Author: BharatSpeaks

With temperatures soaring past 45 degrees Celsius in parts of the city, India’s capital is now officially under a yellow alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). As the heatwave stretches into another day, residents are struggling with both the oppressive conditions and a growing lack of relief in sight. The IMD has warned that temperatures could remain dangerously high throughout the week, with dry, hot winds and clear skies ensuring that Delhi remains one of the hottest cities in northern India. Areas like Najafgarh, Mungeshpur, and Narela have already breached the 45°C threshold, while central parts of the…

In the quiet lanes of Lalpur, a remote tribal village in central India, the hum of needles and the rhythm of tradition still echo from a fading past. At the heart of this sound stands Mangala Bai, one of the last remaining Baiga tattoo artists, whose life’s work has become a battle against cultural erasure. At a time when ancestral practices across India’s indigenous communities are disappearing, Mangala Bai is not only preserving an art form—she is safeguarding an identity. Born into the Baiga tribe, a forest-dwelling Adivasi community in Madhya Pradesh, Mangala was raised in a household where the…

In a time of mounting stress and digital overload, an ancient Chinese wellness tradition is quietly making a global comeback. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Five Elements Qigong—a system of flowing physical movements aligned with natural energy cycles—is being hailed as a holistic antidote to modern malaise. This rejuvenating practice comprises five distinct exercises, each linked to one of the classical elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Unlike high-intensity workouts or rigid yoga flows, Qigong relies on gentle movements, intentional breathwork, and meditative awareness to harmonize internal organs, regulate energy (qi), and foster emotional balance. A Journey…

In a country where military service has long been a male-dominated domain, a quiet transformation is unfolding. The number of women serving as officers in India’s armed forces has nearly quadrupled over the past decade—from just over 3,000 in 2014–15 to 11,414 by August 2023, marking a significant milestone in gender representation within national defense. The surge is not simply a statistical uptick. It signals a profound cultural and institutional shift within the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force—one shaped by judicial interventions, evolving policies, and a growing national conversation around gender equality. “These numbers reflect more than just inclusion.…

In a landmark ruling underscoring the right to post-divorce dignity and financial equity, the Supreme Court of India has increased a woman’s permanent alimony from ₹20,000 to ₹50,000 per month, revising a nearly decade-old order of the Calcutta High Court. The verdict, delivered on May 29, marks a 2.5-fold hike in spousal support, and mandates a 5% increase every two years, bringing much-needed relief to the petitioner—an unmarried, divorced woman who had been locked in a prolonged legal battle over maintenance and marital property since 2016. A Case of Unequal Realities The woman had argued that the ₹20,000 sum fixed…

हाल ही में Harvard Business Review के फरवरी अंक में एक लेख  प्रकाशित हुआ है  “Friendship Recession” यानी दोस्ती का घटता चलन, धीरे-धीरे हमारे जीवन में घर कर रहा है। American Perspectives Survey के अनुसार 1990 से अब तक “कोई करीबी दोस्त नहीं है” कहने वाले अमेरिकी वयस्कों की संख्या चार गुना बढ़कर 12% हो गई है। वहीं “10 या अधिक करीबी दोस्त” रखने वालों की संख्या एक-तिहाई घट गई है। मेरा मानना है कि भारत के शहरी क्षेत्रों में भी यही स्थिति देखने को मिलेगी – जान-पहचान तो बढ़ रही है, लेकिन गहरी दोस्तियां कम होती जा रही हैं।पहले…