Author: BharatSpeaks

For decades, older adults were cast as hesitant, even resistant, when it came to digital technology. But a new survey suggests that stereotype no longer holds. A study conducted by the Association of Senior Living India (ASLI) in collaboration with McKinsey finds that India’s baby boomers—those now in their late 50s, 60s and beyond—are far more digitally engaged than previously assumed. What once seemed like a generational divide between paper letters and smartphones has blurred into a continuum of adaptation, resilience and everyday necessity. Rethinking the “Tech-Shy” Label The survey highlights a crucial flaw in earlier research: the questions themselves.…

As the city prepares for Ganesh Chaturthi, one pandal in Uppuguda is drawing national attention for turning faith into a patriotic tribute. The Sri Mallikarjun Nagar Youth Welfare Association has unveiled a Ganesh idol themed on Operation Sindoor, worth nearly Rs. 6 lakh, decorated with replicas of the BrahMos missile system and the S-400 air defense system. A Fusion of Faith and Force The idol, crafted with intricate detail, is more than a centerpiece of celebration. By incorporating symbols of India’s strategic weaponry, it pays homage to the armed forces and their role in safeguarding national security. Organizers say the…

In India’s sprawling bureaucracy, where silence often shields corruption, one officer has chosen a different path — and paid a heavy price. IAS officer Rinku Singh Rahi, who once survived seven bullets for exposing a Rs 100-crore welfare scam, is again in the spotlight after a symbolic act of humility went viral and led to his abrupt transfer. A Whistleblower’s Ordeal Rahi’s confrontation with the system began in 2009 as a young PCS officer in Muzaffarnagar. He exposed irregularities in welfare schemes, filed RTIs, and refused to bend to pressure. His defiance provoked a brutal response: gunmen attacked him during…

In a state where academic toppers are routinely celebrated, an IAS officer has chosen to honor a different kind of achievement: resilience. District Collector Prem Krishnan S has introduced the DARE Awards to recognize differently-abled students for the effort it takes to overcome their challenges, not simply for the marks they score. A Mother’s Appeal Sparks a Movement The idea was born during a routine school visit. After Mr. Krishnan posted photos of a felicitation ceremony for exam toppers, a mother reached out to say her differently-abled child, despite enormous progress, never received acknowledgment. That single comment shifted his perspective.…

The streets of Bhopal may soon look cleaner, thanks to a municipal experiment that blends environmental reform with social welfare. The city has announced the launch of Kachra Cafés, where residents can exchange plastic and other recyclable waste for meals, groceries, or even cash. A New Currency: Trash The pilot program will begin with two cafés—one at 10 Number Market and another near Boat Club—opening within the next fortnight. Under the scheme, residents who bring segregated recyclables such as plastic bottles, wrappers, or e-waste will receive tangible rewards. Plastic, for instance, will fetch Rs 20 per kilogram, higher than its…

भागदौड़ भरी ज़िंदगी, प्रदूषण और तनाव के बीच एक प्राचीन योगिक विधि फिर से लोकप्रिय हो रही है। जल नेति, जिसे योगशास्त्र में षटकर्म (शुद्धिकरण क्रियाओं) का हिस्सा माना गया है, आज आधुनिक वेलनेस कार्यक्रमों और आयुर्वेदिक उपचारों में नई जगह बना रही है। विशेषज्ञ मानते हैं कि नाक की सफाई की यह विधि न केवल श्वसन तंत्र को शुद्ध करती है बल्कि मन को स्पष्ट, रोग प्रतिरोधक क्षमता को मज़बूत और ध्यान को गहरा बनाती है। प्राचीन से आधुनिक तक हठयोग प्रदीपिका जैसे ग्रंथों में वर्णित जल नेति की परंपरा अब योग शिक्षण संस्थानों और स्वास्थ्य केंद्रों में दोबारा…