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Current Affairs: India NEET Protest Legal Relief: The Delhi government announced it will drop cases against participants of...
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FIFA World Cup 2026- beyond the game After 39 days, 48 teams competing, we tinkering with our Circadian rhythm to…
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CURRENT AFFAIRS Current Affairs with politics, science, sports, tech, and culture too: INDIA IN FOCUS *1. Monsoon &...
Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Technology
Football has long been celebrated for being an exciting, fast-paced, and often unpredictable sport. But, even the best football officials…
The Future of Living: Technology, Sustainability, Wellness, and Innovation in Health
How we are living today, tomorrow and for the future ? The way we are living today is being…
EDITION 27
Current Affairs – International Pele’s 1958 World Cup final shirt sells for $4.9m: It is the second most...
Ramifications of the Rath Yatra
The annual Rath Yatra of Puri Jagannath stands as one of the most spectacular human congregations on Earth, a spiritual…
HEAL THE WORLD-11th July 2026
As of 2026 the intersection of war and childhood development has reached a point. About 473 million children. One in…
GUEST EDITOR FOR THE MONTH
History, Money and Tomorrow Throughout history, every transformative era — the Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution, and beyond — has been…
EDITION 26
CURRENT AFFAIRS INTERNATIONAL A stark manifestation of the cost-revenue reality of the tech sector occurred when Microsoft announced...
Suspense in Cliffhangers
Cliffhangers has the ability to captivate readers, leaving them on the edge of their seats, yearning for resolution, restitution and solution…
The Reech of Religion
Karl Marx had stated “Religion is the opium of the people”. This statement holds true even today,180 years later, it…
Climate Change-Circa 2020
In the rocky mountain ranges, climate change has raised summer temperatures by 0.75 F each decade over the last 30…
BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING
For seventy-five years, the leadership of India’s Armed Forces Medical Services remained an exclusively male domain. This long-standing tradition was…
The Faces of Frontline Healing
The Dual-Front Witness: Dr. Alaa Shabaan Abu Ghali, a Palestinian physician based in Kyiv, embodies the interconnected nature of global…
MONEY MATTERS-EDITION 25
GUEST EDITOR FOR JULY 2026-SANAT RAMANATHAN, 15 Years, UWCSEA Singapore. When HSBC and Barclays, the two European banking giants, walked away…
ILLUMINATI ILLUSTRATED
Inayat Gulati At just 14, Inayat Gulati from Jalandhar, Punjab, is already one of India’s most exciting young badminton talents….
WE ARE A QUARTER OLD
CURRENT AFFAIRS INDIA A major current event happening right now involves a major infrastructure project that is reshaping...
Happy Birthday George Orwell and Vikram Seth
George Orwell Eric Arthur Blair was born this week, 103 years ago, on the 25th of June, in Motihari, Bihar,…
Happy Birthday George Orwell and Vikram Seth
Vikram Seth did not just enter the world of Indian literature; he blew its doors wide open, redefining the boundaries…
Happy Birthday Vikram Seth and George Orwell
George Orwell (1903–1950) George Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair, remains one of the 20th century’s most influential social critics and…
Happy Birthday-Vikram Seth and George Orwell
VIKRAM SETH Vikram Seth is one of India’s most celebrated modern polymaths of literature. Born in Kolkata in 1952, Seth…
The Root Causes of Conflict
Conflicts rarely have a single cause; they are usually the result of multiple factors overlapping: Inequality and Resource Scarcity: When…
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CURRENT AFFAIRS INTERNATIONAL IAEA demands verification of Iran nuclear ambitions amid ‘statement war’. Watchdog’s call for ‘strong system’...
HEAL THE WORLD-June 2026
The global landscape continues to be fractured by protracted armed conflicts that are exacting an immense and unrelenting toll on…
IF…
If I were teaching a class, I would want my students to understand that education is more than memorizing facts…
FINDING FREEDOM
As a D****,, I have come to count the birds as I take part in any inter-house, run a change…
TECH TALKING
The global technological landscape in 2026 is defined by a pivotal shift toward large scale enterprise ready integration. As we…
Road Discipline: The Real Mark of Maturity
Imagine this – A 15-year-old slips his father’s car keys into his pocket. His friends are impressed. Someone says, “Come…
IN FOR THE CAUSE
Madhavi Gupta is a seasoned operations leader and dedicated social entrepreneur with over two decades of global corporate leadership experience…
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CURRENT AFFAIRS INTERNATIONAL The United States and Iran moved toward reconciliation. On June 18, 2026, the two nations...
