Author: Sharad Natani
In the middle of a terrifying night of chaos and cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh, a 20-year-old woman from Sharan village in Mandi district fought an unimaginable battle—not just against nature, but for her life. Tuneja Thakur, now hailed as a miracle survivor, clawed through thick mud, jagged rocks, and crushing debris for five long hours, after being buried alive in a landslide triggered by flash floods on June 30. As relentless rain battered the Seraj valley, Tuneja was caught in a sudden landslide just steps from her house. “It was pitch dark. I heard people shouting, and then within seconds,…
The Haj Committee of India, operating under the Ministry of Minority Affairs, has officially opened the application process for Haj 2026, inviting Indian Muslims to begin their spiritual journey to Mecca by applying online. The application window is open from July 7 to July 31, 2025, and will close sharply at 11:59 PM on the final day. The Committee urges all interested applicants to ensure they apply well before the deadline and check their passport validity, which must extend beyond January 31, 2026. Key Guidelines for Haj 2026 Applicants Applications are to be submitted only through the official Haj Committee…
In a major move towards empowering women and improving urban mobility, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday launched the ‘Saheli Smart Card’, a new digital pass that will allow women and transgender individuals to ride free of cost on DTC and Cluster buses across the national capital. The initiative replaces the existing pink paper ticket system, which had come under fire for corruption and inefficiency, with a secure, digital, and trackable solution under the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) framework. What is Saheli Smart Card? The Saheli Smart Card is a personalized digital travel pass with the user’s name and…
India is bracing for a major Bharat Bandh on Wednesday, July 9, as over 25 crore workers from both formal and informal sectors prepare to go on a nationwide strike. Public services are expected to face major disruptions, while schools and private offices are likely to remain unaffected. The strike has been called by a joint platform of 10 central trade unions, including the AITUC, INTUC, CITU, and SEWA, along with support from farmers’ organisations and public sector employees. Why the Bharat Bandh? The protesting unions accuse the central government of: Enforcing anti-worker, anti-farmer, pro-corporate policies. Diluting labour rights through…
Think your hands are just tools for daily tasks? Think again. Doctors say your hands could be secret messengers, warning you about a potentially serious health issue—fatty liver disease. According to Dr. Narander Singla, Lead Consultant of Internal Medicine at CK Birla Hospital, Delhi, “Fatty liver isn’t always silent. Sometimes, the very first signs appear on your skin—especially your hands.” Watch for These Liver-Linked Hand Symptoms: Reddening of the palms (Palmar Erythema) Caused by hormonal changes and altered blood flow as the liver begins to malfunction. Spider Angiomas Tiny, web-like blood vessels on hands, arms, or face, linked to excess…
Is your random blood sugar level of 97 mg/dL something to worry about? According to leading doctors, it’s actually a good sign—your body is managing its blood glucose levels well. A Random Blood Sugar (RBS) test measures glucose at any time of the day, regardless of when you last ate. Experts say a reading below 140 mg/dL is generally considered normal. At 97 mg/dL, your body is functioning efficiently, reducing the risk of prediabetes or diabetes. “A reading of 97 mg/dL shows your body is regulating sugar levels properly,” said Dr. Hiran S Reddy, consultant physician and diabetologist at Gleneagles…