Author: Sharad Natani
India is staring at a silent but fast-spreading health emergency. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released a shocking new report revealing that drug-resistant bacteria—also known as superbugs—have increased by a staggering 91% across the country. Even more alarming, new strains of superbugs have emerged that are completely unresponsive to even the strongest antibiotics, raising urgent concerns for the future of medical treatment in India. Hospitals Struggle as Antibiotics Fail According to ICMR’s latest findings, bacterial infections among hospitalised patients—especially in ICUs—are becoming harder to treat. Doctors are now forced to use more expensive and highly potent antibiotics,…
India has once again proved why it remains the world’s most dynamic major economy. According to the latest CNBC-TV18 data, the country’s GDP growth for Q2 FY26 has surged to 8.2%, beating every market estimate and far exceeding the forecast of 7.4%. This stunning performance marks a dramatic jump from 5.6% recorded in the same quarter last year and firmly establishes India as the fastest-growing large economy on the planet. A Quarter Powered by Broad-Based Strength Experts say the standout GDP numbers reflect robust momentum across nearly all major sectors: Manufacturing Fires Up India’s Growth Engine Manufacturing posted an impressive…
India has entered a bold new era in space technology as Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled Vikram-I, the country’s first-ever private orbital rocket, marking a historic milestone for India’s rapidly growing space-tech ecosystem. Developed by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace, Vikram-I is designed to reshape global small-satellite launches with its speed, agility, and next-gen engineering. The Prime Minister also inaugurated Skyroot’s futuristic Infinity Campus, a 2,00,000 sq ft advanced rocket factory capable of producing one orbital rocket every month—a first for any Indian private space company. Meet Skyroot: The Startup That Made History Skyroot Aerospace was founded by IIT alumni and former…
New research and expert commentary are sounding the alarm: colon cancer is no longer a disease only of older adults. According to a Harvard-trained gastroenterologist, younger people are increasingly being affected, and the key to saving lives may be recognising the warning signs early. Five Red Flags You Shouldn’t Ignore 1. Blood in stool – Bright red or dark tar-like stool can signal internal bleeding in the colon. 2. Change in stool shape/size – Stool that becomes thin, ribbon-like or has persistent changes may indicate narrowing of the colon by a tumour. 3. Persistent abdominal pain or cramps – New-onset,…
In the quiet fields of rural India, a technological revolution is taking root — not powered by massive machines or expensive equipment, but by a device no bigger than a farmer’s palm. And at the heart of this revolution stands Dr. Rajul Patkar, an IIT-Bombay scientist whose breakthrough invention is rewriting the future of Indian agriculture. Dr. Patkar, co-founder and CEO of Proximal Soilsens Technologies, has created NutriSens, the world’s smallest, fastest, and most affordable soil testing device. Today, more than 15,000 farmers across India are using it to understand their soil better, reduce harmful fertiliser misuse, and make smarter…
At 24, when most young professionals dream of foreign scholarships and big-city careers, Prince Shukla found himself back in his small Bihar village — not by choice, but by circumstance. COVID-19 had shut down the world, paused his scholarship plans in Switzerland, and halted his Bengaluru job interviews. To many around him, his return looked like failure — a “dehati” coming back because he couldn’t make it outside. But what looked like an ending soon became the beginning of something extraordinary. The Beginning of AGRATE: A ₹1 Lakh Gamble That Changed Thousands of Lives Back home, Prince saw what he…