India is home to one of the world’s largest stray dog populations, with the 2019 Livestock Census placing the figure at 1.5 crore. The issue is no longer confined to being a matter of animal welfare but has emerged as a pressing public health and urban governance challenge. Read here to learn … [Read more...] about Stray Dogs Management
Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, often described as a “frozen conflict” that periodically thawed into bloody confrontations, appears to have reached a historic turning point in 2025. Read here to learn more about the conflict and the peace deal. The signing of the US-brokered peace agreement … [Read more...] about Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
Iron Age in India: What do new discoveries say?
New Discoveries from Haryana & Tamil Nadu are shedding more light on the beginnings of the Iron Age in India. Read here to learn more about the prehistoric age. The Iron Age is a prehistoric period that trailed the Bronze Age, marked by the widespread use of iron for tools, weapons, and other … [Read more...] about Iron Age in India: What do new discoveries say?
Kakori Train Action (1925)
The Kakori Train Action is a Symbol of Revolutionary Spirit, Communal Unity, and the Struggle for Complete Independence in India’s freedom movement. As this year marks 100 years since the incident, read here to learn all about the courageous act. The annals of India’s freedom struggle are replete … [Read more...] about Kakori Train Action (1925)
Biochar: What is its potential in carbon removal?
With the Indian Carbon Market scheduled for launch in 2026, biochar is emerging as a promising carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technology. Produced via pyrolysis of agricultural residue and organic municipal solid waste, it serves a dual purpose, managing waste sustainably and locking carbon in a … [Read more...] about Biochar: What is its potential in carbon removal?
Assam Eviction Drive: Why the Northeast is on the edge?
The Assam eviction drive has caused unrest in the northeast region of India. Assam had launched aggressive eviction drives from forestlands since 2016, citing a directive from the Guwahati High Court to clear encroachments. Read here to learn more. The Assam government has intensified its … [Read more...] about Assam Eviction Drive: Why the Northeast is on the edge?
Soil Health Issues in India
Deterioration of Soil health in India is alarming due to various factors crumbling the foundation of Agriculture. India’s agricultural transformation, from food scarcity to self-sufficiency, was built on the back of its rich and diverse soils. However, the very bedrock of this success is now under … [Read more...] about Soil Health Issues in India
Nilgiri Tahr and other Ungulates of India
A joint census in Kerala and Tamil Nadu has reported a population of 2,668 Nilgiri tahrs. According to Forest department officials, 1,365 tahrs belong to Kerala and 1,303 to Tamil Nadu. The Eravikulam National Park (ENP) is home to the largest contiguous population of Nilgiri tahr in Kerala, … [Read more...] about Nilgiri Tahr and other Ungulates of India
UK Recognition of Palestine: A Shift in Global Diplomacy
UK Recognition of Palestine underlines a crucial shift in Global Diplomacy on the Israel-Palestine Conflict. This move reflects a significant departure from traditional Western diplomatic caution and adds momentum to growing international support for Palestinian statehood amid the ongoing conflict … [Read more...] about UK Recognition of Palestine: A Shift in Global Diplomacy
HOPE Analog Mission
ISRO’s HOPE Analog Mission in Ladakh has begun research aiming to Simulate Space-like conditions on Earth. Tso Kar valley was specifically selected for this analog mission due to its striking environmental parallels with early Mars, due to high UV flux, low air pressure, cold extremes and saline … [Read more...] about HOPE Analog Mission
