Author: Sharad Natani
In a landmark achievement that strengthens India’s strategic edge, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed dual trials of an indigenous submarine-launched cruise missile (SLCM), a technological breakthrough that marks a major leap in the country’s underwater deterrence capability. The successful validations underscore India’s growing defence self-reliance under the Make in India initiative, giving the Navy a weapon that can hit both land-based and maritime targets with precision—without the submarine ever exposing itself. A Quantum Leap for India’s Undersea Strike Power According to defence sources, DRDO conducted two back-to-back trials from a submerged pontoon on the eastern…
In a landmark achievement that places India among a select group of global innovators, the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has launched BARC–B1401, India’s first indigenously developed Certified Reference Material (CRM) for Rare Earth Elements (REE). This breakthrough strengthens the country’s scientific, industrial, and strategic capabilities—bringing India closer to complete self-reliance in critical mineral analysis. The CRM, named Ferrocarbonatite (BARC–B1401), was officially unveiled by Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary, DAE and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, in the presence of top DAE scientists and officials. A Historic Milestone for India’s Rare Earth Future With this launch, India becomes only…
On a winter night in Delhi, runway lights glow softly as models step out draped in handspun khadi—not the coarse cloth of Swadeshi posters, but sharply tailored jackets, flowing dresses, and contemporary silhouettes. Diplomats, designers, and influencers look on as the fabric of India’s freedom movement claims its place on modern global runways. Thousands of kilometres away, in a quiet Gujarat village, an elderly spinner turns her charkha—the same rhythmic whirr that has echoed through countless homes for generations. Cotton becomes yarn, yarn becomes livelihood, and livelihood becomes pride. Today, these two worlds—rural craft and global couture—meet seamlessly in one…
In one of the most remarkable wealth-creation stories of India’s booming startup ecosystem, Lalit Keshre, the co-founder and CEO of investment platform Groww, has officially entered the billionaire club. The son of a farmer from a small village in Madhya Pradesh is now worth nearly Rs 9,448 crore, thanks to Groww’s outstanding stock market debut. What began as a modest upbringing in Lepa village has now transformed into a story of grit, innovation, and India’s flourishing digital economy. A Stellar IPO That Created a New Billionaire Groww’s shares, listed at Rs 100 on November 12, have surged over 70% in…
A growing body of scientific research now points to a disturbing truth: the air you breathe may be quietly pushing your blood sugar levels higher — even if you have no history of diabetes. Health experts warn that long-term exposure to polluted air, especially in densely populated Indian cities, may significantly increase the risk of insulin resistance, prediabetes, and even type-2 diabetes. The findings arrive at a time when India already battles one of the world’s highest diabetes burdens. Polluted Air, Higher Sugar: What Research Shows According to recent medical studies, tiny particulate matter such as PM2.5 and PM10 enters…
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially opened the online Information Submission Window for candidates who have cleared the prestigious Civil Services (Mains) Examination 2025. With this, the countdown to the final and most decisive stage — the Personality Test / Interview — has begun. The portal, now live on upsc.gov.in, allows successful candidates to log in and fill or update essential personal, academic, and service-preference details. Once submitted, they must download the confirmation page, which will play a key role in processing their e-summon letters for the interview round. A Crucial Step Before the Final Round This information…