UNESCO: The UN’s Guardian of Global Heritage The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was established in 1945 in the aftermath of World War II to promote peace through international cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication. Headquartered in Paris, UNESCO is best known for its World Heritage Site designations, which include globally iconic…
The UPI Controversy That Shook Bengaluru Bengaluru, a city long celebrated as a torchbearer of India’s digital economy, is now witnessing a surprising reversal. Across food carts, kirana stores, and roadside stalls, signs now read: “No UPI, Only Cash.” This quiet but growing resistance stems from a recent wave of panic among small and unregistered traders, triggered…
A Booming Market in the Digital Age India’s smartphone sector—one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving in the world—has shown strong growth once again. According to a recent report by global technology research firm Canalys, smartphone shipments in India rose 7% year-on-year, reaching 39 million units in the April–June 2025 quarter. This uptick reflects easing inventory…
A Humanitarian Breaking Point in Gaza As Israel’s war in Gaza stretches into its 21st month, a coalition of 28 nations, including the UK, Canada, Japan, and Australia, has issued its strongest condemnation yet, declaring that the war “must end now.” The statement reflects a growing international frustration with both the scale of civilian suffering…
A New Front in Trump’s Economic Warfare U.S. President Donald Trump, now back in office for a second term, is setting the stage for a dramatic shift in global trade dynamics. In a sharp warning aimed at nations continuing to import Russian oil, Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on countries like India, China,…
The Rise of India’s Entrepreneurial Powerhouses India’s startup landscape is undergoing a quiet but formidable transformation. Once synonymous with male-led innovation hubs in metro cities, the narrative today is changing — and changing fast. Leading this change are women entrepreneurs who are not just contributing to the economy, but rewriting its rules. According to Union…
A Conflict with No End in Sight As the war between Israel and Hamas drags on, the humanitarian cost continues to rise, and diplomatic solutions remain elusive. What began as a military retaliation has evolved into one of the deadliest and most controversial phases of the conflict in recent history. At the heart of the…
A Legacy of Leadership and Enterprise In Andhra Pradesh, politics and business often intertwine — none more prominently than in the family of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Beyond his decades-long political influence, Naidu’s family has quietly built one of India’s leading dairy companies: Heritage Foods Limited. At the center of this enterprise is Nara…
India’s Startup Boom and the New Age of Entrepreneurship India’s startup ecosystem has undergone a dramatic transformation over the last decade. From fledgling tech ventures in Bengaluru’s modest co-working spaces to billion-dollar unicorns disrupting global markets, the country has become the third-largest startup hub in the world. With over 100,000 registered startups, India’s innovation-driven economy has been…
RMRC Bhubaneswar: At the Forefront of Medical Innovation The Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC) in Bhubaneswar, a leading institute under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has long been a hub for tropical disease research and public health solutions. In its latest breakthrough, RMRC has developed a next-generation malaria vaccine — a development hailed…
