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Indian mangoes up for trophy: Performers at Singapore festival rewarded with fruits as India boosts exports india news
The Indian mango was given the top prize at a cultural festival in Singapore this weekend. The artists were rewarded with fruit boxes to further the campaign to promote India’s export of mangoes abroad.Singers, dancers and musicians participating in the “Threads of Indian Tradition” festival held at the Nee Soon public housing estate in north-east Singapore were awarded mango boxes instead of traditional souvenirs or trophies.The initiative was organized by the Indian High Commission in Singapore and marked the second common publicity festival held this month. An earlier event held between May 1 and 3 in another housing estate on Singapore’s east coast attracted more than 6,000 visitors who sampled 10 varieties of Indian mangoes.“Our endeavor is to offer a diverse range of globally renowned Indian mangoes to our Singaporean friends,” Indian High Commissioner Shilpak Ambule was quoted as saying by PTI on Sunday.He said that the response to the events has been encouraging and more such festivals have been planned during the mango season. “We are not just showcasing Indian mangoes, but also giving our Singaporean friends a glimpse of incredible India, with the hope that it will bring them closer to India,” he said.According to organizer Sithara Doriyasamy, about 60 artists participated in the latest festival, which was attended by more than 650 residents of the Nee Soon neighborhood. Singapore MP Lee Hui Ying was also present in this program.Local musician Thanesh, who performed with a band at the festival, said it was a first for him to receive mangoes as a token of appreciation. He said, “I have performed in dozens of programs but this is the first time that I have been honored with a carton of my favorite fruit, mango.”Tanuja Mohindru, a long-time Singapore resident and community volunteer, said the unusual bounty has generated curiosity and demand for Indian mangoes even among non-Indians.India, the world’s largest mango producer, is stepping up efforts to promote exports of premium varieties like Alphonso and Saffron to foreign markets, including the UAE, the US and the UK. Common festivals, tasting sessions and buyer outreach programs have increasingly become part of that strategy.
उत्तराखंड: स्ट्रीट लाइट का खर्च उपभोक्ताओं से वसूलने की तैयारी, हर बिल में जोड़ा जाएगा सरचार्ज
अब आपके शहर की स्ट्रीट लाइट का बिजली बिल आपसे वसूला जाएगा। नगर विकास विभाग ने इसके लिए प्रस्ताव तैयार कर लिया है. इसे जल्द ही मुख्य सचिव के समक्ष रखा जाएगा।
हालिया रिपोर्ट्स पर नजर डालें तो देहरादून, टिहरी, उत्तरकाशी समेत कई जिलों के नगर निकायों पर यूपीसीएल का करोड़ों रुपये का बिल बकाया है. यदि यूपीसीएल इन पर कार्रवाई करता है तो जनता की सुविधा का मामला होने के कारण कनेक्शन नहीं काट सकता। जिससे बकाया बढ़ता जा रहा है। दूसरी समस्या इन स्ट्रीट लाइटों के रखरखाव की है। इससे निकायों पर अतिरिक्त आर्थिक बोझ भी पड़ता है।
इस समस्या का समाधान ढूंढने के लिए नगर विकास विभाग ने हर उपभोक्ता के बिजली बिल से स्ट्रीट लाइट सरचार्ज वसूलने की तैयारी की है. विभाग के अधिकारियों के मुताबिक इसे हर बिजली बिल में शामिल किया जाएगा। जब उपभोक्ता इसका भुगतान कर देगा तो पैसा यूपीसीएल तक पहुंच जाएगा। यूपीसीएल इसे शहरी विकास विभाग या संबंधित निकायों को उपलब्ध कराएगा।
IPL 2026: Vaibhav Suryavanshi gets a brutal reality check from Matthew Hayden – ‘There is a need…’ cricket news
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi once again showed why he is considered one of the most exciting young talents in the IPL, but Matthew Hayden believe in Rajasthan Royals The opening batsman still has to learn an important lesson in T20 cricket.Suryavanshi looked dangerous from the start as Rajasthan chased a mammoth target of 230 against Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The left-handed batsman scored 36 runs in just 16 balls and gave Royals hope of achieving a lofty target. However, Mohammad Siraj Kishore was removed at a crucial moment, and Rajasthan never recovered from the blow and eventually suffered a crushing 77-run defeat.
