Author: Sharad Natani
A rare moment in India’s spiritual history unfolded in Varanasi, where 19-year-old Vedic scholar Vedamurti Devavrat Mahesh Rekhe accomplished something that even seasoned practitioners hesitate to attempt. Devavrat has successfully completed the Dandakrama Parayanam—one of the most rigorous, complex, and least-practiced recitations of the Shukla Yajurveda. Experts believe this feat, performed traditionally in its original and purest form, has taken place after nearly 200 years, making Devavrat one of the youngest in history to revive an endangered Vedic tradition. PM Modi Hails the Teen Scholar Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who represents Kashi in Parliament, shared Devavrat’s achievement on X, calling…
In a giant leap for India’s space ambitions, ISRO has revealed game-changing details of Chandrayaan-4, the country’s first-ever lunar sample-return mission and its most complex space operation to date. From multiple spacecraft, dual launches, and in-space docking to a daring lift-off from the Moon, this mission will test technologies that will shape India’s human Moon landing programme. Why Chandrayaan-4 Needs TWO Launches Even the upgraded LVM3, India’s most powerful rocket, cannot carry the massive 10,000+ kg Chandrayaan-4 mission stack in a single shot. Instead, ISRO has opted for an intelligent two-launch strategy—something only a few space powers have ever attempted.…
India’s startup ecosystem is witnessing one of the most remarkable transformations in the world, with new government reforms accelerating entrepreneurship, innovation, and job creation at a historic pace. The latest figures reveal that India is now home to nearly 2 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups, strengthening its position as one of the top global innovation hubs. A Regulatory Overhaul That Empowered Entrepreneurs To make India a more business-friendly nation, the government has carried out an unprecedented cleanup of outdated rules and compliances. Key reforms include: 4,557 legal provisions decriminalised 4,270 redundant compliances removed These changes mark a major shift toward “Trust-Based Governance,”…
India may be detecting cancer earlier than ever before — but a new study reveals a troubling truth: patients are now fighting two battles at once — the disease itself, and a failing insurance system that cannot support modern cancer care. A landmark analysis by Plum Data Labs, based on one lakh cancer insurance claims filed between 2023 and 2025, paints a stark picture of the rising financial distress facing households across the country. While early detection has surged sharply, insurance payouts have steadily declined, leaving families exposed to spiralling medical bills and fragmented, multi-stage treatment costs. Early Detection Rising,…
A 19-minute video that has been circulating across social media platforms has taken a dramatic new turn, with fresh claims suggesting that the real story behind it may be far more disturbing, deeper, and more dangerous than what viewers initially believed. What began as a simple “viral clip” shared on WhatsApp groups and X has now become the centre of heated debate, public fear, and official scrutiny. Experts say that the viral video — previously dismissed as exaggerated — may actually be just the tip of a much bigger and darker truth. What Exactly Is the Video About? While the…
India has officially released a major update to its seismic hazard map—one that places the entire Himalayan arc, from Jammu & Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh, in the newly created highest-risk Zone VI. The revision, announced on 28 November 2025 through the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Earthquake Design Code, marks the biggest shift in India’s earthquake preparedness strategy in decades. 61% of India Now in Moderate to High-Risk Zones The updated map shows that 61% of the country now falls under moderate to severe seismic threat—up from 59%. This includes three-fourths of India’s population, intensifying concerns for urban planners, state…