by Rupa Chinai – India – In the aftermath of Mumbai’s most recent encounter with terrorism, there is the feeling of isolation felt by those pleading for sense and reason. These voices are being drowned out amidst the jingoism and…
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HIV/AIDS in India: New Theories Versus the AIDS Lobby
by Rupa Chinai – India – During the course of the past decade, women diagnosed as HIV/AIDS patients in Mumbai have been trying to say something important that deserves close attention. These widows, whose husbands died from AIDS, claim their…
HIV/AIDS in India: Rampant Misdiagnosis & the Burden of Disease
by Rupa Chinai – India – Monday, December 1st marked World AIDS Day. As experts continue to search for a cure, we are honored to present Rupa’s informative 3-part series on AIDS in India, a compelling look at the gaps…
HIV/AIDS in India: Narrow Focus, Inflated Projections & Poverty
by Rupa Chinai – India – On August 5, 2008 a young “HIV-positive” couple in Mumbai – Babu Ishwar Thevar, 39, his wife Amothi, 33 – committed suicide after killing their three children, sons Venkatesh and Mani, ages 10 and…
