The year 2025 marks the centenary of the Self-Respect Movement, one of the most transformative social reform movements in modern Indian history. Read here to learn more. Launched by E.V. Ramasamy “Periyar” in 1925 in Tamil Nadu, the movement sought to challenge the dominance of Brahminical … [Read more...] about Self-Respect Movement: The Centenary of the movement
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Criminalization of Politics
The criminalization of politics is one of the gravest threats to Indian democracy. It refers to the increasing participation of individuals with criminal backgrounds in electoral politics, often protected and promoted by political parties for their winnability. While electoral laws disqualify … [Read more...] about Criminalization of Politics
Vikram 32-bit Microprocessor: A Leap Towards Semiconductor Self-Reliance
VIKRAM 32-bit microprocessor is India’s first indigenously developed 32-bit launch vehicle-grade microprocessor. This processor, designed by ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Chandigarh, marks a watershed moment in India’s journey toward semiconductor … [Read more...] about Vikram 32-bit Microprocessor: A Leap Towards Semiconductor Self-Reliance
Tianjin Declaration: 25th SCO Summit 2025
The 25th Council of Heads of State Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) concluded in Tianjin, China, adopting the Tianjin Declaration. It outlined the grouping’s priorities on security, sustainable development, reforms in global governance, and technological cooperation. Read here … [Read more...] about Tianjin Declaration: 25th SCO Summit 2025
APK Scam: Fastest growing cybercrime threat in India
India is witnessing a surge in APK scams, a sophisticated form of cyber fraud that exploits human psychology and smartphone vulnerabilities to steal money. With millions of Indians relying on smartphones for banking, shopping, and government services, this scam has emerged as a critical cybercrime … [Read more...] about APK Scam: Fastest growing cybercrime threat in India
Gangotri Glacier: Is the glacier losing snow earlier?
Is the Gangotri glacier losing snow earlier than usual? Recent studies have stipulated this observation, which can have a profound impact on the water cycle in the region. Read here to learn more. A recent study published in the Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing has reconstructed … [Read more...] about Gangotri Glacier: Is the glacier losing snow earlier?