Speaking after the game, Hayden admitted that he was impressed by the fearless approach shown by the young batsman. But the former Australia opener also explained why a quick-fire cameo is not enough when chasing a target above 220.“Well, tonight there was a good example of an exciting young talent in Vaibhav Suryavanshi. He batted, scored 30 runs at a strike rate of 300. But when you are chasing 220, you need to bat long and deep. So the advantage we have is that we get players like the top three you mentioned, who are striking at a strike rate of 150,” Hayden said in the post-match press conference. Told reporters during the conference.Hayden then highlighted what separates Gujarat Titans from many other teams this season. According to him, the stability of the Titans’ top order is built around balancing aggression with longer stays at the crease.“Let me tell you, as a batsman, it is really tough, and they have been doing it for a long time, they are consistently going into the back half of the game, not just batting inside the powerplay. They are really doing the right thing with their fitness and their ability to be able to play Test match-type cricket and especially ODI cricket,” he said.Gujarat Titans’ top three have been one of the most consistent batting units in IPL 2026. Shubman Gill In this season, runs have been scored at a strike rate of 160.41. jos buttler And Sai Sudarshan have maintained strike rates of 151.96 and 157.70 respectively.Hayden also admitted that Gujarat are generally more comfortable in games where the total is around 160 to 180. That’s why he was particularly pleased with the way the Titans took their batting approach against an unpredictable Rajasthan team capable of producing explosive performances.Hayden said, “So, I like the fact that we are building innings. Tonight, where we are setting a target, which is a different challenge for us, we have had a lot of totals in the 160 range. I will back our batting any day of the week, so it was good tonight to face a challenge against an X-factor team like Rajasthan Royals, and coming out on top was really important for us.”Earlier in the match, Gill led Gujarat’s batting effort with a brilliant 84 off just 44 balls, helping the Titans post a challenging score of 229/6 in 20 overs, before their bowlers sealed a dominant win.
यूपी में योगी का मिशन 2027… कैबिनेट विस्तार में 8 मंत्रियों ने ली शपथ, बीजेपी ने ब्राह्मण-ओबीसी और दलित कार्ड खेलकर विरोधियों को हराया
उत्तर प्रदेश की राजनीति में रविवार को एक बड़ा घटनाक्रम देखने को मिला, जब मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ के मंत्रिमंडल का विस्तार हुआ. लंबे समय से चर्चा में चल रहा कैबिनेट विस्तार आखिरकार खत्म हो गया. लखनऊ के लोक भवन में आयोजित शपथ ग्रहण समारोह में राज्यपाल आनंदीबेन पटेल ने आठ नेताओं को पद की शपथ दिलाई. इस विस्तार को 2027 के विधानसभा चुनाव से पहले बीजेपी की बड़ी राजनीतिक रणनीति माना जा रहा है. खास बात यह है कि नए मंत्रियों में जातीय और सामाजिक संतुलन का खास ख्याल रखा गया है. बीजेपी ने ब्राह्मण, ओबीसी और दलित समुदाय के नेताओं को प्रतिनिधित्व देकर बड़ा संदेश देने की कोशिश की है.
इन नेताओं ने ली मंत्री पद की शपथ
राज्यपाल आनंदीबेन पटेल ने भूपेन्द्र चौधरी, कृष्णा पासवान, हंसराज विश्वकर्मा, मनोज पांडे, कैलाश राजपूत और सुरेंद्र दिलेर को नये मंत्री पद की शपथ दिलायी. इनके अलावा सोमेंद्र तोमर और अजित सिंह पाल ने भी शपथ ली। दोनों नेताओं को प्रमोशन मिला है और सरकार में बड़ी जिम्मेदारी दी गई है। कैबिनेट में शामिल नए चेहरों में एक ब्राह्मण, तीन ओबीसी और दो दलित समुदाय के नेता शामिल हैं. इससे साफ पता चलता है कि बीजेपी आगामी चुनाव को ध्यान में रखते हुए सामाजिक समीकरण को मजबूत करने में जुटी है.
#घड़ी | लखनऊ: बीजेपी नेता भूपेन्द्र सिंह ने सीएम योगी आदित्यनाथ के नेतृत्व वाली राज्य कैबिनेट में मंत्री पद की शपथ ली. pic.twitter.com/HIkAaeS3ZL– एएनआई (@ANI) 10 मई 2026
योगी और राज्यपाल की मुलाकात के बाद चर्चा तेज हो गई है
शपथ ग्रहण समारोह मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ और राज्यपाल आनंदीबेन पटेल के बीच मुलाकात के एक दिन बाद आयोजित किया गया। इसके बाद से ही कैबिनेट विस्तार की अटकलें तेज हो गई थीं. इन चर्चाओं पर आखिरकार रविवार को मुहर लग गई. राजनीतिक विशेषज्ञों का मानना है कि बीजेपी ने इस विस्तार के जरिए समाज के विभिन्न क्षेत्रों और वर्गों को लुभाने की कोशिश की है. खासकर पश्चिमी यूपी, बुंदेलखण्ड और पूर्वाचल के नेताओं को शामिल कर संगठन और सरकार के बीच संतुलन बनाने की कोशिश की गई है.
