Author: Sharad Natani
In a small hostel room in Bhubaneswar, two college students — Snehadeep Kumar from Durgapur and Mohit Kumar Nayak from Odisha — are quietly building something extraordinary: India’s first gamma-ray detecting CubeSat, a satellite that could one day rival NASA-level space tech. Their mission? To prove that space innovation doesn’t need billion-dollar budgets — just big dreams, local metal, and unstoppable passion. From Classroom Dreams to Space Reality Snehadeep’s fascination with space began when his father gifted him an encyclopedia in Class 1. “I was hooked,” he recalls. “Every science project I did after that revolved around space.” Years later,…
From Bihar’s dusty labour chowks to a digital platform empowering thousands — this is the story of Chandrashekhar Mandal, a man turning dreams into dignity. In 2020, while sipping coffee from his Delhi office balcony, Chandrashekhar Mandal witnessed a heartbreaking scene — daily wage workers huddling under trees and tea stalls to escape the rain, hoping someone would hire them for the day. That moment sparked a question that changed his life: “If white-collar workers have LinkedIn, why can’t daily wage labourers have their own platform?” Turning Empathy Into Innovation Hailing from Ami village in Darbhanga, Bihar, Chandrashekhar knew poverty…
In a landmark step toward technological self-reliance, the Indian government has successfully migrated over 1.2 million official email accounts — including those under the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) — from the National Informatics Centre (NIC) system to an indigenous platform developed by Zoho Corporation, a Tamil Nadu-based software company. A Swadeshi Tech Milestone The Union Ministry of Education announced that the transition marks a major milestone in India’s Digital Sovereignty and Atmanirbhar Bharat mission. “By embracing Zoho’s indigenous office productivity tools, we are taking a bold step in the Swadeshi movement—empowering India to lead with home-grown innovation, strengthen digital sovereignty,…
In a major crackdown on financial crimes involving political figures, Kolkata Police have arrested Bihar politician Rajeev Ranjan Kumar for allegedly defrauding a retired Calcutta High Court judge of ₹4.49 crore and attempting to sell property worth ₹1 crore using forged ownership documents. The accused, who was reportedly gearing up to contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections from Vibhutipur constituency, was detained by the Vidhan Nagar Police Intelligence Unit from his rented residence in Salt Lake, Kolkata. Key Highlights ◆Two FIRs filed against Rajeev Ranjan Kumar in September 2025. ◆Accused of cheating retired Justice Indrajit Chatterjee through fake investment schemes.…
Every time you apply for a loan or credit card, the first thing banks check is not your salary slip — it’s your CIBIL Score. This three-digit number decides whether you’ll get that dream home loan easily or face rejection. But how does this mysterious score come to life? What exactly affects it? Here’s a deep dive into the CIBIL formula that determines your financial credibility. What Is a CIBIL Score? The CIBIL Score — ranging from 300 to 900 — is India’s most trusted measure of your creditworthiness. A score of 750 or above is considered excellent. It tells…
A major controversy has erupted in Noida’s real estate sector after homebuyers accused the developer of the Alphathumb Project, Sector-90, of constructing 29 floors despite having approval for only 26. The issue has deepened with buyers alleging they are being handed possession on wrongly numbered floors, sparking outrage and demands for a full investigation. The Shocking Allegations Buyers claim the builder, CBS International Project Limited, not only exceeded sanctioned construction limits but also altered floor labels during possession. Several buyers have alleged that the “ground” and “upper ground” floors in the approved plans have been manipulated, leading to mismatches between…