Author: Sharad Natani
Asia’s wealth leaderboard just got more intense. Mukesh Ambani of India and Zhong Shanshan of China are once again battling it out for the continent’s richest title, reflecting the contrasting growth stories of two economic powerhouses. According to the Hurun Rich List 2025, Ambani continues to reign supreme in India, while Zhong, the bottled water baron behind Nongfu Spring, retains his grip on China’s billionaire throne. China’s Billionaires Boom Amid Market Revival China’s elite club of ultra-rich has grown faster than ever this year, powered by a roaring stock market, electric vehicle boom, and tech innovation. The Hurun Research Institute…
In a groundbreaking attempt to bring relief to pollution-choked Delhi, a research aircraft from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur took off on Monday to conduct India’s first artificial rain experiment over the National Capital Region (NCR). The project — a collaboration between IIT-Kanpur and the Delhi Government — aims to assess whether cloud seeding can effectively cleanse the city’s heavily polluted atmosphere. Delhi’s Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa confirmed that the specially equipped Cessna aircraft, carrying cloud-seeding instruments, received weather clearance from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) before taking off from Kanpur. Upon reaching Meerut, the…
When life threw endless challenges his way, Sandeep Choudhry didn’t bow down — he rose stronger. The story of this young man from Punjab is a shining example of resilience, hard work, and unshakable determination. Without attending college in the traditional sense or taking any coaching, he not only cleared 12 government exams but also achieved the impossible — cracking UPSC in his very first attempt to become an IPS officer. A Childhood Marked by Loss, a Future Built on Courage In 2004, when Sandeep was just in Class 12, tragedy struck — his father passed away due to a…
When doors kept shutting on him, Kartikey Singh built one of his own. From being rejected by top tech companies to running a thriving digital agency, Singh’s story is proof that failure is often just a redirection to something greater. Dreams Denied, But Not Defeated At just 16, Kartikey dreamt of cracking the IIT entrance exams—a dream shared by millions of Indian students. But life had different plans. He didn’t make it. Four years later, at 20, he faced another setback when every company he applied to—including tech giants like Microsoft and Autodesk—turned him down. Watching his friends celebrate job…
In a significant move ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to launch the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls starting Tuesday, October 29. The exercise spans nine states and three Union Territories, including key poll-bound regions — Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar emphasized that the initiative aims to ensure “accuracy, inclusivity, and transparency” in India’s voter database — a foundation for free and fair elections. ◆Key Dates and Process ●Door-to-door form distribution & collection: November 4 – December 4, 2025…
In a major boost to Kerala’s healthcare infrastructure, the World Bank has approved a $400 million (approximately Rs3,400 crore) loan to support the Kerala Health System Improvement Programme, an ambitious initiative aimed at strengthening the state’s public health network and improving overall healthcare outcomes. According to Health Minister Veena George, about 70% of the total funding ($280 million or Rs2,400 crore) will come from the World Bank, while the remaining amount will be contributed by the Kerala government. The programme will be implemented under the “Programme for Results (PforR)” model, ensuring accountability and performance-based outcomes. A Blueprint for Modern, Resilient…