The Indian pot belly - once a badge of prosperity, indulgence and aging respectability - has long been a target of satire and ...

Obesity is surging in India, with NFHS-5 revealing 1 in 2 women aged 30–49 have abdominal obesity. Experts warn of rising diabetes and heart disease risks.

Why is India's pot belly more than just a joke now? It's linked to rising abdominal obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.

In rural settings, it was once considered a status symbol - a sign that "this man eats well". But what was once dismissed or even celebrated is now raising alarm bells. The obesity crisis in India ...