What Is ‘Non-Veg’ Milk and Why Is It Controversial? In India, milk is more than just nutrition—it is deeply intertwined with religion, culture, and daily life. So, when American dairy products enter the conversation in India-US trade talks, the cultural significance of milk becomes central to negotiations. The issue currently holding up the proposed bilateral…
An Outpouring of Grief for the ‘Turbaned Tornado’ Tributes poured in from across the nation on Tuesday following the death of legendary marathon runner Fauja Singh, who passed away at the age of 114 in a hit-and-run accident in Punjab’s Jalandhar district. Leaders, athletes, and admirers across the world mourned the loss of a man who redefined the…
A Young Life Lost and a State in Turmoil The state of Odisha has been rocked by grief and outrage following the death of 20-year-old Soumyashree Bisi, a student of Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore. On July 12, Soumyashree set herself ablaze, reportedly after months of alleged sexual and mental harassment by a college professor. She…
A Crossroads in Global Diplomacy As the war in Ukraine grinds into its third year with no clear end in sight, NATO has escalated its rhetoric and pressure tactics, turning its focus toward key global players who continue trading with Russia. India, China, and Brazil now find themselves at the center of a diplomatic storm,…
A Long-Awaited Debut in the World’s Third-Largest Auto Market In a landmark move for India’s electric vehicle (EV) landscape, Tesla officially launched in India on Tuesday, unveiling its Model Y SUV at a starting price of ₹60 lakh (approximately $70,000). The debut was marked by the opening of Tesla’s first Indian showroom at Maker Maxity Mall in…
A Growing Japanese Bet on India’s Banking Revival Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) is reportedly considering a fresh $1.1 billion investment in India’s Yes Bank, marking a significant escalation in its commitment to one of India’s most closely watched banking turnaround stories. According to sources cited by Bloomberg, the proposed investment would be in addition to the $1.6…
A Tragedy Ignites a State-wide Uprising Odisha finds itself in the grip of shock and fury following the death of 20-year-old Soumyashree Bisi, a student of Fakir Mohan Autonomous College, Balasore. The young woman succumbed to burn injuries on Monday night at AIIMS Bhubaneswar after setting herself on fire on Saturday. Her desperate act was…
A Life Hidden in Plain Sight In a story that seems pulled from fiction but is rooted in startling reality, a 40-year-old Russian woman, Nina Kutina, and her two daughters were discovered living in a remote cave near Gokarna, Karnataka — a region known more for its beaches and pilgrims than foreign survivalists. Their cave-dwelling…
A Life Lost in Protest On July 14, a 20-year-old B. Ed student from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore, Odisha, died at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. She had suffered 95% burns after setting herself on fire in front of her college principal’s office just two days earlier. Her desperate act of protest followed weeks of alleged sexual…
Nimisha Priya and the Face of a Global Crisis On July 16, 2025, Nimisha Priya, a nurse from Kerala, is scheduled to be executed in Yemen. Her case—mired in allegations of murder, cultural entanglements, and a lack of diplomatic access—has become a chilling symbol of a deeper crisis. Convicted under Sharia law for killing and dismembering her…
