#War
Pt 13620: Saga of a crucial but less-known feature of Kargil
Taken. Returned. Taken. Returned. Finally captured by India in 1971 from Pakistan. Still, discussions about the Kargil War of 1999 miss Pt. 13620 that dominates the Kargil region.
Pandavani: Not just folk art but history kept alive through generations
Pandavani is Chhattisgarh's tribal Mahabharata-singing tradition. Teejan Bai, who passed away recently, gave it global recognition and ensured continuity of tradition by training 200 disciples.
India's refineries and the new geography of global fuel
India's refining industry, fourth-largest in the world, is reshaping global fuel trade, supplying international markets while ensuring energy security at home
Future begins with the ‘Soldier’: Understanding the ‘VIJAY’ Vision
The Indian Army’s ‘VIJAY’ vision emphasises that India's greatest weapon will continue to be the confidence, capability and courage of its soldiers.
Indian capital goes global: What outward FDI tells about the economy?
India's outward foreign direct investment hit a record $47 billion in FY26, even as global investment flows declined. What does this tell about the Indian economy?
Indigenous NETRA strengthens India’s air-borne defence
With indigenous NETRA AEW&C receiving Final Operational Clearance, India has strengthened its ability to detect aerial threats early while reducing reliance on imported surveillance systems.
Golden revival of Jonnagiri – the mining frontier of ancient India
Andhra Pradesh's Jonnagiri gold mine revives an ancient mineral frontier, linking billion-year geology, historic gold and diamond mining, and India's modern resource ambitions for tomorrow. Were you aware?
Renamed Suhrawardy Avenue: Revisiting the Great Calcutta Killings, Gopal Patha and Bengal’s contested past
Kolkata's renaming of Suhrawardy Avenue to Gopal Mukherjee Road has revived debate over the legacy of the 1946 Great Calcutta Killings and the politics of historical memory in Bengal.
Menstrual Hygiene in India: From Taboo to Public Health Priority
79.2% of 15-24 year old women in India use hygienic methods of menstrual protection, states NFHS-6. Taboo is largely over. Now, what needs attention?
Cooling Without the Compressor: A New Generation of Technologies to Beat the Heat
Conventional energy-intensive air conditioning relies on refrigerants that contribute to global warming. Emerging cooling technologies offer efficient cooling with lower emissions and reduced energy use.
Assessing India’s three longest-serving prime ministers on 5 key parameters
Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Narendra Modi are India's three longest-serving prime ministers, each leading the country through distinct phases of its post-independence journey. Their leadership can be assessed across five key parameters: nation-building, democracy, national security, economic development, and foreign policy, offering insights into how their decisions shaped modern India.
1973 vs 2026: Same Fire, New World & How India Finds a Place
Between 1973 and 2026 wars followed by oil crises, a lot has changed in the world. Amid the changes, today’s India is showing resilience.