A protest march in Mumbai regarding the Women’s Reservation Bill led to a viral confrontation on Monday, as a frustrated commuter publicly blasted BJP MLA Girish Mahajan over severe traffic congestion. The demonstration, which headed toward the Worli dome, caused traffic in several parts of the city to come to a near standstill. While intended … Read more
Beyond the Sputum Smear: How Rapid, Non-Invasive TB Diagnostics Will Reshape Global Health Every day, nearly 9,000 people die from tuberculosis (TB), a disease considered curable. This staggering statistic underscores a critical truth: the fight against TB isn’t failing due to a lack of treatment, but due to a lack of early and accurate diagnosis. … Read more
The family of Ramdhani Yadav, who died Saturday when a portion of an under-construction Mumbai metro rail bridge collapsed in Mulund, protested at the accident site Sunday and refused to accept his body. The family is demanding compensation of ₹2 crore and a government job for a family member. Mumbai Metro Bridge Collapse: Family Demands … Read more
Nearly one in four high-profile individuals report experiencing a near-miss incident involving their security detail in the past year, a statistic largely hidden from public view. This alarming trend, brought into sharp focus by a recent incident in Mumbai where a vehicle in Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar’s convoy collided with an auto-rickshaw, injuring the driver, … Read more