. It had posted a net profit of Rs 40.70 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago, Procter & Gamble Health said in a regulatory filing. Its revenue from operations was down 1.26 per cent to Rs 228.10 crore during the period under review as against Rs 231.03 crore in the year-ago period. Procter & Gamble Health's total expenses were at Rs 173.60 crore as against Rs 185.22 crore, down 6.27 per cent. Shares of Procter & Gamble Health Ltd on Friday settled at Rs 4,109.05 on the BSE, up 0.72 per cent from the previous close. … [Read more...] about Procter & Gamble Health Q4 results: Posts net profit of Rs 46.5 crore