In the vibrant mosaic of India’s cultural heritage, traditional theatre forms occupy a space that celebrates storytelling, music, rhythm, devotion and community spirit. Among the many custodians of this rich legacy stands Simanchal Patro, a…
Prof. Dr. Shyam Sundar Agrawal stands among India’s most influential medical researchers in the field of tropical diseases. Known internationally for his work on visceral leishmaniasis — commonly called kala-azar — Dr. Sundar’s decades of…
In an era where scientific breakthroughs dominate headlines, some of the most transformative innovations remain unsung — until they are finally honoured. Dr. Shubha V. Iyengar is one such visionary: an Indian aerospace scientist whose…
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 — hosted from February 16 to 20 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi — marks a defining moment for global Artificial Intelligence (AI) collaboration, governance, and implementation. Billed as…
India’s financial system has long been conservative when it comes to banks funding stock-market-linked activities and corporate takeovers. That is now changing. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced revised guidelines on acquisition finance…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a comprehensive overhaul of rules governing how banks can lend to capital market participants such as stock brokers, clearing corporations, and exchanges. These changes fall under the…
In early 2026, the Government of India announced its Padma Awards for the year, shining the spotlight on a remarkable figure from rural India — Shrirang Devaba Lad. At the age of 79, Lad, a…
Shashi Shekhar Vempati stands out as one of India’s remarkable technocrats whose career bridges the worlds of technology, media, policy and national institution-building. An alumnus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay),…
Professor Shafi Shauq stands as one of the most revered figures in modern Kashmiri literature and linguistic scholarship. A poet, academic, translator, critic, and cultural custodian, Shauq’s life and works embody the profound beauty, resilience,…
Savita Punia stands as one of the most influential figures in Indian women’s field hockey. As a goalkeeper, her remarkable reflexes, leadership, and resilience have not only fortified India’s defense on the field but have…