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After IPL exploits, Priyansh Arya eyes Ranji debut
After IPL exploits, Priyansh Arya eyes Ranji debut

News18

time3 hours ago

  • Sport
  • News18

After IPL exploits, Priyansh Arya eyes Ranji debut

New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI) Having impressed one and all with his free-flowing and fearless approach in the IPL, young Delhi batter Priyansh Arya is now determined to translate his white ball form into traditional format becoming a red ball regular for Delhi in the upcoming Ranji season. The young Delhi batter, who shot to fame through the Delhi Premier League, believes it's time to evolve beyond the shortest format. 'After DPL, I will start preparation for red-ball cricket. Last year as well, I spoke about that I want to play that form of cricket," Arya told PTI videos on the sidelines of Outer Delhi Warriors jersey launch event in New Delhi. 'I will seek advice from my coach Sanjay sir (Bhardwaj) and prepare accordingly. I hope I would be able to make my red ball debut and not just remain a white-ball specialist next season", he added. Much of Arya's growth can be attributed to his constant desire to improve. And for that, he continues to rely on his childhood coach Bhardwaj, who incidentally also used to be national men's team head coach Gautam Gambhir's Go-To Man during his playing days. 'I keep discussing with all the coaches what are the things that I can add to my game to better it and keep working on them." 'But Sanjay Bhardwaj sir is the only one I talk to, he is the one who guides me what and where I lack, and advises me to work on the same," said the young southpaw. Before the IPL and DPL heroics, Arya had already made a strong statement in the 2023-24 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), where he was Delhi's top run-getter with 222-runs in 7 matches. He averaged 31.71 at strike rate of 166.91. In the inaugural edition of the DPL T20 in 2024, Arya delivered a phenomenal campaign, racking up 576 runs in just eight innings. His campaign was studded with highlights, including an unbeaten 107 against Purani Dilli and a whirlwind 120 off 50 balls against North Delhi Strikers, where he memorably hit six sixes in a single over off left-arm spinner Manan Bharadwaj. 'I am very excited to play in the Delhi Premier League again because of the crowd and also playing against familiar players. I got all the fame and recognition from this very competition… it is not easy at all. Even if you play in a park, things are not easy," said Arya. His form carried into the 2025 IPL season, where Arya further cemented his status as a power-hitter. He scored 475 runs in 17 matches, with two fifties and a century at a strike rate of 179.24, averaging nearly 28. 'After IPL people have started recognising me more. Whenever I go out now they ask for selfies and photos. It feels really good to be known now, it gives me a sense of pride." The IPL final loss, however, still lingers. 'Losing the IPL final still hurts, but now we have to wait for the next edition and by the time we don't win the final, it will stay that way," he concluded. PTI KHS KHS view comments First Published: July 30, 2025, 17:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Can Freezing Bread Make It Healthier For Your Gut? Viral Reels Say Yes, Does Science Agree?
Can Freezing Bread Make It Healthier For Your Gut? Viral Reels Say Yes, Does Science Agree?

NDTV

time4 hours ago

  • Health
  • NDTV

Can Freezing Bread Make It Healthier For Your Gut? Viral Reels Say Yes, Does Science Agree?

Social media nowadays claims to have the answer for all our problems. From cleaning hacks to life-changing food tips, it is filled with a plethora of tricks that claim to make our lives easier. One such trend that's currently gaining traction online is about improving the health quotient of an everyday food item: bread. The claim? That you can make bread healthier with just one step: freezing it. The Viral Social Media Post According to a now-viral post on Instagram, freezing your bread and eating it later is apparently the best way to consume it. "It doesn't ruin the taste. It upgrades," according to the video. The video also claims that freezing your bread, and then toasting or reheating it, leads to the formation of resistant starch, which offers a host of health benefits. Here's how the Reel breaks it down: Various similar Reels that claim to make bread healthy are making rounds on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Health starts in the gut™ (@gutscrub) This post also sparked mixed reactions. While some users were thrilled by this simple hack, others were sceptical about whether simply freezing bread could actually make such a noticeable difference. What The Expert Says Dr Pratayksha Bhardwaj, Dietitian And Weight Management Expert, confirms that there is some truth to the claim, though with important caveats. "Freezing bread can keep it on the healthier side of the food scale, especially from a blood sugar management standpoint," says Dr Bhardwaj. He further adds that freezing and then toasting or reheating bread alters its starch structure and turns part of it into resistant starch. He adds that resistant starch acts in the body much like fibre, it escapes digestion in the small intestine and ferments in the large intestine, feeding beneficial gut bacteria. This not only supports gut health but also helps reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes, which is especially useful for those managing diabetes or insulin resistance. "Still, sticking bread in the freezer doesn't magically turn it into a healthy food. Freezing does help reduce the glycaemic impact to some extent, and this small change can be meaningful when combined with other smart dietary habits," he adds. Dr Bhardwaj also recommends freezing slices of wholegrain or multigrain bread, especially if you're trying to control portions or don't consume bread frequently. Can Help Losing Weight Studies also back this up. Well, at least partially. A 2008 study published in The European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that freezing white bread and then toasting it significantly reduced the glycaemic index (GI) compared to freshly baked bread. Toasted frozen bread had nearly 40% lower GI than its fresh counterpart, meaning it caused a slower, more stable rise in blood sugar levels. While the calorie count of the bread doesn't change drastically (as mentioned in the viral video), the change in starch structure affects how your body processes the carbs. Resistant starch passes through the digestive system more slowly and helps you feel fuller longer, something that can aid those trying to lose weight or manage appetite. However, experts suggest that more studies are needed to prove the credibility of this claim. Final Slice So, is frozen bread your new health hack? Well, it's not a miracle, but it can be a useful hack. Freezing and toasting bread can help improve how your body handles it, especially if you're watching your blood sugar or trying to optimise your digestion.

