Author: Sharad Natani
From the heights of the Himalayas to the shores of Kanyakumari, India is uniting in breath and spirit. As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations, the Ministry of Ayush has announced a massive public response to its flagship initiative, Yoga Sangam. With over 1,000 organisations already registered, the country is on track to host the largest wellness movement in the world on 21st June 2025. Entities leading this charge include schools, colleges, RWAs (Resident Welfare Associations), corporates, NGOs, government departments, and community bodies. Spanning all 28 states and 7 union…
In a landmark step to curb the surge in online financial fraud, the Indian government has launched the e-Zero FIR system—a cutting-edge digital initiative that will automatically convert cyber financial crimes above ₹10 lakh into official FIRs, ensuring swift justice and tighter security in the digital realm. Announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the initiative was introduced under the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) and is currently being piloted in Delhi, with a pan-India rollout planned soon. A New Era in Cyber Law Enforcement The e-Zero FIR system is designed to revolutionize the way cybercrimes are handled in India.…
India has been officially certified as Trachoma-Free by the World Health Organization (WHO) during the 78th World Health Assembly, marking a significant public health achievement for the country. Trachoma, a chronic infectious eye disease and once the leading cause of preventable blindness globally, has long afflicted vulnerable communities—especially those with poor access to clean water, sanitation, and healthcare. The disease causes the inner eyelid to scar and turn inward, resulting in painful corneal abrasion and, ultimately, blindness. Comprehensive National Strategy India’s elimination of trachoma as a public health problem was achieved through the SAFE strategy recommended by WHO: Surgery for…
When Anand Jain graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, a conventional career in engineering awaited him. But two decades later, Jain has become the architect of a far more unconventional legacy — one that fuses clean energy with agriculture, offering a new model for land use in a warming world. Jain is the founder of what is now India’s largest agrivoltaic solar farm, an expansive project in Madhya Pradesh that overlays photovoltaic panels above actively cultivated farmland. The model allows sunlight to be harvested both as energy and food — marking a breakthrough in the dual-use of…
In a major leap toward India’s energy independence, scientists in Bengaluru have developed a revolutionary sodium-ion battery that charges up to 80% in just six minutes—a potential game-changer in the race to power electric vehicles, solar grids, and rural homes. Developed by a research team at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), this breakthrough battery offers a low-cost, fire-safe, and eco-friendly alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries, which are expensive and depend on scarce, imported materials. The Science Behind the Speed Led by Prof. Premkumar Senguttuvan and Ph.D. scholar Biplab Patra, the team created a unique NASICON-based battery using…
Dreaming of AIIMS Delhi? Here’s your complete roadmap to India’s No.1 medical college – from NEET cutoff trends to eligibility, seat matrix, and fee structure! Total Seats at AIIMS Delhi MBBS Seats: 132 Reserved for Foreign Nationals: 7 (General category) Note: Seats may vary slightly each year. Always check the official AIIMS website for updates. Marks You Need for AIIMS Delhi (NEET 2025) 2024 General Cutoff: Rank 47 | Score 715/720 2024 EWS Cutoff: Rank 214 Expected 2025 Cutoffs: General: Rank up to 53 EWS: Rank up to 260 OBC: Rank up to 240 Who Can Apply? To be eligible…