Empowering Consumers: Navigating the Digital Age and Celebrating Consumer Rights on National Consumer Day
National Consumer Day is observed annually on December 24th in India, marking the enactment of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. It emphasizes awareness of consumer rights, responsibilities, and the significance of protection. The Act was a pivotal step in...
Food Contact Materials and Your Health: Tips for a Safer Approach
Recently, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a strong advisory urging both consumers and food vendors to refrain from using newspapers in any capacity related to packing, serving, or storing food items. The FSSAI emphasized the potential...
Unlocking Minds: Understanding the core of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, primarily affects memory and cognitive function. It is the most common cause of dementia, gradually impairing daily life. Research aims to understand its complex pathology and develop effective treatments...
World Diabetes Day 14 th Nov, 2023 – Access to Diabetes Care
Authors: - Dr. Pankaj Bhardwaj (Dr Pankaj Bhardwaj, Academic Head, School of Public Health (SPH), Professor of Community Medicine & Family Medicine All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur and Dr. Madhukar Mittal (Additional Professor and Head,...
Revitalizing Millet Consumption: Shifting Focus from ‘Big Food’ to Government Schemes and Local Outlets
Shifting away from dependence on the 'Big Food' industry to boost millet production and consumption, policies should emphasize integrating millets into government food schemes. Highlighting the limitations of Production Linked Incentives in realizing millets'...
The Emerging Crisis of Antibiotic Resistance
One of the greatest medical discoveries of the 20th century, antibiotics have saved countless lives by efficiently treating bacterial infections around the globe. However, the overuse and abuse of antibiotics have given rise to a formidable adversary, antibiotic...
The Significance of IRR in Investment
Shri Sharad Ranjan and Shri Hariti Tyagi The BackstoryThe relationship manager of a well-established bank reached out to my daughter, who is in the beginning of her twenties, and proposed an investment plan. The investment plan, according to him, is the best...
Sabudana Unveiled: The Tapioca Tale and Beyond
Sabudana holds a special place in the hearts and traditions of millions. These small, translucent globules have become synonymous with fasting seasons in India, particularly during religious festivals like Navratri, Shivaratri, Ekadashi, and Saawan season. During...
Recurrent pregnancy loss
With an increasing number of affected couples, recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) has become a widespread reproductive health problem. Clinically, it is defined as the loss of three or more pregnancies before the foetus reaches viability. It affects approximately 3...
From Grain to Gain: Mastering the Art of Aata Selection
Are you aware of what goes into that essential ingredient that forms the foundation of countless Indian meals? Yes, we're talking about aata, the versatile flour that brings us the beloved rotis, chapatis, and parathas. But have you ever stopped to consider the...