State govt required to act fairly & not discriminate: HC
State govt required to act fairly & not discriminate: HC

Time of India

time20 hours ago

  • Politics
  • Time of India

State govt required to act fairly & not discriminate: HC

Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court has said that the state government, as a welfare state, is required to act fairly granting equal treatment to persons who are placed equally. With this, it directed the principal secretary, PWD to issue NOC to an executive engineer for joining the national Highways Authority of India on deputation. On July 18, a bench of Justice Manish Mathur passed the verdict on the writ petition moved by executive engineer Mohd. Firdos Rahmani. The bench observed, "Grant of NOC to executive engineer Sudhir Kumar Bharadwaj in similar circumstances, while denying the same benefit to petitioner Rahmani, is clearly discriminatory and thus arbitrary being violative of Article 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India. " The petitioner had approached the HC seeking issuance of NOC from principal secretary, PWD, but he was denied on the ground that there was shortage of executive engineers in the department. Reacting to the reason given by the department, the bench said, "It does not stand to reason as to why extension was granted to Bhardwaj for continuing on deputation, in case the department was facing such a severe shortage of engineers." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable; please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo "It is evident that the case of petitioner was in parity with that of Bhardwaj, and therefore, refusal to grant NOC to him, while granting the same to the said person is found to be discriminatory," the bench said. The court has directed the principal secretary, PWD, to issue the NOC to the petitioner within ten days from the service of its order, so that he can join the NHAI on the post of deputy general manager (technical). The petitioner had applied for the said job in the NHAI and was selected on March 21, pending clearance from the PWD. However, the department denied him the NOC. The petitioner's counsel Gaurav Mehrotra had argued that the state govt cannot be allowed to discriminate on the issue.

Struggling with basic tasks like logging in, military pensioners say SPARSH portal fails them
Struggling with basic tasks like logging in, military pensioners say SPARSH portal fails them

Indian Express

time3 days ago

  • Politics
  • Indian Express

Struggling with basic tasks like logging in, military pensioners say SPARSH portal fails them

The Ministry of Defence launched SPARSH (System for Pension Administration Raksha) to simplify pension delivery for India's military veterans. But many ex-servicemen say the centralised digital system has only added to their troubles — from inaccessible interfaces to endless corrections that never seem to stick. At the SPARSH facilitation centre in Chandigarh Sector 9, the complaints keep coming. Most are from veterans and widows struggling with basic tasks like logging in, uploading life certificates, or fixing small errors in their pension records. 'The pension comes, but when something goes wrong, the system turns into a maze,' said Lt Colonel S S Sohi (retd), president of the Ex-Servicemen's Grievance Cell. 'Even a misspelt name or wrong date of birth takes multiple online applications to correct.' The NGO, active since 2003, holds weekly meetings where veterans line up with unresolved cases. Many lack the digital literacy or family support to manage an online-only system. And the facilitation centre has no authority to amend records. 'We just collect forms and forward them. After that, it's out of our hands,' a staffer at the centre said. Among the initiative's loudest critics is retired army officer Lt Col R K Bhardwaj, who is spearheading a social media campaign under the hashtag #SPARSHFailsVeterans. He says nearly half of all military pensioners, especially older veterans in rural areas, still cannot access or use the portal effectively. 'Many don't even know how to log in, and the website keeps throwing errors,' Bhardwaj wrote on social media. According to Bhardwaj, tens of thousands of complaints have been stuck in the pipeline for over a year. A Defence Accounts meeting in Lucknow last October revealed that about 6.5 lakh pension-related grievances remained unresolved. The cases are often Kafkaesque. Subedar Pritam Singh, retired from the Army, is still 'dead' on official papers decades after he survived an attack on a train in 1984 that led to his wrongful death declaration. He now receives his pension but continues to submit life certificates every year to prove he exists. For an 85-year-old widow in a remote village, SPARSH has turned what used to be a simple visit to her bank into a monthly ordeal. Illiterate and without digital devices, she relies entirely on neighbours to navigate the portal. Others, like Vinder Singh, face bureaucratic nightmares unrelated to the software. Singh, who lost all his service records and savings when his bag was stolen in 1997, has been unable to restore his documents despite years of effort. 'Without those papers, you are nothing,' he said. Veterans' frustration with SPARSH has even reached Parliament. On March 10, Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose sought data on how many ex-servicemen remain stranded without pensions. Veterans are now demanding that those above 60 or retired before 2016 be allowed to opt back into the old bank-based system. Some are even calling for a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit of SPARSH's performance. Col Sohi says his NGO will keep fighting. 'We're not here to criticise. We just want the system to work. Our veterans deserve at least that,' he said. 'If letters to the authorities don't work, we take legal recourse—and not one of our cases has been dismissed.' The writers are interns with The Indian Express.

