Author: Sharad Natani
In a country where cracking the JEE and UPSC exams is seen as the pinnacle of success, Kashish Mittal has done both—and moved beyond. From being an IIT Delhi graduate (JEE AIR 6) and 2011-batch IAS officer to becoming the co-founder of a cutting-edge AI startup, Disha AI, Mittal’s remarkable transformation is now the talk of the internet. What truly set the internet ablaze, though, was a viral video of him singing a soulful Hindustani classical piece, “Unke Andaz-e-Karam.” With over 6 lakh views in just 3 days, the video has catapulted him into social media fame—not just for his…
In a groundbreaking 17-hour marathon surgery, doctors at Paras Hospital achieved a medical first by successfully combining a living donor liver transplant with a double heart valve repair—a feat rarely attempted anywhere in the world. The complex operation was performed on March 26 on Anara M, a 55-year-old woman from Kyrgyzstan, who had long suffered from end-stage autoimmune liver disease and severe heart valve disorders affecting both the mitral and tricuspid valves. Two Life-Threatening Conditions, One Life-Saving Solution Anara arrived at Paras Hospital on February 25, after years of deteriorating health and repeated hospitalizations in her home country. A multidisciplinary…
As India’s AI revolution accelerates, a surprising trend is emerging: freshers with AI skills are earning up to four times more than their peers in traditional IT roles. The growing talent gap in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science has transformed the job market—making room for young, skilled professionals to command premium salaries right from Day 1. What’s Fueling the Pay Spike? The demand for AI-savvy candidates has exploded across industries—from fintech and e-commerce to healthcare and logistics. But there’s one problem: not enough skilled talent. While colleges are producing lakhs of graduates each year, only a small percentage…
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing to bid a final farewell to the legendary MiG-21 fighter jets this September 2025, marking the end of an iconic 62-year chapter in Indian military aviation history. Introduced in 1963, the MiG-21—nicknamed “Vikram” by its pilots—was India’s first supersonic jet, capable of flying at twice the speed of sound. For over six decades, it remained the backbone of India’s air defense, witnessing every major conflict and transformation in the IAF’s journey. A Jet That Shaped Generations of Fighter Pilots Over the years, nearly 900 MiG-21s were inducted into the IAF. The aircraft trained…
Lights, camera, celebrations! The Delhi government is set to roll out a sweeping plan to transform the national capital into a global hotspot for destination weddings and high-profile events, leveraging its rich cultural heritage and modern infrastructure. Announcing the initiative, Delhi’s Minister for Art, Culture and Tourism, Kapil Mishra said the city’s vast pool of underutilized historical monuments could soon become the backdrop for weddings, book launches, cultural evenings, and private events. “We’re identifying 70–80 heritage sites across the city that can host these celebrations—without compromising their integrity,” he said. Some of the lesser-known yet stunning locations include: Mutiny Memorial…
“You’re wasting electricity!” — A sentence we’ve all heard growing up. But while we switched off fans and lights at home, one Indian engineer saw a much bigger problem. Meet Bharath Rankawat, an engineer from Haryana who transformed a household frustration into a revolutionary device that now helps 23,000+ users save electricity and lakhs in bills, all while fighting climate change. The Invention: Enlog Bharath’s startup Enlog created a real-time power optimisation device that reduces electricity wastage by up to 23%. It automatically monitors energy use, corrects inefficiencies, and detects silent current leakages — an invisible issue that inflates electricity…