Author: Sharad Natani
In an extraordinary medical breakthrough, a 30-week premature infant boy weighing only 1.3 kilograms has been successfully operated on at Mumbai’s Jaslok Hospital for a rare and life-threatening condition. The baby, born with Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF) Type 3, a congenital defect where the upper food pipe ends in a pouch, faced severe complications soon after birth. A Race Against Time The newborn was rushed overnight from Vapi, Gujarat, to Mumbai after his condition deteriorated. Dr Fazal Nabi, Director of Paediatrics, personally drove to Gujarat to stabilize the baby and escorted him to Mumbai for emergency care. Describing it as a…
In a remarkable story that highlights talent, perseverance, and passion beyond age or background, 16-year-old Yuvraj Gupta, a student from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has made the nation proud by identifying a serious security flaw on NASA’s website. His discovery was so significant that NASA not only acknowledged his efforts but also included him in their prestigious Hall of Fame—an achievement few can boast of globally, let alone a teenager from a modest Indian family. The Flaw That Shocked NASA Yuvraj, a Class 11 student at Saraswati Vidya Mandir Inter College, Damodar Nagar, was participating in NASA’s bug bounty programme, an…
In a world increasingly dominated by stress, long working hours, digital distractions, and fast-paced lifestyles, anxiety and mental health issues have become widespread, especially among the youth and middle-aged population. A new study offers hope by highlighting how mindfulness techniques—a simple yet powerful approach to mental well-being—can significantly reduce anxiety and improve emotional health. 🌿 What Is Mindfulness? At its core, mindfulness means paying full attention to the present moment—without judgment or distraction. Whether it’s through mindful breathing, meditation, or even eating consciously, this ancient practice helps individuals become aware of their thoughts and feelings, allowing them to manage stress…
Tata and Airbus Join Hands Under ‘Make in India’ to Set Up Helicopter Manufacturing Unit In a major push to India’s self-reliance in the aerospace sector, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Airbus have partnered to launch the country’s first privately owned helicopter manufacturing facility in Kolar, Karnataka. The move is a significant step under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, aligning with the government’s vision of boosting domestic defence and aerospace capabilities. A Strategic Leap in Aerospace Manufacturing The upcoming plant will be dedicated to the final assembly, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of Airbus’s H125 civil helicopters, catering to both…
In a significant development for gender representation within the Indian Armed Forces, Colonel Noreen Shanet John has been appointed as the first woman officer to command a training battalion at the Madras Engineering Group (MEG) and Centre in Bengaluru. The MEG & Centre, a premier training institution under the Corps of Engineers, is tasked with producing some of the Indian Army’s most skilled combat engineers and infrastructure specialists. The unit also plays a critical role in training Agniveer recruits under the Agnipath scheme. Colonel John’s appointment marks a key milestone, reflecting the increasing inclusion of women in command and leadership…
A fresh case of the deadly Nipah virus has been confirmed in Kerala’s Malappuram district, sending health authorities into emergency mode. A 42-year-old woman from Valanchery is currently battling for her life in critical condition after testing positive for the highly infectious virus. This marks the third Nipah outbreak in the region since 2018. Case Timeline: From Fever to Emergency The woman began showing signs of fever on April 25. As her condition worsened, she was hospitalized on May 1 with serious symptoms including shortness of breath, persistent cough, brain swelling, and fatigue. Test results from India’s top virology lab…