I was born and raised in Kolkata, when it was still called Calcutta, into an educated middle class family. An only child, I was born male. I think I must […]Read More
Advocacy, BlogKeeping up the Momentum on AIDS
amritaThe HIV response in India finds itself at a crossroad – a choice between consolidating gains and frittering them away into a resurgence of the epidemic. The struggle began when […]Read More
Advocacy, BlogDon’t Delay, Test Now!
amritaIt was the summer of 1999. I clearly remember those two nights. Sleepless and anxious, I just prayed that my son did not have HIV. A day earlier I had tested positive, […]Read More
In the newsIndia’s AIDS department merger angers activists
Bini PhilipsActivists are concerned about the Indian Government’s decision to merge its AIDS control and health and welfare departments. Shaleen Rakesh, director of technical support at India HIV/AIDS Alliance, said: “We […]Read More