Author: Sharad Natani
Fatty liver disease is rising rapidly across India, and now a Harvard-trained doctor has issued a crucial alert: the early signs are often silent, but extremely dangerous if ignored. With lifestyle disorders increasing among young Indians, experts are urging immediate awareness and preventive action. According to the doctor, fatty liver has become one of the most common silent killers in the country—mostly due to poor diet, lack of exercise, stress, and rising obesity. What makes it more alarming is that people often realize they have it only when their liver is already severely damaged. Top Warning Signs You Should Never…
India has taken a major leap in military modernisation with a new agreement between the Indian Army’s Central Command and IIT Kanpur. Under a freshly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the Army will receive structured, high-level cybersecurity training from IIT Kanpur’s C3iHub — a frontline research centre specialising in cyber defence and digital security. Officials said the collaboration marks a strategic shift in how the Army prepares for rapidly evolving cyber threats, especially as digital warfare becomes as critical as traditional battlefield operations. What the Training Includes C3iHub will deliver two intensive, three-month modules for Army personnel. These programmes will…
In a landmark move to protect the dignity of persons with disabilities, the Supreme Court on Monday sent a strong message to digital content creators, comedians, and social media influencers: “Humour cannot come at the cost of human dignity.” Expressing deep concern over the growing trend of mocking individuals with disabilities and rare genetic disorders on social media, the Bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi urged the Centre to consider a stronger penal law, similar to the SC/ST Atrocities Act, to criminalise such disrespectful content. The Court emphasised that freedom of expression cannot justify content that…
In the world of global technology leadership, few names shine as brightly as Nikesh Arora, the Indian-origin executive who has climbed to become the world’s second highest-paid CEO. Today, he is the powerhouse driving Palo Alto Networks, one of the world’s most influential cybersecurity firms — but his story began far away from Silicon Valley, in the bustling lanes of Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. A Global Career Built on Relentless Ambition Nikesh Arora, born to an Indian Air Force officer, grew up with discipline, ambition, and a dream to break global barriers. After graduating from the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU)…
In a massive data cleansing exercise aimed at strengthening India’s digital identity ecosystem, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated more than 2 crore Aadhaar numbers, most of which belonged to deceased individuals. The move marks one of the largest efforts yet to enhance the accuracy and trustworthiness of the Aadhaar database, which is used by over 1.3 billion residents. Why the Deactivation Was Needed According to officials, these Aadhaar numbers were linked to individuals who had passed away over the years. Their information was sourced from state governments, registrars, health departments, and civil registration systems, allowing UIDAI…
In a world where opportunities often favor the privileged, Ganesh Baraiya from Gujarat has emerged as a shining example of grit and unstoppable determination. Standing just 3 feet tall and living with 72% locomotive disability, Ganesh fought a battle that most would fear to begin — and today, he proudly wears the white coat he dreamt of since childhood. Ganesh’s life took a dramatic turn in 2018 when the Medical Council of India (MCI) denied him admission to MBBS simply because of his height and disability. Officials argued that his physical limitations would prevent him from performing a doctor’s duties…