Samiksha Mishra

A social media influencer has sparked massive online debate after posting a video in which he allegedly pretended to be injured to secure a business class upgrade on an Air India flight. The stunt, described as a “social experiment,” quickly went viral and divided internet users over ethics, empathy, and influencer culture.

Joint pain, medically known as arthralgia, affects people across all age groups and can be triggered by arthritis, obesity, injuries, inflammation, ageing, or poor lifestyle habits.

As extreme heatwaves continue across India, travellers are rushing towards cooler mountain destinations for relief. However, this seasonal migration is creating an alarming tourism crisis in some of the country’s most loved hill stations. From endless traffic congestion to environmental degradation, the growing tourist influx is pushing fragile mountain ecosystems to their limits.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern following a steady rise in cases.

World Thyroid Day is observed annually on May 25 to spread awareness about thyroid disorders, their symptoms, early diagnosis, and treatment options.

A Hyderabad-based surgeon performed a robotic ureteric surgery on a patient in India while operating remotely from Wuhan, China, over 4,000 km away. Using the MedBot robotic platform and high-speed connectivity, the procedure marked a milestone in telesurgery, showcasing how advanced robotics is transforming global healthcare delivery.