Author: Sharad Natani
While most doctors chase careers in plush metro hospitals, Dr. S M Ziaur Rahman made the reverse journey — from a high-paying job in Delhi to a modest clinic in Khagaria, Bihar, where he treats patients for just Rs50. The turning point? A patient encounter that felt too personal to ignore. “He was poor, anxious, and had travelled over 1,200 km just to get treatment in Delhi — only to tell me he was from Khagaria, my own district. That shook me,” says Dr. Rahman. At the time, Dr. Rahman worked in the non-invasive cardiac department of a reputed Delhi…
The wait is finally coming to an end for thousands of aspiring Chartered Accountants across India. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially announced that the CA Final, Intermediate, and Foundation exam results for the May 2025 session will be declared on July 6, 2025. This much-anticipated announcement has brought a wave of excitement, nervous energy, and relief among students who’ve been eagerly awaiting their scores. What You Need to Know CA Final & Intermediate Results: Will be available around 2 PM on July 6, 2025 CA Foundation Result: Will be announced later in the day, at…
In a major push for clean mobility, the Government of India has proposed dual-colour number plates for hydrogen-powered vehicles. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a draft notification suggesting green-blue number plates to help easily identify these eco-friendly vehicles. What’s New? Private hydrogen vehicles: Green (top) + Blue (bottom) background with white letters Commercial hydrogen vehicles: Green + Blue with yellow letters Rental hydrogen cabs: Black (top) + Blue (bottom) with yellow letters This move mirrors India’s strategy with electric vehicles, which already have green number plates. It also aims to standardize vehicle identification across the country…
Many people fear donating blood due to long-held myths, but experts say it’s time to set the record straight. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Vikas Dua, Principal Director and Head of Pediatric Haematology, Haemato Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, debunks eight common myths that stop people from performing this life-saving act. Myth 1: Donating Blood Will Make You Weak Truth: Not at all. The body replaces the lost fluid within hours and red blood cells within weeks. Most people feel normal after 24 hours with proper rest and hydration. Myth 2: You…
In a groundbreaking move to tackle the capital’s persistent air pollution crisis, Delhi is all set to experience its first-ever artificial rainfall through cloud seeding operations scheduled between July 4 and 11, 2025—weather permitting. The initiative, titled “Technology Demonstration and Evaluation of Cloud Seeding as an Alternative for Delhi NCR Pollution Mitigation,” is spearheaded by the Delhi Environment Department in collaboration with IIT Kanpur and IMD Pune. A High-Tech Approach to Pollution Control The project will include five aircraft sorties, each lasting 90 minutes and covering around 100 sq. km in northwest and outer Delhi. Specially equipped aircraft will release…
In a significant rollback, the Maharashtra government has revoked two controversial resolutions (GRs) that had introduced Hindi as a compulsory third language in primary schools. This move comes just ahead of the state’s monsoon legislative session, following fierce political backlash and public protests across the state. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis made the announcement on Sunday, confirming the cancellation of GRs issued on April 16 and June 17, which had made Hindi mandatory—and later optional—for Classes 1 to 5. A new committee headed by educationist Dr. Narendra Jadhav will now review the implementation of the three-language formula. “We don’t want to…