An Island Gripped by Unrest Since June 21, 2025, the small Japanese island of Akusekijima, nestled within the Tokara archipelago, has endured an unrelenting seismic swarm—over 1,800 earthquakes and counting. With tremors ranging from barely noticeable to strong enough to topple furniture, fear and fatigue have gripped the island’s 65 residents. Nearly 75% have evacuated to the…
A Desperate Plea for Justice Ignored A 20-year-old student from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore, Odisha, is battling for her life after setting herself ablaze outside the principal’s office—an act of despair that has gripped the state in outrage and sorrow. With over 90% burn injuries, the young woman’s attempted self-immolation is believed to be…
A Diplomatic Reset Between Two Asian Giants India and China, the world’s two most populous nations and key Asian powers, have shared a relationship shaped by cooperation, competition, and conflict. After years of tension, particularly following the 2020 Ladakh border standoff, India is taking measured steps toward normalization. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s upcoming visit…
A Transformational Push for Youth Employment In a landmark initiative under the Government of India’s continued push to transform the youth employment landscape, Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited government employees on Saturday. The event, part of the 16th edition of the Rozgar Mela (Employment Fair), was held simultaneously at 47 locations…
Tariffs as Foreign Policy—and Fallout U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policy is again shaking global diplomacy. In a dramatic move, Trump has announced a 35% tariff on Canadian imports starting August 1, warning that it could rise further if Canada retaliates. The announcement, delivered via social media, marks an escalation not just in trade protectionism,…
A Viral Job Post That’s Challenging Old Norms A recent hiring post by a Bengaluru-based AI startup, Smallest AI, has gone viral for all the right reasons. Offering a ₹1 crore compensation package for a full-stack tech lead, the job listing boldly skips the usual demands—no college degree, no resume, no multi-stage interviews. In a…
The Retirement Age Debate and the Leadership Question The question of when political leaders should step aside has once again come to the fore—this time not in whispers, but from the highest ideological pulpit of the ruling party’s parent organisation. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, in a pointed remark delivered in Hindi during a…
From Counterattack to Controversy Operation Sindoor, India’s high-precision military response to a terror attack in Pahalgam, marked a significant escalation in regional tensions. Conducted between May 7 and 10, the operation involved targeted Indian Air Force strikes on key Pakistani air bases and terror infrastructure deep within enemy territory. While Indian forces celebrated the mission’s strategic success, international media…
A Long-Awaited Entry into the World’s Third-Largest Car Market After years of speculation, missed visits, and tariff complaints, Tesla is finally making its formal entry into India. The electric vehicle (EV) pioneer, led by Elon Musk, will inaugurate its first showroom in Mumbai on July 15, 2025, marking a strategic move into one of the…
Tragedy in the Skies, Investigators Dig Deep On June 12, 2025, tragedy struck India’s aviation sector when Air India Flight AI171—a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route to London—crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad. The disaster claimed 260 lives, including 241 onboard and 19 on the ground, leaving behind one lone survivor. In the aftermath of…
