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Chennai Gen alpha pupils use 6-7 meme slang
The HinduArchived
A Hindu feature on Madras bashai shows Chennai Tamil absorbing Urdu, Dutch and English loanwords. Historian V. Sriram links galeej to Arcot-era contact and duttu to the Dutch duit coin. Nine-year-old Prakrithi S. says classmates use meme digits such as 6-7 in school. Graduates Ra
Doctor explains food noise beyond ordinary hunger
Hindustan TimesArchived
Pune endocrinologist Dr Vaishali Deshmukh said persistent food thoughts can be food noise, distinct from physical hunger. She cited the 2025 Food Noise Questionnaire in Obesity as a tool to measure such thoughts. Examples include planning the next snack while eating or opening de
Renu Sindhu marks 66th birthday with gym workout holding granddaughter
Hindustan TimesArchived
Ahmedabad fitness entrepreneur Renu Sindhu marked her 66th birthday on August 30 with a gym workout carrying her granddaughter, videos on Instagram showed. She performed Bulgarian split squats, squats, and hip thrusts while holding the child. Sindhu became a gym entrepreneur at 5
Gen Z Airbnb hosts in India grew 40% this year
Hindustan TimesArchived
Airbnb reported nearly 40% year-on-year growth in its Gen Z host community in India during the first half of 2026. Nearly two in every five new Airbnb hosts in India during this period were aged between 18 and 29. Indore recorded more than 120% year-on-year growth in its Gen Z ho
Bengaluru relocate couple gets 21-day Leela suite stay
Hindustan TimesArchived
Instagram creators Shivangi and Manuj said Manuj's employer arranged a 21-day stay at The Leela Palace Bengaluru after a job relocation. They stayed in a tower suite with a living room, kitchenette and workspace. Shivangi posted a video tour on August 30. The hotel website lists
Dr Sethi lists 7 habits he changed at 34
Hindustan TimesArchived
California gastroenterologist Dr Saurabh Sethi, 44, listed seven habits he changed at 34. He says he feels better than a decade ago. An August 27 Instagram video cited 10-minute walks after meals and 30-plus plants a week. He also named lifting two to three times weekly, 30-plus
Delhi radiologist flags higher H1N1 risk in pregnancy
Hindustan TimesArchived
With H1N1 cases rising in India, Delhi radiologist Dr Bimalpreet Mohan warned of higher risk in pregnancy. She also listed older adults, young children and people with chronic illness as vulnerable. Early signs include fever, cough, sore throat and fatigue that mirror other viral
Doctor says button batteries burn tissue in under 2 hours
Hindustan TimesArchived
Neonatologist Dr Bhawna Malik said a button battery stuck in a child's oesophagus can cause severe tissue injury in less than two hours. The cells are common in toys, remotes, watches and hearing aids. Children may swallow them after mistaking them for sweets or coins. Contact wi
Researchers recognise 8 dog-faced bat species in Americas
The Indian ExpressArchived
Dog-faced bats in the genus Cynomops look canine but belong to the order Chiroptera, not Carnivora. Scientists long listed six species, then described two more in 2018: Cynomops freemani in Panama and Cynomops tonkigui in Ecuador. That brought the recognised total to eight. Resea
Meditation teachers say a noisy mind is not failure
Hindustan TimesArchived
Spiritual teachers say a busy mind during meditation does not mean failure. Tara Brach encourages noticing difficult thoughts instead of pushing them away. Sharon Salzberg writes about returning attention to the breath when the mind wanders. Aathman Awareness Centre said meditati
Uganda Ngogo chimps remain split after years of raids
Hindustan TimesArchived
Researchers describe years-long conflict between central and western chimpanzee factions in Uganda's Ngogo community, shown in Netflix's Chimp Empire. Fighting likely began in 2014 after elders died from respiratory illness and a new alpha rose. As of April the known toll was sev
Range Rover Sport EV packs 300 patents of new tech
Hindustan TimesArchived
The electric Range Rover Sport launches globally next month and in India around March. It uses two 326hp motors and a 118.5kWh battery, validated over 60,000 hours of testing. Combined output is 550hp and 850Nm, with a promised range of 531km that could prove optimistic if driven
Delhi logs 166 new H1N1 cases in a day
Hindustan TimesArchived
Delhi reported 166 new H1N1 cases on August 27, up from 138 a day earlier, taking the cumulative count to 2,612. Total influenza A cases rose to 3,300 from 3,177. The ICMR said this is seasonal influenza, not a new strain. Dr Arpit Bansal said breathing difficulty, chest pain, co
Samantha Ruth Prabhu stops strength training at 70% of max
Hindustan TimesArchived
Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu posted her pregnancy workout routine on Instagram on August 26, saying she now stops at 70 percent of her maximum. She said her trainer is certified in prenatal training and that every exercise was modified after medical clearance. She asked followers n
