Back in middle school, I began my coding journey with a C program, but the catch was, I coded on paper. I started coding in notebooks even before I owned a computer. I completed my first notable project—an IoT device to make life easier for my farmer parents, automating water taps based…

In 2023, the glaring absence of the HPV vaccine in India's National Immunization Program stands not just as a mere oversight but as a monumental failure—a testament to the colossal disregard for women's health in our supposedly progressive nation. It's more than a lack of awareness; it's a systemic neglect, a cultural blindfold…

In 2023, we marked significant anniversaries: the 61st anniversary of Rachel Carson's groundbreaking book Silent Spring, which is attributed to starting the global environmental movement; the 51st anniversary of the Stockholm Conference, the first-ever UN conference dedicated to environmental issues; and the 31st anniversary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate…

Given the intergenerational nature of climate change, many of us might not be around to experience the brunt of its impacts, while today's young generation will be fighting extreme climate events, both in terms of increased frequency and intensity. Global youth movements have historically enabled each society to accomplish meaningful social, economic…