Is India Winning the War Against Rising Non-Communicable Diseases? The latest health statistics paint a concerning picture: diabetes, heart disease, and cancer rates are climbing, impacting millions across the country. From rural healthcare access to the burgeoning urban health crisis, challenges remain significant. This week, we delve into the crucial initiatives underway – government policies, technological advancements in telemedicine, and the rising role of preventative healthcare – that aim to address this national health emergency. Experts weigh in on the effectiveness of current strategies and the critical need for increased public awareness campaigns targeting lifestyle diseases. Are these efforts enough? Explore Abtak.com's in-depth coverage on healthcare in India and discover the vital information you need to protect your well-being and the future of public health. Stay informed; stay healthy.
Start by powdering 1/2 cup sugar in a dry grinder and keep it aside. Now, take whole wheat flour in a heavy-bottomed kadhai and roast on low flame. Once the kadhai starts heating, roast the flour evenly until golden brown and ensure that it's not getting too brown. You have to stir often so that there's even roasting. Roast until you get a nutty aroma from the whole wheat flour. Roast for about 10-12 minutes on a low flame and add 4 tbsp ghee to the flour mixture. Mix evenly and ensure that you're stirring continuously to avoid lumping. Stir cashews and almonds in a separate pan and roast the nuts until golden and crisp.
Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 10 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said a massive disaster had struck three assembly constituencies in Mandi district due to a cloudburst, with Seraj constituency being the worst affected. He visited the impacted areas, met families at rehabilitation centres, and sought central help to deal with the crisis. Speaking to the mediapersons, CM Sukhu said, ... A massive disaster has struck the state in three assembly constituencies of Mandi district, caused by a cloudburst... Areas of the Seraj constituency have been ...Read More >
Kharna, the sacred second day of Chhath Puja, is being celebrated today, 26 October 2025, across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand. The day holds immense spiritual value as devotees observe a long fast from sunrise to sunset before breaking it with jaggery kheer, fruits, and puris or ghee-soaked rotis. To mark the occasion, people share heartfelt Kharna status videos, Kharna Puja statuses, and devotional clips that capture the divine vibe of the festival. Across India and among the diaspora, t ...Read More >
PRNewswire New Delhi [India], March 11: Following the signature of the landmark UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the food and drink sector is emerging as a key driver of bilateral trade. The agreement is expected to create new opportunities for exporters and importers in both countries by improving market access and strengthening commercial ties. The deal will lead to an increase in bilateral trade by £25.5 billion every year in the long term, supporting new jobs and growth across both economies. Reflecting on this momentum, the UK Government represented by the British High Commission in ...Read More >
Srisailam (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 16 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday offered prayer at Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Varla Devasthanam here in Nandyal district. "PM Modi performed Rudrabhishekam with Panchamuralu (a sacred mixture made of five ingredients-cow milk, cow curd, cow ghee, honey, and sugar)," BJP sources said. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan accompanied him. The Mallikarjuna Swamy temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and one of the 52 Shakti Peeths. A unique feature of this temple is the coexistence of a Jyotirlinga and a Shakti P ...Read More >
CHENNAI: With the tradition of exchanging sweets and savouries among family and friends, sweet shop owners in Chennai say prices have gone up by 10 to 15 per cent this year. Caterers and confectioners attribute the hike to rising labour costs and input expenses, including ghee, sugar, and dry fruits. S Krishna Prasad, who runs a sweet shop franchise in T Nagar, said a price surge during festive seasons were common, particularly during Deepavali. "This year, a kilo of traditional sweets and savouries such as ladoo, jangiri, mysore pak, kai murukku, thattai, and seedai are priced between Rs 48 ...Read More >
Lucknow: As the sun dipped into the horizon, Laxman Mela ground came alive with the shimmering glow of diyas floating on the Gomti river and the melodic echoes of prayers as a sea of humanity gathered to offer evening 'arghya' (offerings) as part of the Chhath festival on Monday.Women, adorned in vibrant sarees and marked with vermillion from nose to forehead, sat across the vedis, escorted by their children and male family members. The air was filled with the sweet scent of offerings as they brought forth an array of symbolic items -- sugarcane stalks, kalash filled with rice, thekua, mango l ...Read More >
US President Donald Trump has reduced import duties on nearly 200 agricultural and food products, benefiting Indian suppliers of spices, tea, and processed foods. This move aims to address domestic pressure over rising prices, with India's exports of spices and processed foods expected to see significant gains. Indian suppliers of spices, tea and several processed foods are set to benefit after US President Donald Trump reduced import duties on close to 200 agricultural and food products, report ...Read More >
