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After decades of building a life together, the passing of a significant other in old age not only ends the partnership but reshapes the meaning of past decisions and identity. The blog explores how disenfranchised grief could silently intensify if not acknowledged, leading to decisional regret and identity disruption in late-life widowhood.
In India, English is a marker of aspiration as well as a mechanism of exclusion. Today, it dominates education and employment, effectively determining one’s social status. Although celebrated as the language of opportunity, the uneven distribution of its benefits reinforces class, caste, and regional divides. The real challenge thus lies in democratizing access to English while ensuring language proficiency does not determine worth or success.
The article discusses the overlooked issue of male infertility, which accounts for 50% of cases but remains under-researched and under-treated, leading to unnecessary IVF for couples. It talks about the disproportionate burden of infertility borne by women, stemming from societal perceptions. Additionally, the high costs of assisted reproductive technology (ART) and lack of insurance coverage exacerbate the financial strain on couples, emphasizing the gendered nature of infertility treatment expenses. It concludes that infertility should be prioritized in the health policy.
