How Municipal Neglect Is Destroying India’s Cities
– by Akash Pharande, Managing Director – Pharande Spaces Many Indian cities like Pune and Mumbai face a perfect storm – weak municipal governance, half-implemented master plans, and an unchecked…
Brain Health: A Wake-Up Call in the Digital Age
World Brain Day 2025 Early Awareness Can Prevent Long-Term Damage The brain is the most vital and complex organ in the human body—controlling our thoughts, movements, memories, and emotions. Yet,…
India Commissions First Indigenous Diving Support Vessel INS Nistar in Vizag
The Indian Navy formally commissioned INS Nistar, India’s first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The ceremony was presided over by the…
Indian Scientists Discover New Lichen Species in Western Ghats
In a major breakthrough for biodiversity research, scientists from the MACS-Agharkar Research Institute and Savitribai Phule Pune University have discovered a new species of lichen in the Western Ghats, one…
MoU to Standardize Education for Intellectually Disabled Kids
The National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID) and the Jai Vakeel Foundation (JVF) have signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to roll out the NIEPID‑DISHA…
India Successfully Test-Fires Prithvi-II & Agni-I Ballistic Missiles
Short-Range Ballistic Missiles – Prithvi-II and Agni-I – were successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha on July 17, 2025. The launches validated all operational and technical…
L&T Delivers First Tejas Mk1A Wings to HAL
In a major boost to India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received the first set of wing assemblies for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A,…
India Successfully Tests Akash Prime in Extreme Conditions
India has achieved another milestone in its defense capabilities with the successful trial of the Akash Prime surface-to-air missile system at high altitude. Conducted by the Defence Research and Development…
Indian Scientists Map Himalayan GHGs in Historic First
Indian scientists have, for the first time, captured high-resolution, continuous online measurements of key greenhouse gases in the Central Himalayas highlighting how both environmental factors and human activities jointly impact…
Indian researchers find a simple, recyclable route to produce hydrogen peroxide
In a breakthrough that could revolutionize sustainable disinfection, Indian scientists have developed a highly efficient photocatalytic method to produce hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) using sunlight, water, and oxygen — a leap…