62% calories comes from carbs, added sugar intake higher than recommended India's rapidly changing eating habits are fueling an alarming spike in diabetes and obesity with at least 21 states and UTs exceeding the national recommendations of less than 5%E (total energy) for added sugar intake while overall protein intake was suboptimal averaging 12% of the daily calories, according to the findings of the survey as part of the study by Indian Council of Medical Research-India Diabetes (ICMR-INDIAB ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Union Minister Suresh Gopi stirred controversy on Tuesday by claiming that those elected by "corpses" are now serving the state. Speaking at a neighbourhood meet called "Kalungu" in Idukki district, he alleged that cadavers from 25 years ago had cast votes in Kerala elections. Media reports have previously highlighted incidents of deceased voters being listed as active in Kerala's voter list, he said, while indirectly referring to the accusations of "scientific rigging " against the Left parties. The minister was responding to allegations of voter fraud in Thrissur consti ...Read More >
Five festive creations from Besan Ladoo Rochers to Vegan Tres Leches redefine indulgence with global flavours, plant-based innovation, and pure celebration. This festive season, indulge in creativity that goes beyond the ordinary. These handpicked recipes from nostalgic Indian sweets like Besan Ladoo Rochers to contemporary vegan delights such as Dark Chocolate Mousse and Tres Leches, and tropical escapes like Coconut Pudding and Mango Malai Ceviche combine comfort, craft, and culinary innovatio ...Read More >
Everything your body goes through in a 72-hour fast has been revealed A sobering simulation has revealed what happens to your body when you fast for 72 hours straight. While people will pull out all the food-related techniques to cut their intake down, with the likes of intermittent fasting rising in popularity in recent years, fasting is still a method used by many to lose weight. But as made clear by health professionals, fasting may not be for everyone and like most fitness-related things, ...Read More >
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): Actor Akshay Kumar visited the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain early Wednesday morning to offer prayers ahead of the release of his upcoming film 'Bhooth Bangla'. Akshay was accompanied by his mother-in-law and veteran actress Dimple Kapadia during the visit. Also Read | Raja Shivaji Teaser Out: Riteish Deshmukh Directorial Chronicles Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's Journey to Swarajya (Watch Video). Soon after offering prayers, Akshay spoke to ANI about his visit and shared that he prayed not just for himself but for the entire country and ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A bakery allegedly running without a valid license and under unhygienic conditions was raided by Tappachabutra Police on Thursday, April 2, officials said. The bakery had been operating under the name "Chand Bakery" at Natraj Nagar, Jhirra, in Tappachabutra. The owner, Syed Khadeer, was arrested and materials worth Rs 2,77,630 were seized, including 50 kg maida, 50 kg sugar, six cartons of sauce, 13 cartons of Dalda ghee, 25 kg coconut powder, 20 kg cake powder, four tins of oil, eight kg of chicken and machinery. The accused did not have any food license, manufacturing license a ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The BJD chief, Naveen Patnaik, on Saturday sought the personal intervention of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for the early and safe release of an Odisha resident allegedly abducted by militants in the West African country of Mali. Twenty-eight-year-old P Venkataramana is a resident of Patnaik's Assembly constituency Hinjili from where he has been elected for six consecutive terms since 2000. Taking to X, Patnaik said: "Concerned to know that P Venkataramana of Hinjilicut block of Ganjam district has been kidnapped by extremists in the African country Mali. He has remaine ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) The government has notified a new framework for the edible oil industry, imposing stricter registration and reporting requirements on producers to enhance transparency and oversight, according to an official release. The 2025 Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (VOPPA) Regulation Order, notified on August 1 by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, amends the Vegetable Oil Products Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2011, under Section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Under the new framework, producers will ...Read More >
Mangaluru, Oct. 18: The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) has launched a nationwide campaign titled "Halal-Free Diwali", urging citizens to reject products bearing halal certification. The organisation claimed that the halal certification system poses a threat to India's secular framework and called upon the government to ban it. According to the HJS, what began as a certification system limited to meat products has now expanded to include everyday commodities such as sugar, flour, oil, cosmetics and even medicines. "When India already has official regulatory agencies like FSSAI and FDA, there i ...Read More >
New Delhi: Wilmar International, through its arm Lence Pte, has sought approval from the fair trade regulator CCI to acquire a 20 per cent stake in AWL Agri Business Ltd from the Gautam Adani-led Adani group.The move came after Adani Group last month announced that it had sold a 20 per cent stake in AWL Agri Business (formerly Adani Wilmar Ltd) to Singapore-based Wilmar International for Rs 7,150 crore, as part of its decision to exit the FMCG business and focus on its infrastructure vertical. "The acquirer (Lence Pte Ltd) proposes to acquire up to a maximum of 20 per cent of the paid-up equi ...Read More >
Jaipur, Aug 28 (PTI) The Rajasthan High Court on Thursday cancelled the contentious police sub-inspector recruitment exam-2021 owing to paper leak. Justice Sameer Jain in a detailed judgment cancelled the exam 2021 which was the bone of contention for both BJP and Congress governments in the state. "Illegality and fraud on the system was so conspicuous. It is strange that the state government did not take action any decision on the subject. The court's decision hopefully will act as a deterrent for the gangs playing with the future of youths," said senior advocate Major R P Singh who represe ...Read More >
