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Telangana’s Bathukamma Festival Creates Two Guinness World Records

Telangana has once again showcased its rich cultural heritage as the Bathukamma Festival celebrations set not one, but two Guinness World Records at the Saroornagar Stadium in Hyderabad. Organised by the Telangana State Government, this historic event has highlighted the...

E-Waste Recycling in India: Informal Sector Challenges, Precious Metal Recovery, and Policy Gaps

As India accelerates its shift toward electronics manufacturing—with initiatives like semiconductor fabrication and the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme—attention has increasingly turned to the less-visible but crucial sector of e-waste recycling. With millions of tonnes of discarded electronics piling up annually,...

Need of Environmental Surveillance

Context Environmental surveillance, especially through wastewater monitoring, is emerging as a critical tool for India to detect, prevent, and manage disease outbreaks more effectively. What is Environmental Surveillance?   Definition: A method of monitoring pathogens (bacteria, viruses, parasites) and other...

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO): India Re-elected to Part II of ICAO Council

India has been re-elected to Part II of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) during the 42nd Assembly Session held in Montreal, Canada. This re-election underscores India’s growing influence in global civil aviation and its commitment to...

Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP): NASA’s Mission to Map the Heliosphere

NASA recently launched the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP), a cutting-edge spacecraft designed to explore the heliosphere and study the energetic particles that influence space weather. This mission promises to enhance our understanding of the solar system’s boundary and...

Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) 2025: Empowering Students Through Village Governance Simulation

The Government of India is set to launch an innovative initiative, the Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS), in October 2025. Designed to bring the democratic functioning of villages closer to students, MYGS aims to educate young minds about grassroots governance,...

TIME’s World’s Best Companies 2025 List: Rankings, Scores and Top Indian Firms

In 2025, TIME, in collaboration with Statista, unveiled its third annual “World’s Best Companies” list, recognizing 1,000 top-performing organizations globally. This prestigious ranking highlights companies that excel in employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and sustainability transparency, reflecting their resilience and adaptability...

TIME’s World’s Best Companies 2024 List

TIME magazine’s World's Best Companies of 2024 list has been unveiled, highlighting the top 1000 companies globally. This year, the list features a significant number of Indian firms, showcasing their growing influence and competitiveness on the world stage. In this...

Wassenaar Arrangement: Need for Reform in the Cloud & AI Era

Context Recently protests erupted against Microsoft over claims that its Azure cloud services support Israeli military actions affecting Palestinians, highlighting gaps in the Wassenaar Arrangement. As cloud and AI technologies outpace traditional rules, the regime faces urgent calls for reform...

Traditional Ritual Theatres of India

Context 4 Ritual theatre in India (Kutiyattam, Mudiyettu, Ramman, and Ramlila) was recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). What is a Ritual theatre? A performance form combining sacred rituals with dramatic expression. Typically staged in temples, courtyards, and...