Author: Sharad Natani
In an era where most train passengers struggle to find affordable food on long journeys, one Indian train continues to serve love, devotion, and freshly cooked meals — absolutely free of cost. Meet the Sachkhand Express, the only train in India that offers free meals to passengers during its entire 33-hour journey, covering nearly 2,000 kilometres between Nanded (Maharashtra) and Amritsar (Punjab). But what truly sets it apart isn’t just the food — it’s the spirit of Sewa (selfless service) and Langar, a cornerstone of Sikh tradition. A Train That Feeds Both Body and Soul The Sachkhand Express connects two…
In a case that has reignited debate over digital rights and India’s reliance on foreign apps, a woman doctor’s plea against WhatsApp has reached the Supreme Court. The petitioner, Dr. Raman Kundra, approached the apex court after her WhatsApp account was blocked without explanation — disrupting both her professional and personal communications. However, the court’s response sparked a larger conversation. During the hearing, Justice Sandeep Mehta suggested that instead of insisting on WhatsApp access, users could simply shift to “Arattai”, a Made-in-India messaging app developed by Zoho Corporation. The Petition: A Fight for Digital Fairness Represented by senior advocate Mahalakshmi…
In the heart of Gujarat’s Anand district lies Dharmaj, a village that has become a shining symbol of global success rooted in local pride. Known as India’s NRI Village, Dharmaj is where prosperity meets purpose — and where nearly every family’s story spans continents but returns home with gratitude. A Legacy Born from Courage, Not Capital The seeds of Dharmaj’s transformation were sown over a century ago. In 1895, two young men — Jotaram Kashiram Patel and Chaturbhai Patel — left for Uganda in search of a better life. Their courage inspired others like Prabhudas Patel (“Manchesterwala”) and Govindbhai Patel,…
Central government employees and pensioners across India are eagerly waiting for clarity on the 8th Pay Commission, but the government’s silence has raised serious concerns about possible delays in the next salary hike cycle. Earlier this year, the Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave its nod to set up the 8th Pay Commission. However, despite the approval in January 2025, the government has not yet constituted the commission or announced its Chairman and members. Even the Terms of Reference (ToR) — the official document that defines the commission’s role and scope — remain unissued. Without this, the…
For seventy years, India’s grasslands carried only the whisper of a legend — the cheetah, the world’s fastest land animal, once the silent monarch of the plains. Declared extinct in 1952, its disappearance marked one of India’s deepest ecological wounds. But today, that silence has been replaced with the soft thud of paws. On October 1, 2025, Kuno National Park officially launched India’s first cheetah safari, opening its gates for visitors to witness a moment generations have waited for — the cheetah’s return home. A Story of Science, Patience, and Hope The comeback of the cheetah wasn’t born overnight. It…
India has taken a major leap in digital security with the launch of the “Curbing Cyber Frauds in Digital India” initiative — a nationwide effort to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for detecting and preventing cybercrimes in real time. The programme, announced by the Government of India, comes at a time when cybercrime is rising at an alarming pace. According to official data from CERT-In, cyber fraud complaints have more than doubled — from 1.02 million in 2022 to 2.26 million in 2024. Authorities believe that AI-driven surveillance and early-warning systems could help stop financial frauds before…