Author: Sharad Natani
Deep inside Tamil Nadu’s lush sugarcane belt lies a temple unlike anything else in India — a 1,300-year-old shrine where thousands believe their diabetes has been cured through ancient rituals, faith, and devotion. The Venni Karumbeswarar Temple in Tiruvarur district has gone viral for its connection to Lord Shiva in a rare form — Karumbeswarar, the “Lord of Sugarcane.” According to devotees, the temple’s centuries-old rituals have brought astonishing relief from diabetes, drawing pilgrims from across India in search of healing. A Temple Where Sugar Is Offered to Cure Sugar? Yes. And that’s what makes this shrine extraordinary. Here, Lord…
India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a nationwide red alert on the growing misuse of IMEI numbers — and the message is clear: tampering with identifiers is no longer a small offence. Under the Telecommunications Act 2023, even unknowingly using a phone with a fake or cloned IMEI can land you in jail for 3 years, attract a fine of up to Rs 50 lakh, or both. With cybercrime spreading faster than ever and smartphones becoming universal, the government is tightening the net around illegal devices, fraudulent SIMs and cloned mobile identities. Why This Advisory Matters Now India is…
A shocking scientific revelation has triggered nationwide concern—breast milk samples from six districts in Bihar have been found contaminated with uranium, posing a potential health threat to nearly 70% of newborns and infants dependent on breastfeeding. The joint study, conducted by a team of scientists, collected 40 breast milk samples from mothers aged 17 to 35 years across Patna, Gaya, Nalanda, Bhojpur, Buxar, and Rohtas. The findings revealed uranium traces in multiple samples—an unprecedented discovery in India that raises serious questions about groundwater safety and infant health. Researchers believe the contamination may be linked to uranium present in drinking water…
In a worrying sign for global public health, Tashkent, Uzbekistan has recorded the worst air quality in the world, topping the latest Air Quality Index (AQI) chart with a hazardous score of 254. But the biggest alarm bells are ringing much closer to home. India Dominates Top 3 — And Not for the Right Reasons India features prominently in the global pollution list, with: Delhi ranked #2 (AQI 249) Kolkata ranked #3 (AQI 239) Mumbai ranked #16 (AQI 157) These levels fall in the “Very Unhealthy” and “Unhealthy” categories, posing serious risks especially for children, elderly people, and those with…
In a year marked by wars, political instability, rising extremism, and social unrest, the Global Peace Index 2024 delivers a rare breath of optimism—spotlighting the countries that continue to remain pillars of calm, safety, and harmony. At a time when headlines are dominated by conflict, this report reminds the world that peace is not only possible—it is thriving in several corners of the globe. Covering 163 countries, representing 99.7% of the world’s population, the Global Peace Index evaluates nations on critical indicators such as crime rates, militarisation, political stability, internal conflict, and international relations. And just like previous years, one…
Some stories don’t just inspire—they redefine what’s possible. This is one such story. A young girl from a small town in Bihar, once surrounded by limits and silence, has grown into one of India’s most respected breast radiologists and a Harvard-trained medical expert — Dr. Rashmi Sudhir. Her journey, shared recently by Apollo neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar, has stunned the internet for its sheer grit, heartbreak, and unbelievable triumph. A Brave Step at Just 12 In a household of four daughters and one son, dreams were often kept quiet. But not hers. At just 12 years old, she made the…