Bengaluru Woman Details Rs 1.7 Lakh Monthly Household Spend
NDTVArchived
Bengaluru resident Shubhi Khandelwal shared an Instagram breakdown of her household's monthly expenses, totalling about Rs 1.7 lakh. Rent and maintenance cost Rs 60,000, groceries Rs 13,000 to 14,000, and cook and maid services Rs 8,000. Outings, petrol and shopping add roughly R
Flat hunt in Bengaluru leads to job offer
SiasatArchived
A woman house-hunting for a flat in Bengaluru ended up with a job offer after meeting the founders of a legal AI startup in a neighbouring apartment in the same building. She described the encounter in a viral social media post, saying a brief conversation about the company's pro
Medical panel proposes one ID for doctors nationwide
New Indian ExpressArchived
The National Medical Commission published draft Registration of Medical Practitioners and Licence to Practice Medicine Amendment Regulations, 2026, on 11 August. The National Medical Register would hold each doctor's unique ID, licence status and disciplinary orders from State Me
Maharashtra suspends 14 quick-commerce facility licences over hygiene
NDTVArchived
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration suspended licences of 14 facilities linked to Blinkit, Zepto and Instamart after inspecting 86 quick-commerce establishments across the state. Inspectors found cockroach and lizard infestations, expired food and poor temperature contro
Wife questions husband's full-time trading income plan on Reddit
MoneycontrolArchived
A Reddit post described a 32-year-old man who quit his job to trade full-time using around Rs 1 crore given by his father, while the couple also invests Rs 1 lakh monthly from the wife's income. She asked whether earning Rs 1-2 lakh monthly from trading is realistic without a gua
SC gives Centre two weeks on food warning labels
NDTVArchived
The Supreme Court on August 13 gave the Centre and FSSAI two weeks to decide on front-of-pack warning labels for foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran said if the government could not act, the court would. It asked whe
FDA suspends licences at four Domino's outlets
India TodayArchived
Maharashtra FDA inspected one hundred four chain outlets across Domino's, KFC, Pizza Hut, McDonald's, Subway, Burger King, Starbucks and Monginis brands statewide. Four Domino's licences were suspended on August 11: three in Mumbai at Vile Parle West, Borivali West and R-City Gha
Karnataka bans gutkha and nicotine pan masala for a year
Hindustan TimesArchived
Karnataka banned manufacture, storage, distribution, transport and sale of gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine for one year statewide. The Food Safety and Drug Administration notification took effect from August 10, 2026 under the Food Safety and Standards Act. S
Karnataka orders hotels to tighten food hygiene
The HinduArchived
Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration issued an August 11 advisory asking hotels, dhabas and restaurants to tighten hygiene after inspections found expired products and poor conditions, including at some star hotels. Operators must comply on preparation, storage, staff hy
Panel backs Punjab PPP diagnostics for national use
Times of IndiaArchived
A parliamentary health committee endorsed Punjab public-private partnership model for subsidised MRI, CT and lab tests and urged a national framework other states can adopt. The report, tabled in both Houses, said high out-of-pocket spending is driven by costly diagnostics. It al
Supreme Court tells 19 states cancer is notifiable
LawBeatArchived
The Supreme Court directed 19 states and Union territories to declare cancer a notifiable disease for earlier detection and care. A Chief Justice Surya Kant-led bench noted 17 of 36 states and UTs already notified cancer after a parliamentary panel recommendation. Hearing a PIL b
Coeliac confirmed in 17.5% of anaemic children
EMJ ReviewsArchived
A North Indian study of 40 children aged 4 to 18 with anaemia found biopsy confirmed coeliac disease in seven, or 17.5 percent. All seven biopsy positive children had negative antibody screens under the manufacturer's threshold. Researchers linked lower serum iron and transferrin
Perseid meteor shower peaks under dark skies
The GuardianArchived
The Perseid meteor shower is set to peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning across the northern hemisphere. Nasa says 50 to 100 meteors an hour may appear under ideal conditions, while the American Meteor Society cites about 30 to 50 from rural sites. Debris from comet 109P/Sw
India lung trials study screening beyond smoking
DevexArchived
AIIMS-led projects funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation are testing lung cancer screening beyond smoking history. AIRCARE follows about 3,200 Delhi NCR participants on PM2.5 risk. The Indian Lung Screening Trial will screen 1,716 people across 10 institutions with low-do
What stale stocks forced UB City lounge closure?
