Author: Sharad Natani
In a groundbreaking discovery for ornithologists and nature lovers, the elusive Large-billed Leaf Warbler has been officially spotted in the wild terrains of Ladakh — a first-ever documented sighting in this high-altitude region of India. The tiny, olive-green bird, known for its sharp call and shy nature, was photographed and identified by a team of birdwatchers during a recent field survey near Tso Moriri Lake, a protected wetland zone. Experts say this sighting is not just rare, but a significant extension of the warbler’s known migratory range, which was previously confined to parts of Central Asia and the Himalayas. A…
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has intensified its commitment to maintaining the integrity and accuracy of India’s digital identity ecosystem. By taking proactive steps to deactivate Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals, UIDAI is setting a new benchmark in data hygiene and security. UIDAI, in collaboration with the Registrar General of India (RGI), has already accessed 1.55 crore death records from 24 States/UTs under the Civil Registration System. Following stringent validation procedures, over 1.17 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals have already been deactivated — a massive step towards curbing identity misuse and digital fraud. Reporting Deaths Now Just…
In a major push to take digital transformation deeper into rural India, the Government of India announced free Artificial Intelligence (AI) training for 10 lakh citizens, with priority given to Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs). The announcement was made during the celebration of 10 Years of Digital India and CSC Diwas at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Dwarka. The event, hosted by CSC e-Governance Services India Limited (CSC SPV) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), witnessed participation from key dignitaries including Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Minister of State Shri Jitin Prasada. “Tea Sellers and Farmers Using UPI—This…
In a groundbreaking feat of medical excellence, a team of doctors at BM Birla Heart Hospital, Kolkata, has performed a rare heart surgery on a six-month-old baby girl—earning them a prestigious place in the World Journal of Paediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. Born with a rare congenital heart defect known as left main coronary artery stenosis, the baby struggled with severe breathing issues, poor feeding, and extreme fatigue. Her heart was functioning at just 20% capacity—a life-threatening condition requiring urgent intervention. But what makes this case exceptional is the surgical technique: doctors opted for Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)—a…
In a dramatic turn of events, a 47-year-old man with no prior history of heart disease collapsed at his workplace—only to be saved by a rare and life-saving cardiac procedure at KIMSHEALTH. The man, whose identity has been kept confidential, suffered a sudden episode of ventricular tachycardia (VT), a dangerous heart rhythm disorder that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest. Colleagues rushed him to a nearby hospital before he was referred to KIMSHEALTH for advanced cardiac care. A Complex Diagnosis and High-Risk Surgery At KIMSHEALTH, doctors discovered that his heart’s pumping function had severely deteriorated, though the reason remained unknown.…
In a bold step toward a cleaner, more sustainable future, Delhi is all set to unveil India’s first net-zero e-waste eco park in Holambi Kalan. Spanning over 11.4 acres, this state-of-the-art facility will handle over 51,000 metric tonnes of e-waste annually and is poised to generate an economic output exceeding Rs 350 crore. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi government aims to transform how India deals with growing electronic waste while setting global green technology benchmarks. The park is being developed by the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC). A First-of-Its-Kind Green Initiative The…