Author: Sharad Natani
As the world races toward cleaner and more reliable energy sources, nuclear power continues to play a pivotal role in reducing carbon emissions and ensuring long-term energy security. According to data from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the world’s nuclear power generation capacity reached new heights as of June 2025, led by the United States, France, and China. U.S. Leads with 97 GW — World’s Largest Nuclear Powerhouse The United States tops the global nuclear power chart with a net capacity of 97 gigawatts (GW) from 94 reactors, showcasing its unmatched investment in nuclear infrastructure. Despite being a mature…
In a major push to ensure cleaner and more accurate electoral rolls ahead of upcoming state and national polls, the Election Commission of India (EC) is preparing to roll out the first phase of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists next week, covering 10 to 15 states in the initial round. According to sources cited by PTI, this countrywide exercise — one of the largest voter verification campaigns in recent years — aims to update, sanitize, and verify the nation’s electoral database, ensuring that only genuine and eligible citizens are listed. Phased Rollout Strategy to Avoid Poll Overlaps…
In a rare and inspiring medical achievement, Artemis Hospital, one of India’s leading multispeciality hospitals, has successfully performed four ABO-incompatible liver transplants within just one month — a feat that only a handful of transplant centres worldwide have achieved. These complex procedures mark a major breakthrough in India’s transplant medicine, showcasing the country’s rising expertise in high-risk, life-saving surgeries that were once considered nearly impossible. When Blood Groups Don’t Match — But Hope Still Lives Typically, organ transplants require a strict blood group match between donor and recipient to prevent the immune system from rejecting the new organ. In ABO-incompatible…
At an age when most people slow down, Usha Ray decided to begin again. At 80, she has made history by becoming India’s oldest woman to earn an MBA, proving that age, illness, or obstacles can never limit the human spirit. Enrolled in the MBA in Hospital and Healthcare Management program at Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Centre for Online Learning (DPU-COL), Pune, Usha completed her degree this year after turning 80 — all while continuing her work at Lovee Shubh Hospital in Lucknow. Her remarkable achievement is not just academic — it’s a story of resilience, self-belief, and lifelong learning.…
In 2005, two ordinary men in Udaipur — Rajiv Khandelwal and Krishnavatar Sharma — launched an extraordinary mission. With just a small idea and deep conviction, they founded Aajeevika Bureau, an organisation that today has transformed the lives of more than 12 lakh migrant workers across India. Over the last two decades, their initiative has helped India’s invisible workforce recover ₹120 crore in unpaid wages, gain legal protection, and — most importantly — reclaim their dignity. From Injustice to Empowerment It began with stories like that of Ramesh Kumar, a temple worker in Bhuj who went months without pay. When…
Elon Musk’s satellite internet company Starlink has officially begun mandatory security trials in India, a major step toward its much-anticipated commercial debut in the country. The trials, one of the final hurdles before rollout, signal that Starlink could launch its broadband services in India by mid-2026, provided it clears all security and regulatory checks on time. Infrastructure Expansion: Starlink Builds Its Indian Backbone Starlink is laying the groundwork for a nationwide satellite internet network. The company plans to establish 9–10 gateway earth stations across India to connect its low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites with India’s terrestrial internet grid. According to senior…