Author: Sharad Natani
Great news for commuters and tourists! From mid-July, the travel time between Delhi and Jaipur will be slashed by nearly an hour, thanks to a new 67-km high-speed corridor connecting Bandikui to Jaipur as part of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway project. Constructed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) at a cost of Rs 1,368 crore, this four-lane, access-controlled road is designed to bypass the heavily congested NH-44, offering a smoother and faster alternative. What Changes for Travelers? Current travel time: ~4 hours (Delhi to Jaipur) New travel time: 3 to 3 hours 15 minutes Time saved: Around 1 hour…
In a groundbreaking medical milestone, a six-year-old boy named Ayansh has become one of India’s first patients to undergo a Transcatheter Fontan procedure—a safer, minimally invasive alternative to traditional open-heart surgery for complex congenital heart defects. Ayansh was born with a rare heart condition where his right heart was underdeveloped. At just six months old, he underwent the Glenn procedure, which redirected blood flow from the upper body directly to the lungs, bypassing the malformed heart chamber. The final stage of treatment, known as the Fontan procedure, is typically performed at this age but carries high risks—open-heart surgery, chest re-operation,…
India is set to become a global potato powerhouse as the Union Cabinet, led by PM Narendra Modi, has greenlit the establishment of the South Asia Regional Centre of the International Potato Centre (CIP) in Singna, Agra. This cutting-edge research hub, often dubbed “India’s Potato Lab”, will focus on: High-yield, climate-resilient potato & sweet potato varieties Sustainable farming practices Integrated pest management Post-harvest innovation and value addition The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated 10 hectares of land free of cost, while the Centre will invest Rs 111 crore through the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. With India being the…
In a major step towards reducing exam stress and promoting a student-first approach, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that Class 10 board exams will be conducted twice a year starting from the academic session 2026. The new format aims to give students two chances to perform their best—without any pressure to get everything right in one go. What’s Changing? CBSE’s revised model, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, introduces: Two exam phases each year Phase 1: February 17 to March 6 (results in April) Phase 2: May 5 to May 20 (results in June)…
In a proud milestone, India has entered the top 100 nations in the world for progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ranking 99th out of 193 countries in the 2025 SDG Index. This is the first time India has secured a place in the top 100 since the UN launched the goals in 2015. According to the 10th Sustainable Development Report by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, India scored 67 points, showing remarkable gains in areas such as access to electricity, internet use, and neonatal care. How India Stacks Up: India: Rank 99 (Score: 67) China:…
When most of us walk past those asking for help on the streets, Naveen Kumar stops—not to give coins, but to offer dignity, shelter, and employment. An engineer by profession, Naveen sacrificed a lucrative career to chase a dream that very few dare to imagine: a Beggar-Free India. In 11 years, his NGO Atchayam Trust has already rehabilitated over 1,480 destitute people, helped 13,000 lives, and is run across 5 branches. With his unique vision, he is not just helping people survive, but empowering them to thrive. The Moment That Changed Everything Naveen’s journey began at 19, when preparing for…