Hit and TryThe World’s Biggest 4‑Day Work Week Trial Program Begins in the UK A similar trial in Iceland earlier this year reported no corresponding drop in productivity and a dramatic increase in employee well-being. By Saumya Kalia
Let's Circle Back to ThisJust How Much Do Virtual Meetings Impact Creativity? A new study shows brainstorming in person may generate more ideas, but the interplay between video calls and creativity deserves more nuance. By Saumya Kalia
New and OldHas the Pandemic Made Us Less Interesting Than We Used to Be? “It’s like I have literally forgotten how to communicate … [but] I find myself more authentic and free alone.” By Saumya Kalia
High TimeIt’s Time to Study How Covid19 Vaccines Affect Menstrual Health: Experts "Failing to thoroughly investigate reports of menstrual changes after vaccination is likely to fuel [vaccine hesitancy]." By Devrupa Rakshit
Social DarwinismPeople Who Practice ‘Survival of the Fittest’ Are More Likely To Be Hostile, Shows Research The findings help explain why people from disadvantaged communities continued to face exploitation during the pandemic. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Alarming FigureAt Least 9,000 Children Were Orphaned, Abandoned Due to Covid19: Child Rights Body Most children fall in the age group of 8-13 years, data shows. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
An Unequal BargainPrivate Hospitals Can’t Partner With Hotels to Offer Vaccination Packages: Govt Hotels are reportedly storing vaccine vials and providing rooms and meals as a package deal. By Saumya Kalia
Precaution and PreventionCan’t Predict India’s Third Covid19 Wave, but Can Prevent It: WHO "Lesson learned from this surge is at no cost can we let our guards down." By Saumya Kalia
Fast ForwardGovt Plans to Launch Doordarshan International To Tell “India’s Point of View” The ruling party and its supporters have objected to the global media's narrative -- which remains critical of the government's Covid19 policies. By Saumya Kalia
Rude AwakeningGujarat HC Directs Govt to Look Into Low Testing, Rapid Covid19 Spread in Rural Areas The court also directed the government to address the rise in mucormycosis cases, a fungal infection putting Covid19 patients at risk. By Saumya Kalia
(Non)EssentialWhy Delhi’s Central Vista Project Has Sparked Debate About Development, Heritage The redevelopment is taking place during the pandemic at a significant economic cost -- uprooting heritage and forest cover in the process. By Saumya Kalia
Dos And Don'tsUsing Steroids for Mild Covid19 Cases Can Worsen Infection, Cause Complications: Experts Misuse of steroid medication is resulting in cases of viral pneumonia, black fungus, amid other side effects. By Saumya Kalia
Send HelpIndian NGOs Are Unable to Access Millions in Covid19 Foreign Aid Due to Govt Regulations NGOs face overwhelming paperwork and long waiting time under the amended Indian regulations governing foreign aid. By Saumya Kalia
Mann Ki BaatThe Govt Celebrating “Power of Positivity” Is An Example of What Toxic Positivity Looks Like The focus on 'all is well' in the face of grim reality pushes the onus of recovery onto citizens who are grappling with Covid19 trauma. By Saumya Kalia
Crisis RepeatGive Wages, Arrange Trains for Migrant Workers Impacted by Covid19 Curfews: Academics "The government has, once again, failed the people," says a letter signed by more than 150 civil service members and academics. By The Swaddle Team
Panic PricingDelhi Sets a Limit on Private Ambulances Charging “Exorbitant” Fees Private emergency service providers are reportedly charging patients two to three times higher fees during Covid19. By Saumya Kalia
Emotional TurbulenceWe Asked Young Indians How They’re Coping With India’s Second Covid19 Wave As young adults balance Covid relief work with studies and jobs, they find themselves more helpless than ever. We asked a few people why this year feels so different than 2020. By The Swaddle Team
Number GameSC Tells Govt to Reconsider Vaccine Prices As Marginalized Groups “May Not Have Ability To Pay” Vaccinations are a “valuable public good,” and the central government should ensure equitable delivery to Bahujans and others. By Saumya Kalia