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Dr. Pugazhenthan Thangaraju, assistant professor at AIIMS Raipur, has been ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University. His recognition underscores both India’s growing research influence and the institution’s rise as a center of medical innovation. A Recognition Beyond Borders Stanford University’s annual list of the world’s top 2% scientists is considered one of the most reliable global benchmarks of academic influence. It evaluates researchers across disciplines using standardized citation metrics, including total citations, h-index, and career-long impact, along with single-year performance. Dr. Thangaraju’s inclusion highlights his extensive contributions to clinical medicine, pharmacology, and interdisciplinary health sciences. His…
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. State Finances Under Stress: Analyzing the Macro-Fiscal Health of Indian StatesIndian states face rising fiscal pressures as revenue gaps, mounting debt, and welfare commitments strain budgets. Experts warn that weak fiscal health may limit developmental spending, deepen regional disparities, and trigger long-term economic instability, making reforms in tax collection,…
In the heart of Pune, where discarded paper often ends up in landfills, one woman is proving that waste can be turned into opportunity. Pritu Chaudhary, through her initiative Little Leaf, has recycled more than 100,000 kilograms of used paper into notebooks for children who cannot afford them — giving both the environment and education a new lease of life. Turning Trash Into Tools of Learning The idea was simple but radical: collect waste paper from homes, offices, and schools, and repurpose it into notebooks. What started as a small experiment has now reached thousands of children. Each notebook is…
Scientists have unveiled what could be one of the most transformative breakthroughs in the fight against HIV: a twice-yearly injection that dramatically reduces the risk of infection. Expected to roll out globally from 2027, the drug will cost just around ₹3,600 ($40) per patient annually, raising hopes of finally bending the epidemic toward its end. From Daily Pills to Twice-Yearly Doses For years, HIV prevention has relied on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) pills. While highly effective, they required strict daily adherence and carried the weight of stigma, limiting their widespread use. The new injectable drug, lenacapavir, changes that equation. Administered only…
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. Maharashtra’s Women Health Attendants Demand JusticeIn Maharashtra, part-time women attendants perform critical duties—delivering babies, cleaning healthcare centres, and supporting rural health services—while earning just ₹3,000 a month. Their demand for fair wages highlights systemic neglect of frontline workers, exposing gender inequities and the urgent need for stronger state support…
Twenty-seven years after its birth in a small California garage, Google marked its birthday with a characteristic blend of nostalgia and ambition. A special anniversary Doodle on the search engine’s homepage evoked its earliest logos, reminding billions of users that even the world’s most powerful companies start with modest beginnings. A Journey Rooted in Curiosity When Larry Page and Sergey Brin launched Google in 1998, their mission was deceptively simple: to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible. What began as a student project has since transformed into a digital ecosystem that shapes how humans search, work, travel,…