Author: Sharad Natani
New research and expert commentary are sounding the alarm: colon cancer is no longer a disease only of older adults. According to a Harvard-trained gastroenterologist, younger people are increasingly being affected, and the key to saving lives may be recognising the warning signs early. Five Red Flags You Shouldn’t Ignore 1. Blood in stool – Bright red or dark tar-like stool can signal internal bleeding in the colon. 2. Change in stool shape/size – Stool that becomes thin, ribbon-like or has persistent changes may indicate narrowing of the colon by a tumour. 3. Persistent abdominal pain or cramps – New-onset,…
In the quiet fields of rural India, a technological revolution is taking root — not powered by massive machines or expensive equipment, but by a device no bigger than a farmer’s palm. And at the heart of this revolution stands Dr. Rajul Patkar, an IIT-Bombay scientist whose breakthrough invention is rewriting the future of Indian agriculture. Dr. Patkar, co-founder and CEO of Proximal Soilsens Technologies, has created NutriSens, the world’s smallest, fastest, and most affordable soil testing device. Today, more than 15,000 farmers across India are using it to understand their soil better, reduce harmful fertiliser misuse, and make smarter…
At 24, when most young professionals dream of foreign scholarships and big-city careers, Prince Shukla found himself back in his small Bihar village — not by choice, but by circumstance. COVID-19 had shut down the world, paused his scholarship plans in Switzerland, and halted his Bengaluru job interviews. To many around him, his return looked like failure — a “dehati” coming back because he couldn’t make it outside. But what looked like an ending soon became the beginning of something extraordinary. The Beginning of AGRATE: A ₹1 Lakh Gamble That Changed Thousands of Lives Back home, Prince saw what he…
Fatty liver disease is rising rapidly across India, and now a Harvard-trained doctor has issued a crucial alert: the early signs are often silent, but extremely dangerous if ignored. With lifestyle disorders increasing among young Indians, experts are urging immediate awareness and preventive action. According to the doctor, fatty liver has become one of the most common silent killers in the country—mostly due to poor diet, lack of exercise, stress, and rising obesity. What makes it more alarming is that people often realize they have it only when their liver is already severely damaged. Top Warning Signs You Should Never…
India has taken a major leap in military modernisation with a new agreement between the Indian Army’s Central Command and IIT Kanpur. Under a freshly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the Army will receive structured, high-level cybersecurity training from IIT Kanpur’s C3iHub — a frontline research centre specialising in cyber defence and digital security. Officials said the collaboration marks a strategic shift in how the Army prepares for rapidly evolving cyber threats, especially as digital warfare becomes as critical as traditional battlefield operations. What the Training Includes C3iHub will deliver two intensive, three-month modules for Army personnel. These programmes will…
In a landmark move to protect the dignity of persons with disabilities, the Supreme Court on Monday sent a strong message to digital content creators, comedians, and social media influencers: “Humour cannot come at the cost of human dignity.” Expressing deep concern over the growing trend of mocking individuals with disabilities and rare genetic disorders on social media, the Bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi urged the Centre to consider a stronger penal law, similar to the SC/ST Atrocities Act, to criminalise such disrespectful content. The Court emphasised that freedom of expression cannot justify content that…