Author: BharatSpeaks
If you look closely at medicine packaging in India, you may spot a red line on the strip or bottle. This isn’t a design feature — it’s a warning. Red line medicines are prescription-only drugs, typically antibiotics, anti-TB drugs, and certain psychotropic medications, that must not be consumed without medical supervision. The red line indicates that these are “Schedule H1 drugs” under Indian drug regulations. They are powerful medications, and using them improperly can cause more harm than good. Why You Shouldn’t Self-Medicate with Antibiotics Antibiotics are designed to treat bacterial infections — not viral ones like the common cold…
Success often hides behind failure, and no one knows this better than Pavan Guntupalli, the co-founder of Rapido, India’s largest bike-taxi platform that today stands tall with a valuation of $1.1 billion (Rs 6700 crore). But his journey to the top was far from easy. It was one of grit, persistence, and sheer belief in an idea that most investors dismissed—not once or twice, but 75 times.H Humble Beginnings and IIT Dreams Born in Telangana, Pavan was a curious and bright child who developed an early fascination with computers and the stock market. His determination and brilliance earned him a…
India’s growing influence on the global stage has received another boost, as Isha Ambani — the accomplished daughter of Reliance Industries’ Chairman Mukesh Ambani and philanthropist Nita Ambani — has been officially appointed to the Board of Administration of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) for the 2024–2028 Olympic cycle. This prestigious appointment was announced by the FIVB, which governs all forms of volleyball worldwide and plays a critical role in shaping the sport’s future. Isha’s selection was made under Article 2.4.1.5 of the FIVB Constitution, which gives the President authority to nominate up to four additional board members. These nominations…
Hyderabad’s Mrinal Kutteri made headlines in 2021 when he achieved a perfect score of 720/720 in the NEET-UG exam, securing All India Rank 1. But what’s even more remarkable is that he also cleared the highly competitive IIT-JEE with an astonishing 99.9 percentile—all without following a rigid study schedule. A Different Kind of Topper Unlike the stereotype of toppers who study relentlessly with strict timetables, Mrinal took a more relaxed and mindful approach: Preferred a free-form, goal-oriented routine rather than a fixed schedule Believed in daily goals over long study hours Often binge-watched Netflix and Prime to unwind Studied for…
A video from Laxmibai College, Delhi University, recently went viral showing Principal Dr. Pratyush Vatsala applying cow dung to a classroom wall. While some viewers mocked the act, others saw merit in it. The moment drew attention to a centuries-old Indian practice—now resurfacing in a new, sustainable light. So, what’s the science behind using cow dung for cooling homes? And why are modern architects and environmentalists reintroducing it into urban spaces? Traditional Material, Proven Science For generations, rural India used cow dung to coat walls and floors. This wasn’t just cultural—it was practical. Cow dung: Acts as a natural insulator,…
What do you do with the toys your child no longer plays with? For Poonam Shah, the answer wasn’t storage or donation. Instead, she turned them into beautiful, functional furniture — and launched a growing resin art business from her studio in Andheri West, Mumbai. Poonam, a 37-year-old mother and former finance professional, now creates custom resin art furniture that preserves a child’s cherished memories while promoting sustainability. From Finance to Fine Art Poonam studied finance and worked at Deloitte after completing her master’s in the UK. She later moved to Philadelphia, where she discovered resin art — a craft…