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Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Anti-aging and stem cell research gains momentum in India's healthcare sector
The landscape of health and longevity in India is witnessing a quiet but profound transformation, driven by advancements in regenerative medicine, particularly stem cell research. What was once considered a speculative area of science is now demonstrating tangible results, fostering a new perspective on aging not merely as an inevitable decline but as a process amenable to management and enhancement. This evolving narrative is being shaped by both personal anecdotes and rigorous clinical exploration, signaling a pivotal moment in the nation's healthcare trajectory. The deeply personal experience of a wealthy industrialist's family has, for instance, illuminated the potential of these advanced therapies. Following the untimely demise of his 71-year-old brother due to a cardiac event, the younger sibling, then 65, embarked on a deliberate quest for healthy aging. This journey led him to embrace cellular therapy as an annual regimen, often necessitating travel abroad for access to these specialized treatments. At 75, he not only maintains a remarkably active lifestyle but has also strategically invested in numerous biotechnology and stem cell research ventures, underscoring his conviction in their potential. His personal narrative has become a catalyst for broader discussions on how advanced therapies can contribute not just to extended lifespans but crucially, to an enhanced quality of life in later years. Echoing these individual successes, India itself is beginning to generate its own compelling case studies. A notable example is that of Mr. Pathak, a resident of Kanpur, who had grappled with uncontrolled diabetes for many years. Enrolled in a clinical program at GSVM Medical College, Pathak underwent a transplant utilizing adipose-derived stem cells adipose derived cellular concentrate. The outcome proved remarkable, exceeding even his own expectations. His HbA1c, a vital marker for long-term blood sugar control, saw a significant reduction from 9.5 to 6.5, achieved without substantial alterations to his existing medication regimen. This particular procedure was meticulously guided by Dr. B.S. Rajput , a visiting professor at GSVM Medical College and a distinguished consultant in orthopedic and cellular transplants. Dr. Rajput elucidated the methodology, stating, 'We carried out this cellular therapy using an Australian patented ultrasonic cavitation technology. This approach holds approval from the Drug Controller General of India for the management of pain in arthritis-affected knees.' He further emphasized a critical, often underestimated, aspect of healthy aging: 'When people can move without pain, their overall health outcomes improve significantly. Mobility is one of the most underrated factors in healthy aging. ' This highlights the intricate connection between pain management, mobility, and overall well-being in the aging process. The broader wellness and regenerative medicine industry in India is keenly observing these developments. Rajiv Chaturvedi, Vice President of Umbicell Pvt Ltd, a Mumbai-based healthcare firm, affirmed the accelerating awareness surrounding healthy aging. 'The next decade unequivocally belongs to wellness and longevity science. We are witnessing a greater societal acceptance of stem cell enhancers and joint health supplements, integrating them into everyday healthcare practices,' Chaturvedi commented. This indicates a growing consumer appetite and market readiness for innovative solutions in this domain. Beyond its foundational role in pain management, stem cell therapy's applications are progressively expanding. Researchers and clinicians are now exploring its efficacy for conditions once deemed intractable, including severe spinal cord injuries, debilitating muscular dystrophies, and even cerebral palsy in children. Dr. Rajput elaborated on these burgeoning areas: 'We are witnessing positive outcomes in cases once thought to have limited treatment options. While these remain closely monitored and clinically guided, the results offer substantive hope for a significantly improved quality of life for patients,' This expansion into complex neurological and musculoskeletal disorders underscores the transformative potential of regenerative approaches. Concurrently, research interest is branching into related, yet equally vital, areas such as gut health, which is increasingly recognized for its profound links to immunity and metabolic function. Varun Singh, Director of Scigenomics Pvt Ltd, a Navi Mumbai-based genomics and stem cell research laboratory, highlighted this symbiotic relationship. 'Gut wellness is emerging as a cornerstone of comprehensive anti-aging strategies. Our extensive microbiome testing work across Southeast Asia is instrumental in identifying precisely how gut bacteria influence not only digestion but also broader patterns of overall health and aging.' Singh stated. This interdisciplinary approach, integrating genomics and gut microbiome analysis, represents a holistic strategy toward understanding and mitigating the effects of aging. Globally, the anti-aging industry is projected to exceed USD 90 billion by the year 2030. India is poised to be a significant contributor to this substantial growth, propelled by its expanding middle class, increasing disposable incomes, and the continuous evolution of its healthcare infrastructure. While present challenges such as the high cost of therapies and limited accessibility remain pertinent, experts anticipate that wider adoption will naturally lead to reduced costs as research scales up and the underlying technologies mature, fostering greater affordability and reach. For the present, success stories like Pathak's remarkable improvement in diabetic control and the businessman's sustained vitality and activity well into his seventies are instrumental in reshaping public perception of longevity in India. These individual triumphs, synergistically combined with the rapid advancements in regenerative medicine, are fueling a more expansive public discourse. This conversation centers on aging not as an inevitable slide into infirmity but as a dynamic process that, with scientific intervention and responsible choices, can be actively managed for a better future. Dr. Rajput distilled the emerging philosophy succinctly. He commented, 'The science is ready, and awareness is unequivocally growing. If individuals approach these treatments responsibly, integrating prevention alongside therapy, then the goal of living longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives can indeed become a realistic and attainable objective.' This forward-looking perspective underscores a shift from merely extending lifespan to fundamentally enhancing the quality of those additional years through informed and proactive health management. The above is non-editorial content and TIL does not guarantee, vouch or endorse any of it. Please take all steps necessary to ascertain that any information and content provided is correct, updated, and verified.
