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To expand the campaign's reach, PM Modi nominated celebrities like Anand Mahindra, Mirabai Chanu, Shreya Ghoshal, and Sudha Murty to spread awareness through social media and encouraged them to nominate others to amplify the message.

PM Modi Launches Nationwide Drive to Cut Oil Use by 10% Amid Rising Obesity Crisis

New Delhi, February 24, 2024: In the 119th episode of his Mann Ki Baat radio program on February 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed India’s escalating obesity crisis, particularly among children, and called for immediate lifestyle changes. Highlighting that one in eight Indians now suffers from obesity, PM Modi revealed that obesity cases have doubled in recent years, marking it as a growing public health concern.

To combat this trend, PM Modi urged citizens to reduce their cooking oil consumption by 10%, emphasizing that small changes in daily diets can lead to significant health improvements. “When purchasing oil for cooking, aim to buy 10% less. This simple habit can be a big step toward a healthier India,” he stated.

Expanding the campaign's reach, PM Modi nominated celebrities like Anand Mahindra, Mirabai Chanu, Shreya Ghoshal, and Sudha Murty to spread awareness through social media, encouraging them to nominate others to amplify the message.

Renowned athletes like Neeraj Chopra and Nikhat Zareen backed the initiative, sharing personal insights on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also praised the campaign, committing to reduce his own oil intake.

With obesity on the rise, PM Modi’s call to action aims to inspire a nationwide movement towards healthier living.





The glitz and glamour of the NEXA IIFA Awards 2023 reached its pinnacle as Bollywood's brightest stars gathered to celebrate a night of achievement. Here are some of the best moments where these celebrities lifted the IIFA Trophy


A legendary icon, Kamal Hasan, basks in the well-deserved glory as he is honoured with the prestigious IIFA Award for "Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema."


Performance in a Leading Role - Female

Though not physically present, Alia Bhatt's extraordinary talent shines bright as her remarkable performance in 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' is honoured with the prestigious IIFA Trophy.


Triumph of cinematic brilliance!

Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Kumar Mangat Pathak & Abhishek Pathak clinched the IIFA trophy for "Best Picture", celebrating the phenomenal success of their film 'Drishyam 2.'


R.Madhavan soars to new heights as he triumphantly claims the IIFA trophy under the category "Direction" for his stellar work in “Rocketry: The Nambi Effect!”


A Stellar Triumph!

Hrithik Roshan graces the stage at Nexa IIFA Awards 2023, as he claims the IIFA Trophy for "Performance in a Leading Role- Male" for his action-packed role in the film 'Vikram Vedha.


It was indeed a memorable moment for Mouni Roy as she claimed her first IIFA Trophy for "Performance in a Supporting Role- Female" for her stellar work in 'Brahmastra Part One: Shiva'


The timeless and talented, Anil Kapoor adds another feather to his cape as he walks on stage to claim the IIFA Trophy for "Performance in a Supporting Role- - Male" in "Jugjugg Jeeyo."


The musical pioneer, Pritam secured the IIFA Trophy in the category of "Music Direction" for his outstanding contributions to the film "Brahmastra Part One: Shiva."


With their out-of-the-box thinking, Jasmeet K Reen & Parveen Shaikh crafted the story of Darlings, a masterpiece of a film that clenched the IIFA trophy for the category “Best Story - Original”


Following the intriguing plot of their original film Drishyam, Aamil Keeyan Khan and Abhishek Pathak won the IIFA Trophy in the category “ Best Story - Adapted” for their role in the film “Drishyam 2”


The sensational words of Amitabh Bhattacharya for the song "Kesariya" in the film Brahmastra Part One: Shiva were so soul-touching, he was awarded with the IIFA trophy for the category “Lyrics” at IIFA 2023.


Everyone stood on their feet as the sensational #ShreyaGhoshal took the stage to receive her IIFA Trophy as the winner in the category “Playback Singer - Female” for her soul-soothing song Rasiya from the film Brahmastra Part One: Shiva.


"Manish Malhotra, the visionary fashion maestro, shimmered with pride as he is adorned with the esteemed IIFA Award for the category of "Outstanding Achievement in Fashion in Cinema."


The power couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh were exuding with pride as they were honoured with the esteemed IIFA Award for the category of "Outstanding Achievement in Regional Cinema."


Although Arijit Singh wasn’t able to attend himself, the sensational singer, claimed the coveted IIFA trophy in the category of "Playback Singer - Male" for his enchanting rendition of the melodious track "Kesariya" from the film "Brahmastra Part One: Shiva."


Heartiest congratulations to the captivating newcomer Khushalii Kumar, who has made a remarkable impact in the industry by securing the IIFA trophy for her outstanding performance in the film "Dhokha: Round D Corner" and emerging as the winner in the category of "Best Debut (Female)."


It was a memorable moment for the talented actors, Shantanu Maheshwari and Babil Khan, as they made a remarkable entrance into the world of cinema. It was indeed a once-in-a-lifetime achievement for the young actors as they accepted the prestigious IIFA trophy in the category of "Best Debut (Male)" for their outstanding performance in the films "Gangubai Kathiawadi” & “Qala.”


Best Choreography

Bosco-Cesar's choreography casts a spell on the audience, winning them the coveted IIFA Award for their exceptional work in "Bhool Bhulaiya 2" under the category of "Choreography."


Background Score

Although Sam CS was unable to receive the IIFA trophy himself, his intriguing work earned him the prestigious IIFA Technical Award in the category "Background Score" for his remarkable work in "Vikram Vedha."


The team of DNEG and Redefine clinches the IIFA Technical Award for their extraordinary work in "Special Effects" for the epic film "Brahmastra Part One: Shiva."





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