Heal the World
“Heal the world Make it a better place For you and for me and the entire human race There are…
Typhoon Jangmi
Typhoon Jangmi: The Storm That Put Japan on Alert June 2026 ———————————————————————— When Tropical Storm Jangmi formed over the western…
The Asian Games
The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, are one of the biggest sporting events in the world. They are held…
Artificial, Algorithms and Automation
The debate around artificial intelligence has evolved dramatically over the past few years. What began as conversations about automation and…
Humanity and More
There are moments that cut right through the noise of everyday life — moments that remind you what human beings…
Road Discipline Is a Reflection of Your Character
Have you ever seen someone jump a red light and think, “What is the rush” ?; Or watched a car honk…
DANCING FIREFLIES
Anuradha Kasitha is a poet, an author and runs a creative writing program for children, both in person and virtually….
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Current Affairs India The numbers from the Ministry of Statistics tell a story of resilience: real GDP grew...
Julius Ceasar-Social and Politikal Relevance of the play
William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar is far more than a mere dramatization of events from ancient Rome; it stands as a…
Crowd Management Lessons
September 27, 2025, Karur district, Tamil Nadu. It began as a routine day, organisers had sought permission for a rally…
A Special Flight
Jonathan Livingston Seagull is a short, beautiful, and very inspiring story. While most seagulls in his group are happy just…
Anand Megalingam: The dropout who built rockets
Level 1: The struggle was real Bro grew up in a tiny hut in a Tamil Nadu village. His dad…
Happy Birthday, Richard Russell Riordan, Jr!
Today is the birthday of one of the most famous contemporary authors. But chances are you’ve never even heard his…
Tete-a-Tete with the Author of The Final Farewell
Minakshi Dewan is a researcher and writer with a PhD in Social Medicine and Community Health. Her work with international…
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Current Affairs India Supporters of the Cockroach People’s Party hold protest in New Delhi. CJP organisers rally supporters...
DICHOTOMY OF DISPLACEMENT
Kurds or the Kurdish are an ancient ethnic group, with deep roots to Mesopotamia and indigenous to Turkiye in the…
Freedom of Expression !!
Peasants protesting, false facts frothing Capitol Hill Chaos, Lives Lost ! Both attacks are aberrant And aren’t acceptable Both assassinations…
Alliteration through the Potter Ages
Smart, strong and secretive is Severus Snape Godrick Gryffindor is grand, giving and great Pesky Peter Pettigrew is Potter’s perisher…
BUD-DING FRIENDSHIP
One morning, a beautiful, flower blossomed, resplendent in her innocence. She opened her eyes, smiled at her mother, swaying gently…
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CURRENT AFFAIRS INDIA NEET Paper Leak Investigations: The CBI has accelerated its investigation into the widespread NEET-UG paper...
Bravery Beyond borders
In September 2010 Bishnu Shrestha, a 35 year Gurkha soldier was on the Maurya Express train. He was going from…
Dynamic Dev
Dev Ramprasad is a non-verbal artist blessed with Down’s syndrome, who began painting at the age of eight. Deeply inspired…
MY ROAD SAFETY PLEDGE
Driving is not just about moving a vehicle Every time someone gets behind the wheel, they make a choice- not…
Geopolitics and it’s Ripple Effect
Dropping oil prices have become part of our day-to-day life amid cautious optimism for an agreement to end the US-Israel…
Census Circa 2026
Census is not just a population count. It reflects demographic trends, the distribution spread between rural and urban areas, outlines…
“Voice of the Lazy & Unemployed”
In May 2026, Indian politics witnessed something unusual, absurd, and impossible to ignore: the sudden rise of the Cockroach Janta…
TETE-A-TETE- WET BEHIND THE EARS
From the best weather channel “A storm of facts” REPORTING LIVE -An exclusive with the Southwest Monsoon Winds. Reporter-Good morning,…
NETFLIX & The 1999 Decision Whose Effects Still Stand ?
Sabir Singh Ahuja goes through the history of Netflix and how its decision to become subscription-based altered the course of…
FORZA HORIZON 6
From neon drenched Tokyo expressways to silent mountain touge passes – Playground games goes all in on the ultimate J car…
The Secret of the Speed Breaker
In the satirical piece “The Secret of the Speed Breaker” by H.R. Seetharam, the author utilises sharp irony to critique…
Classification of Economies
I. Classification of Economies by Level of Development An economy can be classified based on its level of development, which…
Thereby hangs a tale….
