Rassundari Devi (c. 1809–1890) was a 19th-century Bengali woman who wrote Amar Jiban (1876), the first autobiography by an Indian woman. Despite strict patriarchal restrictions against female literacy, she secretly taught herself to read, driven by a deep desire to read religious texts.
Click to View MoreThe Kavaratti OTEC project in Lakshadweep will use ocean thermal gradients to generate clean electricity and desalinate seawater, reducing reliance on diesel and scarce freshwater sources. Part of India’s Deep Ocean Mission, it supports the Blue Economy and offers a sustainable model for island territories.
Click to View MoreIndia invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 to secure LPG supply during a global oil crisis. Despite the 2020 amendment aimed at market liberalization, the Act remains crucial for consumer protection, highlighting the ongoing policy challenge of balancing market freedom with supply regulation.
Click to View MoreIndia-Canada ties are resetting after the 2023 diplomatic crisis over a Khalistani separatist’s killing. A new NSA-led mechanism seeks to firewall security disputes. Both sides now prioritize concluding CEPA, strengthening counter-extremism cooperation, deepening people ties, and aligning on technology and a rules-based order.
Click to View MoreIndia is advancing the democratisation of Artificial Intelligence by expanding affordable access to compute power, shared datasets, digital infrastructure and AI skills through initiatives like the IndiaAI Mission and AIKosh. With widespread 5G connectivity, growing data centre capacity and strong policy support, the approach aims to enable inclusive innovation, strengthen public service delivery, reduce regional disparities and position India as a global leader in equitable and development-focused AI.
Click to View MoreIndia’s heavy reliance on lithium-ion batteries exposes it to critical mineral risks and import dependence. Sodium-ion batteries offer a safer, lower-cost, and resource-secure alternative suitable for grid storage and mass mobility. With supportive policy and ecosystem development, they can play a key role in strengthening India’s long-term energy security.
Click to View MoreFrance’s National Assembly has cleared a bill banning social media for under-15s, mandating age verification by platforms like TikTok and Instagram under Arcom’s oversight. Aligned with the Digital Services Act, it tackles youth mental health risks but highlights privacy and tech challenges, offering lessons for India.
Click to View MoreState Public Service Commissions need stronger autonomy through a collegium-style appointment involving the Chief Justice and Opposition Leader. A fixed exam calendar, secure digital systems and multi-stage evaluation can improve recruitment. A grievance tribunal and strict ethics code will rebuild trust and ensure fair, effective state administration.
Click to View MoreThe Union Government has introduced a "single-window system" for appointing Directors-General of Police (DGPs), following Supreme Court directives and guidelines from the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The process involves a merit-based, transparent process, minimum tenure of two years, consultation with the UPSC, and a Police Establishment Board.
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