Introduction Indian philosophy is often associated with profound ideas about consciousness, reality, spirituality and liberation. However, ancient and medieval India was also home to philosophers who questioned whether human beings could know reality with certainty…
India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are entering a new phase of regulatory reform. The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has now been passed by Parliament, bringing significant changes to…
Devendra Nath Mahto has become one of the most prominent faces of Jharkhand’s ongoing student movement over alleged irregularities in government recruitment examinations. His indefinite hunger strike in Ranchi has drawn attention to the concerns…
Bhavabhuti was one of the greatest Sanskrit poets and dramatists of ancient India. Flourishing around the 8th century CE, he occupies a distinguished position in the history of Sanskrit literature alongside celebrated figures such as…
India is attempting to turn a long-standing waste-management problem into an economic opportunity through the GOBARdhan Scheme, an initiative that seeks to convert organic waste into biogas, compressed biogas (CBG), bio-fertiliser and other useful resources.…
The Aghoris are among the most misunderstood ascetic traditions associated with Hindu spirituality. Their practices are often described through stories about cremation grounds, ash, meditation and rituals that appear unusual to ordinary society. Because of…
Baba Kinaram is regarded as one of the most influential saints in the history of the Aghor tradition of India. Associated primarily with Kashi, or Varanasi, he is remembered not merely as an ascetic who…
India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has expanded rapidly over the past decade. Start-ups, technology companies and new businesses are emerging across the country, but much of the attention remains concentrated in a handful of major urban centres.…
Raja Salhesh, also written as Raja Sahlesh, Salhes or Sailesh, is one of the most important folk heroes of Bihar and the Mithila region. Revered particularly by the Dusadh community, he occupies a unique position…
Baba Chauharmal, also known as Veer Chauharmal or Chuharmal, occupies a special place in the cultural and religious traditions of the Dusadh (Paswan) community, particularly in Bihar. Remembered as a brave warrior, wrestler, protector and…