Dr. Keshav Kumar and Madhubanti Das

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...

In India, counterfeit medicines have quietly become a serious threat, even reaching legitimate shops and hospitals. India is now increasingly threatened by the growing menace of counterfeit medicines. Counterfeit medicines are fake drugs that look just like the real ones but might not work—or worse, they could harm health. Fake medicines often contain no real ingredients, wrong substances, or harmful chemicals, yet are packaged with labels, logos and seals to look authentic. In India, where...