The Karnataka State Police has become the first state police department in India to formally unveil a comprehensive and detailed Workplace Policy on HIV/AIDS. But will it work on the ground, queries Deepanjali Bhas

Positive People is one of 32 NGOs working at the grassroots level among truck drivers, for the Healthy Highway Project.

Uganda halved the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS between 1990 and 1998. Though it still faces daunting challenges, it is worthwhile to study how it has scripted such a success story in AIDS control, says Sreejit E M 

The acclaimed Sonagachi Project in Kolkata which uses peer educators to spread HIV-prevention messages, has broadened its base to include various development components, and is run largely by sex workers themselves. Ranjita Biswas traces the progress of the project

The ‘Bula-di’ campaign in West Bengal opened up dialogue on HIV/AIDS and sexuality. But while its use of stereotypes was an effective communications strategy, it also glossed over some of the social problems that increase women’s vulnerability to HIV. Sreerupa Sengupta assesses the effectiveness of the campaign 

Between 1993 and 1998, it was believed that about 1.6% of the general population in Tamil Nadu was HIV-positive. By 2004 that had dropped to 0.5%. TANSACS's innovative information, education and communication (IEC) campaign was responsible for this dramatic drop. Laxmi Nair finds out more about the campaign

A bar that sells condoms along with the usual fare and is supported by the government has to be a first. Nirupama Dutt visits the bar in Chandigarh which is doing its bit to raise awareness about AIDS

Women rendered homeless and destitute on account of being HIV-positive find a new home and meaningful existence in this special community, reports Hema Vijay