Dr. Keshav Kumar and Madhubanti Das

Forensic pathology transforms subtle signs of neck compression into scientific evidence that reveals whether a death was suicide, homicide, or an accident. A simple mark around the neck can become one of the most important clues in a criminal investigation. Hanging and strangulation may appear similar, but forensic experts can determine the difference between whether a death is suicide, an accident, or murder. Through scientific examination of the body, crime scene, and surrounding evidence,...

A dead body has stories to tell with the help of forensic taphonomy; even in decay and silence, nature preserves a record of truth waiting to be read. When a decomposed body is discovered buried in soil, floating in water, or left exposed, it is often assumed that time has erased the truth. Modern forensic science proves otherwise. Through forensic taphonomy, investigators interpret nature’s own record of death, supported by empirical data, technology, and global research. Forensic taphonomy...

Disaster response is not only about saving lives—it is also about restoring names, truth, and dignity to those who have been lost. Mass fatality preparedness is not a topic most people think about until tragedy strikes. The recent Delhi blast, which shook the city and left families searching desperately for answers, reminds us that disaster response is not only about saving the living but also about identifying and honouring the dead. Every disaster scene holds two urgent missions: one of...