Author: Sharad Natani
In Telangana’s remote tribal block of Narnoor—where health awareness once struggled to enter homes and classrooms—a quiet revolution is taking shape. What began as an experiment is now being hailed as one of India’s most innovative school-based wellness models. Led by Rajarshi Shah, IAS (2017 batch), District Collector & DM, the district has introduced “Aarogya Patashala,” a transformative wellness-centric school programme that is rewriting how children learn, practise, and internalise healthy habits. A Classroom That Teaches Life, Not Just Lessons Unlike traditional health lectures that are forgotten soon after the bell rings, Aarogya Patashala turns every school day into a…
Uttar Pradesh, home to some of India’s richest culinary traditions, is set to rewrite its tourism story—this time, through food. After the massive success of the One District, One Product (ODOP) initiative, the state government has unveiled an ambitious new mission: One District, One Cuisine (ODOC), a scheme designed to celebrate local flavours, revive forgotten recipes, and transform every district into a culinary destination. The ODOC initiative aims to map and market signature dishes of all 75 districts, turning them into powerful cultural and economic assets. From Awadhi delicacies to Bundelkhandi staples and Purvanchal’s festive foods, Uttar Pradesh plans to…
In the ancient city where tradition runs deep, a quiet digital revolution is transforming how women experience pregnancy and motherhood. The newly launched e-SAATHI WhatsApp Chatbot is emerging as a lifeline for thousands of pregnant and lactating mothers in Varanasi, bringing stage-based guidance, real-time support, and health empowerment directly to their phones. Built to deliver the right information at the right time, e-SAATHI — short for Electronic Support and Assistance for Timely Health Information — is not just another government app. It acts like a personal health companion, speaking to each woman in simple language, understanding her stage of pregnancy,…
In a major push to India’s modernisation efforts, IWI has received full production clearance after the original 2024 agreement successfully passed all technical trials and government evaluations. Manufacturing has begun, and deliveries will continue under a five-year contract—though IWI CEO Shuki Schwartz hinted that India may receive weapons ahead of schedule if production accelerates. 170,000 Next-Gen Carbines Deal Almost Final Israel is also closing in on another major supply agreement—1.7 lakh next-generation carbines for India. This follows years of joint work between IWI and multiple Indian agencies, including the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). India has already procured IWI pistols,…
Gujarat has officially crossed a landmark milestone — its per capita income has surged past Rs 3 lakh for the first time, cementing its position as India’s fastest-growing major state economy. According to the latest economic data, Gujarat’s per capita income now stands at Rs 3,00,957, reflecting a decade of high-velocity growth, industrial dominance, and strategic governance. With a Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of ₹24.62 lakh crore in 2023–24, Gujarat is now among India’s five largest state economies, ranking just behind Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka. A Decade of Unmatched Growth From 2012–13 to 2023–24, Gujarat recorded…
India’s largest private airline, IndiGo, has been pushed into an unprecedented crisis, cancelling thousands of flights across the country and leaving passengers stranded during the busiest travel season of the year. After days of chaos at airports, the DGCA has issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, accusing the airline of “gross operational failure” and demanding answers within 24 hours. The meltdown comes as a shock for a carrier long considered the gold standard for punctuality and performance in Indian aviation. DGCA Blasts IndiGo for ‘Unreliable Operations’ The regulator has accused IndiGo of: ●Cancelling flights without adequate notice…