A Natural Revolution in Weight Management: The Visionary Work of Dr. Pratayksha Bhardwaj
A Natural Revolution in Weight Management: The Visionary Work of Dr. Pratayksha Bhardwaj

India Today

time21-07-2025

  • Health
  • India Today

A Natural Revolution in Weight Management: The Visionary Work of Dr. Pratayksha Bhardwaj

In a world increasingly driven by quick fixes, chemical interventions, and surgical shortcuts, the rise of a more conscious, natural, and sustainable approach to weight management is both timely and necessary. At the forefront of this quiet revolution stands Dr. Pratayksha Bhardwaj—a doctor, world record holder, author, and TEDx speaker—whose work is reshaping how we understand and approach weight over 18 years of clinical experience, Dr. Bhardwaj has earned a distinguished reputation as one of the most trusted names in holistic health and weight management. For the past 15 years, he has served as the Director of Shree Skin Care and Slimming Centre Pvt. Ltd., where he leads a dedicated team committed to drug-free, non-invasive treatments tailored to individual needs.A Record-Setting Career in Natural Weight LossDr. Bhardwaj's contributions to the field have not only earned him accolades in India but also recognition on the global stage. He holds a world record in the domain of weight management and has been honored with numerous national and international awards for his pioneering work. His clientele includes renowned Bollywood personalities, public figures, and individuals from across the world who seek natural and sustainable solutions to their weight-related sets his approach apart is its foundation in naturopathy—a system of treatment that leverages the body's inherent ability to heal itself, using natural ingredients and holistic principles. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all model, Dr. Bhardwaj believes in understanding each individual's unique physiology, lifestyle, and health history to create customized programs that are safe, effective, and Innovation of Non-Surgical BariatricAmong his most notable innovations is a naturopathy-based protocol he has termed Non-Surgical Bariatric—a method designed to mimic the effects of bariatric surgery without the need for scalpels, stitches, or pharmaceuticals. This approach utilizes carefully selected natural ingredients, combined with guided lifestyle and dietary interventions, to trigger safe and consistent weight a time when surgical procedures are often marketed as the only solution for severe obesity, Non-Surgical Bariatric offers a compelling alternative. It not only minimizes health risks but also promotes long-term wellness by encouraging patients to make permanent, health-enhancing changes to their daily Bhardwaj's approach rejects the aggressive tactics often seen in the commercial weight loss industry, instead offering a model that emphasizes trust, education, and long-term care. As obesity and lifestyle-related diseases continue to surge globally, such a perspective is not only refreshing but necessary.A Thought Leader in the Wellness SpaceIn addition to his clinical work, Dr. Bhardwaj is a sought-after speaker and author, known for his thought-provoking insights on health, wellness, and personal transformation. His TEDx talks have inspired audiences to rethink the way they view their bodies—not as problems to be fixed, but as systems to be understood and his writing and public engagements, he advocates for a shift in focus: from weight loss as a cosmetic goal to weight management as a journey toward overall well-being. His philosophy resonates with a growing number of people who are disillusioned by commercial diet culture and are looking for deeper, more meaningful ways to reclaim their Recognition and a Global ClienteleDr. Bhardwaj's methods have crossed borders, attracting clients from countries across Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Many international patients travel specifically to consult with him, drawn by his commitment to natural healing and his impressive track record of a global health landscape increasingly dominated by synthetic drugs and high-risk surgeries, Dr. Bhardwaj's work stands as a powerful reminder of the potential within nature—and within ourselves. His clinic has become a sanctuary for those seeking not just weight loss, but a comprehensive return to health.A Vision for the FutureAs India continues to grapple with rising levels of obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic disorders, practitioners like Dr. Pratayksha Bhardwaj are leading the way toward a more thoughtful, personalized model of care. His work represents a paradigm shift: from treating symptoms to addressing root causes, from suppressing the body to working with much of modern medicine continues to prioritize rapid results, often at the cost of long-term health, Dr. Bhardwaj's natural, patient-centered approach may well represent the future of weight management—where wellness is not achieved through intervention, but through understanding, balance, and respect for the human The material, content, and/or information contained within this Impact Feature are published strictly for advertorial purposes. T.V. 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