Author: BharatSpeaks
When most men his age were busy reminiscing about the past, Tarachand Agarwal, a 71-year-old retired bank manager in Jaipur, was poring over balance sheets, taxation laws, and auditing standards. Last month, he became one of the oldest Indians to pass the Chartered Accountancy (CA) Final Exam—widely regarded as one of the country’s most difficult professional tests. Agarwal’s triumph is not just an academic feat. It is a testament to personal reinvention in the face of grief, generational inspiration, and the enduring power of self-discipline. A Journey Sparked by Loss and Family Bond After retiring from the State Bank of…
In a sweeping reform aimed at demystifying and democratizing higher education standards, India’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has launched a fully digital, simplified accreditation system for colleges and universities. The move, hailed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) as “historic,” seeks to boost institutional participation, reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, and usher in a more transparent evaluation framework. The overhauled process will eliminate traditional peer review site visits and move entirely to an automated online platform, revolutionizing how higher education institutions are evaluated for academic quality and institutional maturity. From Grades to Growth: New System Introduced NAAC will now offer…
In a case that appears to blur the line between fiction and reality, two chemistry teachers from Rajasthan have been arrested for allegedly operating a sophisticated synthetic drug laboratory, reportedly inspired by the hit American television series Breaking Bad. The arrests were made by the Rajasthan Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG), which uncovered a covert laboratory in the Nagaur district equipped with chemical apparatus, precursor substances, and ready-for-sale narcotics. The accused, both trained chemists and educators at a private school, allegedly used their scientific knowledge to produce banned substances. Fiction Turns to Fact According to officials, the teachers admitted during…
A recent public health advisory from India’s Union Health Ministry has inadvertently sparked a national debate over traditional foods and cancer risks, following misleading reports that the government planned to impose cancer warning labels on popular Indian snacks like samosas, jalebis, and laddoos. The controversy prompted a swift clarification from the Ministry and the Press Information Bureau (PIB), which labeled such claims as “baseless and misleading.” Officials emphasized that no directive has been issued to label traditional foods as carcinogenic, and that the advisory was part of a broader educational initiative on healthy eating. Clarification Amid Media Confusion The misunderstanding…
A new study from the University of Cambridge offers renewed hope for patients living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), the most common form of adult leukemia. Researchers have found that even modest, low-impact exercise can significantly ease fatigue and improve the quality of life in patients—particularly those not undergoing active treatment. The findings, which add to a growing body of evidence connecting physical activity to better cancer outcomes, are especially significant for individuals with slow-progressing blood cancers who often face long periods of symptom management rather than curative interventions. A Watchful Diagnosis With Lingering Symptoms CLL is a slow-growing cancer…
As India grapples with a growing burden of non-communicable diseases, new pharmaceutical data has revealed a telling indicator: a 50% surge in the sale of cardiac medications over the past five years. According to healthcare analytics firm Pharmarack, monthly sales of heart-related drugs jumped from ₹1,761 crore in June 2021 to ₹2,645 crore by June 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of over 10%. The sharp increase, health experts say, is both a symptom and a warning of India’s deepening cardiovascular crisis. A Nation on Medication The spike encompasses a broad spectrum of cardiac treatments—including anti-hypertensives, statins, anti-anginal medications,…