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The Print
3 days ago
- Health
- The Print
Shefali Jariwala death: What it reveals about fake cosmetologists
While the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists, and Leprologists (IADVL) is raising the issue and writing to health officials, we need the public to stop enabling this madness. There is absolutely no degree called 'cosmetology'. Yet, the business continues to flourish in India, the only country where people die from hair transplants. In May, Anushka Tiwari, a Kanpur-based dentist, was arrested after two men died following hair transplant procedures performed by her. It's a crisis. What happened to actor-model Shefali Jariwala should never have happened. As a dermatologist with over 14 years of experience, I've watched in horror as unqualified practitioners turn anti-ageing treatments into a deadly gamble. This isn't just tragic—it's criminal. How to spot a fake doctor before it's too late It doesn't matter how convincing an Instagram ad looks—always verify your doctor's credentials. Here's how: Go to your state medical council's website. Search the doctor's name. Check their MBBS degree and specialisation. If they're not listed, run. If someone calls themself a 'cosmetologist' without a medical degree to show for it, run faster. Also read: Is 30 a good age to start using anti-ageing products? Here are some dos and don'ts Glutathione scam: Online buying is Russian roulette Every week, young women walk into my clinic with glutathione vials bought from IndiaMart or some shady online sellers, expecting me to inject them. My answer? Absolutely not. You don't know if the cold chain was maintained. You don't know if it's counterfeit. You don't know if it's even safe for human use. Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant, but when misused—especially in unregulated doses for years—it can turn toxic. According to media reports, Shefali had been on these injections for five to six years. Was it under a dermatologist's supervision? Was it even real glutathione? We may never know. Golden rule you must remember It's not about avoiding treatments—it's about respecting them. Here's my professional mantra: A qualified dermatologist knows: Precise dosing – When glutathione is life-saving vs. when it's toxic Contraindications – Who should never receive certain treatments Emergency protocols – What to do when things go wrong (because sometimes they do) Also read: Debunking anti-ageing myths. Treatments, luxury creams can't rewind the biological clock Anti-ageing done right vs reckless experimentation Anti-ageing medicine isn't the villain—quacks are. When performed by licensed dermatologists, treatments like NAD drips, NMN, and even glutathione are safe. But here's what else you need: A balanced lifestyle – No injection replaces sleep, nutrition, and exercise. Realistic expectations – Aging is natural; our goal is healthy aging, not magic. Zero tolerance for non-doctors – Dentists doing Botox? A disaster waiting to happen. Plea to the public: Stop trusting social media over science Good dermatologists don't have flashy Instagram ads because we're too busy treating patients. Meanwhile, quacks spend fortunes on SEO, luring victims with cheap prices and empty promises. 'Anti-ageing means prolonging life—not losing it to negligence. If Shefali's death exposes unqualified practitioners, let it be a turning point,' said Dr Rajiv Sharma, president of IADVL. So TL;DR: Never let a non-dermatologist inject you. Ever. Never buy medications online from platforms like Amazon Never ever prioritise trends over safety. Shefali Jariwala's death should be a wake-up call. Demand accountability. Choose wisely. And please stop letting influencers play doctor. Dr Deepali Bhardwaj is a Consultant Dermatologist, Max Hospital, Saket. She is also an anti-allergy specialist, laser surgeon and internationally trained aesthetician. She tweets @dermatdoc. Views are personal. (Edited by Prashant)
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Over 2 lakh sellers from UP drive Amazon growth story
Lucknow: More than 10% of the sellers registered on the platform Amazon are from Uttar Pradesh. Sharing the UP's growth story, senior executives of the company revealed on Wednesday that more than 2 lakh sellers out of the overall 16 lakh sellers are from the state (12.5%). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Sharing the example of Phool, a Kanpur-based company that recycles floral waste to make products, director sales at , Gaurav Bhatnagar, said UP is playing an integral part in driving the company's growth. Senior manager of Amazon Prime, Pallavi Singh, said, "While sharing our UP's growth story, I would also like to add the launch of a three-day Prime Day event that will unfold next month between July 12 and 14. Lucrative deals will be on offer along with new launches." Sharing more details about their business operations in the state, the executives of the company said that UP is home to a fulfilment centre with a storage capacity of 22.4 lakh cubic feet. "We have 140 service partners with a presence across the state and 2,650 local stores to ensure quick and speedy last-mile delivery," said Singh.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Time of India
Alert villagers help stop minor girl's marriage in Kaushambi
Prayagraj: Marriage of a minor girl in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district was stopped on Thursday. With the help of police and social welfare department officials, members of Child Welfare Committee rushed to Kaushambi's Paschim Sarira village to prevent family members and relatives from forcing the minor girl into wedlock. A senior official said a man from the village made a call to ChildLine number 1098 and reported the marriage of the minor girl, following which, officials from child welfare committee, social welfare department and police rushed to the spot. The joint team also checked the documents, including Aadhaar card of the minor girl and found her to be 16 years of age. They informed the family members about the child marriage law and the girl was handed over to the One Stop Centre where she was to remain till investigations into the case were complete. CWC officials said joint team of CWC, anti-human trafficking unit and child helpline rushed to the spot after alert. Officials added that the girl, as per the complainant, was being married to a Kanpur-based man who was twice her age. They counselled the family on the ill effects of child marriage, besides warning them of legal action. "We convinced the relatives of the girl and the man to call off the marriage as the girl was minor. Officials of the child welfare committee will be conducting a detailed probe into the incident," said an official.