सपा के बागी विधायक मनोज पांडे ने ली योगी कैबिनेट मंत्री पद की शपथ, देखें वीडियो…#upnews #सीएमयोगी #योगीकैबिनेट #मनोजपांडेय #अखिलेश यादव #समाजवादीपार्टी pic.twitter.com/yqEkYvRTaI– यूपी समाचार (@upnews_network) 10 मई 2026
बीजेपी की नजर 2027 के चुनाव पर है
योगी सरकार के इस कैबिनेट विस्तार को न सिर्फ प्रशासनिक बदलाव माना जा रहा है, बल्कि इसे 2027 के विधानसभा चुनाव की तैयारी के तौर पर भी देखा जा रहा है. बीजेपी पहले से ही राज्य में अपना सामाजिक आधार और मजबूत करने की रणनीति पर काम कर रही है. फिलहाल नए मंत्रियों के विभागों को लेकर कोई आधिकारिक घोषणा नहीं की गई है. माना जा रहा है कि आने वाले दिनों में विभागों का भी बंटवारा हो जाएगा.
अश्वनी तिवारी एक भारतीय पत्रकार, सामग्री लेखक, एंकर और मीडिया पेशेवर हैं। वह डिजिटल पत्रकारिता, ग्राउंड रिपोर्टिंग, सामग्री लेखन और समाचार उत्पादन के क्षेत्र में सक्रिय हैं। उन्होंने ज़ी न्यूज़, सुमन टीवी और यूपी न्यूज़ नेटवर्क जैसे मीडिया संगठनों के साथ काम किया है। उन्हें राजनीतिक, सामाजिक और समसामयिक मुद्दों पर आधारित डिजिटल कंटेंट और ग्राउंड रिपोर्टिंग के लिए जाना जाता है। प्रारंभिक जीवन और शिक्षा अश्वनी तिवारी का जन्म 4 फरवरी 1997 को वाराणसी, उत्तर प्रदेश में हुआ था। उन्होंने अपनी प्रारंभिक शिक्षा सीएम एंग्लो बंगाली इंटर कॉलेज, भेलूपुर, वाराणसी से प्राप्त की। उन्होंने हाईस्कूल और इंटरमीडिएट की परीक्षा प्रथम श्रेणी में उत्तीर्ण की। इसके बाद उन्होंने महात्मा गांधी काशी विद्यापीठ, वाराणसी से बैचलर ऑफ आर्ट्स (बीए) की डिग्री प्राप्त की और बाद में मास्टर ऑफ जर्नलिज्म एंड मास कम्युनिकेशन (एमजेएमसी) पूरा किया। अश्वनी तिवारी ने अपने पत्रकारिता करियर की शुरुआत कंटेंट राइटिंग और डिजिटल मीडिया से की। उन्होंने 10 दिसंबर 2023 से 15 मार्च 2024 तक इंडिया वॉच, लखनऊ में कंटेंट राइटर के रूप में इंटर्नशिप की, जहां उन्होंने समाचार लेखन और डिजिटल मीडिया कंटेंट पर काम किया। इसके बाद उन्होंने 7 मई 2024 से 9 जुलाई 2024 तक जी न्यूज, नोएडा में कंटेंट राइटर के तौर पर इंटर्नशिप की। इस दौरान वह न्यूज स्क्रिप्ट, डिजिटल कंटेंट और मीडिया रिसर्च से जुड़े रहे। अक्टूबर 2024 से अप्रैल 2025 तक उन्होंने सुमन टीवी, हैदराबाद में कंटेंट राइटर के रूप में काम किया। यहां उन्होंने राजनीतिक और सामाजिक विषयों पर आधारित समाचार और डिजिटल सामग्री बनाई। वर्तमान में यूपी न्यूज नेटवर्क में सब एडिटर के तौर पर जुड़े हुए हैं, जहां उन्होंने कंटेंट राइटिंग, एंकरिंग और ग्राउंड रिपोर्टिंग की। इस दौरान वह ‘खारी खोती’ नाम के एक खास शो का भी हिस्सा रहे। उन्होंने कई सामाजिक और राजनीतिक मुद्दों पर रिपोर्टिंग और वीडियो प्रेजेंटेशन किया. वर्तमान में अश्वनी तिवारी मीडिया और डिजिटल पत्रकारिता के क्षेत्र में सक्रिय रूप से काम कर रहे हैं। अश्वनी तिवारी डिजिटल पत्रकारिता और समाचार उत्पादन में सक्रिय भूमिका निभाते हैं। कंटेंट राइटिंग, एंकरिंग, ग्राउंड रिपोर्टिंग और सोशल मीडिया आधारित समाचार प्रस्तुति में उनकी विशेषज्ञता मानी जाती है।
Prevent weight gain: To prevent weight gain, take this many steps daily.
