Massive Loss of Forest Cover in Odisha Odisha has been grappling with a severe wildfire crisis, with thousands of hectares of forest cover lost to relentless fires over the years. In just the past three months, nearly 3,000 hectares have been destroyed by wildfires, while over the past four years, a staggering 54,000 hectares have…
In a major step towards strengthening India’s defense and maritime ties with African nations, the Indian Navy is set to conduct a large-scale joint maritime exercise with multiple African countries next month. This initiative is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s MAHASAGAR vision—Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions—which was announced during…
Amidst the Taliban’s four-year ban on girls’ education, Afghan women activists have launched the ‘Let’s Study’ campaign, marking the start of the new academic year with a strong message against the oppressive rules. Afghanistan remains the only country in the world where secondary and higher education is entirely prohibited for girls. Despite these restrictions, women…
A Cautionary Tale of Wealth and Ruin The world has witnessed many rags-to-riches stories, but the journey from riches to rags is often more dramatic and heart-breaking. One such story is that of Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty, popularly known as BR Shetty. Once a towering figure in the business world, with a net worth exceeding Rs…
Comedians and Controversy in India The intersection of comedy and politics in India has been a hotbed of controversy in recent years. Stand-up comedians like Kunal Kamra have often found themselves in the eye of political storms for their remarks on government figures. In the latest episode, Kamra’s comments during a show in Mumbai sparked…
The Changing Landscape of Software Development Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the software development industry at an unprecedented pace. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has warned that AI is now performing over 50% of coding tasks in many organizations, fundamentally altering the role of software engineers. In a recent interview with Stratechery, Altman emphasized the importance…
The Controversy Surrounding Justice Varma Delhi High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma has strongly denied allegations that burnt currency was found at his residence following a fire on the night of March 14-15. In response to claims that wads of cash were discovered and removed, Justice Varma asserted that neither his staff nor his family…
A Controversial Crackdown on U.S.-Funded Journalism Voice of America (VOA) employees, along with journalists from other U.S.-funded news agencies, have taken legal action against the Trump administration, alleging that the abrupt shutdown of these organizations violates their First Amendment rights. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in New York, claims that the closure of the…
India Tightens Trade Measures Against China Amid growing concerns over trade imbalances and unfair pricing, India has imposed anti-dumping duties on several Chinese products, including vacuum flasks, aluminium foil, and essential industrial components. This move follows similar actions by other countries, such as the United States, which recently levied a hefty 45% tariff on Chinese…
A Significant Cultural Victory India’s ongoing efforts to recover its stolen heritage have seen a major milestone in 2024, with the repatriation of 297 smuggled antiquities from the United States. This brings the total number of Indian artefacts retrieved from the U.S. to 588. The announcement was made by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism,…
