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Daily English Vocab Women’s Victory The kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced a momentous decision, though it might be early days to predict that liberal winds have started blowing under a new generation in the palace. Women have been granted the right to drive; the watershed concession effectively overturns what has been called a “cornerstone of Saudi conservatism”. The traditional bar on driving by women had become a  cause celebre (symbol of a struggle)  among social activists who have been  shrilling (speak or cry loudly)  for reforms in the fundamentalist kingdom. Thus far, the palace in Riyadh had  tiptoed (carefully avoid discussing or dealing with (a difficult or sensitive subject).)  on such changes,  pre-eminently (above all)  the inclusion of women in the ‘Shura’ (governing council).., with a curtain  demarcating (set the boundaries or limits of.)  the genders. While their voice can be heard, they are not to be see...

Daily English Vocab Falling off The Health-Care Radar The National Health Policy (NHP), 2017 is unable to see the wood for the trees. Life and death questions are dealt with  perfunctorily (not carefully)  or simply overlooked. For example, it overlooks the rapid rise in the share of the old (60 years or more), and associated  morbidities (the condition of being diseased.), especially sharply rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and disabilities. With rising age, numerous physiological changes occur and the risk of chronic diseases rises. The co-occurrence of chronic diseases and disability elevates the risk of mortality. Another, more recent report, “Caring for Our Elders: Early Responses, India Ageing Report – 2017 (UNFPA)”, complements the NHP by focussing on the vulnerability of the aged to NCDs, recent policy initiatives and the role of non-governmental organisations in building self-help groups and other community networks. While all this is valuable...