Author: Sharad Natani
In a rare and remarkable medical breakthrough, surgeons at Jehangir Hospital successfully removed an 18-kilogram ovarian tumour from a 68-year-old woman, offering her not just relief—but a second chance at life. The patient, a breast cancer survivor from Bihar, had long suffered from chronic bloating and discomfort. What appeared to be a swelling turned out to be a giant ovarian tumour measuring 44 x 37 x 30 cm, containing 16 litres of fluid and posing serious health risks. ‘Patient-First Care’ Leads to Triumph Under the leadership of Dr Nina Mansukhani, Senior Gynaecologist, and Dr C B Koppiker, Director of Onco…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the grand 11th International Yoga Day celebrations on June 21 from the scenic coastline of Visakhapatnam, calling yoga a global “pause button” for peace and balance in today’s turbulent world. Addressing a sea of over 3 lakh yoga enthusiasts stretching from Ramakrishna Beach to Bhogapuram, the Prime Minister emphasized the unifying power of yoga that transcends borders, age, and backgrounds. Indian Navy ships stationed nearby added grandeur to the event. “Today, the whole world is doing yoga together. Yoga is beyond boundaries; it connects humanity in health, harmony, and consciousness,” PM Modi said. He recalled…
In a bold move to tackle Delhi’s severe air pollution, the city will deny fuel to overage vehicles from July 1, 2025. This landmark decision, enforced by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), applies to diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years. To catch these aging polluters, Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras have been installed at petrol pumps across the capital. These cameras automatically scan every vehicle’s number plate and cross-check it with the VAHAN database to identify if the vehicle has crossed its permissible age. If flagged, fuel stations will refuse…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has released the first installment of housing funds to over 53,600 beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) in Bihar, marking a major push towards affordable housing for the economically weaker sections of society. Speaking at the event, the Prime Minister reiterated his government’s dedication to providing pucca houses for every urban poor family, ensuring a better and dignified life for those belonging to EWS (Economically Weaker Section), LIG (Lower Income Group), and disadvantaged communities. Driving Development, Honoring Legacy Modi emphasized that the NDA government is fulfilling the vision of legendary leaders like…
In what is being hailed as a medical marvel in Mumbai, a team of doctors at Wockhardt Hospitals successfully reconstructed the severely crushed hand of a 32-year-old man—saving him from potential lifelong disability after a freak accident with a sugarcane juice machine. A Life-Altering Accident Turns into a Story of Hope The young professional, employed at a multinational company, was assisting a roadside sugarcane vendor when tragedy struck—his entire hand got trapped in the heavy sugarcane squeezer. The brutal machine left his hand with multiple fractures, extensive soft tissue damage, and a risk of permanent loss of function. Without wasting…
In a major disruption to passport services across India, the Passport Seva Portal suffered a nationwide outage, leading to the cancellation of thousands of appointments without prior intimation. Frustrated applicants took to social media to express their anger over the sudden technical failure that left several Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) non-functional. The outage, reportedly caused by a critical server malfunction, paralysed passport operations in key cities including Delhi, Mumbai, and Bhopal, leaving applicants stranded outside closed service centres. Many were shocked to find notices pasted on PSK gates stating “technical issue – services suspended”—with no SMS, email, or official alert…