India is facing a growing OBESITY crisis, particularly among its younger population. As per data available, a staggering 12.5 million children aged between 5 and 19 in India were found to be severely overweight, with 7.3 million boys and 5.2 million girls now struggling with excess weight. The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines overweight as…
Heteronymic Phrases
In today’s blog, I am back on the English language In the English language, there are some phrases which are called HETERONYMIC PHRASES. These phrases include heteronym words, which are words spelt the same but pronounced differently and have different meanings, used in short phrases or contexts to show contrast. 1 I will lead the…
Maruti Scam
Today, I am writing about the first major scam involving members of Indira Gandhi’s family, which was then known as the Maruti Scam. On 16th November 1970, a company was formed known as Maruti Technical Services Pvt Ltd. (MTSPL). The promoters of this company were Sanjay Gandhi & Sonia Gandhi. The Company was set up…
Top 5 Test Batsmen
In today’s weekend blog, I am back on Cricket. Cricket is the only sport in the world that is played across three different formats at the highest level. ODIs and T20S s are not bad for generating temporary excitement, but Test cricket is unparalleled in terms of judging players’ true quality. Test cricket has always…
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Friends, have you come across a condition called TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA? It is a condition that causes intense pain similar to an electric shock on one side of the face. It affects the trigeminal nerve, which carries signals from the face to the brain. Even a light touch, such as brushing teeth or putting on makeup,…
Habits Giving Massive Returns
Friends, in life there are certain HABITS which we must follow, and usually these habits give MASSIVE RETURNS in your day-to-day life. Here are some of those habits : 1 Write things down- Our brains are for having ideas, not for holding them. 2 Take a second to pause before you respond. Become less reactive….
Jobs- Government or Private
There have been criticisms by many opposition parties that the government is not creating enough jobs. What they always refer to is creating jobs in government offices. With the digitalisation and computerisation of operations in government offices, it is natural that clerical and Junior officer types of jobs are slowly being reduced in the government…
Bollywood-Unforgettable Characters
Bollywood cinema between 1950 and 1990 is often regarded as its golden period and transitional age. These four decades witnessed the rise of social dramas, romance thrillers, and the emergence of the “angry young man” phenomenon. Amidst these changes, a certain character left an indelible mark on audiences and defined the Bollywood style of storytelling….
Colonial Hangover-Indian Judiciary
The INDIAN JUDICIARY is often described as the guardian of the Constitution and the last hope of justice. It enjoys vast powers, from judicial review to interpreting fundamental rights. However, the majority of Indian citizens frequently argue and feel that the Indian judiciary continues to function under a COLONIAL HANGOVER– a legacy of British Raj…
Brain-Eating Organism
Friends, do you know that some organisms can eat your brain? It is called “BRAIN-EATING AMOEBA” that refers to Naegleria Fowleri, a microscopic single-celled organism found in warm freshwater bodies. Despite its frightening nickname, infections caused by this amoeba are extremely rare but almost always fatal. It attacks the human brain, leading to a condition…