Author: BharatSpeaks
When Sakshi Bhatia and Arpit Maheshwari left their high-paying jobs in the United States, they walked away not just from careers but from an entire way of life. Both alumni of the Indian Institutes of Technology, the couple chose to settle in rural Madhya Pradesh and build a life anchored in permaculture, self-sufficiency and simplicity. Their farm, Jeevantika, now spans 1.5 acres and produces nearly 85 percent of what they eat. Oil is the only staple they still buy, a gap they plan to close once they acquire processing equipment. A Break from Consumerism The couple’s transformation began during a…
Neuroscientists have long considered the hippocampus — a seahorse-shaped structure deep within the brain — as the epicenter of memory and learning. Now, new insights suggest that this vital region is more adaptable than once believed. A handful of simple lifestyle adjustments, adopted consistently, may begin to strengthen the hippocampus in as little as 30 days. Diet and the Brain Researchers point to the Mediterranean style of eating — vegetables, fruits, whole grains, olive oil, nuts and fish — as the single most effective dietary shift for brain resilience. Rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, such meals have been…
In the 1930s, when photography in India was largely confined to formal portraits and studio images, two young women from Kolkata were quietly redefining the art. Debalina Mazumder (1919–2012) and Manobina Roy (1919–2001), identical twin sisters, began experimenting with cameras as teenagers, capturing everyday life with an intimacy and spontaneity that would later be recognized as pioneering candid photography. A new exhibition, “Twin Sisters with Cameras,” curated by Sabeena Gadihoke, Mallika Leuzinger and Tapati Guha-Thakurta, revisits their photographic lives, tracing a journey that stretched from 1930s Ramnagar near Varanasi to the vibrant social worlds of Calcutta and Bombay, and eventually…
सदियों से नॉर्डिक संस्कृति में सौना सिर्फ़ आराम और शुद्धिकरण का स्थान माना जाता रहा है। अब आधुनिक विज्ञान यह बता रहा है कि यह परंपरा दिल की सेहत के लिए भी छिपे हुए लाभ पहुँचा सकती है। गर्मी से दिल को व्यायाम जैसा लाभ हालिया अध्ययनों से पता चला है कि सौना में बैठने से दिल की धड़कन तेज होती है और रक्त वाहिकाएं फैलती हैं। यह प्रतिक्रिया हल्के से मध्यम व्यायाम जैसी होती है। लंबे समय तक यह अभ्यास धमनियों की कठोरता को कम कर सकता है और रक्त संचार को बेहतर बना सकता है—जो हृदय स्वास्थ्य के…
For decades, avocado pits have been tossed aside as kitchen waste. Now, scientists are examining whether the seed of the creamy green fruit could hold promise for easing chronic joint pain — though medical experts warn that the evidence remains preliminary and far from conclusive. A Laboratory Discovery, Not a Cure Researchers at Penn State University have found that extracts derived from avocado seeds show anti-inflammatory effects in laboratory studies. In test conditions, the compounds appeared to dampen inflammatory responses, raising hopes that they might one day be useful in conditions such as arthritis. But the findings are limited to…
Under the glittering lights of Jaipur’s Birla Auditorium, 22-year-old Manika Vishwakarma from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, was crowned Miss Universe India 2025 on Sunday night. The political science and economics student, who now lives in Delhi, rose from a small-town upbringing to the national stage, securing her place as India’s representative at the Miss Universe pageant in Thailand this November. A Contest of Ideas, Not Just Beauty The competition drew 48 finalists from across the country. In the final round, contestants were asked to weigh in on a pressing social question: Should India prioritize women’s education or direct economic aid for…