The intersectionality of caste, class and gender shapes multiple dimensions of social life in India. The interplay of these factors has a major effect on the health and nutrition status of children and women of marginalised sections. Moreover, women are exploited by the trilogy of caste, class and patriarchy. This feature underscores that women and children of disadvantaged groups continue to be denied the fruits of general improvement in health indicators brought about by the increase in the country’s economic growth.

The advances in medical science have come hand in hand with the arrival of new technology that is capable of diagnosis, treatment and everything in between. This makes it crucial to ensure accurate and comparable results of clinical measurements.

Ambika Kalna is a small town in West Bengal, made famous by its terracotta temples which are devoted to the gods and goddesses of Indian mythology. The various sculptures etched in terracotta synthesise a wide range of indigenous architectural forms of the Bengal country side.

The idyllic town steeped in history, houses a medieval fort and a complex of Jain temples. The exquisite carving and exemplary architecture have set trends for later developments in Bundelkhand and is a must see for the intellectually inclined despite the inadequate infrastructure and lack of upkeep.

The urban environment of modern India has undergone a dramatic change predominated by concrete structures, congested commercial spaces and incessant traffic. The degeneration of living environment in urban areas is largely due to new housing and townships, electrification, metro rails, widening of roads, increase in automobiles etc. As a result, the balance of urban climate has been disrupted as vegetation is sacrificed to make way for ‘urban development’.