You diet, you go to the gym, you do everything right and you lose weight. But after a few months or years, you regain it – sometimes more than you lost. sounds familiar? Well, scientists have finally found a way to keep the weight off!Experts have now found a way to lose weight. You just have to walk. And no, you don’t need to walk 10,000 steps. Scientists have identified the sweet spot, and it might work. The study’s findings are being presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul, Turkey, and are also slated for publication in the Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
Walk 8,500 steps to keep weight off
People aiming to lose weight should aim to take 8,500 steps. Researchers found that walking 8,500 steps a day could help people keep off weight after dieting.Weight management programs often tell the same story – that you need to increase the number of steps you take every day. However, there is little evidence that it actually helps with weight loss while dieting.Furthermore, it is unclear whether adding more steps helps people maintain their new weight and, if it does, how many steps they should complete.“The most important and greatest challenge when treating obesity is to prevent weight regain. About 80% of overweight or obese people who initially lose weight regain some or all of the weight within three to five years,” Marwan El Ghouch, a professor in the department of biomedical, metabolic and neuroscience at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy, said in a release.“Identifying a strategy that would solve this problem and help people maintain their new weight would be of great clinical value,” said Professor El Ghouch.
Why do 8,500 steps really work?
Professor El Ghouch and his team conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing research to better understand the relationship between walking and weight management.They reviewed eighteen randomized controlled trials and closely analyzed fourteen of them, involving 3,758 individuals (average age 53 years) with overweight/obesity (average BMI 31 kg/m ) from countries including the UK, US, Australia, and Japan.The study also compared people involved in lifestyle programs – who followed dietary advice and increased their daily steps – with people who were just dieting or taking no treatment. These programs included a weight loss phase followed by a weight maintenance phase. The researchers also tracked daily steps at the beginning, after the weight loss phase (about eight months), and after the maintenance phase (about ten months).At the beginning of the study, both groups walked about 7,200 steps a day. The control group did not increase their activity levels and did not lose weight at any time.On the other hand, those in the lifestyle program increased their daily steps to about 8,450 during the weight loss phase. During this period his weight lost on average about 4 kg. He continued to maintain the step count and by the end of the weight maintenance phase, was walking 8,241 steps per day. These participants managed to keep off most of the weight and lost an average of about 3 kg.
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Researchers found a clear link between increasing the number of steps and preventing weight regain. Most importantly, people who increased their step count during the weight loss phase and maintained this increase during the weight maintenance phase lost their weight again.However, an increase in daily steps during the weight loss phase was not associated with greater weight loss. Researchers believe that other factors, such as reducing calorie intake, play a larger role.Professor El Ghouch emphasized that lifestyle modifications can help in meaningful long-term weight loss.“Participants should always be encouraged to increase their step count to approximately 8,500 during the weight loss phase and maintain this level of physical activity during the maintenance phase to prevent weight regain. Increasing the number of steps to 8,500 each day is a simple and cost-effective strategy to prevent weight regain,” he said.
London Sikh restaurant owner sues Met Police and Mayor Sadiq Khan over ‘persistent discriminatory behaviour’ amid non-Halal row | world News
London-based restaurateur Harman Singh Kapoor has announced plans to take legal action against the Metropolitan Police and London Mayor Sadiq Khan after being released from custody following his arrest related to the ongoing tensions surrounding his non-halal restaurants.Kapoor, a Sikh businessman who runs Rangrezz, a restaurant in the Hammersmith area of London, wrote in a post on Twitter that he had spent nearly 24 hours in custody after what he described as an “illegal arrest.”“Released after 24 hours of rigorous detention after illegal arrest and straight back to work as my family still depends on me,” Kapoor wrote.He claimed he had suffered “unfair and persistent discriminatory treatment” and said he intended to take legal action against both the Metropolitan Police and the Mayor of London.Kapoor appealed to supporters to support his restaurant directly instead of donating money online.“I don’t want GoFundMe or handouts. I want to earn it,” he wrote.“If you want to support me, dine at non-halal Indian restaurant Rangrezz in Hammersmith. Support through community, not donations.”His wife also defended him in a separate post on X and accused authorities of repeatedly targeting the restaurant owner.She wrote, “This mad man @metpoliceuk and @MeorofLondon are afraid of my husband @kingkapoor72 because he wanted to transform London and make it liveable.”“Due to this, they are being repeatedly and illegally arrested.”Kapoor has been at the center of controversy in recent months after publicly promoting Rangrezz as a non-halal restaurant.The businessman said the decision was linked to his Sikh faith, which traditionally allows jhatka meat while prohibiting halal slaughter practices for religious reasons.The dyehouse, located on Fulham Palace Road in west London, had operated for about 16 years, with Kapoor saying he was considering closing it down after months of controversies, online outcry and protests.According to Kapoor, the restaurant became the target of harassment after signs such as “Proudly we do not sell Halal” were displayed on the premises.The situation worsened in March when Kapoor promoted a “non-halal meetup” at the restaurant via social media, encouraging supporters to gather outside the venue and record any disturbances.
