The Mohenjo-daro Dancing Girl, a 10.5-cm bronze artefact from the Indus Valley Civilization, showcases advanced lost-wax metallurgical techniques. Discovered in 1926, this iconic sculpture reflects the high aesthetic sophistication, cultural richness, and artistic mastery of India's earliest urban society.
Click to View MoreNaegleria fowleri, a thermophilic free-living amoeba, causes the highly fatal Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) by entering the brain via nasal passages from warm freshwater. Rising temperatures and poor water quality have triggered an unprecedented outbreak in Kerala, necessitating strict One Health surveillance.
Click to View MoreOn June 15, Goa hosted the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference themed "Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration." The event focused on India's 100 GW target by 2030, domestic manufacturing, and grid readiness.
Click to View MoreThe India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030 elevates bilateral ties to a Special Global Strategic Partnership. It prioritizes co-development in artificial intelligence, space technologies, and deep-tech startups, integrating frameworks like DEPA to secure digital sovereignty and robust global supply chains.
Click to View MoreFrance hosts the 52nd G7 Summit in Évian, where leaders address economic security, Chinese overcapacity, and AI governance. India participates as an outreach partner for the 13th time.
Click to View MoreThe 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens India's energy security and the lives of Indian seafarers in the Gulf. In response, India escalated diplomatic protests, issued safety circulars, and deployed naval task forces under Operations Sankalp and Urja Suraksha.
Click to View MoreDropshipping is an inventory-free retail model where sellers forward orders to suppliers who ship directly to consumers. While it offers low-risk entrepreneurship, it requires strict adherence to GST, customs, and consumer protection laws to mitigate supply chain and fraud risks.
Click to View MoreBharat Innovates 2026, inaugurated in Nice, elevates the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership by connecting 120+ Indian deep-tech startups with global investors. The summit drives bilateral collaboration in 'Trusted AI', space tech, advanced manufacturing, and academic patent commercialization frameworks.
Click to View MoreIndia accelerates its ethanol blending programme beyond E20 to reduce 88.5% crude oil import dependency. While higher blends promise economic and climate benefits, concerns around vehicle compatibility, groundwater depletion, and food security highlight the urgent need for 2G biofuels.
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