Hidden in plain sight across Indian villages, the Bakayan tree emerges as Ayurveda’s unsung hero for deep internal cleansing. Its intensely bitter profile—encompassing leaves, bark, fruits, and seeds—is no accident; it’s evolution’s design for detoxification. Generations have turned to this plant to combat everything from stubborn skin conditions to digestive distress, proving its timeless value. Blood cleansing lies at Bakayan’s core. By purging deep-seated toxins, it tackles persistent issues like furuncles, eczema, pruritus, and allergic reactions. Topical applications of leaf extracts calm burning sensations and reduce swelling, while systemic purification yields radiant skin from the inside out. Standout among its…
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Picture this: a dusty village in Rajasthan, bandits on horseback, and a voice booming, ‘Kitne aadmi the?’ That single line from Amjad Khan’s Gabbar Singh in Sholay launched one of Bollywood’s most iconic villains. Director Ramesh Sippy’s masterpiece, released in 1975, turned ordinary dialogues into immortal poetry, shaping Hindi cinema forever. Sippy’s roots trace back to a cinematic dynasty. Born in pre-Partition Karachi to producer G.P. Sippy, he immersed himself in films from childhood, even acting briefly in Shahenshah at age six. By 1971, he was directing Andaz, a breezy success with Shammi Kapoor and Hema Malini. Seeta Aur Geeta…
Maharashtra’s justice delivery has received a turbo boost, thanks to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s strategic intervention in tackling forensic lab delays. Committed to ‘Justice for All, Swift Justice,’ the administration is plugging gaps in the forensic chain, prioritizing quick resolutions under updated criminal statutes. Launching a targeted operation, Fadnavis mandated regular reviews to accelerate case disposals at Forensic Science Laboratories. Beginning 2025 with 181,000 pending matters and absorbing 294,000 fresh ones, the directorate achieved a monumental disposal of 396,879 cases by December’s close, trimming the backlog to 79,542. Beyond routine targets, employees logged 12-hour days and holiday shifts, exceeding projected…
As winter grips the nation, a familiar ache returns: knee pain that turns the season into a test of endurance. From seniors battling arthritis to active adults with joint wear, the cold weather exacerbates discomfort, making movement laborious. Why does this happen, and what can Ayurveda do about it? Scientists explain it through environmental shifts. Declining barometric pressure in winter prompts joint tissues to swell, pressing on nerves and causing pain. Simultaneously, low temperatures constrict blood vessels, reducing flow to extremities and thickening synovial fluid—the joint’s natural lubricant. Less fluid motion means more friction and agony. Vitamin D deficiency from…
The BJP in Kerala notched a tactical victory by formalizing an alliance with the rising Twenty20 Kizhakkambalam party, which is set to join the NDA ahead of the state assembly elections. The pact was finalized during a high-stakes Kochi summit between state BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar and Twenty20 leader Sabu M. Jacob. Hailing from Kizhakkambalam in Ernakulam, Twenty20 is entering mainstream politics for the first time through this NDA integration. The move gains added momentum with PM Modi’s impending Friday visit to Thiruvananthapuram, potentially featuring Jacob alongside him on stage—a clear sign of the partnership’s stature. Talks intensified recently, building…
India is making unprecedented strides in groundwater conservation with the completion of 3.96 million rainwater harvesting and recharge projects since the ‘Catch the Rain – Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari’ campaign kicked off in September 2024. This people-driven movement is redefining the nation’s approach to water management. Key objectives include capturing rainwater, reviving water sources, recharging borewells, and constructing recharge shafts to bolster depleting aquifers. These steps are crucial to averting future water shortages and ensuring long-term availability. The Groundwater Artificial Recharge Master Plan prioritizes region-specific technologies to maximize impact. With a goal of 14.2 million structures, the plan eyes recharging…
New Delhi steps up as a lifeline for Afghanistan, airlifting 7.5 tons of essential cancer drugs to Kabul on Thursday. This timely intervention by India aims to bridge critical gaps in the war-torn nation’s oncology care, where patients face acute shortages of vital treatments. The move was spotlighted by MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on X: ‘To address the immediate requirements of cancer patients, India has supplied 7.5 tons of life-saving cancer medications to Kabul. Our commitment to the Afghan people stands firm.’ Background to this aid traces back to December’s pivotal meeting in New Delhi between Afghan Health Minister Mawlawi…
In a pointed attack on Maharashtra’s fractured Shiv Sena dynamics, BJP spokesperson Prem Shukla revealed that the Thackeray brothers’ show of solidarity evaporated the moment elections concluded. During a press interaction in New Delhi, Shukla dissected key political maneuvers in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, zeroing in on MNS chief Raj Thackeray’s pivotal support to Eknath Shinde’s group. ‘Elections over, and so is the Thackeray unity mirage,’ Shukla quipped. He highlighted Raj’s open backing of the ‘genuine Shiv Sena’ in Dombivli-Kalyan, interpreting it as a stamp of approval for Shinde as the rightful successor to Bal Thackeray’s legacy. A former MNS…
Frustration boiled over in Balochistan as jobless pharmacists took the government to task over its recruitment shortcomings during a fiery press briefing in Quetta. Representing more than 2,000 out-of-work professionals, the Unemployed Pharmacists Action Committee (UPAC) decried the announcement of just a handful of vacancies, dismissing it as insultingly insufficient. UPAC’s General Secretary Qasim Aziz Mengal, addressing the media at Quetta Press Club, labeled the policy unacceptable and called for expanded opportunities through fair, merit-driven hiring. He pointed to walk-in interviews for senior BPS-17 roles as a blatant ploy to install favorites, bypassing proper protocols in the health ministry. Concerns…
In a bid to salvage their faltering season, Gujarat Giants have announced the signing of Jintimani Kalita for the remainder of Women’s Premier League 2026. The 10-lakh replacement comes in for Titas Sadhu, sidelined by injury since joining the franchise. Kalita’s track record speaks volumes. The left-hand bat and right-arm medium pacer has played 13 WPL games for Mumbai Indians over two seasons, showcasing her dual skills effectively. Her inclusion is timely for Giants, who sit dead last after winning only two of their five matches so far. Playoff hopes hinge on such moves. Sadhu, a rising star from Bengal,…