Inside ‘mommy brain’: How pregnancy and childbirth rewire the maternal mind | India News
Pregnancy and childbirth bring with them a range of transformative changes for a woman that are physiological, psychological, and emotional all at once. From the time of conception to carrying a life in her womb for months, the journey alters not just her body, but also reshapes and readjusts her emotional and mental wiring to this profound new life event.Added to this deeply personal transition is the societal pressure to constantly prove oneself as a “good mother.” Often, even those closest to her find their attention shifting entirely to the newborn, while the new mother, navigating this huge life transition, finds herself caught in a whirlwind of identity transition, emotional upheaval, physical exhaustion, and persistent sleep deprivation.Yet, amid the chaos and uncertainty, many mothers also describe discovering a new sense of resilience, emotional depth, and connection with their child. But layered over this experience is an unbroken cognitive load of constant planning, feeding schedules, doctor visits, sleep cycles, routines, and worry. Over time, this sustained mental effort gives shape to what is commonly referred to as “mommy brain or mom brain.”
What is “Mommy Brain”?
“Mommy brain” is a commonly used term to describe the forgetfulness, mental fog, and reduced concentration many women report during pregnancy and after childbirth.It often shows up in small, everyday moments in misplacing things, forgetting words mid-sentence, difficulty focusing, or feeling mentally scattered while trying to manage multiple tasks at once. For many women, it is less about a loss of ability and more about a constant sense of divided attention.
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The science behind “mommy brain”
A longitudinal brain-imaging study published in Nature Neuroscience tracked women from pre-conception through pregnancy and up to two years postpartum. The research found an average 4% reduction in gray matter volume across several brain regions, along with increased structural integrity in white matter connections. These changes were linked with hormonal fluctuations, particularly rising estrogen and progesterone, as well as sleep disruption and the cognitive demands of pregnancy and early caregiving.The study, part of the broader Maternal Brain Project, is considered significant because it followed participants longitudinally rather than relying on before-and-after snapshots. Researchers observed that while gray matter volume partially rebounds after childbirth, it does not always return fully to pre-pregnancy levels, suggesting both temporary and longer-term brain adaptations.Scientists involved in the research describe these changes not as decline, but as neural “recalibration.” Brain regions involved in memory, attention, and decision-making appear to reorganise during pregnancy, while areas linked to empathy, vigilance, and responsiveness to infant cues become more finely tuned. A similar pattern of brain reorganisation has been observed during adolescence, when the brain undergoes structural refinement as it matures from childhood to adulthood.
Inside the lived experiences of new mothers
To understand how this experience translates into everyday life, TOI reached out to several new mothers. Their names have been kept anonymous, as requested, to protect their privacy.One mother describes how pregnancy and delivery bring constant physical changes that make daily activities difficult. The body, she says, feels in a state of continuous adjustment, and even routine work starts to feel heavier than before.
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Postpartum life adds another layer. Lack of sleep, slow recovery, constant tiredness, and new responsibility come together to create a quiet build-up of mental stress in everyday life.At the same time, support makes a difference. A young mother shares that having a supportive family and an understanding partner helps her find small pockets of rest, which feel especially important during this phase.Another mother, in her postpartum phase, describes the emotional shift she experienced after childbirth. She recalls feeling overwhelmed in the early weeks, with sudden mood changes and a sense of emotional instability that took time to understand and accept.She also speaks about the physical and cognitive changes that accompanied this phase, including nausea, mood swings, and forgetfulness. “It’s a phase that changes women completely from start to end,” she says, reflecting on how disorienting the transition felt initially.With time, she says, the journey slowly settled as she grew into motherhood, describing her child as becoming the centre of her world.Another mother talks about the quieter, everyday version of “mommy brain”, forgetfulness, scattered focus, and mental overload that becomes part of daily functioning.“I’ve noticed that my memory and focus aren’t as sharp as they used to be before becoming a mom. I forget small things more often, like why I walked into a room, or what I was about to say mid-conversation,” she says.
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She explains it not as a loss of ability, but as divided attention. “In daily life, it feels like my brain always has 10 tabs open. Even when I’m doing one task, there’s a constant background thinking about my baby, feeding, sleep, health, routine. So it’s not exactly that I’ve become less capable, but more like my attention is constantly divided.”Sleep loss, she adds, is one of the biggest triggers, making even simple days feel mentally heavier. She also points to the invisible mental load of motherhood, saying that even when physical help is available, the responsibility of planning, remembering, and anticipating often remains with her.
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Over time, she says, it has not disappeared, but it has become easier to navigate. What has helped most, she adds, is learning to slow down, accept imperfection, and speak about what she feels instead of carrying it alone.
What the experts say
To understand whether “mommy brain” is only a perception or a measurable change, TOI spoke to counselling psychologist Ms. Reshmithaa Nair, Sparsh Hospital, Bengaluru, who says it is a widely recognised experience among new mothers, though not a formal clinical diagnosis.“Mommy brain is real as an experience, but it is not considered a formal clinical diagnosis. Most women report forgetfulness, poor attention, and mental fog during pregnancy and postpartum,” she says, adding that research shows mixed findings, with some studies noting mild measurable changes in memory and executive function.