Jarden Brown was a boy most peculiar and naughty.But today he was no more the anti-social brat who wanted everyone…
Ministrel’s Myth
It was a warm and quiet evening, the sun was low. Hot days like these were the perfect times to…
IDOP 2022
The International Day of Older Persons(IDOP) Was adopted by United Nations on 1st October On the same day in 1991,…
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Edition 19
The US State Department confirmed that Marco Rubio would participate on Friday (May 22, 2026) in talks among...
Spine tingling short story
“Boy, you should not have come here.” The old man’s voice echoed through the empty street. I tightened my grip…
Vulnerable Venezuela
Venezuela with the world’s largest known oil reserves and one of the leading exporters of oil is the second poorest…
Why Project Hail Mary matters?
The Stars Are Not Dark Something unusual has happened in the multiplex this spring. A science fiction movie – with…
The Dark Forest Theory
Why the Universe May Be Deadlier Than We Think? The Dark Forest Theory is a deeply unsettling experiment, which…
Breaking the Glass Barrier
Celebrating beauty with a pageant like no other, Miss Holocaust Survivor is an Israeli celebration of grit, triumph and human…
Tere-a-Tete with Usha Chhabra
Ms. Usha Chhabra (Rex Karmaveer awardee, an educator, an author and a storyteller) has taught Hindi for 24 years at…
Tere-a-Tete with Ironman
A two-time Ironman title winner, Abhishek Mishra has also completed the Ultraman Florida. Mishra quit a corporate job in 2011…
Tere-a-Tete with Roopa Pai
Roopa Pai is one of India’s best-known writers for children. This Bangalore-based author has written over 25 books, ranging from picture books…
Sringeri Srinivasan’s Storyteller
Rohini Nilekani is the Founder-Chairperson of Arghyam, a foundation she set up for sustainable water and sanitation, which funds initiatives all…
Tere-a-tete with Radhika Suri-WWF, India
Radhika Suri, an educationist and a storyteller at heart, has been working towards shaping education in India through innovative programmes…
Music to our Ears
TETE-A-TETE WITH NARAYAN PARSHURAM An accomplished music composer, founder of Karadi Tales , part of a band-Three Brothers and a…
Mayday.com
Why did you start Mayday.com ? It was a usual weekday afternoon and we were going on about a discussion…
Prince of Portmanteau
As, the world celebrated the 105th birthday of Roald Dahl on 13th September, we got busy !! Discussions galore about…
Breaking the Glass ceiling
Senior IPS officer Kala Ramachandran, currently posted as ADGP, State Vigilance Bureau (SVB), has been appointed the first woman Commissioner…
Chutzpah and Conversations with Chacha Chaudhary
Chacha Chaudhary is India’s first indigenous superhero comic series. He is like no other and his superpower is his faster-than-a-computer…
Felu-da interview his maker
May 2nd marks the 101st birth anniversary of the world-famous film director Satyajit Ray, who gave many great films…
Tere-a-tete with Dame Divya Chadha Manek
Dame Divya Chadha Manek was awarded the Order of the British Empire for her work in trials and development of…
Sarpanch of Soda
“Education can and should do much to influence social, moral and intellectual discovery by stimulating critical attitudes of thought in…
Tere-a-tete with Chef Ashish Bhasin
Chef Ashish Bhasin is one of the most celebrated chefs in India. having been awarded the country’s Top 5 Chef…
Tere-a-tete with Retd. Brigadier Rajeev Lowe-BSF
Brigadier Rajeev Lowe joined the BSF on deputation in May 2019 and has since been the Deputy Inspector…
#RESTORE.#REWILD.REIMAGINE
10 year olds, Aabha Talwar and Naisha Gupta of Step by Step School, Noida have been championing the cause of…
Versatile Video Games -Edition 12
“Video Games don’t just entertain- they teach you how to think, adapt and never give up” Video games have become…
“The First Wound or the First Shield?”-Edition 15
What Parenting Creates” Children are like mirrors—they reflect what they see and absorb what they feel. Before the school or…
Shifting Seasons-Edition 4
What’s Next? For centuries, our seasons were steady and quite predictable. Farmers planted crops around the monsoons, and winters…
Jubilant Japan- Edition 13
“Japan’s Growth Story: Lessons for India” Development is not done overnight; it is the result of consistent effort and strong…
Brain Fuel-Edition 4
Brain Fuel: What Keeps It Healthy? No, this is not another boring chapter from your biology textbook. This, in…
Between the stars-Edition 2
“Between the Stars” As I stare into the deep night sky, Reflections on time passed by. I trace behind the…
Be what you wanna be-Edition 3
Being Yourself Today’s world is saliently engulfed in competition, constant noise and futile comparison. As a citizen of sucha world, being…
Articulate Art-Edition 11
Art speaks where words are unable to explain” Art is one of the most powerful ways through which humans express…
Democracy to Dissonance
What tipped the iceberg? Nepal, a Himalayan country with its antecedents in Kirati roots is nestled between India and China….
