Kerala Declared Extreme Poverty-Free State: A Landmark in Social Justice and Governance On November 1, 2025, Kerala’s Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced a historic achievement: Kerala had officially eradicated extreme poverty within the state. This declaration marked a first for any Indian state and was based on an extensive multi-dimensional assessment conducted under the Extreme...

Artificial Intelligence and Computational Thinking Curriculum in Indian Schools   In a landmark move to empower the nation's youth with future-ready skills, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, announced in October 2025 the introduction of a structured Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computational Thinking (CT) curriculum. Starting from the academic year 2026–27, t...

India’s #23for23 Initiative: A Landmark in Snow Leopard Conservation On October 23, 2025, coinciding with International Snow Leopard Day, India launched the innovative #23for23 campaign, marking a major step in snow leopard protection. The initiative also unveiled the country’s first National Snow Leopard Census, which recorded 718 individuals across the Indian Himalayan region. Thi...

Dopamine Overdose: How Modern Lifestyles Are Rewiring Our Brains Introduction In the modern era of hyperconnectivity, our brains are facing a new kind of challenge,  one that doesn’t come from nature, but from the devices in our hands. Neuroscientists have increasingly warned about a growing psychological and neurological phenomenon known as “dopamine overdose.” This c...

India–Russia Defence Cooperation and Geopolitical Balancing     India and Russia share an enduring and comprehensive defence partnership rooted in mutual trust, historical cooperation, and strategic convergence. Over the decades, the relationship has grown from a basic buyer-seller one to a mature and technologically driven defence collaboration. Despite emerging global al...

United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) India’s Seventh Term and Global Commitment   IntroductionIndia’s recent unopposed election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026–2028 term marks a significant milestone in its diplomatic and global human rights engagement. This will be India’s seventh tenure on the Council, reflecting its gr...

Mission Drishti India’s Leap into Multi-Sensor Earth Observation     India’s space sector stands at a transformative moment with the announcement of Mission Drishti, the world’s first multi-sensor Earth Observation (EO) satellite developed by GalaxEye Space, a private space-tech startup based in Bengaluru. Scheduled for launch in early 2026, Mission Drishti...

UNESCO’s World’s First Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects In 2025, at the MONDIACULT Conference in Barcelona, UNESCO launched the world’s first Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects, heralding a transformative approach to safeguarding global cultural heritage. This innovative platform unites culture, technology, and international cooperation to address the longs...

Bharat Taxi India’s First Cooperative-Driven National Ride-Hailing Platform   India’s mobility ecosystem is entering a transformative phase with the forthcoming launch of Bharat Taxi, a pioneering national ride-hailing platform that blends cooperative values with digital innovation. Conceived and implemented under the aegis of the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) of...

Pharmaceutical Safety Crisis in India: Lessons from the Coldrif Cough Syrup Tragedy The tragic deaths of children due to contaminated cough syrup have once again exposed vulnerabilities in India’s pharmaceutical safety framework. At least sixteen children, most under five years of age, lost their lives after consuming Coldrif cough syrup manufactured by Sresan Pharmaceuticals in Tamil Nad...