Author: BharatSpeaks
Confronting deep-rooted gender bias, Dr. Ganesh Rakh has delivered more than 2,000 girl children without charging a fee, transforming births once met with silence into celebrations of life and equality. A Doctor Shaped by Struggle Born to a coolie father and a housemaid mother in Pune, Ganesh Rakh grew up acutely aware of hardship. Though once drawn to wrestling, he followed his mother’s advice to pursue education and trained as a physician. In 2007, he opened his own small hospital, Medicare, with a mission to serve the community. What he witnessed there changed the trajectory of his life: the muted…
A panel of India’s most distinguished physicians has issued a stark warning: without urgent reform, the nation risks being overwhelmed by diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, threatening both public health and economic stability. A Surge in Lifestyle Diseases India, long praised for its rapid advances in medical technology, is now facing an enemy from within. Padma-awardee doctors warn that non-communicable diseases (NCDs)—chiefly diabetes, heart disease, and cancer—are spreading at epidemic levels. In cities like Delhi, nearly one in three residents is diabetic, with another third pre-diabetic. Doctors stress that without a dramatic shift toward prevention, early detection, and lifestyle changes,…
India’s five luxury trains—Maharajas’ Express, Palace on Wheels, Deccan Odyssey, Golden Chariot, and Royal Rajasthan on Wheels—offer a rare blend of royal nostalgia, modern indulgence, and curated cultural journeys, making them icons of experiential travel. A Journey Into Royal Nostalgia Few experiences capture India’s opulence and history as vividly as its luxury trains. The Palace on Wheels, launched in 1982, remains the most iconic. Its coaches, once used by the maharajas of Rajasthan, are richly decorated with carved wood panels, ornate furnishings, and royal insignia. Passengers travel through Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Jaisalmer, stepping off to explore palaces and forts…
India’s EV sector is projected to become a $100 billion opportunity by 2030. But the true drivers of this transformation are states like Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh—each crafting policies and building ecosystems that are reshaping mobility, manufacturing, and energy security. States as Engines of Innovation While NITI Aayog’s projections highlight the scale of India’s EV ambition, the execution rests largely with states. Gujarat has pioneered a “subsidy stacking” model, aligning central and state benefits to dramatically reduce the cost of ownership. Karnataka, leveraging Bengaluru’s startup ecosystem, has positioned itself as an innovation hub, attracting companies that…
Once sidelined by foreign breeds, India’s indigenous dogs like the Rajapalayam, Kombai, Chippiparai, and Mudhol are witnessing a revival, thanks to cultural pride, official support, and a growing movement for responsible adoption. A Heritage at Risk For centuries, India’s native dogs commanded respect and loyalty. The Rajapalayam, a stately white hound with a rose-tinted nose and piercing golden eyes, was a warrior’s companion during the Carnatic and Polygar wars. The Kombai, muscular and fearless, was cherished by zamindars of Tamil Nadu and even made its way into the ranks of Tipu Sultan’s army. Swift hunters like the Chippiparai and Kanni…
Osteoporosis, a disease marked by thinning and fragile bones, has been called a silent epidemic. It rarely shows symptoms until the damage is severe, when a minor fall or even a simple twist of the body results in a fracture. Doctors warn that the condition, long under-recognized, is on the rise as populations age. A Disease That Hides in Plain Sight Most patients discover osteoporosis only after a fracture—often of the hip, spine, or wrist. Subtler signs may include a gradual loss of height, back pain, or a stooped posture, but these are easily dismissed. Specialists describe the condition as…