Author: BharatSpeaks
India has officially suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan—a landmark water-sharing agreement that has stood since 1960. The decision came just a day after 26 people, including tourists, were killed in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, finalized the move during a high-level meeting convened hours after his return from Saudi Arabia. This is one of five major actions taken by India in response to the latest act of cross-border terrorism allegedly orchestrated by Pakistan-backed groups. What Is the Indus Waters Treaty? Signed in…
What if you could detect life-threatening diseases before symptoms even show? A team of scientists at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, has developed an optical sensing platform that does exactly that—starting with cholesterol. This device offers a low-cost, eco-friendly, and highly sensitive method for cholesterol detection—critical for preventing several chronic and fatal illnesses. Why Cholesterol Detection Is Crucial Cholesterol plays an essential role in the body. It helps produce: Vitamin D Bile acids Steroid hormones It also supports the health of nerve tissues and blood function. However, both too much and too little cholesterol…
In a modest room in Rajasthan, a teacher with a vision began coaching just eight students for the toughest exams in India — JEE and medical entrance. There were no digital boards, no branding, no air-conditioned classrooms. Just a chalkboard, deep subject knowledge, and an unwavering belief in hard work. The students weren’t elite. They were from small towns, lower-middle-class families, and many were first-time aspirants. But their teacher believed that with the right guidance, they could compete with the best. The Growth Story: From One Room to National Presence Over the next three decades, this coaching center: Grew from…
The final result is out. For some, it brought celebration. For others, it brought silence, questions, and self-doubt. If your roll number wasn’t on that list — this article is for you. Let’s start with one truth: You are not alone. Every year, over 10 lakh candidates apply. Around 10,000 clear the prelims. Just about 1,000 make it to the final list. That means over 99% don’t. But that 99% includes people who will go on to change the world — in government, in startups, in classrooms, in NGOs, in writing, and in quiet ways that never make the news.…
In a bold step to tackle urban noise and celebrate India’s rich cultural heritage, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced that new laws are being framed to replace vehicle horns with the sounds of Indian musical instruments. This innovative move is aimed at reducing the ever-growing noise pollution caused by harsh honking on Indian roads. What Kind of Sounds Are Being Considered? According to Gadkari, the shrill and irritating horns currently in use will soon be replaced with soothing, instrument-based tones. The musical sounds proposed include: Tabla Flute Violin Mouth organ Harmonium Conch (Shankh) Each instrument…
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) 2024 results have brought to light yet another story of grit, determination, and quiet brilliance. Meet Aakash Garg, who secured All India Rank 5, becoming the second-highest male topper in the country. Born and raised in Delhi, Aakash’s journey from a B.Tech student to one of India’s top civil service aspirants is nothing short of inspiring. Balancing Studies with Responsibility Aakash completed his engineering in Computer Science from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi, graduating in 2022 from Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology. What sets him apart is that while preparing for the country’s…