RCB fan’s quirky ‘Good Luck’ fundraiser goes viral, sparks debate on digital trust
New Delhi: Content creator Sarthak Sachdev took Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) support to quirky new heights with a social experiment that unexpectedly went viral on social media platforms.
Sachdev pasted posters across city streets with QR codes linked to his own digital payment account, carrying the caption: “Donate ₹ 10 for RCB Goodluck.” This lighthearted prank took a surprising turn when strangers began scanning the QR codes and actually sending money.
By the end of the day, the creator had collected ₹ 1,200, all from people who either believed in RCB’s luck or simply enjoyed the humor behind the idea. Sachdev admitted in his video, which has since gone viral with over 24 million views, saying, “I honestly didn’t expect people to take it seriously. It was meant to be a fun social experiment.”
Reactions on his social media ranged from amused admiration to concern over digital gullibility. One user called it a “new business idea,” while another quipped, “People can spend money on some crazy s**t. I bet they would never feed the poor with that money.” Another curious curiousviewer remarked, “If it’s not fake, then it makes me feel so dumb to live in a country where people just scan random QR codes without thinking twice.”
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Centre launches national childhood diabetes screening, treatment framework
New Delhi (PTI): The Union Health Ministry on Sunday released a guidance document providing a framework for screening, diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of childhood diabetes.
According to the ministry, the document, for the first time, establishes a structured and standardised national framework, positioning India among a select group of countries that have integrated childhood diabetes care into the public health system.
The "Guidance Document on Diabetes Mellitus in Children" was released at the National Summit on Best Practices in Public Healthcare Service Delivery, concluded on May 1-2.
According to a statement by the ministry, the framework aims to ensure universal screening of all children from birth to 18 years through community and school-based platforms for early identification of diabetes.
Suspected cases will undergo immediate blood glucose testing and be referred to district-level health facilities for confirmatory diagnosis and treatment, it said.
A key feature of the initiative is the provision of a comprehensive free-of-cost care package at public health facilities, including screening, diagnostic services, lifelong insulin therapy, glucometers, test strips and regular follow-up care.
The initiative seeks to reduce the financial burden on families and ensure uninterrupted treatment for children diagnosed with diabetes.
The document also lays down an integrated continuum of care linking community-level screening with district hospital-based management and advanced care at medical colleges to ensure seamless follow-up and treatment.
To strengthen early detection, the guidance promotes the "4Ts" awareness framework -- Toilet, Thirsty, Tired and Thinner -- to help parents, teachers and caregivers recognise early warning signs of type 1 Diabetes.
Besides clinical protocols, the document focuses on family and caregiver empowerment through structured training on insulin administration, blood glucose monitoring, emergency response and daily disease management.
The statement stated the initiative is expected to reduce mortality through early detection, prevent complications and improve the quality of life of affected children while strengthening the public health system's capacity to manage non-communicable diseases among children.
