Puja Bhattacharjee

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Puja is a multimedia journalist based in Kolkata, India. She writes about social justice, health, policy, LGBTQIA+ issues and culture.

Stories by Puja Bhattacharjee


Lack of LGBTQIA+ Topics in Indian Psychiatry Training

The study highlights urgent need for LGBTQIA+-inclusive training in Indian psychiatry residencies.

Generative AI’s Shadow On Jobs

Generative AI might eliminate thousands of current jobs, but also create new ones. How worried should we be and who is most at risk?

Child Marriages Linked To Extreme Weather In Low-Income Asian Countries

Education, financial support for families and social workers can play a crucial role in preventing child marriages.

How Childhood Trauma Causes Mental Health Disorders In Adult Life

Twin experiments by researchers in South Korea reveal the mechanism underlying adverse effects of stress hormones on a child’s brain.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Devapriya Chattopadhyay

Dr Chattopadhyay studies fossil records of marine creatures to understand how they respond to environmental changes.

Adenovirus Outbreak Has Infected Thousands Of Children In India

Researchers recommend monitoring adenovirus mutations and developing vaccines.

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Vidita Vaidya

Professor Vaidya and her team are advancing mental health research in India by studying the brain mechanisms contributing to mood disorders including depression.

AI Can Help Identify Diseases Early

Scientists in Singapore have developed a software that quickly and accurately predicts chemical modifications of RNA molecules which can then help understand their role in diseases such as cancer.

Drinking Coffee Might Reduce Diabetes Risk Post Pregnancy

More studies are needed to confirm whether coffee can benefit Asian women who had gestational diabetes.