Author: Sharad Natani
In a historic move, Bihar is all set to host its first nuclear power plant, becoming one of the first six Indian states chosen under the central government’s ambitious Nuclear Energy Mission. The announcement was made by Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar following a meeting of eastern region power ministers. Backed by a Rs 20,000 crore allocation in the Union Budget 2025-26, this mission aims to transform India’s energy landscape through the deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)—a new-age nuclear technology that is compact, safer, and cost-effective. Clean Power, Big Promise for Bihar The SMR plant will address Bihar’s…
In a landmark move for obesity management in India, Novo Nordisk has officially launched Wegovy, the much-anticipated weight-loss drug that’s making waves globally. Designed as a once-a-week injection, Wegovy mimics the natural hormone GLP-1 in the body, helping reduce hunger, cravings, and control blood sugar—all crucial factors in managing obesity. How Does Wegovy Work? Wegovy contains semaglutide, an ingredient that activates GLP-1 receptors in the brain. This reduces appetite, makes you feel full sooner, and helps control cravings—making weight loss easier without extreme dieting or exhausting workouts. In global trials, Wegovy users experienced an average 20% body weight loss within…
In a world where selflessness is rare, Ritu Narang from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, shines as a beacon of hope. A certified Art of Living Yoga instructor, social activist, and wellness guide, Ritu has dedicated more than a decade of her life to helping individuals fight addiction, embrace wellness, and adopt positive life choices. Healing Through Yoga and Compassion Since 2011, Ritu has been actively involved in rehabilitating individuals struggling with substance abuse. Using the power of yoga, pranayama, and meditation, she has transformed the lives of countless addicts—guiding them towards mental clarity, emotional strength, and physical well-being. Her calm, motivating…
The wilderness of Ranthambore National Park bids an emotional farewell to its most photographed and admired resident—Tigress T-84, fondly known as Arrowhead. The majestic big cat, granddaughter of the legendary ‘Machli’, succumbed to a brain tumour on June 19, 2025, marking the end of an era in India’s tiger conservation story. Arrowhead’s life was not just about ruling the forests—she redefined tiger conservation and strengthened the gene pool across multiple reserves. As shared by IFS Officer Parveen Kaswan, “She raised cubs that helped repopulate parts of Ranthambore and other tiger reserves. She strengthened gene pools and rewrote conservation.” Forest officials…
In a landmark move towards women-led development under the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision, the central government has launched ‘NAVYA – Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls’, a pioneering initiative to equip India’s young women with skill-based training for future employment. The launch ceremony, held in Sonbhadra today, was graced by Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Savitri Thakur, Minister of State for Women and Child Development. Together, they inaugurated this pilot project designed to uplift girls aged 16-18 years, especially those from underprivileged and rural backgrounds who have completed at least…
While most teenagers are busy scrolling phones or studying for exams, 17-year-old Aditya Pingale from the small village of Awankhed in Maharashtra’s Nashik district is solving a real-world problem that has troubled farmers for decades. Aditya has built ‘KrushiBot’—a low-cost, mobile-controlled robot made entirely from scrap, designed to reduce the back-breaking task of spraying pesticides manually. His motivation? Watching his farmer uncle return home daily, exhausted and in pain, carrying a 20-litre pesticide tank on his back. A Solution Born Out of Empathy and Ingenuity “My uncle’s constant struggle made me realize that something needed to change,” says Aditya. “That’s…