New Delhi: India’s power sector has seen robust expansion driven by rising demand, infrastructure development, and strong policy support for both conventional and renewable energy sources over the past 10 years. The country’s total installed capacity has jumped by over 56 per cent from 305 gigawatts (GW) in 2015–16 to 476 GW as of June…
Reeni Tharakan power lifting at Ulaanbaataar | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT When Reeni Tharakan hit the gym 10 years ago, at 53, it was driven by a desire to lose weight and stay healthy. The last thing on her mind was powerlifting, let alone winning gold medals at international powerlifting competitions. She won four gold…
A recent report by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has exposed Pakistan’s role in the development of ballistic missiles. In its latest report on ‘Complex Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion Schemes’, FATF, citing a cargo shipment seized by Indian customs authorities in 2020 that was bound for Port Qasim in Karachi, highlighted how dual-use…
Crowds of yoga participants in various cities across China participated in the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations, highlighting the worldwide appeal of India’s message of well-being. In Beijing, hundreds unrolled their mats to practice yoga, celebrating IDY with a beautiful ‘Kirtan’ and the energising Common Yoga Protocol at the Old Chancery complex. “A…
Israel-Iran Conflict: The Middle East is currently facing a volatile, war-like situation as Israel and Iran continue to exchange aerial strikes. Tensions between the two nations have simmered for years, but the latest escalation began after Tel Aviv claimed that Tehran had moved closer to becoming a nuclear power. On June 13, Israel launched strikes…
On May 25, 2025, Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and his three crewmates entered quarantine, gearing up for a historic journey. The Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, a joint effort by Axiom Space, NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is set to launch no earlier than June 8, 2025,…
India’s Richest Singer: When we talk about richest female singer, famous name like Legend Asha Bhosle, Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan and Neha Kakkar comes across our mind. But surprisingly a name surpasses all these popluar singer with an whopping net worth of Rs 210 crore. She comes from an affluent family and also runs a YouTube channel with 1.16M subscribers. …
The book meticulously chronicles West Asia’s turbulent journey from the dawn of European colonialism to the complexities of the 21st century. It’s structured to provide a chronological and thematic understanding of the region’s historical backdrop, the interplay of political and economic forces, the rise of Islamic politics, and the nuanced relationship between India and West Asia.
