Author: Sharad Natani
High cholesterol was once considered a midlife problem. But doctors are now seeing a surprising rise among people in their early 20s and 30s — many of them seemingly healthy, thin and active. This silent jump in lipid levels is becoming one of India’s most worrying lifestyle trends. Experts say the shift is driven by modern habits: long work hours, processed food, inconsistent sleep, stress-eating and minimal physical activity. The scary part? Most young adults don’t even know they have high cholesterol until a routine test reveals the numbers. What’s Behind This Sudden Spike? Cholesterol is essential for building cells…
At an age when most people slow down, 80-year-old former Army Major Maha Singh is speeding past limitations — and straight into the national shooting championships. His extraordinary achievement is not just a sports headline; it is a lesson in grit, discipline, and the unstoppable human spirit. The 80-Year-Old Who Refused to Miss His Shot Competing at the India Open held at the Madhya Pradesh Shooting Academy, Major Maha Singh displayed the calm focus of a seasoned soldier and the enthusiasm of a young challenger. His qualification for the nationals stunned spectators and inspired athletes across generations. This wasn’t just…
India has been ranked ninth among countries most affected by climate-related disasters over the past three decades, according to the latest Climate Risk Index (CRI) report published by Germanwatch, a Bonn-based environmental think tank. The report, unveiled on the second day of the COP30 Climate Conference in Belém, Brazil, paints a worrying picture of India’s vulnerability to extreme weather events such as floods, cyclones, heatwaves, and droughts — even as the country shows gradual improvement in disaster resilience. India’s Ranking and Global Context India’s position slipped one place from 8th in 2023 to 9th this year among the worst-hit nations.…
One of Lucknow’s most celebrated sweet brands, Chhappan Bhog, has come under the scanner after a major food safety crackdown exposed shocking lapses in hygiene and food quality. The surprise inspection, led by the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) team, resulted in the seizure of 36.64 quintals of sweets worth ₹14.40 lakh, sparking outrage among loyal customers and raising questions about the safety of even the most reputed brands. Adulteration Scandal at the Naderganj Unit The raid took place at Chhappan Bhog’s Naderganj production unit, where officials reportedly discovered unhygienic conditions, improper storage of ingredients, and unsafe food practices.…
In a major counterterrorism operation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday carried out raids at 10 locations across West Bengal, Tripura, Meghalaya, Haryana, and Gujarat, uncovering a suspected network of Bangladeshi nationals linked to Al-Qaida operating in India. According to official sources, the raids led to the seizure of multiple digital devices, forged identity documents, and other incriminating materials, indicating an organized attempt to spread extremist ideology and fund terror activities. Bangladeshi Infiltrators Linked to Al-Qaida The case centers around four Bangladeshi nationals who illegally entered India using forged documents. Investigations have revealed that the accused were actively transferring…
Long before gender equality became a movement and “women in STEM” turned into a campaign slogan, one woman was already transforming India’s landscape—Shakuntala A. Bhagat, the nation’s first woman civil engineer. Her pioneering work in the 1950s not only revolutionized Indian bridge design but also broke barriers for women in one of the country’s most male-dominated professions. A Visionary Engineer Ahead of Her Time Graduating from Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) in 1953, Shakuntala Bhagat was India’s first woman to earn a degree in civil engineering. She furthered her education with a master’s in structural engineering from the University of…