Hindustan Times
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
PM Modi meets Pahalgam terror attack victim's family members in Kanpur, consoles them
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met the family of Shubham Dwivedi, the Kanpur-based businessman who was among the 26 people killed in the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was held at the Air Force Station, Chakeri, as the prime minister offered condolences and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family. Shubham Dwivedi's parents, Sanjay and Seema, along with Shubham's wife Aishanya, were present during the meeting. Shubham and Aishanya were married on February 12 this year. Modi spent time with the family, acknowledged their pain and said the nation would forever honour the courage and sacrifice of Shubham. He reassured them of the government's support and shared their sorrow, stating that such acts of terrorism would not weaken the country's resolve. Following the interaction, Aishanya said, 'It felt as though someone had placed a hand over my head.' 'The prime minister spoke with great empathy and told me that the country is proud of Shubham. His sacrifice will not be forgotten.' She also said Modi reiterated the government's commitment to ongoing anti-terror operations and made clear that the fight against terrorism would continue with full force. Aishanya told the prime minister that the attack appeared intended to disrupt the improving situation in the valley. 'Things were getting better in Kashmir, and perhaps the attackers came to undo that progress,' she said. 'They asked our religion before they shot. They wanted to divide us, to create hatred between Hindus and Muslims.' She added that Modi listened intently and responded with understanding. 'The pain was visible on his face,' she said. 'He also consoled my father-in-law, placing a hand on his shoulder.' Speaking after the meeting, Sanjay Dwivedi expressed gratitude for what he called the government's strong and timely response to the attack. 'We are grateful that the Prime minister took the time to meet us and expressed such deep sorrow,' he said. 'He promised that this fight against terrorism will continue until it is rooted out.' The meeting concluded with Modi assuring the family that he would meet them again soon. 'He said there was little time today, but he will come again. That gave us strength,' said Dwivedi.
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Heads set to roll in culture dept for manipulating bills of artistes
Authorities and employees of the culture department, as well as outsourced staff hired for arranging state government events, have come under the police scanner after the UP Special Task Force (STF) arrested a Kanpur-based event manager on Friday for manipulating bills related to payments made to artistes of these events. The STF officials confirmed that the event manager, Neel Vijay Singh, manipulated bills by forging signatures of the artistes in connivance with some officers of the culture department. They said the accused specifically mentioned the name of an additional director rank official of the department involved in the racket. A senior police official said that Singh will be further taken on police remand to interrogate him about other people involved in this fraud. He said the revelation made by Singh could expose the entire nexus of event managers, officials and employees of the culture department. 'We will also investigate different cultural events organised by the state government in the recent past. The list of artistes roped in for the events will be sought from the culture department to cross check payments made to them and what bill was approved,' a police official privy to the development said. In a press note shared with the media, the STF officials stated that the investigation into the matter was initiated after receiving a complaint from a woman artiste accusing the event manager of manipulating bills made in her name and by forging her signatures. The event manager was arrested for his direct involvement in manipulating bills of artistes after registering an FIR under appropriate sections of Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita at Gomti Nagar police station. It stated the connivance of culture department officials is yet to be established and further investigation in the case is on. In the FIR, the woman alleged that she participated in Bharat-Nepal Maitri Mahotsav (Indo-Nepal Friendship Festival) organised in Bahraich in 2024. He said the event manager hired the artist to sing for ₹35,000, but paid her ₹30,000, while asking for a cancelled cheque to give the pending amount. The singer mentioned that she received an amount of ₹2,41,000 in her bank account after giving the cancelled cheque to the event manager. The event manager threatened the artiste with dire consequences after she objected to transferring the amount to the event manager stating that it has come from the state government treasury and she will have to pay it back if the government demands the money back.
