Author: Sharad Natani
With Independence Day celebrations just around the corner, the national capital is transforming into a high-security zone. In a proactive move, the Delhi Police has trained over 4,000 private security guards to bolster safety measures during the upcoming national festivities and crowded religious events. The special training drive, held over the past weeks, focused on crowd control, access management, emergency response, and spotting suspicious behavior. The guards—drawn from malls, hotels, corporate offices, and market complexes—will work alongside the police to ensure smooth and secure Independence Day celebrations, as well as upcoming festivals like Raksha Bandhan and Janmashtami. A senior Delhi…
In a landmark step for climate innovation, Jaipur is hosting India’s first drone-based artificial rain experiment today. The pilot project, a collaboration between the Agriculture Department and GenX AI—a technology company headquartered in the US and Bengaluru—aims to tackle water scarcity with precision weather modification. Under the experiment, 60 drone-led cloud seeding test flights will be conducted over the Ramgarh Dam, a key water source for Jaipur that has faced alarming depletion over the years. How the Experiment Works Cloud seeding is a scientific technique where certain substances—such as silver iodide—are dispersed into clouds to stimulate rainfall. In this pilot,…
Every monsoon, streets here used to tell the same story — ankle-deep water, traffic chaos, flooded homes, and residents wading through knee-high puddles. But this year, there’s a different current flowing through the city, and much of it is thanks to IAS officer Gaurav Sogarwal. Appointed as the Municipal Commissioner, Sogarwal has taken on one of Gorakhpur’s most persistent urban challenges: waterlogging. Instead of relying on quick fixes, he has introduced a long-term drainage and water management plan that addresses the root of the problem. Mapping the Problem, Engineering the Solution Under his leadership, the municipal team has carried out…
India’s dream of becoming a global semiconductor powerhouse is moving from blueprint to reality — and the first ‘Made in India’ chip is now just around the corner. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking on the progress of the country’s ambitious semiconductor mission, confirmed that production is in the final stages and the inaugural chip will roll out soon. This milestone is being celebrated as a leap toward self-reliance in a sector long dominated by global giants. A Mission on the Fast Lane The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) is not just a government project — it’s a high-stakes push to secure…
She may walk on four legs, but make no mistake — Lucy is now one of the most important frontline warriors in Ranthambore National Park’s battle against wildlife crime. A sleek, alert Belgian Malinois with bright, intelligent eyes, Lucy is no ordinary dog. Fresh out of seven months of intense training at the ITBP Dog Training Centre in Panchkula, she’s joining the forest department as the park’s first-ever sniffer dog — a historic step in the reserve’s conservation journey. Ranthambore, famed worldwide for its tigers and rich biodiversity, has battled poaching threats for years. Now, Lucy will lead the new…
For many, a Rs2.5 lakh per month job at Goldman Sachs is the ultimate dream. For Aditya Srivastav, it was just a chapter — not the story. Today, the IIT Kanpur graduate stands tall as the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2023 topper, securing All India Rank 1 after three determined attempts. Born and raised in Lucknow, Aditya’s academic brilliance shone early. A student of City Montessori School, Aliganj branch, he scored an impressive 95% in Class 12 and cleared JEE Advanced in 2014, earning a coveted seat at IIT Kanpur. He didn’t stop there — after completing his BTech, he…