Rising Rapes in Bengal’s Medical Colleges Under Mamata Banerjee’s Watch

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The young woman lived in Jaleswar in Odisha and she was a student at IQ City Medical College located in the Shivapur region in Durgapur, some 170 kilometers away in Kolkata. Based on the complaint offered by her family, she had gotten out around 8:30 pm with a male classmate with what was expected to be an innocent dinner outing. Close to the college gate, a bunch of four to five men approached them.

Supreme Court Eases Firecracker Restrictions in Delhi-NCR, Brings Relief to Sellers and Celebrants

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Whether this relaxation will be successful or not will all depend on the strictness by which the guidelines are adhered to and the awareness of the citizens that there is need to be moderated in celebration.

Unmasking Pseudoscience : Dr. Hitender Suri’s Fistula Treatment through Ayurveda

This article critically examines Dr. Hitender Suri’s claim of treating a 117-cm anal fistula using Ayurveda, highlighting its biological implausibility, lack of scientific evidence, and potential dangers to public health. Drawing on the skepticism and detailed critiques offered by Dr. Abby Philips (TheLiverDoc) in his X thread dated March 15, 2025, the analysis exposes the pseudoscientific nature of Suri’s assertion and the risks of promoting unverified Ayurvedic treatments for complex medical conditions. It contrasts Suri’s claims with evidence-based medicine, emphasizing the limitations of Kshar Sutra and the need for rigorous medical standards. The article also praises TheLiverDoc for his role in debunking medical misinformation, advocating for patient safety, and upholding scientific integrity in healthcare. Through this critique, the piece underscores the broader implications of pseudoscience in medicine and calls for greater accountability in alternative medicine practices.

McDonald’s Burgers Causing Diseases in India yet safe in western countries

McDonald's Burgers on Health in India

This paper examines the health effects of McDonald’s burgers in India, with specific reference to their saturated fats, sugars, and salt content. The comparison brings attention to enormous nutritional disparities between what is sold under the brand name McDonald’s in India and what is sold in the Western world where the regulations are far stronger. The amount of preservatives used and its potential health implications are discussed. Since comprehensive food safety legislation is lacking in the country, it has worsened the situation that increased the spread of non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and diabetes. The results made recommendations to strengthen the regulations in addition to public education to address these dietary-related health concerns.