Author: Sharad Natani
In a landmark moment for India’s traditional wellness sector, Patanjali Ayurved has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Government of Russia, marking one of the biggest international endorsements of Ayurveda, yoga, and holistic healing. The MoU, inked in Moscow after the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit led by President Vladimir Putin, aims to elevate India–Russia ties beyond defence and energy — into the fast-growing global wellness economy. A New Era of Indo-Russian Wellness Diplomacy The agreement lays the foundation for collaboration across Ayurveda, yoga, skill development, holistic healthcare, and cultural exchange. Experts say this partnership blends India’s soft power with…
India and the United States are gearing up for a high-stakes three-day trade negotiation from December 10 to 12, 2025, a round widely seen as the most important since discussions began two years ago. With tariff tensions rising, exports shrinking, and global supply chains shifting rapidly, both sides are under pressure to deliver a breakthrough. The agenda: resolve tariff disputes, unlock market access, and create a roadmap toward a $500-billion trade relationship by 2030. Top Officials to Lead High-Intensity Talks The US delegation will be led by Deputy USTR Rick Switzer, while India’s team will be headed by Joint Secretary…
In an era where smartphones blur the line between office and home, India is finally confronting a question millions of workers silently struggle with — Do employees deserve the legal right to switch off? On Friday, NCP (Sharad Pawar) MP Supriya Sule reintroduced the ‘Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025’ in the Lok Sabha, pushing for a historic law that would protect workers from being forced to answer calls, emails, or messages after office hours. If passed, India could join the ranks of France, Portugal, and the Philippines — and become the first Asian nation to recognise ‘the right to rest’…
In an unprecedented move, the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has issued a strict ultimatum to IndiGo Airlines: refund every affected passenger by 8 PM on Sunday, December 7, 2025 — or prepare for immediate regulatory action. The order follows IndiGo’s massive operational breakdown that left thousands stranded as flights across major airports were abruptly cancelled or delayed. The government described the chaos as a “complete operational failure” and declared that passengers will not be penalised for the airline’s internal lapses. Automatic Refunds, No Fees — Govt Cracks Down Hard MoCA’s directive states: ● Full refund to original payment…
In a region where neighbours are gradually strengthening democratic institutions, Pakistan has once again taken a dramatically different turn — one that reinforces a hard truth: in the Islamic Republic, democracy lives only as long as the military allows it. Pakistan has seen dictators before — Ayub Khan, Zia-ul-Haq, Pervez Musharraf — but its newest innovation in authoritarian rule may be its most sophisticated yet. General Asim Munir, already serving as Pakistan’s Army Chief, has now been elevated as the country’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) with a powerful five-year mandate. This single move has rewritten Pakistan’s power structure…
An app that hardly anyone noticed just two weeks ago has suddenly become India’s hottest digital sensation. Sanchar Saathi — a citizen-safety platform developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) — has climbed from a modest Rank 127 to the No. 1 position on Apple’s App Store in India, overtaking global giants like Google Gemini, ChatGPT, WhatsApp and Instagram. Ironically, its dramatic rise wasn’t driven by a new feature or marketing push — but by a national controversy that thrust the little-known platform into the public spotlight. How a Policy Backfire Created India’s Newest App Sensation The surge began when…