India TodayArchived
Inspectors shut Skyye Lounge at UB City in Bengaluru after seizing about 45 kilograms of rotten meat and expired milk during a food safety drive. About 132 kilograms of stale food and 15 litres of used oil were taken across the operation. What kitchen storage failures pushed regu
Srikakulam Handloom Day pairs felicitations with weaver aid
The HinduArchived
On National Handloom Day in Srikakulam, BJP leader Pasupleti Suresh Singh and TDP leader Gutti Chinna Rao said handloom support is reaching weavers in backward areas. They felicitated Tutika Venkata Rao, whose family supplied temple textiles to Srisailam for a century. Same day,NDA leaders say handloom programme aids Andhra weavers
The HinduArchived
On National Handloom Day in Srikakulam, BJP leader Pasupleti Suresh Singh and TDP leader Gutti Chinna Rao said the National Handloom Development Programme is helping weavers in backward areas with finance, raw material, design support and technology. They felicitated senior weave
Bonda women keep Ringa weaving alive on Handloom Day
The HinduArchived
On National Handloom Day, reports spotlighted Odisha's Bonda women in Malkangiri who still weave the Ringa, a striped wraparound skirt central to their identity. Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group passes weaving within families beside farming and forest work each week. Ringa us
Daughters watch father's funeral on video call
India TodayArchived
Shivcharan Ratan Gupta died on August 4 at a Sonipat old-age home after prolonged illness. His three daughters in Nepal, Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai did not attend in person, paid Rs 5,100 for rites, and watched the cremation by video call. Staff and local residents performed the la
Hyderabad seizes over 25,300 kg adulterated spices
The HinduArchived
Hyderabad's Food Adulteration Surveillance Team and GHMC food safety officials seized over 25,300 kg of spices adulterated with fabric dyes, talcum powder, industrial dyes and synthetic colours. Seizures included ajwain, jeera, mustard, cloves and fennel seeds meant for supply in
Chandipura virus outbreak kills 22 children in Gujarat
India TodayArchived
Gujarat has recorded 22 suspected deaths linked to the Chandipura virus this monsoon season, health minister Praful Pansheriya said, with 35 of 184 suspected cases confirmed positive so far and 11 results still pending. Seven children remain under treatment at civil hospitals in
Non-smoking gym trainer's lung cancer case highlights early signs
The Times of IndiaArchived
A young gym trainer with no smoking history was diagnosed with lung cancer after a persistent cough did not improve, doctors said on World Lung Cancer Day. Following evaluation, a multidisciplinary cancer team confirmed the diagnosis and began treatment. He has since returned to
Over 1 crore youth take anti-drug pledge nationwide
ThePrintArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' campaign on August 2, addressing youth through video conferencing as more than one crore young people across over 25,000 locations, including an event at Jaypee University in Solan, simultaneously took
Woman questions Bengaluru's high spending culture
News18Archived
Simridhi Makhija, who has lived in Bengaluru for seven months, said in an Instagram video that she does not understand why people spend Rs 5,000 at cafes in one visit, pay Rs 40,000 monthly rent for homes available at half that price, or spend Rs 20,000 shopping in a single outin
Champion's home mirrors rise of Indian track stars
NDTVArchived
Neeraj Chopra's reported Rs 30 crore Haryana residence illustrates how Olympic and world championship success can reshape an athlete's personal life off the field. The three floor bungalow sits in a state that has invested heavily in athletics infrastructure. With Glasgow 2026 ap
Meal timing joins carb counting in diabetes care
Indian ExpressArchived