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She explains that the most affected areas include memory, attention, working memory, and executive functioning, the mental skills involved in planning, multitasking, and decision-making, largely influenced by hormonal shifts, sleep disruption, and caregiving demands.Importantly, she stresses that this does not indicate a loss of intelligence. Instead, it is a temporary shift in cognitive efficiency and prioritisation as the brain adapts to pregnancy and early motherhood. Neuroimaging studies, she adds, point to brain remodelling rather than decline.Most women see gradual improvement within a few months postpartum, depending on sleep, stress levels, and support. She recommends basic interventions such as rest protection, reducing multitasking, and medical checks if fatigue persists.Adding the psychological perspective, Dr. Radhika Goyal, psychologist and founder of Healthy Nudge, says the experience is shaped by multiple overlapping factors rather than a single cause.“‘Mommy brain’ is very real, and clinically we see it as a combination of biological, psychological, and lifestyle changes happening simultaneously after childbirth. It is rarely caused by one factor alone,” she says.
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She highlights sleep deprivation as one of the strongest contributors. Repeated night waking, she explains, directly affects attention, memory, and decision-making. Alongside this, the emotional and cognitive load of caregiving keeps the brain in a constant state of alertness.“The brain remains in a state of hypervigilance. New mothers are constantly monitoring feeding schedules, safety, health concerns, routines, and emotional bonding with the baby,” she adds.Dr. Goyal also points to identity transition as a key psychological shift. Beyond caregiving, mothers are adjusting to an entirely new sense of self.“A woman is not only caring for a baby; she is psychologically adapting to an entirely new role and lifestyle. This transition can create emotional overwhelm, self-doubt, and mental exhaustion,” she explains.Hormonal changes, she adds, further affect mood regulation, stress tolerance, and cognitive clarity, which contributes to feelings of mental fog and emotional overstimulation.Dr. Goyal also emphasises that validation is one of the most powerful forms of support during the postpartum period. She notes that many new mothers are often told that exhaustion and overwhelm are simply “part of motherhood,” which can leave them feeling unseen or emotionally unsupported.
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Instead of minimising their experience, she says families should acknowledge that postpartum recovery is physically and psychologically demanding.She adds that practical support is just as important. Mothers are often not only exhausted from childcare but also from carrying the invisible mental load of planning, remembering, anticipating, and organising everything around the baby and household. Partners, she says, can help meaningfully by taking initiative rather than waiting for instructions.She warns against comparisons such as “other mothers manage it” or “this is what women have always done,” noting that such statements often increase shame rather than resilience.“A supported mother is not a weak mother,” she emphasises, adding that psychological support during postpartum recovery directly benefits both maternal mental health and infant wellbeing.
When it may be more than mental exhaustion
While mild forgetfulness and fatigue are common after childbirth, Dr. Goyal cautions that concern arises when symptoms become persistent and begin to affect daily functioning.She explains that postpartum depression and anxiety often present as deeper emotional distress rather than temporary cognitive fatigue.Families should look out for signs such as:
- persistent sadness or emotional numbness
- withdrawal from the baby or surroundings
- excessive guilt or feeling like a “bad mother”
- panic, intrusive thoughts, or constant anxiety about the baby
- loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
- persistent feelings of hopelessness or helplessness
- inability to sleep even when the baby rests
- extreme emotional exhaustion that does not improve
“One of the most overlooked signs is when the mother stops expressing her needs and begins functioning only in survival mode,” she says. “Families often mistake this for strength, when clinically it may indicate emotional shutdown or burnout.”She stresses that early intervention is crucial, adding that postpartum mental health conditions are treatable when identified with empathy rather than judgment. Families must seek professional counselling or medical help when these signs persist.
Why this conversation matters
A mother carries her child not only in her womb but in her heart and mind forever. Long before those little feet learn to walk, they are guarded by an instinct that never switches off. Before tiny fingers learn to grasp food without letting it slip, a mother is already feeding, already anticipating, already giving, and even before the child has a language for the world, a mother already hears him. She goes through pain and tears, blood and fear, to bring a new life into this world, and she never stops caring, her heart intrinsically intertwined with the joy she has brought into being.And yet, this new chapter of life also reshapes the mind in ways that are rarely seen but deeply felt. What is often called “mommy brain” lives in this space where attention is divided, memory feels scattered, and thought is constantly anchored to another life. It is not absence, but an ongoing state of holding, planning, remembering, and caring all at once.But even this experience must be understood with compassion and not expectation or dismissal. Every new mother must be held enough so she can let go of the unseen burden of following the footsteps of an “ideal” mother. She should not be taught to trade her health completely for the sake of being a good mother or to carry shame for needing support or going through mental fog. Alongside the newborn, she too finds herself in a completely altered mind and life and deserves to feel supported, seen, and understood.On Mother’s Day, perhaps the truest celebration lies here, not in perfection or the glorification of a woman as a being who never gets exhausted, but in recognition and honour of everything that continues silently, the cognitive load, the emotional labour, and the recalibration of self that motherhood brings, along with a deeper understanding of what she goes through as a human being, and in supporting and validating her experience.
