Author: Sharad Natani
Mizoram, one of India’s remote seven-sister States, is on the cusp of a connectivity revolution. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 51.38-km Bairabi–Sairang broad gauge railway line, a landmark project built at a cost of Rs 5,021 crore, in the second week of September. The ambitious line, part of the Northeast Frontier Railway’s mission to connect all northeastern States with the national railway grid, is expected to drastically cut travel time and fuel economic growth in the region. Engineering Marvel of the Northeast The new railway line is no ordinary stretch of track. It comprises: ●48 tunnels…
In a proud moment for Tamil Nadu’s education sector, Revathy Parameswaran, Principal of P.S. Senior Secondary School, Mylapore, has been selected for the prestigious National Teacher Award 2025. Known for her innovative methods in teaching mathematics, she has inspired generations of students to shed their fear of numbers and embrace the subject with confidence. For Ms. Revathy, mathematics is not just about solving equations. Her teaching philosophy rests on a simple but powerful belief – learning must be joyful and connected to real life. “Maths is a lot more than formulae. When concepts are made clearer through activities and real-life…
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has issued a significant directive that could reshape the future of thousands of teachers across the country. The apex court ruled that passing the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) will now be mandatory for teachers to continue in their jobs and to be considered for future promotions. According to the order, all serving teachers who still have more than five years of service left must clear the TET examination within two years. Failure to do so would mean that they will either have to submit their resignation or face compulsory retirement. This…
भारत में कारों के प्रति जुनून सिर्फ़ स्पीड और नई तकनीक तक सीमित नहीं है, बल्कि इसमें इतिहास और शान भी शामिल है। यही वजह है कि देशभर में कई लोग दशकों पुरानी कारों को आज भी संजोकर रखते हैं। अब इन विंटेज कार प्रेमियों के लिए केंद्र सरकार ने बड़ा तोहफ़ा दिया है। केंद्रीय सड़क परिवहन और राजमार्ग मंत्रालय (MoRTH) ने ऐलान किया है कि अब पूरे देश में 50 साल या उससे अधिक पुरानी कारों को ‘विंटेज श्रेणी’ में पंजीकृत किया जा सकेगा। यह कदम न केवल इन गाड़ियों की विरासत को संरक्षित करेगा, बल्कि मालिकों को कानूनी…
From high-return investment scams to deepfake threats targeting women, cyber crimes are evolving at an alarming pace. In an exclusive conversation with Indian Masterminds, IPS officer Shikha Goel, Director General of the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau, decoded the latest digital dangers and offered actionable tips to safeguard money, privacy, and digital life. Investment Scams on the Rise Investment fraud is emerging as the biggest cybercrime in Telangana, accounting for over 20% of complaints and nearly 60% of financial losses. Scamsters lure victims via WhatsApp groups and fake apps with promises of unreal returns. “They exploit greed,” Ms. Goel explained, recalling…
In a landmark step for India’s biotechnology sector, Union Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Wednesday launched the country’s first National Biofoundry Network (NBFN). The initiative aims to transform biotechnology into a major driver of India’s economy, environment, and employment (BioE3). Comprising six premier institutions, the NBFN will help scale up proof-of-concept developments, accelerate indigenous biomanufacturing, and generate new jobs in biotechnology-led industries. “India’s bioeconomy has grown from just $10 billion in 2014 to $165.7 billion in 2024. Now, we are working towards an ambitious target of $300 billion by 2030,” Dr. Singh said, urging the youth to…