- Special Report: India’s deepening sleep crisis and the silent threat of ultra-processed foods
- Special Report: Monjaro sales reach ₹100 crore as weight loss drugs define health trend of 2025
- New Year 2026: Manisha Ladda’s report on gig workers’ strike and ‘bhajan clubbing’ trend
- How Raghav and Prachi Agarwal are creating bhajans for India’s Gen Z with ‘Bhajan Clubbing’
Health Trends 2025: The shift from life span to health span, food safety concerns and AI in 2026
In this special report, the focus is on key health trends for 2025 and the outlook for 2026. The transcript highlights a significant shift in the wellness conversation from ‘life span’ to ‘health span’, stating that 70% of longevity is attributable to daily lifestyle choices rather than genetics. It addresses the growing public concern over food safety, citing specific reports of adulteration in staple food items such as cheese and eggs and the subsequent increase in FSSAI inspections. The program also explores the emerging role of Artificial Intelligence in 2026, which is predicted to move from clinical diagnostics to preventive care. New AI-powered trackers are expected to provide personalized, real-time health information and act as partners in managing wellness.
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Special Report: India’s deepening sleep crisis and the silent threat of ultra-processed foods
In this special report, the focus is on two growing health challenges in India: the widespread sleep deprivation crisis and the increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF). The presenter highlights that ‘about 59% of Indian adults get less than the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep,’ linking this lack to stress, screen time and lifestyle habits. The broadcast also identifies ‘reckoning with ultra-processed foods’ as a key trend for 2026, noting that these engineered foods significantly contribute to non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and obesity. With nearly 20% of Indians getting enough calories from UPF, the story underlines a shift towards AI-powered health tracking and ‘smart everyday decisions’ to tackle these silent disruptions to well-being.
Special Report: Monjaro sales reach ₹100 crore as weight loss drugs define health trend of 2025
In this detailed health cover, the focus is on the transformative trends that will define 2025 in India. An unnamed speaker revealed the major disruption being caused by GLP-1 weight loss treatments, revealing that Monzaro generated sales of ₹100 crore in October alone, leaving behind long-established antibiotics. The report highlights how obesity is finally being accepted as a chronic condition rather than a lifestyle failure. The discussion also moves towards mainstreaming the ‘inflammation’ conversation, with Indians moving towards plant-based, anti-inflammatory diets. Finally, the program explores ‘fibre maxing’ and the vital role of gut health in immunity and mental well-being, demonstrating the shift from calorie counting to metabolic flexibility.
New Year 2026: Manisha Ladda’s report on gig workers’ strike and ‘bhajan clubbing’ trend
In this special broadcast on India Today, anchor Manisha Ladda highlights the contrasting mood of New Year’s Eve 2026. While gig workers of platforms like Zomato and Swiggy are on a nationwide strike demanding ‘humane working hours’ and better wages, the youth are adopting a new trend. Ladda interviews Raghav Agarwal and Prachi Agarwal, known as the ‘Backstage Siblings’ who are popularizing ‘Bhajan Clubbing’. Raghav explains that the trend is about ‘singing without any substance’ and ‘reconnecting with yourself’. The siblings, who are investment bankers by day, discuss how Gen Z is choosing ‘devotion instead of alcohol’ and ‘chanting instead of anarchy’. The event has also included heightened security arrangements in metros like Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, where police are on high alert for the celebrations. Ladda concluded his talk by calling 2025 the year of ‘Gen Z reckoning’.
How Raghav and Prachi Agarwal are creating bhajans for India’s Gen Z with ‘Bhajan Clubbing’
A new trend called ‘Bhajan Clubbing’ is taking India’s youth by storm, which blends devotion with electronic bass drops in a club-like setting, but without the alcohol or drugs. The movement is being led by brother-sister Raghav and Prachi Agarwal, who are known as the ‘backstage brothers-sister’. In this conversation, he discusses his journey from becoming an investment banker and businessman to becoming a viral music sensation. Prachi Agarwal says, ‘It’s always brought this piece to people, but now people are more comfortable accepting it… That’s a paradigm shift we’re trying to achieve, that it’s okay not to be under the influence of something.’ He explains how his jamming sessions, which started in his living room, now attract thousands of people, with 85% of the audience aged between 18 and 30. The duo blends traditional bhajans with Bollywood and Sufi music, creating a unique, serene and spiritual high for Gen Z.