मुजफ्फरनगर में भाई ही निकला भाई का हत्यारा: शराब, संपत्ति विवाद और घरेलू तनाव के बीच दीपक हत्याकांड का खुलासा
मुजफ्फरनगर पुलिस ने चरथावल क्षेत्र में हुए चर्चित हत्याकांड का खुलासा कर एक आरोपी को गिरफ्तार कर लिया है. चौंकाने वाली बात जो सामने आई वह यह कि मृतक का हत्यारा कोई और नहीं बल्कि उसका छोटा भाई ही निकला. पुलिस जांच में पता चला कि घरेलू विवाद, शराब की लत और पैतृक संपत्ति को लेकर चल रहे तनाव ने इस रिश्ते को खून के रिश्ते से दुश्मनी में बदल दिया.
थाना चरथावल पुलिस ने अभियुक्त को गिरफ्तार कर उसके कब्जे से व उसकी निशानदेही पर हत्या में प्रयुक्त ईंट का टुकड़ा व एक स्प्लेंडर मोटरसाइकिल बरामद की है। पुलिस अधिकारियों के मुताबिक, यह पूरा मामला बेहद संवेदनशील था और पुलिस ने तकनीकी और मैनुअल जांच के जरिए इस हत्या की गुत्थी सुलझाई.
रजवाहे में मिला युवक का शव, हाथ पर लिखा था ‘दीपक’
घटना की शुरुआत 29 अप्रैल को हुई, जब थाना चरथावल पुलिस को बिरालसी रजवाहे के पास एक अज्ञात शव पड़े होने की सूचना मिली. सूचना मिलते ही पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची और शव को कब्जे में लेकर जांच शुरू कर दी.
पुलिस अधिकारियों के मुताबिक शव के हाथ पर दीपक नाम लिखा हुआ है, जिसके आधार पर पहचान के प्रयास शुरू किए गए। लगातार जांच और पूछताछ के बाद हुई मृतक की पहचान दीपक पुत्र रामपाल निवासी रुकनपुर, थाना कोतवाली नगर, मुजफ्फरनगर के रूप में हुई।
मृतक के परिजनों की शिकायत के आधार पर पुलिस ने हत्या का मामला दर्ज किया और मामले की गंभीरता को देखते हुए एक विशेष टीम का गठन किया.
सीसीटीवी और तकनीकी जांच में हत्या की परतें खुलीं
वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों के निर्देशन में गठित पुलिस टीम ने घटना स्थल और आसपास के इलाकों में लगे सीसीटीवी कैमरों की गहन जांच की. इसके साथ ही पुलिस ने तकनीकी और मैनुअल साक्ष्य जुटाकर मामले की तह तक पहुंचने की कोशिश की.
जांच में पता चला कि मृतक दीपक उसका छोटा भाई था। सचिन ग्राम पीनना व दधेडू होते हुए बिरालसी पहुंचे। पुलिस की जांच में यह तथ्य सामने आया कि दीपक उस वक्त शराब के नशे में था.
इस स्थिति का फायदा उठाकर आरोपी सचिन उसे रजवाहे के पास खेतों में ले गया और उसके चेहरे पर ईंट के टुकड़े से हमला करके उसकी बेरहमी से हत्या कर दी। हमला इतना जबरदस्त था कि दीपक की मौके पर ही मौत हो गई.
आरोपी को घीसूखेड़ा झाल पुल के पास से गिरफ्तार किया गया
पुलिस को मुखबिर से सूचना मिली कि आरोपी इलाके में मौजूद है. इसके बाद चरथावल थाना पुलिस ने आरोपी सचिन को घीसूखेड़ा झाल पुल के पास से गिरफ्तार कर लिया.
पुलिस ने आरोपी की निशानदेही पर हत्या में प्रयुक्त ईंट का टुकड़ा और घटना में प्रयुक्त स्प्लेंडर मोटरसाइकिल भी बरामद कर ली है. पूछताछ के दौरान आरोपी ने अपना जुर्म कबूल कर लिया.
मृतक अपनी पत्नी को परेशान करता था, संपत्ति बेचने का दबाव बना रहा था
पूछताछ के दौरान आरोपी सचिन ने पुलिस को बताया कि उसका बड़ा भाई दीपक अक्सर शराब के नशे में घर आता था और अपनी पत्नी को परेशान करता था. आरोपी के मुताबिक दीपक उस पर अपनी पैतृक संपत्ति बेचने का भी दबाव बना रहा था, जिससे परिवार में लगातार तनाव रहता था.
सचिन ने पुलिस को बताया कि लंबे समय से चल रहे विवाद और मानसिक दबाव के कारण उसने अपने बड़े भाई की हत्या की योजना बनाई और मौका मिलते ही वारदात को अंजाम दे दिया.
