Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced that India’s pharma exports, currently at $27.8 billion, are expected to surpass $30 billion by year-end. The domestic market, valued at $60 billion today, is projected to reach $130 billion by 2030. A new MoU with Uttar Pradesh will spur biopharma innovation. Read More…
The Dynamics of Peace and War in Kāmandakīya Nītisāra Anushka Verma Abstract: Nītisāra by Kāmandakī is based on Kautilya’s Arthaśāstra. Both the texts share vast similarities but where Nītisāra focuses on courage and the military qualities of the king, Arthaśāstra is dependent on deliverance of kingly duties. This paper explores the strategic and philosophical interplay…
A FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER 16th to30th September,2025
India and Bhutan will soon be connected by rail, as the Ministry of Railways announced two major cross-border projects on Monday. The projects will link Bhutan’s industrial towns of Gelephu and Samtse with Kokrajhar and Banarhat in Assam, with a total investment of Rs 4,033 crore. Fully funded by India, these railway connections are expected…
YouTube has agreed to pay $22 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump after the company suspended his account over the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, according to a court filing Monday. The online video platform, a subsidiary of Google parent Alphabet, is the latest Big Tech firm to settle…
After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threw his support behind the U.S. peace plan for Gaza, the question now is whether Hamas will agree. Hamas faces a bitter tradeoff, the proposal demands that the group effectively surrender in return for uncertain gains. But if it rejects the deal, the U.S. could give Israel an even…
Viksit Bharat 2047: Transforming India through Innovation in Education -By Vineet Handa As we approach the 100th anniversary of India’s independence, the vision of a “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) is gaining momentum. The concept, championed by the government and echoed by organizations like the RSS with their vision of “Smridh aur Mahaan Bharat” (Prosperous and…
Arattai, a “Made in India” messaging app developed by Zoho, has surged to the number-one spot in social networking on the App Store, surpassing WhatsApp, Telegram, and others. It emphasises privacy, promises no data tracking, and is gaining traction amid growing support for indigenous digital platforms. Read More…
At World Food India 2025, global and domestic companies pledged around ₹1.02 lakh crore in investment towards India’s food processing sector. These deals promise significant expansion, value addition, and employment creation. The push aims to reduce agricultural waste, boost processed food output, and raise incomes across states. Read More…
Odia engineers working overseas have lauded India’s inaugural chip development, applauding institutions like NIT-R and Parala Maharaj Engineering for producing three domestically designed chips. They say this breakthrough could reduce import dependency, boost high-tech employment, and inspire India’s next generation of semiconductor innovators. Read More…