Author: Sharad Natani
In a groundbreaking medical discovery, doctors in Bengaluru have identified a new, ultra-rare blood group — the first of its kind in the world — in a local woman, potentially rewriting the books on blood science and transfusion medicine. The discovery, confirmed after rigorous testing at a city hospital and validated by international researchers, is being hailed as a once-in-a-generation finding. The unnamed woman, undergoing tests for a routine medical procedure, stunned doctors when her blood failed to match any of the known 43 blood group systems recognized globally. A Mystery in the Veins According to experts, this rarest of…
Mark your calendars for August 2, 2025, as the world prepares to witness a rare cosmic spectacle—a total solar eclipse that will be one of the longest of the 21st century. While full totality will darken skies over parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, India too will catch a partial glimpse of this celestial event, with 10–30% of the Sun obscured in states like Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Goa between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM IST. What Makes This Eclipse So Special? This eclipse occurs due to a perfect cosmic alignment: The Moon will be at its…
In a bold move to shake up India’s ride-hailing landscape, the Maharashtra government is all set to launch its own app-based transportation platform for taxis, auto-rickshaws, and bike taxis—directly challenging the dominance of private aggregators like Ola, Uber, and Rapido. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik confirmed the initiative, stating the app is part of a broader mission to boost employment, curb exploitation, and bring affordable, transparent commuting options to the public. “This initiative will make lakhs of youth in Maharashtra self-reliant,” Sarnaik said. “We want to offer a government-backed, low-cost, and fair alternative to the private monopoly.” What the New App…
In a landmark move aimed at redefining bilateral defence cooperation, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) convened the 13th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting in New Delhi on July 30. For the first time, the meeting was held at the Secretary level, signaling a strategic elevation of their defence engagement. The session was co-chaired by India’s Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and UAE’s Under Secretary of Defense, Lt Gen Ibrahim Nasser M. Al Alawi. Their discussions laid out a future-ready roadmap for collaboration across military training, joint manufacturing, maritime security, and frontier technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI). Strategic…
In a bold move poised to reshape global arms trade dynamics, Russia has offered India a game-changing defence pact: the joint production and potential re-export of the S-500 Prometey, one of the world’s most advanced air defence systems. The proposed government-to-government agreement goes far beyond previous military collaborations. It includes full technology transfer, indigenous manufacturing, and—crucially—a re-export clause that allows India to supply the system to third countries, bypassing growing Western sanctions that have constrained Russia’s direct exports. What Makes the S-500 a Big Deal? Developed by Russia’s Almaz-Antey, the S-500 Prometey is designed to counter stealth jets, hypersonic missiles,…
In the heart of India, where the sun scorches fields and farmers often face the brunt of climate change, Anand Jain, an MTech graduate from IIT Roorkee, is rewriting the rulebook on sustainable agriculture. On his 16-acre farm in Sagar, Anand has built India’s largest agrivoltaic solar plant, a pioneering fusion of organic farming and solar energy generation. His innovative model not only grows high-value crops like strawberries, lettuce, and broccoli, but also produces 25,000 units of electricity every day — all without sacrificing a single inch of fertile land. “I am a farmer, and I couldn’t give up on…