Author: Sharad Natani
The Asiatic lion’s incredible comeback is one of India’s greatest wildlife success stories, and at its heart stands Dr. H. S. Singh. A former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) in Gujarat, Dr. Singh spent decades reviving the pride of Gir and reshaping the region into a global model for conservation. Honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Eco Warrior Awards 2025, his work continues to inspire conservationists worldwide. The Vision Behind Project Lion In the 1970s, Gir’s lion population had plummeted to around 180. Prey numbers were low, habitats were shrinking, and human conflict was intensifying. Dr. Singh…
India has created history at sea. In a landmark moment for the nation and its armed forces, ten Indian women officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force embarked on a daring 9-month-long global circumnavigation voyage — ‘Samudra Pradakshina’ — aboard the indigenously built Indian Armed Services Vessel (IASV) Triveni. Flagged off virtually by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh from the Gateway of India, this is the world’s first tri-service all-women circumnavigation voyage, covering 26,000 nautical miles, crossing the Equator twice, and passing through the most challenging oceanic terrains on Earth. A Mission of Nari Shakti, Aatmanirbhar Bharat & Maritime Might…
India has once again reinforced its commitment to international military cooperation. On September 9, 2025, an Indian Armed Forces contingent of 65 personnel departed for the Mulino Training Ground in Nizhniy, Russia, to participate in ZAPAD 2025, a large-scale multilateral joint military exercise running from September 10 to 16. According to the Ministry of Defence, the exercise is designed to boost military cooperation, enhance interoperability, and create a platform for participating nations to exchange best practices in conventional warfare and counter-terrorism operations. A Diverse and Capable Contingent The Indian delegation includes 57 Army soldiers, seven Air Force personnel, and one…
In a move aimed at protecting the integrity of medical titles, the Director General of Health Services (DGHS) has clarified that physiotherapists are not entitled to use the prefix ‘Dr.’ The directive states that the honorific is reserved exclusively for registered medical practitioners under existing medical council regulations. In a letter addressed to the Indian Medical Association (IMA), the DGHS said it had received multiple representations and strong objections from medical associations — including the Indian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (IAPMR) — about the growing misuse of the title ‘Dr.’ by physiotherapists. What the Directive Says The prefix…
In a historic and unprecedented move, Nepal’s Gen Z-led protest movement has chosen former Chief Justice Sushila Karki to lead an interim government following the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. The decision comes amid widespread student protests and growing public demand for political accountability. Sushila Karki, 73, who made history as Nepal’s first female Chief Justice, is renowned for her zero-tolerance stance against corruption and her reformist approach during her tenure from July 2016 to June 2017. Alongside Karki, other names considered for the interim leadership included Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah and former Nepal Electricity Authority chief Kulman…
A quiet revolution is unfolding in Indian cinema. Kathakar Ki Diary, a low-budget independent film made by 2013-batch IRS officer Anwesh, has defied every convention of the film industry to earn a prestigious spot at the International New York Film Festival (INYFF). In an era dominated by big studios and massive marketing budgets, Anwesh’s passion-driven project stands as proof that powerful storytelling can transcend financial limitations. From Tax Files to Film Scripts – A Civil Servant’s Creative Leap Currently serving as Joint Commissioner in the GST Department, Pune, Anwesh balances his demanding government responsibilities with his filmmaking passion. Shooting the…