Discussion on food, culture, politics
The following are notes from a discussion on food cultures among dalits. The editorial team held this discussion with Gogu Shyamala, a well-known writer and [...]
The Workplace/ by Zarin Ahmed
The central workplace of the butchers in Delhi was the Idgah abattoir locally known as the ‘Kamela’ or ‘mandi’ (market) because the livestock market is [...]
Overview of the Beef Business in Hyderabad/by Md.Abdul Faheem Qureshi
[Md. Abdul Faheem Qureshi a practicing lawyer who has trained in London, is the President of Hyderabad based AIJQAC (All India Jamiat ul Quresh Action [...]
Beef, our life/ by Gogu Shyamala
Beef is our culture, beef – our living green nature. Life’s diversity, breath of our soul. “Do not eat beef!” “But how?” I ask you. [...]
I eat cow and have become one/by N.K.Hanumantiah
Untouchable! Yes; I’m like electricity not accessible to your cold touch Untouchable! Yes; I’m like the depth of the ocean not accessible to the [...]
Government Order Restricting Hysterectomies Under Aarogyasri
Government Order restricting the authorization of hysterectomies under Aarogyasri under specific conditions in order to prevent rampant misuse by hospitals.
Unorganized labour, access to health care and ESI
Interview with Mr. Pradeep, Ms. Padma, Mr. Praveen and Ms. Arunakka, representatives of IFTU “In case of accidents leading to injury or death of the [...]
Glucose chadake aa gaye: quick fixes as a symptom of health care
Lakshmi Kutty Hina Begum is a thin, reedy woman, nearing 40, living with her two teenaged children. Her eldest daughter, Shabana (married, has two young [...]
Recovering from a Paralytic Stroke: A Diary
M.A. Moid 4th: My mother - aged 67, weight 80 plus kilograms, diabetic and having BP but generally an active lady, felt giddiness in the evening [...]
Film Review Documentary: Sicko (2006)
Director: Michael Moore Reviewed by R. Srivatsan People in the United States are less healthy, have more chronic disease and disability, and die at a [...]
Child undernutrition in India – a Myth?
Excerpt from MFC e-group discussion Background: In India, around half the children under five are underweight and stunted, 30% of newborns have low birth weight, and [...]
Employees’ State Insurance Scheme: A Preliminary Note
Mithun Som Introduction to ESI: The Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Scheme, enacted in 1948 was the first major legislation for social security in India. Based [...]
Disease Patterns in Andhra Pradesh
Sheela Prasad It is well known that some diseases are endemic in specific regions due to unfavorable physical and social environments. An attempt is made [...]
Interview with Mr. Raghavulu State Secretary CPI (M)
Veena: How would you help us understand Aarogyasri? Raghavulu: The Aarogyasri programme started with Y S Rajasekhar Reddy. However, the money for the programme came [...]
Expert’s view from the margins: An interview with Dr. Vijay Kumar, Jana Vignana Vedika on Aarogyasri in AP
WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF AAROGYASRI ON THE FUNCTIONING OF PRIVATE HOSPITALS/NURSING HOMES IN AP? The Aarogyasri programme has a varied impact on different hospitals [...]