Society

Suno India reports from Sewri TB Hospital in Mumbai on how women patients of Tuberculosis are particularly stigmatised and are not cared for. The episode helped highlight gender gaps in delivery of Tuberculosis treatment and the social stigmas holding back women from receiving it. The show "Gasping for Breath" is an in-depth take on how the disease is affecting vulnerable groups in India and the inadequacies of the healthcare system.

Kashmir faces many challenges. But, the issue of rampant drug addiction is not counted among them. Satyagrah's ground report tells why it is taking a toll on the society and affecting the livelihoods of people. The story highlights a critical issue that affects a large segment of the youth but is usually brushed under the carpet.

The abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019 had unforeseen consequences, including the dissolution of the State Commission for Protection of Women & Child Rights (SCPWCR). This unfavourably impacted the women of the state. The story tells the consequences of the abrogation of Article 370 on the citizens of Kashmir, and how some of the ill-effects have not been thought through and remedies put in place.

On the day that the Prime Minister conducted a "bhoomi pujan" at Ayodhya, Live History India's piece looks at the religious and cultural history of Ayodhya and traces the multiple religions which have had an imprint on the city. The article gives readers a more comprehensive view of the religious history of Ayodhya beyond the Hindu-Muslim, mandir-masjid politics which have polarised discussions about the city.

Azhimukham reported on the death of a 15-year old Dalit boy in Kerala's Kollam and how the police failed to conduct a proper investigation for 7 months and concluded that it was a case of suicide. The story noted that the family wasn't even allowed to see the post-mortem report even as they were demanding a fresh inquiry into the death by the police. Following Azhimukham’s coverage, district police was persuaded to order a fresh investigation into the case.

Dool News reported on an incident where hundreds of Dalits from Mettupalayam in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, converted to Islam after allegedly facing severe caste oppression and threats of violence. Dool News' coverage on the issue was noticed and was widely discussed in the media. It helped in drawing attention to the still persisting caste inequities and discrimination in Tamil Nadu.

Companies based in the Gulf hire people through visitor visas instead of work visas, so that they can pay these workers less and violate labour norms by not paying for life or medical insurance. This deprives them of even critical care under India’s mandatory insurance scheme for all migrant workers, Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana (PBBY). The story focuses on the continued and rampant exploitation of Indian workers abroad who are left high, dry and helpless on foreign shores.