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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.

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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Female voters are a growing force and the parties know it

India’s politicians recognise the growing influence of women at the ballot box but their schemes to win their votes come with risks.

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Candidates sing the same old anti-corruption song

The presidential contenders are playing up their commitment to fighting an old problem — but with few new details.

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Surviving the pitfalls of gig work

App-based rideshare and delivery work is exploding across southeast Asia and offers plenty of flexibility but has numerous downsides.

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How gig workers are lured into debt

Easy to access loans designed for gig workers are almost impossible to refuse. But there’s nearly always a catch.

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Workers lose as laws can’t keep pace with rideshare apps

Gig platforms have mushroomed in Indonesia in the past decade. But regulations have lagged and it’s the workers who pay.

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Why pessimism has taken hold of Australia’s youth

New data about the mental health of young people raises red flags about cost-of-living pressures – and offers a glimpse at a better approach.

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Domino effect: Can state elections upset the Modi machine in 2024?

India’s state elections don’t usually foretell national polls, but this time around, many will be looking for signs of a winning strategy.

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It’s time to move beyond the welfare state to the wellbeing state

Developed economies have largely tackled poverty, disease, ignorance, hygiene and idleness. It’s time for a new approach.

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How games can inform, educate and raise awareness

The battle to reduce road deaths

The ‘scamdemic’ affecting everyone

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

Candidates sing the same old anti-corruption song

Surviving the pitfalls of gig work

How gig workers are lured into debt

Workers lose as laws can’t keep pace with rideshare apps

Why pessimism has taken hold of Australia’s youth

Domino effect: Can state elections upset the Modi machine in 2024?

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