हालांकि, पुलिस अधिकारियों का कहना है कि मामले की विस्तृत जांच अभी जारी है और सभी पहलुओं को ध्यान में रखते हुए आगे की कानूनी कार्रवाई की जा रही है.
वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों की देखरेख में हुई कार्रवाई
यह पूरी कार्रवाई अपर पुलिस महानिदेशक, मेरठ जोन और पुलिस उपमहानिरीक्षक, सहारनपुर रेंज के निर्देशन में की गई. वहीं संजय कुमार वर्मावरिष्ठ पुलिस अधीक्षक, मुजफ्फरनगर के पर्यवेक्षण में पुलिस टीम ने इस हत्याकांड का सफलतापूर्वक खुलासा किया।
एक्शन में नगर पुलिस अधीक्षक अमृत जैनक्षेत्राधिकारी सदर डा. रविशंकर एवं चरथावल थाना प्रभारी निरीक्षक मो सत्यनारायण दहिया विशेष भूमिका थी.
गिरफ्तारी करने वाली टीम में उपनिरीक्षक नंद किशोर शर्मा, कांस्टेबल राहुल गिरी और तेजेंद्र धामा शामिल थे।
घरेलू विवाद और नशे की समस्या अपराध का बड़ा कारण बन रही है।
विशेषज्ञों का मानना है कि घरेलू विवाद, शराब की लत और संपत्ति को लेकर बढ़ता तनाव कभी-कभी गंभीर आपराधिक घटनाओं का कारण बन जाता है। परिवारों में संवाद की कमी और लगातार बढ़ता मानसिक तनाव रिश्तों को हिंसक मोड़ पर ले जाता है।
पुलिस अधिकारियों का कहना है कि समाज में बढ़ते पारिवारिक विवादों को समय रहते सुलझाने और नशे की समस्या पर काबू पाने के लिए सामाजिक जागरूकता बेहद जरूरी है.
मुजफ्फरनगर में हत्या का मामला चर्चा का विषय बना हुआ है
यह मामला चरथावल क्षेत्र में लोगों के बीच चर्चा का विषय बना हुआ है। स्थानीय लोगों का कहना है कि किसी ने सोचा भी नहीं था कि एक भाई ही भाई का दुश्मन बन जाएगा.
इस घटना ने क्षेत्र में रिश्तों में बढ़ती दूरियों और घरेलू तनाव को लेकर भी चिंता बढ़ा दी है।
मुज़फ़्फ़रनगर के चरथावल इलाके में हुआ यह हत्याकांड न सिर्फ एक आपराधिक घटना है बल्कि टूटते पारिवारिक रिश्तों और बढ़ते तनाव की गंभीर तस्वीर भी पेश करता है. पुलिस की गहन जांच और तकनीकी जांच से मामले का खुलासा हो गया है और आरोपी को गिरफ्तार कर लिया गया है, लेकिन इस घटना ने समाज को यह सोचने पर मजबूर कर दिया है कि घरेलू विवाद और नशे की समस्या कैसे रिश्तों को हिंसा में बदल सकती है.
Angad Bedi: Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi celebrate 8th anniversary with unseen pictures and romantic notes: ‘Who would have thought’ | hindi movie news
Neha Dhupia And Angad Bedi On Sunday (May 10), they completed eight years of marriage. The celebrity couple marked the occasion with a heartfelt exchange on social media that instantly won over fans. To celebrate the milestone, Neha posted a series of unseen pictures with her husband on Instagram.
Neha Dhupia’s heartfelt anniversary message
Along with the pictures, Neha also wrote a romantic note for her husband. She wrote, “#Happy 8 to us baby… Who would have thought… We would have so many adventures together!!! I love you my love…. #HappyAnniversary @angadbedi (sic).”
Angad Bedi’s loving reply
Angad Bedi immediately replied to his wife’s affectionate post. “Love you now and always baby @nehadhupia (sic),” he commented. Among those sending wishes was Saba Pataudi, who commented, “Happy anniversary to you both! And to many others.. !” Maniesh Paul commented, “Happy Anniversary guys.” Patralekha commented, “Happy Anniversary.” A fan commented, “Happiness always to the lovely couple! A toast to love today and every day! @nehadhupia you are love from the heart.Another commented: “Couple goals. Happy anniversary to you both.”Neha and Angad tied the knot on May 10, 2018, in an intimate ceremony in the presence of close family members and friends. Later that year, on November 18, 2018, they welcomed their daughter, Mehr Dhupia Bedi. The couple expanded their family again with the birth of their son Gurik Singh Dhupia Bedi on October 3, 2021.
Neha Dhupia on work front
Neha Dhupia’s upcoming projects Single Papa and Perfect Family have been directed by Shashank KhaitanTogether Hitesh Kewalya And -Neeraj Udhwani. The film explores relationships, emotions and the ups and downs of modern family life.
