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  INDIAN RAILWAYS’ “SACHKHAND EXPRESS” A Journey of Kindness on Railtracks Introduction T he Indian Railways, depicting a lively insignia of national integration and mobility, stands as the world’s fourth-largest railway network, ferrying over 23 million passengers daily across the length and breadth of the country. It is not just a means of transport, but a moving mosaic of India's unity in diversity, focused dreams, and shared stories. Amidst this grand railway tapestry runs a unique train that not only bridges distances but also touches hearts, extending unique service on the Tracks of Indian Glory – the Sachkhand Express, connecting Hazur Sahib Nanded in Maharashtra to Sri Harmandir Sahib Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, India, covering over 2000 km en route. Indian Railways The Indian Railway was nationalized in 1951 and is administratively divided into 18 zones. The first Indian railway line was operated for public traffic in 1853 between the then Bombay and Than...

  A Deccan Vision initiative commemorating “Parakram Divas” Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Valiant Son of India Paying Homage On His 128th Birth Anniversary T he story of India’s independence struggle is incomplete without the valiant contributions of Subhas Chandra Bose, an undisputed mass leader who not only envisioned a free India but actively sought to achieve it through revolutionary means. Unlike many of his contemporaries who followed Gandhiji’s doctrine of non-violence, he strongly believed that freedom is not a charity, and could only be won through armed struggle. Subhas, a great Indian nationalist who fought bravely against the tyranny of British rule, was an acclaimed charismatic leader of his time and a key figure in India's fight for independence . Nicknamed Netaji, he was a dynamic and visionary personality who believed in taking strong and decisive actions to achieve India's freedom. His clarion call, “Give me blood, and I will give you freedo...

  TENDENCIES OF WEIGHT GAINS IN TODAY’S KIDS Bedtime Watching of TV, Using Smartphones, and Sedentary Lifestyle Issues, including Some Dietary Habits, are Hidden Culprits C hildhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects both children and adolescents. It's particularly troubling because the extra pounds often start children on the path to many health problems that were once considered adult problems—diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Childhood obesity can also lead to poor self-esteem and depression. A condition in which a child is significantly overweight for his or her age and height. Childhood obesity can lead to diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. There may be no other symptoms other than a weight that's above normal. Improving the entire family's diet and exercise habits is one of the best ways to achieve a healthy weight in the child. Lifestyle issues, such as too little activity and intake of too many calorie...

  THIS TRAIN DOESN’T REQUIRE A TICKET TO TRAVEL! The Crazy Race for Freebies in Indian Politics Watch the Coming Delhi Assembly Election for the Trending ‘Revdies’ in the New Avatar T he once high-decibel political debate on freebies of late has had a quiet death. In the recent past, high-stakes assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Haryana, and Maharastra saw the mainstreaming of pounding freebies as political parties competed with each other in making a slew of promises in their manifestos—from free electricity and free bus travel for women to cash benefits, subsidized gas cylinders and what not. The BJP, which till last year criticized freebies as ‘ revdies’ and taunted opposition parties for desperately offering them, joined the bandwagon recently with gusto. It either matched or bettered Congress’s offers in these elections. And now, with the Delhi assembly election hardly a week away, the prospect of further showering freebies in Indian...

  THIS TRAIN DOESN’T REQUIRE A TICKET TO TRAVEL! The Bhakra-Nangal train has been running since 1948. It's the only train in India that doesn't require purchasing a ticket. Many of us may not know, but the DECCAN VISION will let you! A free train runs in India. India's only train that does not require a ticket to travel, rendering a staggering 77 years of free service without a break and in style. Sounding strange, isn’t it? But it is an unbelievable fact! Imagine boarding a train without requiring a ticket in a world where travel costs are ever in spiraling mode! Yet, India is home to a unique train that has offered its passengers uninterrupted free rides for decades. But why does this extraordinary service still exist, and what’s the story behind it? Let's explore. A vast majority of us sometimes or others do travel by train, but can we imagine travelling free of cost without even buying a ticket? While such a scenario might seem unthinkable in a countr...

  HOLY MAHAKUMBH: WATCH ENRICHING EXPERIENCES OF HAPPENING INDIA Visit the Largest Celestial Gathering Of Humans Anywhere On Earth H indus venerate rivers, and none more so than the sacred Ganges. The faithful believe that a holy dip in its waters will cleanse them of their past sins. Wherever other sacred rivers flow into the Ganges, the benefits of bathing at the holy confluence on specific auspicious days are enhanced manifold. A devotee can hope to begin a journey to achieve Hindu philosophy’s ultimate goal — the release from the cycles of birth and death. The most propitious of these days occur in cycles of 12 years in four different places including Prayagraj, Ujjain, Nashik, and Haridwar. This time when the occasion comes for Prayagraj, in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, millions flock to the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers during a festival called the Maha Kumbh Mela, and it is going to be tagged as the largest s...

  DIGITAL DEPENDENCIES LEAD TO EMOTIONAL INSTABILITY Smartphones’re Triggering Adverse Mood Swings in Young Minds. HYDERABADIS are Mentally Poorer, Second Only to Delhi, Says Report Introduction In today’s hyper-connected world, smartphones have become more than just communication tools—they are explicit digital lifelines of trillions of netizens around the globe. Children and adolescents are growing up in an age where exposure to screens is an integral part of daily life. While technology offers many educational and social benefits, researchers suggest that the early introduction of smartphones may cause adverse mood swings and emotional instability among young users, irreparable damage to the psychological, physiological, and social dimensions, and impact mental health. According to a new global study, the scenario in Hyderabad is no exception. The Mental State of the World Report 2024, published by Washington D.C.-based Sapien Labs, ranks Hyderabad among the metro citie...