B.M. Trevor (Microbiologist)

My doctor once explained ESR to me as a kind of “smoke detector.” It doesn’t tell you exactly what the fire is, but it lets you know something may be wrong in the system. It’s especially useful for tracking progress—like in rheumatoid arthritis patients, doctors often repeat ESR tests to see if inflammation is under control after treatment. You can read more from trusted sources like MedlinePlus which explains it in detail.

I’ve been following this news closely. The RBI flagged repeated lapses in compliance, such as issues in customer verification and questionable practices around data handling. While Paytm as a brand is still operational, the banking arm faced restrictions. Many users have already shifted their wallets and FASTag balances to other banks. It’s important to note that RBI’s action was more about customer safety and regulatory discipline rather than targeting one company.