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भारत में शादियों, जन्मदिनों और त्योहारों पर जब भी नकद उपहार (शगुन का लिफाफा) दिया जाता है, तो वह शायद ही कभी गोल रकम में होता है। ₹100 की जगह ₹101, ₹500 की जगह ₹501 या ₹1000 की जगह ₹1001 — और इसके साथ रखा होता है एक रुपये का सिक्का। यह छोटी-सी राशि सिर्फ औपचारिकता नहीं है, बल्कि इसके पीछे गहरे प्रतीक और मान्यताएँ जुड़ी हुई हैं। शून्य से आगे भारतीय परंपरा में शून्य (0) को पूर्णता या अंत का प्रतीक माना जाता है। यदि उपहार की रकम शून्य पर खत्म हो, तो उसे रुकावट या समापन से जोड़ा…
In a vote that underscored both the ruling coalition’s numerical edge and its ideological continuity, C.P. Radhakrishnan, a long-time Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) veteran, was elected on Tuesday as India’s 15th Vice President. Radhakrishnan, 68, defeated opposition-backed candidate B. Sudershan Reddy by 152 votes in a contest decided by members of both Houses of Parliament. Of the 781 electors, 767 cast ballots, with Radhakrishnan securing 452 valid votes against Reddy’s 300. Fifteen ballots were declared invalid. A Political Life Rooted in Tamil Nadu Born in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, in 1957, Radhakrishnan began his political journey…
On the eastern edge of Andhra Pradesh, where the Bay of Bengal crashes against the coast and the Eastern Ghats rise in the distance, a new structure has quietly taken shape. Later this month, Visakhapatnam will open India’s longest cantilever glass skywalk — a feat of engineering and ambition designed to reframe the city’s identity as a coastal tourism hub. Engineering at the Edge The bridge, suspended from the Kailasagiri Hills nearly 862 feet above sea level, extends 55 meters into open air — longer than any similar skywalk in the country. Its floor is built with three layers of…
As India embraces Western-style bathrooms, researchers warn that the change may come at a cost to gut health. Evidence shows the body’s natural posture favors squatting, raising questions about culture, health, and modernization. A Body Built for Squatting For centuries, squatting toilets have been the norm in India, seen not only as a cultural practice but also as one aligned with the body’s physiology. Medical studies suggest that squatting straightens the anorectal canal, easing strain during bowel movements and reducing the risk of constipation and hemorrhoids. The Western Turn Urbanization, rising incomes, and changing lifestyles have fueled a steady shift…
The Top Ten healthcare and global health news summaries on Bharat Speaks bring you the most important national and international developments, curated with clarity and depth. From health and policy to technology and global affairs, we cover what matters most. Stay informed, stay aware, and stay safe with Bharat Speaks. 1. India’s Healthcare Enters Digital Age: BCG Report Highlights Rapid Transformation India’s healthcare sector is undergoing a sweeping digital transformation, driven by government initiatives and growing consumer adoption of telemedicine, health apps, and wearable devices. A BCG report highlights how digital platforms are improving access, reducing costs, and strengthening resilience…
लंबे समय तक यह माना जाता रहा कि उच्च कोलेस्ट्रॉल केवल मध्यम या बुजुर्ग आयु वर्ग की समस्या है। लेकिन बदलती जीवनशैली, अनियमित खान-पान और आनुवंशिक कारणों ने इसे युवाओं के बीच भी एक बढ़ती हुई स्वास्थ्य चुनौती बना दिया है। टाइम्स ऑफ इंडिया की हालिया रिपोर्ट बताती है कि यह “मौन खतरा” अक्सर बिना किसी स्पष्ट चेतावनी के सामने आता है, लेकिन कुछ शुरुआती संकेतों को पहचानकर बड़े जोखिमों से बचा जा सकता है। पाँच प्रमुख चेतावनी संकेत पलकों के पास पीले धब्बे (Xanthelasma): आंखों के आसपास छोटे पीले वसायुक्त धब्बे बनना कोलेस्ट्रॉल असंतुलन का संकेत हो सकता है।…