Take paneer cubes in a bowl and soak them in warm salted water. Set aside for later use. In another bowl, combine degi red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, curd, and butter. Mix thoroughly and keep aside for the next step. Heat ghee in a kadai, then add bay leaf, green cardamom, cloves, ginger, garlic, green chili, and onions. Sauté until the onions turn translucent. Add the prepared curd mixture and dry Kashmiri red chilies to the kadai. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until aromatic. Toss in cashew nuts, tomatoes, salt, and some more degi red chili powder. Sauté on medium-h ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Nandini, a trusted name in Karnataka, is expanding its product range with the introduction of 'Ready to Cook' dosa and idli flour, now available in the city. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah unveiled these protein-based Nandini idli and dosa flour packets on Wednesday, marking the brand's long-awaited entry into this new market segment. At a special event held at Home Office Krishna, Siddaramaiah shared his excitement about the launch, stating that this new addition to Nandini's offerings will bring high-quality, whey protein-based flour to consumers at affordable prices. The flour, des ...Read More >
Akshay Kumar and Dimple Kapadia at the temple ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Akshay Kumar's film Bhooth Bangla releases on April 10 directed by Priyadarshan * Akshay Kumar and Dimple Kapadia visited Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple for blessings * Dimple Kapadia was initially sceptical about Akshay Kumar marrying her daughter Twinkle Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Akshay Kumar is all set to impress fans with his upcoming film Bhoot ...Read More >
Pune: In the narrow bylanes of Camp, where legacy bakeries have stood for decades, the scent of hot cross buns signals Good Friday as reliably as church bells. Traditionally eaten on this day to mark the occasion, the buns draw long queues each year. This time, however, the ritual comes with the sharp undertone of rising costs and fuel shortages, forcing bakers to make less profitable calculations behind their counters.Made with refined flour, butter, milk, sugar, yeast and spices, and often studded with raisins or candied peel, the buns are prepared using time-tested methods. The dough is kne ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Scientists from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a simple, glowing paper sensor that could help detect liver cancer early -- using the green glow of a rare earth metal called terbium.The sensor works by detecting an enzyme called "β-glucuronidase", which is found in many living organisms. While it has normal biological roles, high levels of this enzyme are linked to liver cancer, as well as colon, breast, and kidney cancers, and even infections and AIDS."Traditional detection methods often struggle with background noise or low sensitivity," said Ananya Biswas, a for ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) It's never too late to start over, goes the old adage and if ever there was proof needed that it actually isn't, one could always marvel at the life of Fauja Singh. The widely-admired 114-year-old, whose career as a marathon runner began when he was 89 and propelled him to the status of a global icon, died on Monday night. It was a heartbreakingly abrupt end despite his age. He was hit by a yet-to-be-identified vehicle while out for a walk at Beas Pind, his native village in Jalandhar. The frail man, who weathered many a personal storms with his resilience and "nonch ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) Vaishnavi Patil stands out with her speed and tremendous mat awareness at the selection trials for the upcoming World Championships. She outwits her rivals one by one to seal her place in the national team in the women's 65kg category for next month's Worlds, scheduled to be held in Zagreb. Seeing her tactical acumen and solid defence, it is hard to believe that she has pursued mat wrestling for only four years and hardly has any big-tournament exposure in the past. Usually, it is a transition phase from junior to senior level for Indian wrestlers, who get battle hard ...Read More >
Sudanese cuisine is a vibrant tapestry of flavors, mirroring the nation's multicultural past. It shines with aromatic spices and herbs, infusing vegetarian dishes with layers of warmth and depth. This article delves into the essential spices in Sudanese vegetarian cooking, providing a glimpse into the magic these ingredients wield in turning everyday meals into memorable gastronomic journeys. Dukkah is a beloved spice mix and a staple of Sudanese cuisine. Crafted from a blend of roasted nuts, sesame seeds, coriander, and cumin, dukkah imparts a distinctive crunch and warm, nutty flavor to dis ...Read More >
Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 6 (ANI): A team of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) conducted a field visit to a village in Panchayat Jarode on Saturday to extend emergency assistance to residents in disaster-affected areas. During the visit, the SDRF team surveyed the impacted areas and identified vulnerable individuals in urgent need of aid. Relief materials, including basic need kits and medical kits, were distributed to the affected families as part of the immediate response effort. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi, Argentine President Javier Milei Agree to Diversify India-Arg ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3: Vaishnavi Patil stands out with her speed and tremendous mat awareness at the selection trials for the upcoming World Championships. She outwits her rivals one by one to seal her place in the national team in the women's 65kg category for next month's Worlds, scheduled to be held in Zagreb. Seeing her tactical acumen and solid defence, it is hard to believe that she has pursued mat wrestling for only four years and hardly has any big-tournament exposure in the past. Usually, it is a transition phase from junior to senior level for Indian wrestlers, who get battle hardened ...Read More >