Author: Sharad Natani
In a landmark move aimed at modernising India’s trade ecosystem, the Department of Commerce has launched the Trade Intelligence & Analysis (TIA) Portal, a next-generation digital platform designed to bring unprecedented transparency, real-time insights and automation to India’s trade governance framework. Packed with over 28 analytical dashboards and 270+ interactive visualisations, the TIA Portal enables businesses, policymakers and MSMEs to access data on Critical Minerals, Trade Complementarity Index, Revealed Comparative Advantage, Trade Intensity Index, and more — all within seconds. Launching the platform, the Commerce Minister said India’s growing export strength makes real-time trade intelligence vital for foreign exchange stability,…
Indian golf witnessed a landmark moment on Monday as 21-year-old Pranavi Urs became the first woman ever to lead at any point on the Indian Golf Players League (IGPL). Playing her debut IGPL event, Pranavi stunned the field with a spectacular 6-under 62 at the Par-68 Bombay Presidency Golf Club (BPGC), earning a joint lead with her partner and fellow golfer, Karandeep Kochhar. What makes the moment even more special? Kochhar — her boyfriend of over two years — fired his own brilliant 62, finishing eagle-par-eagle in style just minutes before Pranavi completed her round. The duo will now tee…
From writing code in a corporate cubicle to building one of India’s fastest-growing ethnic fashion brands, Nidhi Yadav’s story is the kind of real-life success saga that inspires an entire generation of women entrepreneurs. The former software engineer, who once drew a stable paycheck at Deloitte, today helms Aks Clothing, a homegrown ethnic wear brand valued at Rs 200 crore—and racing towards the Rs 500-crore mark. Launched in 2014 with a modest investment of just Rs 3.5 lakh, Aks Clothing has rewritten the rules of India’s fashion industry, proving that passion, persistence, and a clear vision can create magic—even from…
A new medical advisory by Dr. Nikita Pawar, one of India’s leading nephrologists, is making headlines for highlighting a troubling trend: protein leaking into urine (proteinuria) and kidney stones often appear together — and the reasons behind this connection reveal how silently the kidneys can begin failing. In healthy kidneys, essential proteins remain in the bloodstream while waste is filtered out. But when the kidneys’ filters — the glomeruli — are damaged, protein starts slipping into the urine. According to Dr. Pawar, this leakage not only signals declining kidney health but also creates conditions inside the body that trigger stone…
Google has taken a major leap in global weather forecasting with the launch of WeatherNext 2, its most advanced AI-powered model capable of predicting weather faster, sharper, and with far greater accuracy than traditional systems. Developed by Google DeepMind and Google Research, the new model can deliver forecasts at hour-level global resolution and generate hundreds of possible weather scenarios in under a minute, redefining how the world prepares for climate and weather challenges. Eight Times Faster Than Traditional Forecasting Models Traditional physics-based weather models rely heavily on supercomputers and can take several hours to produce detailed forecasts. WeatherNext 2 changes…
Uttar Pradesh is gearing up for one of its most ambitious tourism revamps, with 408 tourist destinations across the state set to undergo major development under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s Tourism Development Participation Scheme. From hidden heritage spots to ancient temples and scenic rural attractions, UP’s tourism map is about to get a massive upgrade. A Statewide Transformation From Villages to Major Cities The Tourism Department has directed regional officers to prepare detailed action plans for every selected site. What makes this initiative stand out is its public-driven approach — district magistrates evaluated suggestions from local representatives and communities before…