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The Lok Sabha on August 18, 2025, held a special discussion titled “India’s first astronaut aboard the International Space Station — Critical role of the space programme for Viksit Bharat by 2047”, following Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s return from the Axiom-4 mission. India’s Upcoming Space Milestones Officials outlined India’s key space projects: an uncrewed mission with the humanoid robot Vyommitra in 2026, the Gaganyaan human spaceflight in 2027, the Bharat Antariksh Station by 2035, and an Indian astronaut expected to land on the Moon by 2040. Scientific and Technological Contributions Shukla’s mission provided essential data on spacecraft systems, pre-launch procedures,…

Sanju Samson, one of India’s most elegant wicketkeeper-batters and the captain of Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, has built a significant net worth through consistent on-field performances and smart financial decisions. In 2025, his net worth is estimated between ₹80–86 crore, making him one of the wealthiest young Indian cricketers. IPL Salary The biggest contributor to Samson’s earnings is the IPL. As RR captain, he draws ₹18 crore for the 2025 season, placing him among the highest-paid players in the league. From his humble start with KKR at ₹8 lakh in 2013 to becoming a marquee name, Samson’s IPL journey has been remarkable.…

Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17 began on August 11 with Amitabh Bachchan returning as host. On August 15, the Independence Day special episode featured three decorated women officers from the Indian Armed Forces: Colonel Sofiya Qureshi of the Army, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh of the Air Force, and Commander Prerna Deosthalee of the Navy. The trio not only shared stories from their service but also put their knowledge to the test on the hot seat. They walked away with ₹25 lakh after tackling a tough question. The ₹25 Lakh Question The critical question they faced was: “The ‘Arch of Remembrance’…

India has crossed 100 GW of solar PV manufacturing capacity, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. But there’s a catch: solar only works when the sun shines, and wind only when the breeze blows. That’s where grid stability becomes tricky. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are the missing piece. They store surplus power and release it when demand spikes. With India chasing 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030, BESS will move from being optional to essential. The government is targeting 74 GW of storage capacity by 2031-32, compared to just 205 MW today. To speed things…

Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL) has chosen a path different from most Indian manufacturers. While its coaches already meet strict European benchmarks, the company is keeping its focus firmly on India. “The quality and the designs we make are up to par with the most advanced European standards,” says Deputy Managing Director Prithish Chowdhary. “We’re focused on India because the scale, complexity, and opportunity here are unmatched. We do want to be a global brand, but first we want to be rock solid at home.” Rail boom drives expansion India’s rail sector is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades, powered…

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) has rolled out driverless buses on its campus, making it the first institution in India to deploy autonomous vehicles for daily use. Fully Electric, No Human Driver The buses were developed by the institute’s Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigation (TiHAN). Two variants — a six-seater and a fourteen-seater — are already in operation, ferrying students and staff across the campus. Together, they have carried more than 10,000 passengers since launch. Safe, Tested, and Ready Far from being experimental, the vehicles are equipped with Autonomous Emergency Braking and Adaptive Cruise Control systems. These…

The Philippine government is exploring the idea of building India’s Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) locally. Reports suggest this move is meant to strengthen the Philippine Coast Guard’s capacity at sea, especially in the West Philippine Sea where maritime security has become a pressing concern. This growing interest is part of the broader defense cooperation between India and the Philippines, where India’s reputation for reliable and affordable defense equipment has already gained ground. India’s NGOPV Program The NGOPV is a multi-role vessel currently being built by major Indian shipyards—Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) for the Coast Guard, and Goa Shipyard…

The Indian-Origin Math Fields Medalist Who is Manjul Bhargava? Early Life: Math, Music & Sanskrit Born in Ontario, Canada in 1974 and raised in New York, Manjul Bhargava displayed exceptional talent from a young age. Guided by his mother, a mathematics professor, he mastered high school mathematics by the age of 14. Beyond math, Bhargava nurtured a deep love for Indian classical music—learning the tabla under maestros like Zakir Hussain—and studied Sanskrit poetry from his grandfather. This early immersion in diverse disciplines shaped his unique, multidisciplinary worldview. Harvard: Where Passion Met Rigor At Harvard University, Bhargava graduated as valedictorian and…

The inspiring journey of Khan Sir (Faizal Khan), one of India’s most loved teachers, proves that dreams never fail—only plans do. Born in a modest home in Uttar Pradesh, Faizal Khan grew up with limited means but limitless ambition. His father worked as a contractor, his mother managed the household, and money was often scarce. But Faizal had one big dream—to serve in the Indian Army. He tried thrice, first for Sainik School, then for a polytechnic course, and finally for the NDA. Each time, failure knocked him down. But it never knocked him out. With no clear path ahead,…

Sanjeev Juneja didn’t come from a business background or carry an MBA. What he did have was a working knowledge of Ayurveda, ₹2,000 borrowed from his mother, and the drive to build something of his own. He started small—in a one-room office in Ambala—selling a single Ayurvedic product. He did everything himself. Visited shops. Spoke directly to retailers. Took rejections on the chin and kept going. No marketing agencies. No investors. Just persistence and belief in the product. In 2001, he founded Sanjeev Pharmaceuticals. Over the years, he built multiple household brands—Kesh King, Roop Mantra, Pet Saffa, Sachi Saheli, D.…