Author: Sharad Natani
In a groundbreaking move that positions Andhra Pradesh at the centre of India’s aerospace revolution, the state government has signed a major MoU with Aerpace Industries Ltd to establish the nation’s first-ever dedicated Drone City in Kurnool district. The announcement has generated buzz across defence, aviation, and tech circles, marking one of India’s most ambitious entries into the global drone ecosystem. A Visionary Plan for India’s Drone Future The Drone City will come up in Guttapadu, Kurnool, and is designed to be a complete drone ecosystem, not just a manufacturing cluster. The hub will integrate: ●Advanced drone manufacturing units for…
In a landmark decision aimed at transforming women’s workforce participation, the Uttar Pradesh government has rolled out major labour reforms allowing women to work night shifts between 7 pm and 6 am—with double wages, enhanced safety measures, and strict employer accountability. The order marks one of the most progressive steps in India for women’s employment rights, opening doors even to hazardous industries, where women were earlier barred from working after sundown. A Big Shift Under CM Yogi Adityanath’s Leadership According to the official Gazette notification, night-shift work for women will now be allowed only with their written consent, ensuring that…
In a landmark move aimed at modernising India’s trade ecosystem, the Department of Commerce has launched the Trade Intelligence & Analysis (TIA) Portal, a next-generation digital platform designed to bring unprecedented transparency, real-time insights and automation to India’s trade governance framework. Packed with over 28 analytical dashboards and 270+ interactive visualisations, the TIA Portal enables businesses, policymakers and MSMEs to access data on Critical Minerals, Trade Complementarity Index, Revealed Comparative Advantage, Trade Intensity Index, and more — all within seconds. Launching the platform, the Commerce Minister said India’s growing export strength makes real-time trade intelligence vital for foreign exchange stability,…
Indian golf witnessed a landmark moment on Monday as 21-year-old Pranavi Urs became the first woman ever to lead at any point on the Indian Golf Players League (IGPL). Playing her debut IGPL event, Pranavi stunned the field with a spectacular 6-under 62 at the Par-68 Bombay Presidency Golf Club (BPGC), earning a joint lead with her partner and fellow golfer, Karandeep Kochhar. What makes the moment even more special? Kochhar — her boyfriend of over two years — fired his own brilliant 62, finishing eagle-par-eagle in style just minutes before Pranavi completed her round. The duo will now tee…
From writing code in a corporate cubicle to building one of India’s fastest-growing ethnic fashion brands, Nidhi Yadav’s story is the kind of real-life success saga that inspires an entire generation of women entrepreneurs. The former software engineer, who once drew a stable paycheck at Deloitte, today helms Aks Clothing, a homegrown ethnic wear brand valued at Rs 200 crore—and racing towards the Rs 500-crore mark. Launched in 2014 with a modest investment of just Rs 3.5 lakh, Aks Clothing has rewritten the rules of India’s fashion industry, proving that passion, persistence, and a clear vision can create magic—even from…
A new medical advisory by Dr. Nikita Pawar, one of India’s leading nephrologists, is making headlines for highlighting a troubling trend: protein leaking into urine (proteinuria) and kidney stones often appear together — and the reasons behind this connection reveal how silently the kidneys can begin failing. In healthy kidneys, essential proteins remain in the bloodstream while waste is filtered out. But when the kidneys’ filters — the glomeruli — are damaged, protein starts slipping into the urine. According to Dr. Pawar, this leakage not only signals declining kidney health but also creates conditions inside the body that trigger stone…