Author: Sharad Natani
Mumbai is about to get a world-class new international gateway. The much-awaited Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), located near Ulwe and Panvel, is scheduled to begin operations at the end of September, transforming the city’s aviation landscape. A Twin-Airport System Like Dubai and New York NMIA will operate alongside the existing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), creating India’s first large-scale twin-airport network — on par with Dubai (DXB–DWC) and New York (JFK–Newark). Spanning nearly 2,865 acres, the first phase of NMIA features Terminal 1, already complete and capable of handling 20 million passengers annually. By 2032, the airport plans…
In a landmark development in Indian cricket sponsorship, Apollo Tyres has replaced Dream11 as the lead sponsor on Team India’s jerseys, signing a blockbuster deal with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) worth Rs 579 crore. This agreement covers around 130 matches until 2027, with Apollo Tyres reportedly paying nearly ₹4.5 crore per match, slightly higher than Dream11’s previous rate. The deal ensures that Team India’s jerseys will once again feature a lead sponsor’s logo, starting with upcoming international fixtures. Why Apollo Tyres Stepped In Following the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, Dream11 —…
In a landmark step for women’s healthcare, Apollo Hospitals has unveiled Apollo Athenaa, Asia’s first dedicated cancer centre for women. Located in Defence Colony, New Delhi, the centre was inaugurated by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, alongside Dr. Prathap C Reddy, Founder-Chairman of Apollo Hospitals Group, and Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd (AHEL). Transforming Cancer Care for Women Designed as more than a hospital, Apollo Athenaa is a movement towards revolutionising cancer care. With the alarming rise of breast and cervical cancers—constituting nearly 54% of cancers among Indian women—this centre offers targeted, compassionate, and comprehensive…
In a pathbreaking move for public healthcare in India, Kerala has provided a life-saving treatment worth Rs 22 lakh annually — free of charge — to a 32-year-old woman from Thrissur suffering from haemophilia, a condition rarely diagnosed in women. This initiative marks the first time in India that such costly preventive therapy has been extended to an adult woman with the disorder. A Landmark in Public Health Health Minister Veena George announced that Kerala has become the first state in the country to introduce Emicizumab therapy, a cutting-edge preventive treatment for haemophilia patients. Previously available only to children under…
In a moment of national pride at the India International Centre, Madhya Pradesh’s Project Cheetah was honoured with the Eco Warrior Awards 2025 for its extraordinary conservation success. At the heart of this achievement stands IFS Uttam Kumar Sharma, Field Director of Kuno National Park, whose leadership has scripted a new chapter in India’s wildlife history. A Species Returns After 70 Years Declared extinct in 1952, the cheetah was once India’s swiftest predator and a cultural icon. Under the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister and the relentless efforts of Sharma and his team, eight cheetahs arrived from Namibia in…
In a fast-paced world, many of us have the habit of relaxing right after eating. But medical professionals are now raising alarms: resting or sitting down immediately after a meal may be more dangerous than many assume. Recent health reports suggest this common habit could significantly raise the risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular troubles. What the Research Finds Higher Heart Risks: Studies show that extended sitting after eating can strain the heart, impacting circulation and digestion, which may contribute to cardiovascular complications. Blood Sugar Spikes: Inactivity post-meal interferes with how the body processes sugar, possibly leading to higher…