In a country where even talking about rape is seen as taboo, women are demanding safe spaces where they can report sexual abuse. Smashboard is an app that uses blockchain technology to ensure anonymity and provide a platform of support for women.

Crowdsourcing platform Covidmaps is helping people in India find local grocery stores, pharmacies, and cash machines so they can access essentials during lockdown measures. Against a backdrop of uncertainty, people are turning to tech to share vital information with each other.

The psychological distress caused by COVID-19 has caused many people in isolation to rely on friends, family, online communities, and brands for a sense of normality. Canvas8 spoke to Xi Tian, a researcher at Penn State University, to understand what’s required for effective emotional support.

Millions of Indians are routinely prescribed psychotropics for mental health issues, but biomedical treatment exists alongside the country’s distinct traditions of Ayurveda and homeopathy. How is Bengali culture shaping – and clashing with – biomedical approaches towards mental health?