Author: BharatSpeaks
Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among Indian women, with nearly one in 29 likely to develop it during her lifetime. Yet, early detection—crucial to survival—continues to elude many. Health experts say the issue is not the absence of symptoms, but rather the tendency to overlook them. “Most women wait until a lump appears,” says Dr. Neha Wadhwani, an oncologist at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. “But breast cancer doesn’t always begin with a lump. The body speaks in more subtle ways.” In India, where awareness around preventive healthcare is still evolving, early signs are often dismissed…
In an unprecedented step toward inclusive governance, Akshay Bhatnagar, a young man diagnosed with autism, has become the first individual on the autism spectrum to join the Rajasthan Secretariat, one of the highest administrative bodies in the state. His story is one of resilience, determination, and a mother’s unwavering support in the face of systemic barriers. Diagnosed with autism at the age of three, Akshay was once advised by doctors to be institutionalized. Instead, his mother, Pratibha Bhatnagar, left her government job to homeschool and mentor him full-time. “I knew he was different, but I never believed he was incapable,”…
For years, fatigue, anxiety, and sleep issues have plagued millions—often brushed aside as lifestyle symptoms or minor stressors. But mounting evidence suggests a widespread nutritional issue may be going undetected, even by routine blood tests: magnesium deficiency. Magnesium, an essential mineral involved in over 300 enzymatic functions, plays a critical role in energy production, nerve function, muscle regulation, and emotional balance. Despite its importance, doctors say standard blood tests may fail to detect true magnesium levels, potentially leading to misdiagnosis or neglect of a silent, chronic deficiency. “Only about one percent of the body’s total magnesium circulates in the bloodstream,”…
In what could signal a transformative shift in cancer prevention, Anixa Biosciences, in partnership with the Cleveland Clinic, has reported encouraging early results from a Phase 1 clinical trial of its experimental vaccine designed to prevent triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC)—one of the most aggressive and least treatable forms of the disease. The investigational vaccine targets α-lactalbumin, a lactation-associated protein that is not typically present in healthy, non-lactating breast tissue but is commonly expressed in TNBC tumors. The vaccine, administered in a series of three doses over six weeks, aims to train the immune system to recognize and destroy cells expressing…
During his address at the India–Cyprus Business Forum on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India’s global leadership in digital payments, stating that “50 percent of the world’s digital transactions now take place in India through UPI.” He added that discussions are underway to introduce the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in Cyprus. The move is part of New Delhi’s broader push to internationalize its homegrown payment system, already in use or under integration in countries such as France, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and Nepal. Modi’s comments came during his state visit to the Mediterranean island, where he also sought…
In a moment that will be remembered in Indian chess history, Team MGD1, captained by Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi, emerged victorious at the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Team Championship, becoming the first Indian team to claim the coveted title. Held in London, the tournament featured some of the world’s strongest chess teams. But it was MGD1—a squad seeded sixth—that stunned the chess elite by winning 10 out of 12 rounds, finishing with 21 match points, edging out the formidable HexaMind Team, which finished second with 20 points. “This is more than a win. It’s a statement,” said Srinath Narayanan, a Grandmaster…