India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Used academic sources, open to corrections: Michel Danino on NCERT Maratha map row
Questions have emerged over the NCERT Class 8 Social Science textbook after a map in the chapter 'Rise of the Marathas' appeared to show the Maratha Empire's suzerainty extending over the Rajputana region, including Jaisalmer. The depiction has sparked criticism from members of erstwhile royal families in Rajasthan, several MPs, and protesting Rajput youth, who allege it distorts the region's Kshatriya BASED ON PUBLIHSED ACADEMIC SOURCESMichel Danino, Guest Professor at IIT Gandhinagar (Archaeological Sciences) and Head of the Curricular Area Group for NCERT's Social Science textbooks, told India Today that the map was created using established academic sources that had not been previously challenged.'We created our map basing ourselves on several maps published earlier in academic books, which had never been contested. Therefore, if there was an error, it was in those sources. We are open to error correction, but this first requires patient research,' Danino said. He added that defining an 'empire' is complex, with regions historically falling under direct rule, paying tribute as vassal states, or acknowledging suzerainty through agreements. This fluid nature of territorial control, he noted, cannot always be fully captured in a single WITH EXPERT INPUTIn a detailed note titled Correction of Possible Errors, Danino said the chapter was prepared in consultation with Maratha period experts and drew on references such as historian G.B. Mehendale's Shivaji: His Life and Times and the Public Schools Historical Atlas.'There has been of late a rather shrill complaint that the map in (Fig 3.11, pg 71) wrongly depicts the Jaisalmer Kingdom as part of the Maratha Empire. Nowhere in the chapter is Jaisalmer mentioned,' he to Danino, the sources used included not only directly administered areas but also tribute-paying states and contested territories, a practice also reflected in Encyclopaedia Britannica's description of Rajasthan being under Maratha control at the empire's RESEARCH UNDERWAYDanino acknowledged the short timelines involved in textbook preparation and confirmed that additional research was ongoing to verify the boundaries. If inaccuracies are found, a revised version will be prepared for future editions.'Further research is on to confirm whether our map's boundaries are incorrect. If they are, a revised map will be prepared based on the best information available and submitted for future editions of the textbook,' he protests continue, with members of Rajasthan's royal families urging the Union Education Minister to intervene, calling it a matter of cultural pride and historical accuracy. - Ends
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
A new beat for the city's heart: Clock Tower to return to NDMC landscape
New Delhi: New Delhi Municipal Council's (NDMC) long-awaited project to construct a clock tower is finally set to move forward, with lieutenant governor VK Saxena scheduled to lay the foundation stone at the intersection of Mandir Marg and Shankar Road on Monday. The project will cost Rs 1.8 crore and will be completed in a period of six months. The tower design will represent a blend of Mughal, Rajput, and colonial architectural elements and is part of a heritage revival initiative in Delhi, stated NDMC. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi "The tower will be constructed with a reinforced concrete structure to resist wind and seismic forces with RCC raft foundations. It will bear brick cladding (wire-cut bricks) with neatly finished joints per the architectural pattern," as per the project plan. To give an aesthetic look, there will be a pedestal stone finish given with black granite, mechanical anchors, and other advanced engineering specifications added to the tower. Provision for stainless steel staircases will be made for internal tower maintenance. The certified clock to be installed at the tower will bear a state-of-the-art design, have long durability, weather resistance, illumination in backlit and front-lit, and mounting with the latest technology with vibration resistance fittings for fixing. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Barranqueras: Unsold Sofas May Be at Bargain Prices (Prices May Surprise You) Sofas | Search Ads Search Now Undo The clock tower will enhance the cultural landscape, attract visitors, and add to the skyline in Lutyens' Delhi, stated NDMC. NDMC began scouting for a suitable location after LG Saxena's inspection in April 2024. Soil testing was conducted by a private agency, which confirmed the suitability of the site. The proposal was then submitted to the Delhi Urban Art Commission (DUAC), which granted approval after reviewing technical specifications. This initiative also pays homage to the city's past: the original New Delhi Town Hall, built in 1933, once featured a prominent clock tower. Previously, the 'New Delhi Town Hall' featured a clock tower atop its headquarters, but the structure was demolished in the 1980s to make way for the present building. "The Old Town Hall was built in 1933, and it was inaugurated by the Viceroy Lord Willingdon. Thereafter, four giant bells were imported from Britain, and these were installed at the tower of the Town Hall. There were timekeepers deployed to ring the bells every hour since wristwatches were not that common. However, in the 1960s, these bells were replaced with modern clocks," an official said. The existing complex was constructed after demolishing the clock tower. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Delhi to get Rs 1.8 crore heritage-style clock tower at Mandir Marg–Shankar Road junction, to be city's new landmark
Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena will lay the foundation stone for a new clock tower at the intersection of Mandir Marg and Shankar Road. Costing Rs 1.8 crore and expected to be completed in six months, the tower will blend Mughal, Rajput, and colonial architectural styles. NEW DELHI: The New Delhi Municipal Council's (NDMC) much-awaited project of constructing a clock tower will finally see progress. The Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, who conceived the project last year, will lay the foundation stone for the clock tower at the intersection of Mandir Marg and Shankar Road on Monday. It will be a gateway to the NDMC area, according to the council. The project will cost Rs 1.8 crore and will be completed in a period of six months. The tower design will represent a blend of Mughal, Rajput, and colonial architectural elements and is part of a heritage revival initiative in Delhi, stated the council. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi "The tower will be constructed with a reinforced concrete structure to resist wind and seismic forces with RCC raft foundations. It will bear brick cladding (wire-cut bricks) with neatly finished joints per the architectural pattern," as per the project plan. To give an aesthetic look, there will be a pedestal stone finish given with black granite of 50 mm thickness, mechanical anchors, and other advanced engineering specifications added to the tower. Provision for stainless steel staircases will be made for internal tower maintenance. It will have a non-slippery finish and handrails made of stainless steel. "Further, there will be stone engraving done on the façade area with proper polishing to highlight the architectural drawings. Provision for enough lighting and electrical works will be done to highlight this place," as per the plan. The certified clock to be installed at the tower will bear a state-of-the-art design, have long durability, weather resistance, illumination in backlit and front-lit, and mounting with the latest technology with vibration resistance fittings for fixing. The clock tower will enhance the cultural landscape, attract visitors, and add to the skyline in Lutyens' Delhi, stated the council. NDMC initiated a search for a suitable location to erect a clock tower following Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena's inspection in April 2024. Thereafter, the NDMC got the soil of the proposed location tested for building the clock tower via a private agency, and the soil was found suitable for building the clock tower structure. The proposal was earlier sent to the DUAC in 2024 as building a clock tower in that part of the city required amendments to the layout plan. The commission, after seeking some specific details, including technical ones, gave its consent. The new site will be operated by a vendor through proper selection and based on proven national expertise. Previously, the 'New Delhi Town Hall' featured a clock tower atop its headquarters, but the structure was demolished in the 1980s to make way for the present building. "The Old Town Hall was built in 1933, and it was inaugurated by the Viceroy Lord Willingdon. Thereafter, four giant bells were imported from Britain, and these were installed at the tower of the Town Hall. There were timekeepers deployed to ring the bells every hour since wristwatches were not that common. However, in the 1960s, these bells were replaced with modern clocks," the official said. The existing complex was constructed after demolishing the clock tower. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
India Today
5 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
NCERT textbooks add chapters on war heroes Sam Manekshaw, Usman, Somnath Sharma
In the latest update from the Defence Ministry, NCERT has added chapters on three Indian war heroes to the school curriculum for the 2025 academic in Class 7 and Class 8 will now read about the lives of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Brigadier Mohammad Usman, and Major Somnath Sharma -- three legends who gave everything to the additions have been made to Class 8 (Urdu), Class 7 (Urdu), and Class 8 (English) textbooks, idea is simple: tell students real stories of bravery, leadership, and sacrifice so they understand not just history but the values behind was India's first Field Marshal, known for leading the nation to victory in the 1971 war. Brigadier Usman and Major Sharma were posthumously awarded the Mahavir Chakra and Param Vir Chakra, India's top wartime honours, after laying down their lives in is how the chapters are being added to NCERT textbooks:Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw in Class 8 (Urdu) – India's first Field Marshal, known for bold Mohammad Usman in Class 7 (Urdu) – Posthumous Mahavir Chakra awardee for Somnath Sharma in Class 8 (English) – Honoured with the Param Vir Chakra after chapters are meant to give students real-life stories of courage, duty, and national WAR MEMORIAL ENTERS CURRICULUMThe move is part of a wider push by the Defence Ministry to bring the National War Memorial into national memorial, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019 at India Gate, is now being woven into the curriculum to help students connect with the stories behind the names engraved to the ministry, these stories will also teach kids about resilience, emotional intelligence, and what it means to stand for something greater than TEXTBOOK CONTROVERSIES: WHAT'S BEING TALKED ABOUTNCERT often faces debates over content choices and historical portrayals. Here are recent controversies reported by credible media: Maratha map debate: NCERT formed an expert panel after criticism about a map showing Jaisalmer under the Maratha Empire. Historians, royals, and Rajput youth groups challenged its Sultan and others omitted: The latest Class8 history book labels Mir Jafar a 'traitor' while removing mentions of Tipu Sultan and Hyder TodayRegional movements excluded: NCERT clarified that the first volume omits uprisings like the Paika Rebellion, but assured their inclusion in the second volume by late 2025.- Ends
