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.
With the onset of the cold season, it is often tempting to be snuggled in under a warm blanket, forgetting the routine morning workout. Yoga can not only boost your flexibility and mobility during the morning but also help prevent winter blues. In the article below, we focus on six-morning asanas that could help individuals become more mobile and more resistant to cold weather. A good sun salutation to get you started and flowing will bring the blood back into your veins. It is a flow of 12 poses that is done in a sequence. Stand at the front of your mat with your feet hip-width apart. Inhale and raise your arms overhead, then exhale and fold forward from your hips, with your hands touching the ground. Inhale and look up, then exhale and step back into a plank position. Lower down into Chaturanga Dandasana (low plank) or go straight to the ground. Inhale and lift chest into Cobra pose, then exhale and push back into downward facing dog. From there, step or jump forward between your hands, inhale and look up, then exhale and fold forward again. Inhale and come all the way up with your arms overhead, then exhale and bring your hands back to your sides. Repeat for 5-10 rounds. The warrior poses are a fantastic way to strengthen your legs and improve your balance. Stand at the front of your mat, and place your feet wide enough apart to allow your hips to sit over your heels. Extend your left leg backwards, turning it out 45 degrees. Bend your right knee to a 90-degree angle, ensuring your knee is above your ankle. Extend your arms outward to the sides, parallel to the ground. Remain here for a few breaths and then switch to the other side. Bridge pose is a fantastic way to open up the chest, shoulders, and hips while also strengthening the glutes and lower back. Lie on your back, bend your knees, and place your feet hip-width apart. Take in a breath and lift your hips from the ground. The soles of your feet and palms of your hands will be grounded while lifting your hips off the ground. Interlace your fingers underneath your body, and push your arms into the ground to lift your chest towards your chin. Hold for a few breaths and then slowly come down. Tree pose is an excellent pose to improve balance as well as strengthen the leg and foot muscles. To do a tree pose, stand on one leg, placing the foot firmly into the ground. Bring the other sole of your foot to rest against either the inside of your calf or thigh. Do not place it against your knee. Bring your hands together at your heart centre and find a focal point to help you balance. Hold for a few breaths before switching sides. Cat-Cow is a soothing but powerful warm-up for opening the spine, improving the range of motion in the torso and neck, and stimulating digestive functions, which are often an issue during cold weather months. To perform a cat-cow pose, come onto your hands and knees with your wrists directly under your shoulders and your knees directly under your hips. Inhale and arch your back, lifting your tailbone and chin towards the ceiling (cow pose). Exhale and round your spine, tucking your chin towards your chest (cat pose). Repeat for a few rounds, coordinating the movements with your breath. Reclining twist is a relaxing and rejuvenating pose that helps improve flexibility of the spine and hips, and also helps to untighten the lower back, which tends to tense up during colder weather. Lie on your back, with arms outstretched to the sides of your body. Bend your right knee, bringing it over your body, so the right leg is resting beside your left leg, crossing the right hip over the left hip, while both shoulders are anchored on the mat. Tilt your head so that it looks over your right shoulder. Stay a few breaths before shifting sides.
New Delhi, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) A sea of 1000 cyclists and fitness enthusiasts created a lively atmosphere at the JLN Stadium here on Sunday morning in the 26th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle. Organised in collaboration with Indian Railways as special partners, the event saw the presence of Indian actress Madhurima Tuli, wrestler Anirudh Kumar, and mountaineer Narender Kumar, among the special guests. Madhurima, who has starred in the Bollywood movie 'Baby', was formally recognised as a Fit India Icon on the occasion by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. She has been a state- ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: The Yogandhra vibrant celebration of wellness was held at the scenic Haritha Berm Park, attracting nearly 2,000 participants on Sunday in Vijayawada city. NTR District Joint Collector S. Ilakkiya stated that the event, organised by the district administration in collaboration with the tourism and Ayush departments, aimed to promote yoga as a consistent daily practice. "It is not sufficient to practise yoga for just a month. I encourage everyone to dedicate some time every day to yoga postures, which will lead to a more fulfilling and joyful life," Ilakkiya said. She emphasised th ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: Despite is hectic schedule, Prime Minister Narendra Modi practices yoga at least for two hours a day and people should draw inspiration from the PM to adopt yoga and make it a consistent part of life, emphasised Visakhapatnam MP M Sribharat. Addressing the gathering at the yoga session organised as part of 'Yogandhra' campaign by Aum Free Yoga Centre at Gadiraju Palace in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, the MP highlighted that regular yoga practice is the secret behind the Prime Minister's health and fitness. "If the ancient practice is incorporated into the daily regimen, people ca ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Concerns have been raised following the report of another tigress' death in Karnataka on Saturday, coming close on the heels of the shocking incident involving the death of a tigress and her four cubs. According to forest officials, the latest death has been reported from the Gundre Forest Range in Bandipur, located in Chamarajanagar district. Authorities, based on preliminary investigation, have stated that the tigress, estimated to be between 4 and 5 years old, appears to have died of natural causes. However, the post-mortem report is awaited for confirmation. The carcass was d ...Read More >
