Photo credit: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Clear Cut Health DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Sep 14, 2025 06:24 IST New Delhi, 14 September 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan” along with the 8th Poshan Maah on 17 September. This nationwide initiative, led jointly by the…
Photo Credit: Ankita Shah Clear Cut Health DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Sep 11, 2025 02:55 ISTWritten By: Paresh Kumar Sugar, once a luxury, is now ubiquitous. In ancient India, sugarcane was domesticated around 4,000 BC. Indians learned to crystallize sugar just over 2,000 years ago. The Sanskrit word śarkarā gave rise to “sugar.” Early uses were…
Photo Credit: Antara Mrinal Clear Cut DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Aug 29, 2025 10:54 ISTWritten By: Antara Mrinal When a nation’s athletes take the field, they do more than just compete. They are carrying the hopes and emotions of millions. They promote unity in diversity, celebrate regional diversity, and heal social divisions. From grassroots traditions to international…
Photo Credit: Clear Cut Team Clear Cut Health DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Aug 26, 2025 08:20 IST In a landmark decision, the Government of India has designated 23 September as Ayurveda Day, effective from 2025. The announcement ushers in a new era for Ayurveda, aligning tradition with global wellness on a fixed calendar date. Context &…
Photo Credit: Clear Cut Team Clear Cut Health DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Aug 22, 2025 04:10 ISTWritten By: Paresh Kumar What does the trend look like? India is facing a sobering reality: drug abuse is no longer a fringe problem, it is becoming mainstream among the youth. According to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment’s…
Photo Credit: Internet Clear Cut DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Aug 19, 2025 12:27 ISTWritten By: Clear Cut Team What does humanity really mean? Humanity is not a word we use lightly. It is the thread that ties us together across faiths, nations, and generations. At its core, humanity is the instinct to help someone when they…
Photo Credit: Paresh Kumar Clear Cut Health DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Aug 18, 2025 04:52 IST According to WHO’s 2023 Global Rubella Report, Nepal has officially eliminated rubella, becoming the second country in South-East Asia after the Maldives to achieve this milestone. This development, announced on August 18, 2025, marks a critical step in the global…
Photo Credit: Internet Clear Cut Health DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Aug 14, 2025 06:35 ISTWritten By: Clear Cut Team 28 June 2025 | NationalIndia’s immunisation efforts have hit a major milestone. The percentage of children receiving no vaccines at all (“zero-dose”) dropped from 0.11% in 2023 to 0.06% in 2024, according to the Health Ministry. This earned…
Photo Credit: Paresh Kumar Clear Cut Health DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Aug 12, 2025 05:00 ISTWritten By: Paresh Kumar A routine Monday evening on the Mumbai–Delhi Expressway turned into a scene of chaos near Firozpur Jhirka when a speeding black sedan overturned after the driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel. The incident occurred around 5:00 PM…
Photo Credit: Internet Clear Cut Health DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: JULY 28, 2025 11:38 ISTWritten By: Paresh Kumar 28 June 2025 | NationalA national survey of 272 family physicians across 28 states has sounded the alarm: India needs 15,000 new family doctors annually by 2030 to meet growing demands. Despite being the backbone of primary care, family…
