Author: Sharad Natani
In a rare and complex case, doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) successfully performed a life-saving bariatric surgery on a 44-year-old woman from Sangam Vihar suffering from super-super obesity—a condition defined by a Body Mass Index (BMI) above 60. The patient, weighing 146.5 kg at just 135 cm height, had a staggering BMI of 80.4, among the highest recorded in the country. Over the past three years, she struggled with failed attempts at diet and exercise, eventually developing severe breathing problems, sleep disruption, and dependence on CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) support. Her deteriorating health left…
In a major announcement for central government employees, the Ministry of Finance has introduced a one-time, one-way switch facility from the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to the National Pension System (NPS). According to the official memorandum dated August 25, 2025, employees currently enrolled in UPS can opt to shift to NPS before September 30, 2025. This move is aimed at streamlining pension benefits while giving employees greater flexibility for retirement planning. Who Can Avail the Switch? ●All UPS subscribers are eligible, provided they are not facing dismissal, removal, or disciplinary action. ●The option can be exercised up to one year…
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has cleared the appointment of senior IPS officer Akhil Kumar (1994 batch, UP cadre) as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Digital India Corporation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). He will serve in the rank and pay of an Additional Secretary, marking a key bureaucratic move in India’s digital transformation journey. A Green Signal from Centre and State The ACC issued the appointment order late Monday night, after the UP Home Department granted its No Objection Certificate (NOC) in April 2025. The file is now being routed through…
देश में शिक्षा की स्थिति और शिक्षकों के प्रति व्यवहार को लेकर सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने सोमवार को एक ऐतिहासिक टिप्पणी की। अदालत ने गुजरात सरकार को फटकार लगाते हुए कहा कि संविदा सहायक प्रोफेसरों को मात्र Rs 30,000 मासिक वेतन देना न केवल असंगत है बल्कि यह शिक्षकों का अपमान भी है। जस्टिस पीएम नरसिम्हा और जस्टिस जॉयमाल्या बागची की बेंच ने सुनवाई के दौरान कहा– “यह बर्दाश्त नहीं किया जा सकता कि जिन शिक्षकों पर हमारी आने वाली पीढ़ियों का भविष्य टिका है, उनके साथ ऐसा भेदभावपूर्ण व्यवहार किया जाए। जब नियमित एसोसिएट प्रोफेसरों को Rs 1.2 से Rs…
Air travel in India just became a lot friendlier on the pocket. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has launched an Udaan Yatri Café at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, offering food and beverages at prices starting as low as Rs 10. The café, inaugurated by Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu in the presence of MoS Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol, is part of the government’s effort to make air travel accessible and affordable for all under the Udaan scheme. Food at pocket-friendly prices Travellers can now grab: A bottle of water or a cup of tea – Rs 10…
Vitamin A is essential for sharp vision, glowing skin, and strong immunity — but these lesser-known foods might surprise you. When it comes to Vitamin A, most of us instantly think of carrots and spinach. But did you know there are many underrated superfoods that pack an even stronger Vitamin A punch? Essential for eye health, skin radiance, bone strength, and immunity, Vitamin A also helps prevent age-related vision decline and keeps infections at bay. Here are six surprising superfoods rich in Vitamin A that you might want to add to your plate: 1. Amaranth Leaves A traditional Indian leafy…