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How games can inform, educate and raise awareness

Using fun elements such as challenges, goals and rewards, games are playing a significant role in learning, lifestyle management and disease awareness.

The battle to reduce road deaths

In the move to a more sustainable and safer future, tackling road accident injuries and fatalities will require a more concerted effort.

The ‘scamdemic’ affecting everyone

Cyber scams are rising globally, targeting the vulnerable, especially youth. Understanding tactics and regional efforts is key to a safer cyberspace.

Between borders and bias: The Arab-Muslim community of Foz do Iguaçu

Despite facing prejudice, Foz do Iguaçu’s Arab-Muslim migrants have strengthened Brazil’s economy and set an example for integration.

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Bangladesh women rise up against increasing incidents of rape

The Muhammad Yunus government has failed miserably in checking incidents of rape and sexual violence against women.

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The new kids shaping the election block

Gen Z and other relatively young Australians who feel they owe little to major parties are an unpredictable voting force heading into the 2025 federal election.

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Housing crisis? We’ve got room in every city

Gutsy developers with a bit of vision could turn offices left vacant by changing work habits into part of the solution to Australia’s housing crisis.

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Regional inequity in menstrual health persists in India

Central, eastern and northeastern India lag behind in access to the government’s menstrual health and hygiene programmes. This needs to change.

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Punjab’s ‘cancer train’ runs on hope

Cases of cancer are widespread in Punjab and Haryana where groundwater is contaminated by high pesticide use.

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Arsenic kills by stealth in India’s villages

Public health interventions have been few and far between to check the continuing ravages of arsenic poisoning in India.

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A virtual solution to a very real problem

Imagine experiencing the Louvre from your lounge. New digital tools such as AI and virtual reality can help cities better cope with influxes of visitors.

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Why millions go unaccounted for in India’s invisible slum crisis

Lack of census data impacts efforts to launch intervention programmes for dwellers in informal settlements.

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How South Asian workers land in modern slavery in the Middle East

For thousands from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and other countries, shadowy recruiters and online slave markets turn dreams into nightmares.

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Child trafficking thrives in India despite strong laws

At least 11 million children are trafficked for labour in India. Poor implementation of laws and training of stakeholders hinder efforts to curb the practice.

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How games can inform, educate and raise awareness

The battle to reduce road deaths

The ‘scamdemic’ affecting everyone

Between borders and bias: The Arab-Muslim community of Foz do Iguaçu

Bangladesh women rise up against increasing incidents of rape

The new kids shaping the election block

Housing crisis? We’ve got room in every city

Regional inequity in menstrual health persists in India

Punjab’s ‘cancer train’ runs on hope

Arsenic kills by stealth in India’s villages

Why millions go unaccounted for in India’s invisible slum crisis

How South Asian workers land in modern slavery in the Middle East

Child trafficking thrives in India despite strong laws

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