Mysuru: After the death of five tigers, including four cubs, at MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, forest officials are closely monitoring conflict zones near forest borders. Field officers have been instructed to intensify patrolling in the border areas.Foresters, however, admit there is a shortage of staff for patrolling in tiger reserves across Karnataka. PCCF (wildlife) and chief wildlife warden of Karnataka, Prabhash Chandra Ray, said he will review the situation to check any slackness in patrolling practices.The death of five tigers in a single day has added to the tiger mortality in Karnataka ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Two people were arrested on Saturday in connection with the death of a tigress and her four cubs in the Hugyam forest range of Male Mahadeshwara Hills, police said.The big cats were found dead on Thursday, and subsequent investigation revealed they were poisoned. The breakthrough came after the carcass of a poisoned cow belonging to Maada alias Maaduraju was found. According to police, Maaduraju was reportedly enraged after his cow named 'Kenchi' was preyed upon by wild animals. To avenge the loss, he sprayed poison on the cow's carcass. His friend Nagaraju too is believed to have ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Yoga has become a widely practised form of movement and mindfulness across the world, but despite its growing popularity, many misconceptions about it still exist. From misunderstandings about who can practise yoga to exaggerated claims about its effects, these myths can discourage people from trying yoga or lead to unrealistic expectations. Let's break down some of the most common myths and reveal the truth behind them. 1. You need to be flexible to do yoga A common misconception is that yoga is only for those who are already flexible. In truth, yoga helps build flexibility. You do ...Read More >
MADURAI: Stray cattle menace continues to pose challenges to residents across the city, especially in market areas and along the Vaigai Banks Road, despite the city corporation's efforts to intensify enforcement. According to corporation officials, a total of 467 stray cattle were seized across the city between January and November, with the most of 96 seizures in March, followed by 74 in June. September witnessed the lowest number of seizures, six, and January in second last with 16 seizures. The officials said the number of seizures has reduced significantly this year -- compared to the nea ...Read More >
Madikeri: Preparations are under way for the 11th International Day of Yoga celebration in Madikeri on June 21.The event is organised jointly by the district administration, zilla panchayat, and the district Ayush department. District Ayush officer Dr Shailaja G announced at a press conference that the event, themed 'One Earth, One Health Yoga', will commence at 6.45am at the Gowda Samaj, followed by mass yoga demonstrations until 8am.A preparatory yoga asana session is scheduled for June 20 at 5pm at the District Government Ayurveda Hospital near the city's govt bus depot.On June 10, activiti ...Read More >
PASIGHAT, 15 Sep: A month-long diploma course in yoga education concluded with a graduating ceremony held at the Seva Bhavan here in East Siang district on Sunday. The programme was organized by the Siang Trust under the aegis of Imphal-based Manipur International University (Imphal), with faculty support from Yog Gurukul Asom, Guwahati. Eleven trainees, including seven women, from seven districts of Arunachal Pradesh completed the rigorous training and are now qualified to serve as certified yoga teachers. The curriculum focused on practical and theoretical aspects of human anatomy and yog ...Read More >
Pune: The ongoing pre-non-interlocking and non-interlocking works to develop the Hadapsar railway station would affect trains' movement in the Daund-Pune section this week from Thursday till Sunday. A total of 17 trains, including DEMUs from Pune to Daund and Baramati to Pune, Pune-Harangul Express (01487), Harangul-Pune Express (01488), Solapur-Pune Intercity Superfast Express (12169) and Pune-Solapur Intercity Express (12170), would remain cancelled on Sunday (July 20), a railway official said. Jodhpur-Hadapsar Superfast Express (20495) would be short-terminated at the Pune railway station f ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for calling out the Delhi police for allegedly referring to Bengali as a Bangladeshi language, labelling it a "direct insult to the very language in which the National Anthem is composed." Stalin said such remarks were not "inadvertent errors" but a reflection of a regime that undermines India's linguistic diversity. "The Delhi Police, under the Union Home Ministry, has described Bengali as a 'Bangladeshi language.' This is a direct insult to the very language in which our National Anthem ...Read More >
New Delhi: The famous orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala of Mumbai who operated on Rishabh Pant after a serious road accident in December of 2022 feels that although the somersaults by Pant are being done rather well, it is an unnecessary event. During his path back home in Roorkee in December 2022, Rishabh Pant was involved in an accident with his luxury car hitting a divider after which he sustained various injuries. He had been treated in Dehradun and then he was flown to Mumbai. Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala conducted a ligament reconstruction surgery on his right knee in the Kokilaben Dhi ...Read More >
The official story is that there is a system in place that takes care of pets when their owners die, are imprisoned or enter long-term care. But animal activists tell a different story. Karl Azzopardi reports We love our pets, and it's a sad day when they leave us. But what happens to our furry companions when we die and no one is around to take care of them? For those who do not have relatives willing to adopt the orphaned pets, the answer is nebulous at best. The Animal Rights Ministry insis ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): A sea of 1000 cyclists and fitness enthusiasts created a lively atmosphere at the JLN Stadium here on Sunday morning in the 26th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle. Organised in collaboration with Indian Railways as special partners, the event saw the presence of Indian actress Madhurima Tuli, wrestler Anirudh Kumar, and mountaineer Narender Kumar, among the special guests. Madhurima Tuli, who has starred in the Bollywood movie 'Baby' opposite Akshay Kumar, was formally recognised as a Fit India Icon on the occasion by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Spor ...Read More >
