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South First, true to its name, is dedicated to delivering precise and unbiased news from the Southern States. Our goal is to offer a space for thoughtful analysis of the region's politics and policies. Politics influences every part of our lives, from the economy and social welfare to public health and even the film industry. That's why we emphasize the importance of understanding politics and policy.

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A diet without rice or roti? Doctors say new low-carb food pyramid can reverse diabetes, lead to weight loss

6 days ago | thesouthfirst.com | Chetana Belagere

Synopsis: A new paper by 24 doctors and researchers from across the world suggests a deeply nutritious, evidence-backed way of eating that supports real health change. Researchers say this pyramid isn’t just theory but is based on decades of research and clinical practice. Picture a food pyramid where ghee, paneer, and chicken are in the daily essentials zone — and rice and roti are pushed aside. Sounds surprising?
Fingerprint biometric system fails in medical colleges; NMC switches to face-based attendance for faculty

1 week ago | thesouthfirst.com | Sumit Kumar Jha

Synopsis: To curb biometric attendance fraud, the National Medical Commission (NMC) will mandate face-based Aadhaar authentication for faculty attendance in medical colleges starting 1 May 2025. This shift replaces fingerprint systems vulnerable to manipulation, such as fake fingerprints and proxy attendance. Colleges must geofence attendance zones, appoint nodal officers, and ensure faculty install the face-authentication app by 20 April.
What is Wet Bulb impact? Telangana government highlights it in heatwave notification

1 week ago | thesouthfirst.com | Sumit Kumar Jha

Synopsis: Telangana has declared heatwaves and sunstrokes as “State-Specific Disasters” amid alarming 2024 data: 28 of 33 districts faced over 15 heatwave days, with Nalgonda and Mancherial crossing 30. Urban regions now battle a double threat—intensified ‘Urban Heat Island’ effect and the deadlier ‘Wet Bulb Impact,’ a lethal combination of soaring temperatures and high humidity levels Everyone knows what a bulb is—from curious school kids to busy adults.
Exclusive: Telangana police issues notice to its own IAS officer Smita Sabharwal for reposting AI image on HCU

1 week ago | thesouthfirst.com | Sumit Kumar Jha

Synopsis: The Telangana Police served a notice to Smita Sabharwal IAS for reposting an AI-generated image on social media regarding the bulldozing of the 400-acre land in Kancha Gachibowli. An officer declined to disclose the contents of the notice.
South Indian women spend seven hours a day on unpaid work – men less than three

1 week ago | thesouthfirst.com | Sumit Kumar Jha

Synopsis: Women in South India spend nearly seven hours a day on unpaid domestic and caregiving work, over four hours more than men, according to the 2024 Time Use Survey. Despite improvements in education and economic indicators, the gender gap in unpaid labour remains stark across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, with women also shouldering a “double shift” of paid and unpaid responsibilities.
Why Telangana has declared heatwaves as a ‘state-specific disaster’

1 week ago | thesouthfirst.com | Sumit Kumar Jha

Synopsis: Telangana has officially declared heatwaves and sunstroke as state-specific disasters, becoming one of the first Indian states to independently recognise heat-related conditions under its disaster response framework. This move empowers the state to offer ₹4 lakh ex-gratia relief to families of victims, using provisions under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) despite the Union government’s continued exclusion of heatwaves from the national list of recognised disasters.
Droopy eyelids or Baggy eyes? This one surgery can fix it all

1 week ago | thesouthfirst.com | Chetana Belagere

Synopsis: Oculoplastic surgery, a lesser-known subspecialty of ophthalmology, focuses on correcting issues around the eyes—like drooping lids, blocked tear ducts, and orbital tumors. Dr. Mohan says these surgeries can restore vision, boost confidence, and even detect underlying conditions.
All for the love of trees

1 week ago | thesouthfirst.com | Satish Acharya

All for the love of trees
Eye Care 360: Dr Ravindra Mohan explains exercise, surgery, meds & meals

1 week ago | thesouthfirst.com | Chetana Belagere

VIDEOIn this episode of the ‘Health For You’ podcast, renowned ophthalmologist Dr Ravindra Mohan breaks down a simple but often overlooked habit that could be the key to healthier eyes — blinking. From screen fatigue to rising cases of dry eye syndrome, he explains how our digital lifestyles are silently impacting eye health.
Syphilis surged across Telugu states in ‘21 and ‘22, but was deadlier for men in Andhra

1 week ago | thesouthfirst.com | Sumit Kumar Jha

Synopsis: Syphilis cases rose sharply across the Telugu states in 2021–22, with Telangana reporting the most cases in India by 2022 and Andhra Pradesh recording nearly all related deaths. Andhra Pradesh saw 45 deaths, mostly among men, despite a drop in infections, pointing to late diagnosis and poor access to care.