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technology

Debt trap among youth: A silent crisis of modern society

Dr Vishal Gupta vishalm.com85@gmail.com The modern world has transformed the lifestyle, aspirations, and spending habits of young people. Technology, social media, digital banking, and easy access to credit have created numerous opportunities for financial growth and convenience. However, alongside these opportunities, a dangerous financial problem has emerged among the younger generation – the debt trap. Today, many youths are becoming victims of excessive borrowing, uncontrolled spending, and financial mismanagement. What begins as a small loan or a simple credit purchase […]

Daily Excelsior • 5/15/2026, 10:11:12 PM

culture

Once a prodigy, Shapath Bharadwaj comes back stronger after hiatus

More sports News: PUNE: In 2017, Shapath Bharadwaj became a sensation in the shooting fraternity as the then 14-year-old became the youngest to make it to India’s World.

Times of India • 5/15/2026, 4:30:00 PM

health

WHO warns loosely regulated nicotine pouches risk youth addiction

LONDON, May 15 - The World Health Organization on Friday urged governments to do more to control the sale of nicotine pouches, warning that the highly addictive products were being \"aggressively marketed\" in ways that particularly appealed to younger people. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Straits Times • 5/15/2026, 12:47:45 PM

health

Nicotine pouches are being ‘aggressively’ marketed to young people, WHO report warns

The World Health Organization warns in a new report about the addiction risks of nicotine pouches and the industry’s “aggressive” marketing tactics targeting young people.

Euronews • 5/15/2026, 12:42:04 PM

health

WHO warns of risk of youth addiction to nicotine pouches

The World Health Organization has urged ⁠governments to do more to control the sale of nicotine pouches, warning that the highly addictive products were being "aggressively marketed" in ways that particularly appealed to younger people.

RTE.ie • 5/15/2026, 9:10:52 AM

health

'Engineered for addiction': WHO slams soaring nicotine pouch sales

The World Health Organization issued a strong warning Friday over the rapid global expansion of nicotine pouch products, decrying the tobacco industry's aggressive marketing tactics to hook young people.

Medical Xpress • 5/15/2026, 8:40:01 AM

health

WHO warns loosely regulated nicotine pouches risk youth addiction

The World Health Organization on Friday urged governments to do more to control the sale ‌of nicotine pouches, warning that the highly addictive products were being "aggressively marketed" in ways that particularly appealed to younger people.

Reuters • 5/15/2026, 8:11:33 AM

health

The silent killer behind sudden heart attacks: Why looking healthy no longer guarantees a healthy heart

A person who goes to the gym regularly, eats salads, avoids sugar, and looks perfectly fit does not usually fit the image of a heart patient. Butt hospitals across the world are seeing a worrying pattern. Young professionals, marathon runners, slim office-goers, and seemingly healthy adults are arriving in emergency rooms with sudden heart attacks. In many of these cases, one hidden condition sits in the background: hypertension.High blood pressure is called the “silent killer” because it rarely announces itself with loud symptoms. There is no fever, no obvious pain, and often no visible warning sign. But inside the body, the pressure slowly damages blood vessels, strains the heart, and increases the risk of stroke, kidney disease, and sudden cardiac events. According to the World Health Organization’s hypertension report, nearly 1.4 billion adults globally live with hypertension, and many do not even know they have it.

Times of India • 5/15/2026, 7:30:00 AM

health

WHO warns nicotine pouch brands targeting youth as sales surge

The World Health Organization (WHO) today issues a strong warning over the rapid global expansion of nicotine pouch products, which are being aggressively marketed to adolescents and young people. WHO notes that regulation in many countries is limited or absent, raising concerns about youth nicotine addiction and related health risks.

World Health Organization (WHO) • 5/15/2026, 7:00:00 AM