The Pen is Mightier than the Sword
When the renowned British author Edward Bulwer-Lytton first coined the phrase in his play “Richelieu; Or the Conspiracy,” little…
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Edition 18
‘Never mess it up’: What Xi and Trump said on day one of Beijing talks- Xi and Trump...
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Edition 17
Iran denied on May 7, 2026 attacking a South Korean cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz this...
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Iran War – Oil & Shipping Crisis
Strait of Hormuz still closed: 2 months into US-Israel-Iran war. Blocks 20% of world oil/gas. Brent hit $126/barrel,...
The Chipko Andolan
In 1973, the Chipko Andolan began in the hills of Uttrakhand. Sunderlal Bahuguna, his family and villagers hugged trees in…
Comrades off-court
In the gloom of the pandemic, The Laver Cup held in 2021 was like a ray of sunshine, hope and…
The Unbearable Lightness of Seeing
Theoretical Geometry The Unbearable Lightness of Seeing Note: In this article, the fourth dimension is looked at, not as time,…
The God Equation
The God Equation: The One-Liner that Defines Reality By Sabir Singh Ahuja and Prathmesh Chokhani Have you ever thought about…
Teflon’s Toxic Hidden Cost
This story, one about generational-level poisoning and chemical-caused bird slaughter, ironically begins with an object used to preserve food, and…
TATA Consultancy Services: How External Changes Built Strategies
Out of all the success stories of large Indian businesses in the last fiscal year, the one about Tata Consultancy…
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Nepal’s home minister resigns
second cabinet exit in one month. Sudan Gurung steps down after less than a month in office, citing...
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US & Iran: Peace Talks Back On?
The US and Iran might meet again in Pakistan this week. A ceasefire is still on, but barely....
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NASA’s Artemis II
astronauts splash down on Earth after lunar mission. Crew safely complete first mission to travel around the Moon...
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Oman, Iran discuss smooth transit in Strait of Hormuz
Oman and Iran have held deputy foreign minister-level talks, discussing options to ensure the smooth transit of vessels...
March Edition 11
Fuel Under Fire: Global Conflict and India’s Energy Shift
‘Petrol, diesel crisis developing worldwide’: PM Modi cautions as ongoing conflicts continued to affect key energy regions. He...
March Edition 10
War Expands Across the Gulf as Strikes and Interceptions Surge
Debris from intercepted missile kills one in Abu Dhabi; explosions reported across Dubai, Doha. Drones, rockets attack U.S....
March Edition 9
Middle East Crisis: War Escalation, Oil Disruptions, and Global Tensions
The killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a United States-Israeli air campaign has sent shockwaves through...
February Edition 8
“India February 2026: AI, Diplomacy, Elections, and Sports Highlights
India hosted an artificial intelligence summit from 16th to 20th February 2026, bringing together heads of state and...
February Edition 7
India in 2026: Growth, Security, Innovation, and Global Leadership
INTER India continues to assert its presence on the global stage while navigating complex domestic and international challenges....
February Edition 6
The World Economic Forum in Davos
Republic Day is celebrated in India every year on 26 January because on this day in 1950, the...
January Edition 5
India Updates: Governance Reforms, Cultural Events, and Key Decisions
The Sports Governance Conclave was organised by the Government of India, in association with the Government of Gujarat...
2025 THE YEAR THAT WAS
2025 THE YEAR THAT WAS …
The year 2025 will be remembered as a thrilling and unforgettable chapter in global sports. Across football fields,...
December Edition 2
Putin’s India visit highlights
India and Russia firmed up a five-year plan to bolster economic and trade ties in the face of...
December Edition 3
IndiGo chaos: Why is India’s largest airline canceling hundreds of flights?
Indian media report between 2,000 to 4,000 flights cancelled, stranding thousands of passengers in one of the biggest...