Bulandshahr: A court in Bulandshahr delivered its verdict in the Syana violence case that dates back to December 2018. The court convicted all 38 accused individuals, including prominent local activists and community members. Mob Violence Erupted Over Cow Carcass Discovery The violence followed the discovery of cow carcasses near Mahav village, prompting protesters to storm Chingrawathi police outpost. They set vehicles ablaze, leading to escalating chaos. During the riot, Inspector Subodh Kumar Singh and 19‑year‑old Sumit Kumar were fatally shot while attempting to control the mob. Five Fo ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has announced a city-wide rollout of underground electric wiring as part of a Rs 100-crore initiative. The move aims to ensure a safer, cleaner and uninterrupted power supply for residents across the capital, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday while launching the city's first pilot project of underground wiring in Shalimar Bagh.Gupta said the work at her constituency Shalimar Bagh would be completed in approximately three months. At least 5,500 families residing in BH block Janta flats of Shalimar Bagh will benefit from the scheme, which will also improve the aes ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's digital economy is racing ahead. From Bengaluru's start-up hubs to Gurugram's glass towers, young professionals are building the future -- often from behind a screen. But as the country celebrates its tech boom, doctors are seeing another surge that's far less glamorous: spinal pain among people in their twenties and thirties. On World Spine Day, Dr Venkata Ramakrishna, HOD- Spine Surgery, Arete Hospitals, explained how young working professionals are slowly ruining spine health. The Price of a Desk-Bound Life The modern workday is built around sitting in front of laptops ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) With Ankur Bhattacharjee, Quadri Aruna, and Adriana Diaz all winning their singles rubbers, Kolkata ThunderBlades beat reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers 9-6 in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Sunday. Kolkata's victory saw them move into the playoff spots, occupying fourth with 29 points. Goa, with six more game wins on the board, moved level on points with leaders Jaipur Patriots and U Mumba TT. The tie opened with a gripping clash between two of the league's best: Goa captain Harmeet Desai took the opening game 11-10 after a stunning com ...Read More >
Jaipur: The Gurjar community in Rajasthan blocked the Delhi-Mumbai railway track for almost two hours after the Mahapanchayat of the community called by the Gurjar Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti at Pilupura in Bharatpur on Sunday. Although the Mahapanchayat ended with accepting the proposed draft sent by the state government on the demands of the community, but soon after this, the situation changed, and a mob led by some youth reached the nearby Delhi-Mumbai railway track, stopped a passenger train and removed the fishplates of the track. The youth leading the mob were not ready to accept the pr ...Read More >
The initiative has been developed by the World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Traditional Medicine (Yoga) (WHOCCIND 118), at the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga under the Ministry of Ayush. The protocols are designed as structured, evidence-based modules that integrate Yogic practices into daily life in a simple, accessible, and scalable manner. India today faces an alarming rise in non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular ailments, chronic ...Read More >
Walking for just 30 minutes a day can have powerful benefits for both your body and mind. This low-impact exercise boosts heart health by improving circulation and reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Regular walking aids in weight management by burning calories and promoting gradual weight loss. It also enhances energy levels, reduces fatigue, and supports mental health by releasing feel-good endorphins, lowering stress and anxiety. Additionally, walking improves joint health by reducing stiffness and preventing injuries, particularly in the lower back, hips, and knees. Incorporating ...Read More >
Thane, Aug 14 (PTI) A fire broke out at a cafe located in a multi-storey residential building in Maharashtra's Thane city early Thursday morning, following which 35 persons were evacuated from the structure, officials said. No casualty has been reported as of now, Thane Municipal Corporation's disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said. The blaze erupted in the Parsik Cafe located on the ground floor of the six-storey building at Kharegaon in Kalwa (West), he said. The disaster management cell received information about the incident at 4.58 am from the owner of the cafe, a 1,000 sq ft ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The credit-to-deposit ratio in Indian banks has stayed below 80 per cent as credit offtake in the country continues to lag, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that while both credit offtake and deposit growth have increased sequentially, they remain significantly lower than the levels seen last year. Deposits continued to outpace credit offtake in the current fortnight, leading to a narrowing of the credit-deposit gap. It stated Credit to Deposit Ratio Remains Below 80 per cent as Credit Offtake Lags. The report data pointed ...Read More >
Increasing sedentary lifestyles and excessive screen time are leading to a rise in spine health issues among adults aged 25-45. New mothers are particularly affected, suffering back pain due to pregnancy changes. Experts urge preventive measures and timely consultations to mitigate these conditions. Sedentary lifestyles and the surge in screen time are contributing to an alarming rise in spine-related health issues among adults aged 25 to 45, doctors report. According to Dr. Vishwanathan Iyer of ...Read More >