Growing research suggests meal timing, regular intervals, avoiding late-night eating, spacing carbohydrates and circadian rhythm may influence glucose control alongside carb counting for diabetes management. Indian Express reports that clinicians increasingly weigh when meals hap
India's hepatitis programme nears its 2030 elimination goal
PIB IndiaArchived
India's National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme aims to eliminate hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030, linking with immunisation, HIV and tuberculosis services nationwide. Government surveillance data found about 0.85 percent of people testing positive for hepatitis BIndia's hepatitis programme expands free screening access
PIB IndiaArchived
India's National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme, running since 2018, provides free screening and treatment for hepatitis B and C nationwide. Government surveillance data from 2021 found roughly one in 118 people tested positive for hepatitis B and one in 345 for hepatitis C. S
Omicron RF.5 found in all Tamil Nadu Covid samples
The New Indian ExpressArchived
All 20 Covid-19 positive samples sent from Tamil Nadu for genome sequencing between January and May have turned out to be the Omicron RF.5 sub-lineage, the state health department said. Officials said the variant is not virulent and there is no reason to panic. Tamil Nadu has 15
India expands free care to eliminate hepatitis by 2030
News On AIRArchived
India is expanding free screening, diagnostics and treatment for hepatitis B and C under the National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme, aiming to eliminate the disease as a public health threat by 2030. Launched in 2018, the programme aligns with United Nations Sustainable Devel
India carries second highest global hepatitis B burden
India News NetworkArchived
Doctors say India holds the world's second highest burden of hepatitis B, with an estimated 40 to 50 million chronic carriers, many unaware of their infection. Dr Ankur Garg of Paras Health said the virus often causes no symptoms for years, with jaundice and fatigue appearing onl
Bengaluru earner stresses over Rs 750 shirt on Reddit
MoneycontrolArchived
A twenty-six-year-old Bengaluru professional earning about Rs 2 lakh a month posted on Reddit about stressing over buying a Rs 750 shirt. The thread sparked debate on whether high income still feels poor in expensive cities. Commenters compared rent, EMIs, dining and savings goal
Doctor's guide to trekking with diabetes
Indian ExpressArchived
Dr Rajiv Kovil of Zandra Healthcare says most well-controlled Type two diabetics can trek safely with benefits for insulin sensitivity, cardio fitness, weight, and mental health. He advises a pre-trek medical assessment and individualised plan. Guidance covers what to pack, how t
Bengaluru doctors welcome India's first dengue vaccine
Deccan HeraldArchived
Bengaluru doctors described approval of India's first dengue vaccine Qdenga as a significant public health advance on July 25. Karnataka weekly dengue cases rose from 93 in early July to 127, dipped to 106, then surged to 229 in the third week, health department data showed. CDSC
Study flags markers for persistent child sinusitis
EMJ ReviewsArchived
A five year prospective study of one hundred thirty three preschool children identified markers predicting persistent chronic rhinosinusitis and later house dust mite allergic rhinitis. CRS persisted in thirty five percent who completed follow up. Infant food allergy raised later
MS diagnostic delays persist in poor regions
AJMCArchived
Diagnostic delays for multiple sclerosis remain common, especially in under-resourced areas with neurologist shortages, AJMC reported ahead of World Brain Day on July 22. The observance theme Brain Health Access for All highlighted gaps affecting roughly 2.8 million people with M